New York City, 1899. Jack Kelly leads a group of newsboys struggling to make a living when newspaper prices rise and the young sellers are left powerless. With the help of spirited reporter Katherine Plummer, they form a union and strike against the powerful publisher Joseph Pulitzer. Inspired by the true 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is a joyful, energetic musical about courage, unity, and standing up for what’s right, featuring Harvey Fierstein’s witty book, Alan Menken and Jack Feldman’s unforgettable songs—including Seize the Day, Santa Fe, and Watch What Happens.
Special open call video audition for the role of Les in our summer production of Newsies!
⭐ Have potential dancing ability
Video Auditions: Submit by May 24 (end of day)
⭐ A video singing “King of New York” (track + lyrics will be provided)
⭐ A dance reel showing turning, leaping, and kicking (we want to see movement quality—not perfection!)
⭐ If you have tap experience, be sure to include it too!
In-Person Callbacks:
Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m.
New Life Community Church
32822 State Highway 249, Pinehurst, TX 77362
The role will be cast by May 28, with rehearsals beginning that Friday during our first rehearsal weekend.
*A $255 production fee will be due once casting is complete.
REHEARSALS
(Closed Rehearsals: Rehearsals at NYT are closed to observers.)
May 29-30; June 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27; July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
Fridays, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Extreme Performing Arts Center,
Rehearsal Dress Code
TECH WEEK
Move-in on July 26
July 27-30 (No conflicts allowed for Tech Week or Shows)
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball 77375
PERFORMANCES
July 31, 7 p.m.
August 1, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
August 2, 2 p.m.
August 7, 7 p.m.
August 8, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
August 9 at 2 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, 77375
DIRECTING TEAM
Shana Manna, Director
Rachel Holland, Assistant Director
Nikki Gould, Vocal Director
Abigail Baker, Choreographer
SHOW VERSE
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. ~Psalm 118:22
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Rector, Production Manager, at [email protected].
CAST LIST
Jack Kelly: Kyle Cabote
Katherine: Penelope Morrow
Crutchie: Brady Paffie
Davey: TBD
Les: TBD
Pulitzer: David Horn
Medda: Kristel Williams
Race: Gavin Cabote
Albert: Caleb Rider
Finch: Greyson Ward
Romeo: Jacob Hale
Henry: Wesley Anders
Mush: Cash Barosh
Specs: Blake Burke
Elmer: Zach Tonkin
Buttons: Aiden McElroy
Jo Jo: Eli Barosh
Tommy Boy: Grayson Rice
Splasher: Carter Kirkwood
Mike: Gage Crenshaw
Ike: Luke Holland
Spot: Erica Gallegos
Jacobi: Christian Parks
Snyder: Stephen Booker
Wiesel: Josh True
Oscar Delancey: Davison Huber
Morris Delancey: Oliver Booker
Seitz: Keith Barnett
Bunsen: Joel Atencio
Hannah: Angela Ward
Nunzio: Carlos Rocha
Mayor: Rich Counts
Roosevelt: Jeff Neal/Luke Housos (performance date 8/9 2pm)
Darcy/Camerawoman: Laura Emerson
Billie: Sara Evett
Stage Manager: Noelani Ariz
Woman (newspaper): Milly Mathias
Scab 1: Silas Rider
Scab 2: Jojo Kelly
Scab 3: Calder McDonald
Bar Maids: Andrea Eads and Britanie Long
Dancers
* denotes captain of that group
Times Square
*Mirra Cabote
Gavin Cabote
Kyle Cabote
Kayleigh Collier
Jacob Hale
Luke Holland
Sydney Paffie
Caleb Rider
Audrey Terrill
Brooklyn
*Erica Gallegos
Karly Beumer
Julianna Craven
Aaliyah McDermott
Kammie Williams
The Bronx
*Chloe Neal
Hannah Derksen
Sarah Heuermann
Carissa Holland
Charis Lichnovsky
Alexis Tonkin
Rylee Williams
Queens
*Zoe Angelo
Penny Hooton
Preslie Long
Kyleigh Neal
Moriah True
Staten Island
*Sara Evett
Noelani Ariz
Erica Davenport
Delilah Hooton
Luke Housos
Calder McDonald
Kayla O’Neal
Ashton Vaughn
Grace Walker
Tappers
*Kayleigh Collier
Gavin Cabote
Sara Evett
Julianna Craven
Hannah Derksen
Jacob Hale
Sarah Heuermann
Carissa Holland
Luke Holland
Penny Hooton
Delilah Hooton
Luke Housos
Aiden McElroy
Penelope Morrow
Chloe Neal
Kyleigh Neal
Sydney Paffie
Christian Parks
Jay Shoemake
Audrey Terrill
Kammie Williams
Rylee Williams
King of New York Ladies
Mirra Cabote
Charis Lichnovsky
Alexis Tonkin
Kammie Williams
Bowery Beauties
Erica Davenport
Hannah Derksen
Carissa Holland
Charis Lichnovsky (performance date 8/9 2pm)
Sydney Paffie
Alexa Robbins
Alexis Tonkin
Ashton Vaughn
Rylee Williams
Bowery Mavens
Serenity Ariz
Lori Huber
Allie Lichnovsky
Britanie Long
Milly Mathias
Emily Powers
Bina Walker
Spot Bodyguards
Noelani Ariz
Ashton Vaughn
Newsies Ensemble
Ryan Anders
Max Cole
Brock Huber
Brooks Johnson
Jojo Kelly
Carter Kirkwood
David Ovaitt
Silas Rider
Fletcher Robbins
Rowan Watson
Nuns
Michaela Blackford
Andrea Eads
Laura Emerson
Lori Huber
Heather Irwin
Milly Mathias
Erin Neal
Emily Powers
Naomi Stoicescu
Ashton Vaughn
Bina Walker
Maddie Ware
Hannah Worley
Policeman/Guards
Christian Parks – Police Chief
Raleigh Mastrangelo
Michael Walter
Goons
Brock Huber
Jeff Neal
Carlos Rocha
Refuge Kids
Ryan Anders
Max Cole
Brock Huber
Brooks Johnson
Jojo Kelly
David Ovaitt
Silas Rider
Fletcher Robbins
Rowan Watson
Citizens of New York
Serenity Ariz
Michaela Blackford
Rich Counts
Andrea Eads
Laura Emerson
Lori Huber
Heather Irwin
Britanie Long
Allie Lichnovsky
Milly Mathias
Erin Neal
Jeff Neal
Christian Parks
Emily Powers
Alexa Robbins
Carlos Rocha
Naomi Stoicescu
Bina Walker
Maddie Ware
Hannah Worley