Disneys "Newsies" Audition Form
Delano Dramatic Company

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- JACK KELLY, 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. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn't afraid to use his voic attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. 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. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Age: 16 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
- KATHERINE PLUMBER, an ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren't taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourceful, she boldly captures the voice of a new generation with her coverage of the newsies' strike. While s h e generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, s h e m a k e s an exception for Jack. She only has a brief dance solo in "King of New York," and should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt and exceptional diction. Age: 17 to 20 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
- DAVEY, Les's 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. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
- LES/LEY, Davey's cheeky younger sibling, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive saleskid, and a pint-sized charmer. S/he should present as younger than the other newsies. Age: 10 to 15 Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3
- SPOT CONLON, the proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in "Brooklyn's Here." Age: 17 to 20
- CRUTCHIE is a dedicated newsie with a bum leg. Though he DARCY & BILL, are the upper-class kids of publishers walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn't let it bother him. Though his movement should suggest his bum leg, Crutchie is involved in dance numbers. Age: 13 to 17 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3
- NEWSIES will be boys and girls. Roles include: ALBERT, BUTTONS, ELMER, FINCH, HENRY, IKE, JO JO, MIKE, MUSH, RACE, ROMEO, SPECS, SPLASHER, and TOMMY BOX. These roles also play SCABS, GOONS, BROOKLYN NEWSIES, and others as needed. Ages 10-20
- MEDDA LARKIN, 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. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she's a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Medda may play other roles as needed. Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
- BOWERY BEAUTIES are female performers at Medda's Theater. These roles also play HANNAH, Pulitzer's secretary; NUNS, CUSTOMERS, and others as needed.
- JOSEPH PULITZER: speaks to his staff about how he plans to increase his profits. Gentlemen, the World is in trouble. Our circulation is down for the third quarter in a row. Whoever said "War is hell" wasn't trying to sell newspapers! People, just a modest adjustment can fatten the bottom line…..you're not thinking this through! Right now we charge the newsies fifty cents for a hundred papers. But if we raised their price to sixty cents per hundred...every single newsie would have to sell twenty-five more papers just to earn the same as always. It's genius! And to those who say it may be rough on those children, I say I'm giving them a real-life lesson in economics. I couldn't offer them a better education if they were my own! Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3
- Darcy The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie. Gender: any Age: 15 to 20
- Bill The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie. Gender: male Age: 15 to 25
- Wiesel Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50
- Oscar and Morris Delancey Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20
- Goons Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20
- Seitz Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.
- Bunsen Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper. Gender: any Age: 35 to 50
- Hannah Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary. Gender: female Age: 20 to 40
- Nunzio Pulitzer’s barber. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50
- Snyder 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. Gender: any Age: 45 to 65
- Stage Manager Introduces Medda's act. Gender: any Age: 25 to 55
- Nuns The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns. Gender: female Age: 20 to 60
- Photographer Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.” Gender: any Age: 15 to 25
- Woman A newspaper customer. Gender: any Age: 15 to 45
- Mr. Jacobi Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is. Gender: any Age: 35 to 55
- Policemen Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One. Gender: male Age: 20 to 60
- Mayor The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike. Gender: male Age: 45 to 60
- Governor Teddy Roosevelt A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Gender: male Age: 50 to 65
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- PLEASE NOTE THAT AGES IDENTIFIED IN CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS ARE AGES PLAYABLE BY THE ACTOR, NOT THE ACTORS' AGES. ALSO NOTE THAT IDENTIFICATION OF GENDER IS FROM THE DISNEY MOVIE PRESENTATION. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SEVERAL OF THE MAIN SPEAKING ROLES, OUR DIRECTOR IS OPEN TO MODIFICATIONS, SO PLEASE AUDITION FOR A ROLE YOU CAN BEST PERFORM.
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Please mark any conflicts you have with these rehearsal dates.
These are the planned dates of our rehearsal schedule. All weekday rehearsals are in the evening. Please check your calendar and check any dates when you cannot attend a rehearsal, so we can schedule rehearsals for specific scenes to minimize conflicts.
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All tech rehearsals, performances and the brushup rehearsal on July 23 are required for all cast members.
Performances
Performance Dates:
July 17, 18, 24, & 25 at 7 pm
July 19 & 26 at 2 pm; mandatory strike to follow last show (all cast and crew)
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Thursday, May 14
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Saturday, May 16
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I submit this application knowing that if I accept a role in this production, I am agreeing to the following: 1. DATES: I’m aware of the rehearsal and performance dates, times, and location, and unless I have serious illness, family emergency, or the show is cancelled, I’ll be there at the scheduled call time on each date, unless noted in my conflicts list submitted. I am available to rehearse Monday-Friday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Possible weekends closer to the opening. 2. I am familiar with the nature of this show, the characters, and the language used in the script and I am willing to play any role I am cast in as directed in rehearsals and performances. 3. I am familiar with the DDC Code of Conduct (available at https://is.gd/XcrAYQ )and agree to comply with it during my participation in this production and any future DDC activities. 4. I am aware of DDc's Criminal Background Check Policy and agree if I am cast or assume a technical role that I will abide by that policy and will consent to a background check.
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