Non-Equity Auditions at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Ave., Cranford, NJ
Thurs., Jan. 3, 2019 -7pm /Sat., Jan. 5 - 12 noon
Prepare a 16-32 bar song that shows off your voice. Accompanist provided.
Call backs by invitation only Jan.10 & 12
Additional details at cdctheatre.org
Casting Breakdown
Jack Kelly: male, Age: looks 17 to 20s. Leader of the newsies; streetwise, athletic build, tough, honest and passionate. A charismatic and youthful leading man, dynamic actor with a strong pop-tenor voice, good mover. Range: Bb2-A4.
Katherine Plumber: female, Age: looks 17 to 20s. Strong-willed, smart and ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Must move well with tap experience. Contemporary pop voice with a high belt Range: A3-F5.
Joseph Pulitzer: male, Age: 35 to 50s. Katherine’s father. A pompous businessman who owns the World newspaper. Pulitzer is concerned with making money and doesn’t sympathize with the strikers. Range: C3-F4.
Medda Larkin: female, Age: 20s to 50s. Vaudeville star, strong business woman with a big voice and great comic, sassy delivery. Female character actress with mezzo-soprano belt. Range: F3-E5.
Davey: male, Age: looks 15 to 20s. Les’s straight-laced big brother. Starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A tenor with great contemporary voice, mover/dancer, tap a plus. Range: D3-A4.
Les: male/child, Age: looks 10 to 12. Davey’s cheeky younger brother. A precocious pint-sized charmer. He should present as smaller and younger than the other newsies. Strong singing voice able to hold close harmonies. Tap a plus! Range: Db3-Bb3.
Crutchie: Gender: male, Age: looks 13 to 17. A dedicated newsie who walks with the assistance of a crutch due to a bad leg. A big-hearted, mischievous charmer with tenor voice. Range: C3-A4.
Oscar and Morris Delancy: Gender: males, Age: looks 18 to 20s. Tough brothers who work at the World distribution window. Known for using their fists in a fight. Non-dancing roles. Could double in other roles.
Darcy and Bill: Gender: Darcy: female or male, Bill: male. Age: looks 18 to 20s. Friends of Katherine’s. Could double in other roles.
The Newsies/Newsboys: Gender: males, Ages: looks 13 to 20s. Athletic, hard-working paper-boys that go on strike for a livable wage. Technically trained dancers OR strong movement skills a must. Tap, acrobatics and tricks a big plus! Should sing well with the endurance and ability to maintain strong vocals while dancing.
Adult Ensemble – Approx. 8 adults. Ages: 20s to 60s. The adults play various featured roles throughout “Newsies.” All have dialogue, some with vocal solos.
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