Hed like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support. Actors are encouraged to prepare a NY accent for auditions, but it is not required. Within the newsies ensemble, consider dividing the group into featured dancers and singers in order to play to the strengths of your performers. Newsies The Musicalpremiered at thePaper Mill PlayhouseinMillburn, New Jerseyon September 25, 2011. 32 0 obj <> endobj 49 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<390AF2C6DEC409B8472209B580E8FE40>]/Index[32 29]/Info 31 0 R/Length 88/Prev 86771/Root 33 0 R/Size 61/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream endobj SUZANNE ROMNJONES (Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to be joining Arena Stages production of Newsies. HARLEM TO DELANCEY WHAT A FINE LIFE CARRYING THE BANNER THROUGH THE. New York credits include The Originalist (59E59). Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. WYN DELANO (Snyder / Ensemble) is making his Arena Stage debut in Newsies. EDWARD GERO (Joseph Pulitzer)s Arena Stage credits include Thomas Everson, Jr. in Junk, Antonin Scalia in The Originalist, Benjamin Hubbard inThe Little Foxes and Mark Rothko inRed. They gather at the New York World's distribution wagon, where they pick up their daily stacks of papers from Wieseland his goons, Oscar and Morris Delancey. Instagram: @michaeljohnhugs. ~0UJYeP>\%PJ@ (%pD@;nh.1nL}Z`X+O6@G}}^qa]7 0&k^p\#O=,,Ez~5$8%PJ@ (% pn9Sx'ZG0}ciW k>b0Cmw^~zROFnQGwr\WPJ@ (%"w-51fW,K[[}1uL~[aYwLi,v=BK"z5cT*j9[=%PJ@ (%RoF3,M,b]?S%1! bnEe/RT'-uZJ@ (%PJ@ (G /[jhqWsga;X>/R7}[~8=+LEu[,yFPJ@ (%PEyRK($&- ,$-+?>4K8 _Csr\9JKehU-U}PJ@ (%P'g-d8)2e4KIkqg+ ]w~E3Z/5z1+%PJ@ (%p eKS MTI Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. Instagram: @matthewddavies www.matthewddavies.com, JAVIER DEL PILAR (Bunsen / Stage Manager / Ensemble) last appeared at Arena Stage in Native Gardens. Luke has performed with the American Festival Pops Orchestra, internationally as a member of Rhythmatic Tap Company, at Ellis Island, Feinsteins/54 Below and corporate entertainment events around the country. JACK FELDMAN(Lyrics). MFA candidate in classical acting, ACA; BFA in Acting, CMU. His design for the international hit The Overcoat won him several awards. Josiah made his National Tour Debut last year as Michael/Jack inFinding Neverland. A pompous businessman through and through, owns "The World" (a major NY newspaper) and is concerned solely with the bottom line. (L to R) Erin Weaver (Katherine), Thomas Adrian Simpson (Wiesel/Mr.Jacobi/Mayor), Wyn Delano (Snyder/Ensemble), Edward Gero (Joseph Pulitzer) and Christian Douglas (Seitz/Ensemble) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. He was very comfortable and content with his life. Les Jacobs is one of the protagonists of Newsies. 21 terms. Currently a senior at Freedom High School (South Riding, VA), his school credits include Singin in the Rain (Don Lockwood/Choreo. The Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns critically acclaimed film (Emerson Colonial Theater, Boston); Grease (Pittsburgh CLO); Pippin (FreeFall Theatre); and The Graduate, Newsies, Rock of Ages and Tommy (Forestburgh Playhouse). Recent flashcard sets. Meanwhile, unable to sleep at The Refuge, an optimistic Crutchie writes an encouraging letter to Jack ("Letter from The Refuge"). His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. Instagram: @michaeljohnhugs. Other professional credits include Creative Cauldron's Caroline or Change (Noah, Helen Hayes Nomination), NextStop Theatre's Singin in the Rain (Rod/ Hollywood Tenor) and The Secret Garden (Colin). This performer will double in other roles. Daveys cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. Now available for a limited licensing window! We do offer some financial assistance to those who need it (see below) and we can offer a payment plan for those who require that as well. Photo of Daniel J. Maldonado and Erin Weaver by Margot Schulman. SUSAN R. WHITE (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part of Arena's 70th season and to be working, once again, with Artistic Director Molly Smith. ; Lt. Horstmayer in Silent Night; Diesel in West Side Story; and King Edoardo III in Lassedio di Calais (GGF). Less straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. Broadway Painting: Hadestown, Once on This Island, The Ferryman, Annie, Matilda, Miss Saigon, Ghost, A Free Man of Color, Wonderland, The Adams Family, The Color Purple, Lestat, West Side Story, Disneys Tarzan, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Arsace, Radiant Baby and The Ringling Bros. He is aTen Chimneys 2015 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow and associate professor of theater at George Mason University. She has coached dialects for the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Center Stage and the Broadway revival ofRagtime. Flashcards. The crooked warden of The Refuge. ings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. * Producers announced in August 2012 that due to his commitments withNBC'sSmash, leading man Jordan would leave the musical. While only three performers have solos, feel free to make this ensemble group as big or small as best fits your production. Photo by Margot Schulman. The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. HILKKA-LIISA IIVANAINEN(Directing Assistant). His teleplays includeTidy Endingsfor HBO (ACE Award), andOn Common Groundfor Showtime. He . New York credits include: Broadways Holiday Inn,Allegiance (Drama Desk nomination)andBeautiful: The Carole King Musical (U.S. tour, West End -Olivier Award nomination, Australia, Japan and UK tour). DC Area credits include: Jelly's Last Jam, La Cage aux Folles; Defying Gravity: Making of a SuperNOVA; Dreamgirls(Helen Hayes Nom); The Best Little Whorehouse(Jewel); Hairspray (Motormouth Mabelle, Helen Hayes recipient) (Signature);Caroline, or Change (Caroline) (Round House); Kiss Me, Kate (Hattie) (Shakespeare Theatre); A Year with Frog and Toad (Imagination Stage); Ragtime (Sarah) (Ford's Theatre); Godspell (Olney Theatre); and How To Succeed in Business (Kennedy Center). The kids eagerly distribute the pamphlet to inspire working children all over the city to join the fight ("Once and for All"). Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. hn7_e. Though she only has a brief dance solo in King of New York, Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt diction is key. >> Sings solo, some dance. With a funny, poignant book and stunning music -- including the show-stopping "Seize the Day," power ballad Santa Fe and lovely new songs like Katherines Watch What Happens --Newsiesis a classic with the power to inspire. The cast of Disney's "Newsies." Join MTI and Broadway Media in celebrating 20 years of #Hairspray. Pulitzers barber, who is trying to cut Pulitzers hair during the song "The Bottom Line" and the scene prior. Josiah would like to thank his family and friends, Mr. Dave, Shirley Grant Management, Miss Badiene, Miss Kim, Justin and all his Bleu teachers and God for this opportunity. His most recent credits include: Guys and Dolls and Paint Your Wagon (MUNY); and A Funny Thing HappenedForum (Gulfshore Playhouse). 5 the kind what turns a lady's head. Susan is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. Tom can be seen in season 4 of Netflixs House of Cards and is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. ?}s~%"FoQ(,.oX*,[C?RF?/gf+#~T?jN=;HfoX$+f.ZQEQy,7\d?T+wo>T>iB%8jS!IQUE~ dYgBltZU\Wdt]Y~o,cL b,TA%a)OOnv(HE"/7*i)ZE 4cXPJjY>;^~W=V ? Chaz was Buttons in the film version ofDisneys Newsies: The Broadway Musicaland was featured onSo You Think You Can Dance. His most recent credits include Guys and Dolls (Broadway At Music Circus), Jerome Robbins Broadway (Theatre Under the Stars), and The Music Man (Asolo Rep). Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. This summer he was at the Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts performing as Paul in. Chaz is an alum of Oklahoma City University and is currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in NYC. Katherine refuses to let Jack give up, and they sneak into the World's cellar to print a paper that exposes the unfair treatment of the newsies with the help of Dorothyand Bill("Seize the Day - Reprise"). When they add their support to the strike in their feature number Brooklyns Here, they cause a waterfall effect that brings every other newsie in the city on board. Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. Michael is a Domingo-Cafritz alum, Rice University MM. Recent flashcard sets. The next morning, having read the Newsies Banner, Pulitzer is furious at the newsies' attempt to thwart him. These include the following roles: Race, Albert, Muriel, Nancy, Specs, Pigtails, Hazel, Buttons, Tommy Boy, Romeo, JoJo, Scabs, Brooklyn Newsies, Spot Conlon. Photo of Erin Weaver and Daniel J. Maldonado by Tony Powell. Instagram: @ethan.vanslyke Twitter: @ethanvABC. At dawn on a summer morning in 1899, Newsies - the young boys and girls of New York who peddle newspapers to Customers throughout the city - chaotically shout the daily headlines. ); Carousel, Oliver!, Fiddler on the Roof, Smokey Joes Caf, The Music Man and The Light in the Piazza (Arena Stage); Rags, A Wonderful Life,Fiddler on the Roof, The Most Happy Fella and Carousel (Goodspeed); Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Ogunquit Playhouse); West Side Story (Signature Theatre); Bells are Ringing and Little Shop of Horrors (Berkshire Theatre Group); and Me and My Girl, Sweet Charity and Guys and Dolls (Canadas Shaw Festival). is a four-time Tony Award winning writer and actor. A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Anita trained and taught at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, was on the faculty at Webster University in St. Louis, headed the theater department at the University of Alaska Southeast and was the associate artistic director of Perseverance Theater in Juneau, Alaska where she directed 21 mainstage productions. "Newsies" became a professional stage musical in 2011, in part because, as Ortega learned, high schools all over America had been producing their own unsanctioned stage versions of the film, without paying Disney any royalties. Y o u ' l l n e v e r b e b o r e d a g a i n.. Maybe later Sign me up Sign me up ALAN MENKEN(Composer). MALE ENSEMBLE 3 - Bunsen / Male Ensemble 1 understudy Suggested Audition Pieces Auditioning for Les Jacobs? Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. newsies splasher lines. Photo of the cast of Disney's 'Newsies' by Suzanne Blue Star Boy. A proud supporter of the newsies, she offers her theater as a safe haven for their revolution. Love wins! After his refusal, the Delanceys sneak up behind Jack and drag him to Pulitzer's office to negotiate an end to the strike. Then a storm started and one of the lightning bolts hit the house, setting it on fire. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a proud member of Actors Equity Association. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch due to a bad leg, Crutchie doesnt let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kellys best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Instagram: @jo_shortstack Website: JoeMontoyaOfficial.com. A small group of female dancers who join Medda Larkin on stage. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isnt afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Sings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. Fortunately, Katherine arrives with a copy of her front-page story about the strike, causing them to break out in celebration ("King of New York"). Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in Brooklyns Here.. These working kids can be pulled from your larger newsie ensemble. The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming. Look for an actor who can evoke an imposing and sinister presence. TV: Music and lyrics for the PBSTheatre in Americaproduction of Eve MerriamsOut of Our Fathers House;The Magic Hat;The Little Mermaid(TV special);Polly; Sesame Street; Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss; and Out of the Box. Also many pop songs, including the Grammy Awardwinning Copacabana, the top-10 hit I Made It Through the Rain, and songs and special material for Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae, Liza Minnelli, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, and the Muppets. To your friends, I won't be so kind. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. !w-5?,us^_.NVX "H8+BU,EjNoPJ@ (%. Tuition Payments must be made in one payment at the time of registration. We will likely be costuming all newsies as boys, butmost roles in the show are available for performers of any gender. DC credits include:Camelot (Shakespeare Theatre Company);110 in the Shade (Ford's Theatre); and Cabaret (Olney Theatre Center). CAROLE DENISE JONES (Nun / Hannah / Ensemble / Medda Larkin / Nun u/s) is thrilled to be making her Arena Stage debut. 14 terms. They help Katherine break in to use the basement printing press to print the newsies paper. <> Feel free to incorporate this actor into the newsies ensemble when possible. A pianist, singer, conductor and composer, Suzannes greatest joy is to collaborate with artists from all different disciplines in order to infuse joy into the surrounding community in which she works. 12. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. Josiah made his National Tour Debut last year as Michael/Jack in, . Dance credits include Broadway Dance Lab (Fall 2018); Random Acts of Flyness (HBO); Madonna (MDNA skin); UNIQLO, Modern Love and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime). #'D9RT*jp#:RU+%ARJ@ (%PJ!w-Yj1DV>iKm/6V}e(`o# Associate choreographer credits include Broadways Finians Rainbow and A Tale of Two Cities, and featured performer in Fosse. Elsewhere: the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (19 years). Newsies - Musical. She has shared the stage with The American Pops Orchestra in You Spin Me Round at the GW Lisner Auditorium, and the contemporary dance company, marInspired; the storytellers, in the Capezio A.C.E. Sings solo, many lines, some dance, stage combat. On Broadway she was the music director and conductor for Allegiance: A New Musical starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung. H 11-20 ne-fa woorden examenidioom. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES (Assistant Choreographer)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! She was also an original company member of the First National tour of LCTs The King and I (Swing/Assistant Dance Captain). Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. sustainability scholarship 2021; lost vape centaurus replacement panels; 21 terms. * A scene with Jack, Davey, and Spot Conlon is absent, as is Spot's involvement in the fight between the newsies and scabbers; Spot doesn't appear until the rally. But when the prices of papes are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but open the gates and seize the day! Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World. Race Lines (Newsies) Flashcards. They are hesitant, and instead they throw down their papers and become new members of Jack Kellys gang. true /ColorSpace 7 0 R /Intent /Perceptual /SMask 16 0 R /BitsPerComponent Instagram: @DanielJ_Maldonado Twitter: @DanJMaldonado Website: danieljmaldonado.net, TOMS MATOS (Finch / Ensemble) was born and based in NYC. He recently made his D.C.-area debut as Roger in Signature Theatres world premiere of Blackbeard. . www.mtishows.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. THOMAS ADRIAN SIMPSON (Wiesel / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Ensemble / Joseph Pulitzer u/s) returns to Arena Stage where he was most recently seen in Anything Goes and Dave. Proud member of AEA & SAG-AFTRA. The cause of the strike was that they did not lower the high price after the war was over. Can double as a newsie. He thanks his mom and dad for their endless love and support. % Photo of Daniel J. Maldonado and Joe Montoya by Margot Schulman. Match. Anita traveled extensively with the artist-in-schools program in Alaska, working primarily with indigenous populations within the context of traditional villages. stream After a successful first day of striking, newly elected union leader Jack Kelly sends representatives to spread the word of their strike to newsies throughout New York City. HAZEL HAY (Les) is delighted to make her Arena Stage debut at age 9. The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. 1 Personality; 2 Role; 3 OBC Looks; 4 Fanon Backstory; 5 Headcanons; 6 Relationships; . The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation. All roles have multiple lines and solos and/or dance features and stage combat. DANIEL J. MALDONADO (Jack Kelly) is very excited to be making his Arena Stage debut and to step back into Newsie Square! Newsies is generously sponsored by George Ftikas in memory of Duffy Ftikas,,The Drutz Family Fund for Musical Theater, ,Ilene and Steven Rosenthal and Sheila Stampfli.Choreography is sponsored by Virginia McGehee Friend. stream Inspired by the African- American vaudeville performer, Aida Overton-Walker,Abig-voiced singer and star of the Bowery (see the Dramaturgy document in Downloadable Resources). At dawn on a summer morning in 1899, Newsies - the young boys and girls of New York who peddle newspapers to Customers throughout the city - chaotically shout the daily headlines. His favorite credits include:Elf: The Musical(Ogunquit Playhouse),In The Heights(North Carolina Theatre),Newsies(North Carolina Theatre),A Chorus Line(Westchester Broadway Theatre),Frozen: A Musical Spectacular&Disney Dreams(Disney Cruise Lines),Newsies(Arts Center of Coastal Carolina),EvitaandWest Side Story(Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival),A Chorus Line(Weston Playhouse),A Christmas Carol(McCarter Theatre) andCarousel(Arizona Broadway Theatre). Six songs were added for the stage adaptation, including three newly written for the Broadway production since the Paper Mill Playhouse debut: "The Bottom Line," "That's Rich" and "Something to Believe In" (replacing "Then I See You Again," also written for the stage adaptation). Photo by Suzanne Blue Star Boy. Other credits include: Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Japan and Germany), Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. Ken designed at the Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake) for 16 seasons. First Performance 29/11/2022. Though he doesnt work for Pulitzer, hes happy to team up with him to take down the newsies and get his hands on Jack. "You get your picture in the papers, you're famous. Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. BRIDGET RILEY . Now I was in Newsies and played Splasher so here is my take on his life. They decided to beat him up and would have killed him, but a couple of Newsies came in and saw what happened. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. from now on, we trust no one but the newsies. The next day, only a small group of newsies has gathered at Newsie Square to strike. He never thought anything of them, until one day he found himself alone in an alley one night trying to find some food, when a pair of brothers came up to him. * In 2017, on the 25th anniversary of the original film's theatrical release, it was announced the filmed stage production would be released for digital download. Her essay about the project was published inWeyward Macbeth: Intersections of Race and Performance, Palgrave MacMillan. He had burned his arm in the process of trying to get to his family. HVM0W1!Mr]qH Jm-e%Myv. Redford, it starredChristian Bale,David Moscow,Bill Pullman,Robert DuvallandAnn-Margret. The Delancey brothers. MALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer understudy He is a Bachelor of Music graduate from The Catholic University of America and has recently been seen at Tobys Dinner Theatre as Eugene in Grease! Special thanks to Molly, Victor, Parker, Anthony and Simon. * Also omitted was the solo for "Patrick's Mother.". He received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University. Just as Jack is about to set out for Santa Fe, he realizes that the newsies are his family and, after all, those papes ain't gonna sell themselves ("Finale"). Newsies Role Descriptions About the accents: Students who watch the movie or listen to the Broadway soundtrack will notice that many characters speak . Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, etc., are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. 3 0 obj D.C.- area credits include Fords Theatre: A Christmas Carol (Want/School Girl). Think Mighty Mouse, should have an incredible presence. 8 /Filter /FlateDecode >> Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesnt let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kellys best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. (L to R) Ethan Van Slyke (Davey) and Josiah Smothers (Les) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. A street-smart kid with a dark, artistic soul right beneath the bluster; not a blowhard. Performances dedicated to Liz. Brooklyn, Staten Island as we can get. It was a 1992 American, * Loosely based on the actual New York City, * The original cast of the Broadway production featured, * Producers announced in August 2012 that due to his commitments with. endobj Test. An efficient stage manager who introduces Meddas act. fort hood cif inprocessing; bucks county inspector of elections candidates; lockdown limerick poem; boeing seattle badge office. This is an option you may select during the registration process online. Requires an exaggerated, cartoonish vocal and physical performance. Open CaptioningFriday, December 13 at 8 p.m. A thinker; raised in a home as opposed to the other Newsies, Davey is the book-smart counterpoint to the other boys; the voice of reason; a nice Jewish boy. You should definitely soak in as much as you can - start by listening to the Soundtrack, and then watch the Broadway production! Get a move on. Anita has traveled with the Voices of Now program to India (2012, 2014), Croatia (2015, 2019) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (2019), to collaborate with communities in devising original plays addressing social justice issues. * The musical opened onBroadwayat theNederlander Theatreon March 29, 2012. They decided to beat him up and would have killed him, but a couple of Newsies came in and saw what happened. Photo by Margot Schulman. www.simply-nova.com. Gender: male Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. New York Off-Broadway credits include:The Scarlet Letter and Freckleface. Has a short singing solo in Brooklyns Here.. It's New York City, 1899. PARKER ESSE (Choreographer) is an eight-time Helen Hayes Best Choreography nominee and recipient for Arena Stages Oklahoma!, The Pajama Game and Anything Goes. Regional: Torgus, Torgus & Snow (SigWorks); Mime, Bread (Spooky Action/Kennedy center Page-to-Stage); Cherry, Cherry Smoke (LA Premiere, Lucky Mellon Collective); Avery, Rapture, Blister, Burn (u/s Geffen); Lady Mortimer, Henry IV Part 1 (Antaeus); Minnie Fay, The Matchmaker (Utah Shakes); Ariel double, The Little Mermaid (TUTS/McCoy Rigby tour); Judy Haynes, White Christmas; Josie, Yankee Doodle Dandy (Musical Theatre West). Molly has been a leader in new play development for over 40 years. Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Get directions. Break legs all! She was last seen in The Book of Mormon (Broadway). Now my theory of why we have never heard about this character is because they replace him with kid blink, who a character that exists but does not show up on the character list. TYA productions: The Little Mermaid, Anne of Green Gables, Shrek, Big (choreographer), Alladdin (director), Pinnochio. )P8O%VX@XD[(+(8YO endstream endobj 36 0 obj <>stream Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. fq\fyjJU@Bn6hW6sI7g%\?2_8ky!)}B-^cS Additional features in dance, solos, and lines will be cast from among the ensembles. There are no guarantees and all applicationsmustbe received by a week before the start of the program to be considered. Later, Davey, Les, and Katherine find a disheartened Jack at Medda's theater, and try to convince him to return to the fight. CHAZ WOLCOTT(Race / Ensemble / Crutchie u/s) is elated to make his Arena Stage debut withNewsies. (L to R) Erin Weaver (Katherine) and Daniel J. Maldonado (Jack Kelly) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. F. Buckley Jr., Glen Beck, and Rupert Murdoch; an on-point, know-it-all politician; impolite and impatient with the world. The Alaska Native-inspired production ofMacbeththat Anita conceived and directed was performed in English and Tlingit at the National Museum of the American Indian as part of the Shakespeare in Washington Festival. Regional credits include: Music Theatre Wichita, MUNY, North Carolina Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse and The Metropolitan Opera. Will had kept his burnt arm wrapped and the burns had turned to scars, but he kept it covered. Includes the role ofthe Police Chief. endobj ), Flowers for Algernon (Burt Seldon) and High School Musical (Ryan). Capital City Theatre (under a LORT D/LOA contract) in Madison, WI is auditioning Equity and Non-Equity actors for all roles for our production of Newsies. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 7 0 R It's time to try Tumblr. In the film, Christian Bale and the rest of the cast went through two months of musical boot camp, where they spent hours each day learning singing, dancing, gymnastics, martial arts, and speaking in New York dialects, on top of their regular schooling. Instagram: @Hey_Hazel_Hay. 2 0 obj NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Cast as many officers as suits your production. Soon after, Snyder arrives with the police to break up the strikers. He and his staff - Bunsen, Seitz, and Hannah - cook up an idea, but at the expense of the newsies. All other featured roles and understudies were cast from the ensemble of newsies. He is also a member of Chloe and Maud Arnolds Jr Tap Company. Sing ensemble, some dance, some stage combat. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. His Broadway writing credits includeKinky Boots,Torch Song Trilogy(Tony, Drama Desk, Dramatists Guild Awards),Casa Valentina,Safe Sex, Legs DiamondandA Catered Affair(12 Drama Desk nominations and the Drama League Award for Best Musical). Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from the other newsies. She was featured in the documentary, The Road to Allegiance, and conducted the Broadway cast album and feature film. Aside from newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer (played by Robert Duvall in the movie), most of the characters in "Newsies" are made up. Then a storm started and one of the lightning bolts hit the house, setting it on fire. Instagram: @christiandouglasmusic christiandouglasmusic.com. He had found himself in Manhattan trying to escape his house. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. Up?5s^t[]SKk?qX)LN%?Nq[*Wu%RJ@ (%PJ OZ d[FOYkDt=Lm_b~Jj*%PJ@ (%rI Zj>-w e%-%N]k>Eg+=cz3OSQU-t_j.!{DdPJ@ (%8@0RgcqG,URyJS R*)j0#2s%PJ@ (%? The double Tony award-winning smash-hit musical Newsies is debuting in the UK for a limited run until 16th April. _h)Zvu5WZq53' Josiah is a dancer/singer/actor at Studio Bleu in Ashburn. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Will remembering swimming from his child hood, jumped right in and saved the younger Newsie. May be cast male or female. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. 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