www.troshaw.com. Jack Kelly. Bruised and battered, the newsies are about to lose hope. Then a storm started and one of the lightning bolts hit the house, setting it on fire. Film/TV credits includeHouse of Cards, TURN: Washington's Spies,Die Hard 2,Striking Distanceand narrations for Discovery Channel and PBS. 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. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> JOSIAH SMOTHERS(Les) is thrilled to be playing the part of Les inNewsies! Three newsies who are hesitant to join 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. 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. at 75 (92nd St. Y). Dialect: Students who watch the movie or listen to the Broadway soundtrack will notice that many characters speak with New York accents. Follow Matos journey into his next gig as he makes his broadway debut with the company of Diana at the Longacre Theater this Winter! May be cast male or female. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. %vnEoE7^U#\u;=sziSUesK"XNNv;FE\:bZ``o8)[)+0GKs\WtAAfliO Contents. His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Jo Jo, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, and Tommy Boy. Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper. 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 show has music byAlan Menken, lyrics byJack Feldman, and a book byHarvey Fiersteinbased on film's screenplay byBob TzudikerandNoni White. She was featured in the documentary, The Road to Allegiance, and conducted the Broadway cast album and feature film. The strike is over! * The musical opened onBroadwayat theNederlander Theatreon March 29, 2012. 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. DANIEL J. MALDONADO (Jack Kelly) is very excited to be making his Arena Stage debut and to step back into Newsie Square! "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. Cheyblaine Plus. Booking Until 30/07/2023. 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. Film credits include:Something Borrowed and East of Adin.TV credits include:Nurse Jackie andPrimal Instinct.Concerts include: Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra, Ted Shawn Theatre and Jacob's Pillow. Recent theater credits include Les Miserables (Eponine), Modern Day Martyrdom (at Fuerza Fest NYC), and The Wild Party (Oscar D'Armano). Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzers disgruntled paper-pusher. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? He thanks his mom and dad for their endless love and support. Historically, the price was kept at 60 cents per 100, but in the musical they strike a deal for 55 cents per 100 papers. Josiah is a dancer/singer/actor at Studio Bleu in Ashburn. Daniel is on faculty at Tisch/NYU and a graduate of Northwestern University. Featured in Once and For All, they represent all of the other child laborers who receive the Newsies Banner and ultimately become a part of the childrens crusade. It won two, for Menken's score and for choreography. Teen Summer Production (For ages 13-16 year olds). Running Time 2h30, inc. interval. I want you to read it at least. 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). Anita traveled extensively with the artist-in-schools program in Alaska, working primarily with indigenous populations within the context of traditional villages. Edit. MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES (Assistant Choreographer)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! Favorite past credits include- Broadway: Anybodys, West Side Story (Palace Theater, original revival cast). The strong-willed daughter of Pulitzer; this young lady drips smarts, opinions, and confidence; a young Katherine Hepburn or Ellen Page; this damsel needs no prince to save her. #'D9RT*jp#:RU+%ARJ@ (%PJ!w-Yj1DV>iKm/6V}e(`o# Gender: both Character Age: 10 to 20 Race Lines (Newsies) Flashcards. Character's Gender: Can bea male or female character. 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). Chazs New York/National Tour credits includeDisneys Newsies,Cats(Mr. Mistoffelees) andMe and My Girl(City Center Encores!). Erin Weaver (Katherine) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. i[3If!Q8j]J}Iq`W;,,xfFE%Th?h J[G" FbQuDL'j.Wl'U>.uODY|8S|AuAGr/R|[w~Kz$ Y^4. She is a great believer in first, second and third productions of new work and has championed projects includingDear Evan Hansen; Next to Normal; Passion Play, a cycle; and How I Learned to Drive. 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. MaeveNielsen Plus "Race" lines- Newsies. She was also an original company member of the First National tour of LCTs The King and I (Swing/Assistant Dance Captain). . ERIN WEAVER (Katherine Plumber) is so excited to be back at Arena Stage where she was last seen as Katrin in Mother Courage (Helen Hayes Award). * Davey and Les's parents are mentioned only in conversation, omitting a scene from the movie where Jack has dinner in their tenement apartment. She has also performed in many regional theaters throughout the country. Full of compelling vocals, powerful lyrics, and energetic dance, Newsies will take you by force! Risqu and tough, an astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. endobj These working kids can be pulled from your larger newsie ensemble. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. Bunsen Lines newsies. OBC. 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)! Hello! Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. Will tried to go back and warn his family but it was too late, the building was already starting to crumble and the fire department(or what ever they had back then) was to late. MARNE ANDERSON (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working on Newsies. Because the characters in the story can be portrayed as coming from a variety of places in America and beyond, we will decide on each characters voice (including accent) once the roles are cast. The musical premiered at thePaper Mill Playhousein 2011 and made itsBroadwaydebut in 2012, where it played for more than 1,000 performances before touring. Actors are encouraged to prepare a NY accent for auditions, but it is not required. Duet this here or find us on TikTok! Splasher was born in Brooklyn where he lived a middle class life with his mother, father and younger brother. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. endstream HVM0W1!Mr]qH Jm-e%Myv. This performer will double in other roles. 14 terms. * Producers announced in August 2012 that due to his commitments withNBC'sSmash, leading man Jordan would leave the musical. Meanwhile, Joseph Pulitzer, the publisher of the World, vows to fight declining circulation of the newspaper. 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 Within the newsies ensemble, consider dividing the group into featured dancers and singers in order to play to the strengths of your performers. First Performance 29/11/2022. 3 0 obj 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. hn7_e. Instagram: @kelliyoungman www.kelliyoungman.com. JACK CRUTCHIE BUTTONS SPLASHER TOMMY BOY: START OUT SWEATIN, END UP SNEEZIN. Will remembering swimming from his child hood, jumped right in and saved the younger Newsie. He woke up a few days later and was taken care of by Crutchie. www.kenandmorris.com. He became an orphan on the streets. One day, some of the Newsies met up at the docks and one of the younger ones fell in and none of the Newsies there knew how to swim including the one in the water. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. Sings solo, many lines, character dancing feature, stage combat. 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? Spot Conlon: Male or Female, Age 17-20, The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an Theater credits include: the Broadway bound Diana (La Jolla Playhouse); West Side Story (Guthrie Theater); In The Heights and Newsies (Pioneer Theater Company); and Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (NCL). If you require financial assistance please print out the application below. We may combine certain characters or add more. It was also confirmed that newcomerCorey Cottwould be his replacement. Comedic actress required. 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