I want you to read it at least. The Newsies (Males & Females | Ages 10 - 25): Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. * Unlike in the film, the musical follows the historical ending of the strike, where the World and the Journal agreed to buy back all unsold papers. Medda Larkin welcomes Jack and his friends by offering her theater as a safe haven while they watch her perform with Ada, Olive, Ethel, and the rest of the Bowery Brigade ("Just a Pretty Face"). The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. * The film was an initialbox office bomband received negative to mixed reviews at the time of its release, but later gained a largecult followingon home video. Jack and Crutchie join the rest of the newsies in starting the day ("Carrying the Banner"). at 75 (92nd St. Y). Suzanne is eternally grateful to those who have encouraged and believed in her namely, Taylor and her Old Cronies. Learn. (L to R) Edward Gero (Joseph Pulitzer) and Jamie Smithson (Nunzio/Guard/Policeman/Teddy Roosevelt) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. endobj There are no guarantees and all applications. He opened he told them that he loved the water and had learned in his childhood and from then on he was Splasher. A street-smart kid with a dark, artistic soul right beneath the bluster; not a blowhard. Anita directs and devises ensemble theater with Arena Stages Voices of Now program, primarily in partnership with the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing working with grieving teenagers to create and perform original autobiographical theater pieces exploring loss and stigma of grief. He and Davey have a close relationship. Follow him on Instagram: @itsjosiahsmothers. Cast as many officers as suits your production. Jack offers his remarkable sketch of the performers to an impressed Katherine for use in her review. Instagram: @ethan.vanslyke Twitter: @ethanvABC. His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. %vnEoE7^U#\u;=sziSUesK"XNNv;FE\:bZ``o8)[)+0GKs\WtAAfliO The double Tony award-winning smash-hit musical Newsies is debuting in the UK for a limited run until 16th April. We may combine certain characters or add more. JOSIAH SMOTHERS(Les) is thrilled to be playing the part of Les inNewsies! Prompted by Davey, the newsies decide to form a union and strike ("The World Will Know"). * The original cast of the Broadway production featuredJeremy Jordanas Jack Kelly andJohn Dossettas newspaper tycoonJoseph Pulitzer. Does not sing, some lines, character movement feature. newsies lines. He is currently an artist in residence at the Strathmore Mansion and will be appearing in Gun and Powder at Signature Theatre in February. * In addition to the songs from the original movie,Newsies The Musicalcontains several new numbers such as 'Brooklyn's Here' and 'Something To Believe In.' Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. Molly has been a leader in new play development for over 40 years. The Tony Award-winning musical features fan-favorites like Carrying the Banner, King of New York and Seize the Day. Newsies is a winning, high-energy musical (Entertainment Weekly) just in time for the holidays and perfect for the whole family. DC credits include:Camelot (Shakespeare Theatre Company);110 in the Shade (Ford's Theatre); and Cabaret (Olney Theatre Center). 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. But the sound on the wood was often drowned out and not heard in the theatre, so microphones were taped to the bottom of tables so everything was heard. He should read as much younger than the other newsies. A Nebraska native, Tanner is a dance alumnus from Oklahoma City University and now resides in New York City. vaniIIajam Plus. One night when Will was nine, he decided to sneak out the house and go to the lake nearby. * The musical closed on August 24, 2014, having played 1,004 performances. For the productions of Newsies on Broadway, the song King of New York has many tap dancing solos on tables. * The musical opened onBroadwayat theNederlander Theatreon March 29, 2012. Recent flashcard sets. All other featured roles and understudies were cast from the ensemble of newsies. 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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. 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. Costume designer for La Barberia, Beauty and the Beast, Cabaret, Peter Pan and Cinderella. Other kids who are incarcerated at the Refuge along with Crutchie. An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women arent taken seriously. The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzers attempts to shut down the newsies strike. cvvanamberg22. The Dalancey brothers. 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. These are small groups with 3-10 featured in each ensemble. janeheeter Plus. Within the newsies ensemble, consider dividing the group into featured dancers and singers in order to play to the strengths of your performers. He was very comfortable and content with his life. 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. Many thanks go out to the incredible Cast and Crew of Newsies! HWMO@cMAJUhb U$ %I]w8)UYvg3!sO7gS(tIv^]WzQ( r2O!Yo*N@XyI~eK8HYe}/G`t;_B6;!/"9sclE,[}^: =dp)xT*^8HR mh8RC.-H)tgQ>bTu'es(7? Cheyblaine Plus. Gender: both Character Age: 10 to 20 " NEWSIES, including ALBERT, BUTTONS, ELMER, FINCH, HENRY, IKE, JO JO, MIKE, MUSH, RACE, ROMEO, SPECS, SPLASHER, and TOMMY BOY, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage. The strike is over! Morris Delancey / Darcy / Ensemble / Teddy Roosevelt u/s, Romeo / Spot Conlon / Ensemble / Dance Captain, Nun / Hannah / Ensemble / Medda Larkin / Nun u/s, Splasher / Nun / Ensemble / Katherine Plumber u/s, Tommy Boy / Scab / Ensemble / Fight Captain, Wiesel / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Ensemble / Joseph Pulitzer u/s, RORY BOYD (Oscar Delancey / Bill / Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Arena Stage debut. Hey, Jack. Special thanks to @broadwaymedia and @jammyprod. As a painter, he is exhibited in the U.S., Havana and Dominican Republic. jack & crutchie: summer stinks and winter's freezin' when you works outdoors. Since the play rights for newsies has come out, many people have seen the character list and see a certain name they have never heard, Splasher. Michael John Hughes (Romeo/Spot Conlon/Ensemble/Dance Captain) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. 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Gardner Talent Management, Studio Bleu, and the entire Newsies team. }#@ ?|!fEv lAwcunh .0A"B78 LP5yS$ Booking Until 30/07/2023. stream Will remembering swimming from his child hood, jumped right in and saved the younger Newsie. This past season: La Traviata (The Kennedy Center WNO), pre-Broadway Jukebox Hero featuring Foreigners Greatest Hits (Ed Mirvish Toronto) and Lyrics & Lyricists Celebrates Oklahoma! 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. 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. Test. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. Instagram: @michaeljohnhugs, ) is thrilled to be playing the part of Les in, ! A musical based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! 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. Other Arena appearances include Karl Lindner in ARaisin in the Sun; Col. Pickering in My Fair Lady; Abraham Lincoln in Mary T. & Lizzy K.; and Roy in A Light in the Piazza, among others. * It is rumored that for a period of time during the strike that Kid Blink secretly began working with Pulitzer and Hearst, which resulted in a massive riot of strikers vs. scabbers, similar to Jack's near-betrayal after Pulitzer promises him a full ride to Santa Fe. in Conducting from the University of New Hampshire. His past performances include Kennedy Center Honors (Tom Hanks Tribute), Fords Theatre Annual Gala and Mayors Arts Awards (Lincoln Theatre). 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Payton: Living in a Newsies World. His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. 151 terms. % He woke up a few days later and was taken care of by Crutchie. FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine understudy He was very comfortable and content with his life. Larger ensemblesmost performers may be a member of at least one of these groups. 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). * The Broadway production cost about $5 million to stage. Susan is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. They chased away the Dalanceys and brought back an uncounsious boy back with them. from now on, we trust no one but the newsies. It's just improvin' the truth a little.". Follow him on Instagram: @itsjosiahsmothers, as part of the National Civil War Project, and has been an associate director, text director, and vocal/dialect coach on multiple other productions. Visit @broadwaymedia to learn more. JENNY MALE (Fight and Intimacy Consultant) is a certified teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and a certified intimacy director with Intimacy Directors International. During his college career he spent many summers at Music Theatre Wichita and The Muny in St. Louis. Brooklyn, Staten Island as we can get. . This performer will double in other roles. He has designed over 100 shows with his partner, Morris Panych (director and playwright), from Vigil (starring Olympia Dukakis / Mark Taper Forum and ACT) to 7 Stories across Canada. HOCHI ASIATICO (Artist, Designer, Costume Painter) supplies beautiful fabrics and distressed costumes for musicals and plays. The next morning, having read the Newsies Banner, Pulitzer is furious at the newsies' attempt to thwart him. The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzers attempts to shut down the newsies strike. For the first few weeks they would ask about his wrapped arm and he would turn from a sarcastic happy child to sad and shut down. MTI Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. Look for an actor who can evoke an imposing and sinister presence. 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. 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. A proud supporter of the newsies, she offers her theater as a safe haven for their revolution. "I don't know what kind of dance you would call the 'Newsies' training," the Method-loving Bale recalled later, "but we got very fit, jumped around a lot, and I got very dizzy.". A well-respected lifelong public servant who inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Josiah Smothers (Les) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. However, the price for the papers was actually raised from 50 cents to 60 cents, during theSpanish American War. This is the story I wrote about the rally. qp ~(Pp|5aZb|mk\6(#DINEF6V3v>VwkQm:B=;8 Please email our finance department to get a code to use during registration. Jack arrives, having accepted Pulitzer's deal, and is booed off the stage when he encourages the newsies to call off the strike. Les Jacobs. Photo of Michael John Hughes by Tony Powell. That said, please do consider a character's education/upbringing/class when deciding how to voice them, because that will definitely affect the way that they speak (grammar, articulation, etc)! Photo of the cast of Disney's 'Newsies' by Suzanne Blue Star Boy. Newsies Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Michael is a Domingo-Cafritz alum, Rice University MM. NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). sustainability scholarship 2021; lost vape centaurus replacement panels; Love wins! EMRE OCAK (Mush /Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Arena Stage debut in Newsies. Tuition Payments must be made in one payment at the time of registration. Performances dedicated to Liz. HisLa Cage Aux Follesis the only show to ever win Best Musical and 2 Best Revival Tony Awards. 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. Race Lines (Newsies) Flashcards. Ridiculously Tall. Ethan would like to thank everyone at South Riding Dance Academy, his teachers, friends and family for their unconditional support. %PDF-1.3 While only three performers have solos, feel free to make this ensemble group as big or small as best fits your production. Jennifer_Bolcato Teacher. 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. (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. HILKKA-LIISA IIVANAINEN(Directing Assistant). But we need to be super sure you aren't a robot. Photo by Margot Schulman. 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. 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). But there really was a newsboy strike in New York in 1899. Director/choreographer credits include: Crazy for You and West Side Story (Finger Lakes Music Theatre Festival). 1 0 obj 7 terms. NEWSIES: Jack Kelly Character's Gender: Male Character's Age: 16 to 20 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. 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. Splasher was born in Brooklyn where he lived a middle class life with his mother, father and younger brother. Ken designed at the Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake) for 16 seasons. 11. * Jack Kelly is the amalgamation of several historical leaders of the Newsboys Strike of 1899, primarily Kid Blink (who is featured in the film but omitted from the musical), known as a charismatic speaker and a leader to the younger boys. She was also an original company member of the First National tour of LCTs The King and I (Swing/Assistant Dance Captain). JACK FELDMAN(Lyrics). Additional features in dance, solos, and lines will be cast from among the ensembles. Feel free to follow these tracks or expand as your resources allow. Feel free to cast additional nuns. Sing ensemble, some dance, some stage combat. Staff is available through phone or email most hours of the day. He is also a member of Chloe and Maud Arnolds Jr Tap Company. Instagram:@missbridgetriley Website: www.missbridgetriley.com, TRO SHAW (Tommy Boy / Scab /Ensemble / Fight Captain) is thrilled to be making her Arena Stage debut with this powerful and energetic musical. 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. hn7_e. Anita traveled extensively with the artist-in-schools program in Alaska, working primarily with indigenous populations within the context of traditional villages. Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. She has also performed in many regional theaters throughout the country. The lyrics to Santa Fe are changed to compensate for this change. 3 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 7 0 R stream SHILOH ORR (Albert / Scab / Ensemble) will be making his Arena Stage debut in Newsies. Regional credits includeGuthrie Theater (Minneapolis), The 5th Avenue (Seattle), The Road Theatre Company and Theatricum Botanicum (Los Angeles). #mtishows #youcantstopthebeat #hairspraymusical #goodmorningbaltimore, Congratulations to these 4 amazing artists. Distinguishing features: warp on arm, face littered with freckles, always looks tired, Personality: cheeky, sarcastic, kind, smirks way to much, dark humor, only talks a lot around certain people. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. * Newsies was nominated for eightTony Awards, winning two. An efficient stage manager who introduces Meddas act. Now my theory of why we have never heard about this character is because they replace him with kid blink, who is a character that exists but does not show up on the character list. They haul Crutchie away to the dreaded Refuge. PARKER ESSE (Choreographer) is an eight-time Helen Hayes Best Choreography nominee and recipient for Arena Stages Oklahoma!, The Pajama Game and Anything Goes. They help Katherine break in to use the basement printing press to print the newsies paper. After that they stopped asking. If you have any questions about this please contact us:finance@allabouttheatre.org. Teen Summer Production (For ages 13-16 year olds). 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. Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. Performances dedicated to Liz. ALEJO VIETTI (Costume Designer)'s Arena Stage credits include: Ella, The Pajama Game and Anything Goes (Helen Hayes Award). One of the strike's leaders was known as Kid Blink, a name given to a lesser character in the movie. x ?IrDJ-%*:D(vu=,{8}MJ(Y{v\3/q+w`u[x%oM)w_r] PJ@ (%l F4G;1FsgdDhyWAT El$4f Newsies-Albert Lines. He had found himself in Manhattan trying to escape his house. 14 terms. Regional credits include Milwaukee Rep, Geffen, ACT, Merrimack and Long Wharf, as well as productions in Korea, Japan, China, Canada and Cuba. Topic 7 chem prep. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal . still it's a fine life, carrying the banner with me chums, %PDF-1.5 Love and appreciation to the Universe, Clear Talent Group, David, Xander, her family and everything to Steve. Follow Matos journey into his next gig as he makes his broadway debut with the company of Diana at the Longacre Theater this Winter! Gender: male Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. Several ensemble tracks were added to the show to provide roles for swings. He became and orphan on the streets. 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. Opera credits include: New York City Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, Minnesota Opera, Wolf Trap Opera and Donesk Opera (Ukraine). Follow Chaz @dancinchaz & find out more atchazwolcott.com, KELLI YOUNGMAN (Jo Jo / Ensemble) is so pleased to be making her Arena Stage debut! * In 2016, the musical stage production ofNewsieswas filmed in Los Angeles (at the Pantages Theatre) with a limited national release. 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. Her directorial work has also been seen Off-Broadway at 59E59 in New York, Portland Center Stage, Canadas Shaw Festival, The Court Theatre, The Old Globe, Asolo Repertory, Berkeley Repertory, Trinity Repertory, Torontos Tarragon Theatre, Montreals Centaur Theatre and Perseverance Theater in Juneau, Alaska, which she founded and ran from 1979-1998. Josiah made his National Tour Debut last year as Michael/Jack in, . After his refusal, the Delanceys sneak up behind Jack and drag him to Pulitzer's office to negotiate an end to the strike. On Broadway she was the music director and conductor for Allegiance: A New Musical starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung. PULITZER: You listen to me, boy. Then he will design This London Life with The Grand Theatre. IN REGARDS TO GENDER: You will notice that many roles are listed as male." Josiah is a dancer/singer/actor at Studio Bleu in Ashburn. Match. * Producers announced in August 2012 that due to his commitments withNBC'sSmash, leading man Jordan would leave the musical. endstream The production was directed byJeff Calhounwith choreography byChristopher Gattelli. Spot Conlons gang, the Brooklyn newsies are feared, admired, and respected by the other newsies city-wide. In 2014, Molly made her Broadway debut directingThe Velocity of Autumn, following its critically acclaimed run at Arena Stage. * There were some newsies that were girls, but mostly being a newsie was a boy's job, and girls worked in match factories as "match girls.". 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