Tuesday, August 28th 5-9pm

Wednesday August 29th 5-9pm Monday September 10th 5-9pm

Tuesday September 11th 8-10pm

At the Ritz Theater, Scranton PA 222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton

**Open to all High School/College Students and Adults**

Contact: Sheri Melcher – sheri@capaa.org/ 570-252-4156 www.CaPAA.org

The Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA Presents:

AUDITION INFORMATION FOR DISNEY’S NEWSIES

General Information Thank you so much for your interest in CaPAA’s MainStage production of Newsies- open to HS, College students and Adults. Auditions Auditions will take place on TUESDAY August 28th from 5-9pm (5-7pm singing auditions, 7-9pm dance auditions- please stay for full time), WEDNESDAY August 29th from 5-9pm (5-7pm singing auditions, 7-9pm dance auditions- please stay for full time),, MONDAY September 10th from 5-9pm (5-7pm singing auditions, 7-9pm dance auditions- please stay for full time) and TUESDAY September 11th from 8-10pm as needed. You will be given a slot for your vocal audition and then please stay for the dance call. Please be prepared to stay for the entire time. We will hear people sing for 2 hours and dance for 2 hours. Please note that we are seeking many combinations: Strong Singer/Dancer/Actors, Strong Dancer/Singers, Strong Dancers, and Strong Singers. Upon entering the Ritz Building (222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton), come up to the 2nd Floor POLI LOUNGE to check in. (Use LEFT STAIRWELL from the lobby) Callbacks We will be holding callbacks after the first round of auditions- date TBD. We will contact you directly, if we would like you to come back in and read for a specific role. If called back in to read, the director will let you know which role you should be preparing for, and will send you the material you need for the callback. We will also be holding callbacks for Dancers. Again, we will contact you directly, if we would like you to come back in and dance. PLEASE NOTE: If you are not asked to come in for callbacks, it DOES NOT mean you are not being considered for a role. It simply means we have seen everything we needed to see from you. Audition Material Please prepare one of the song cuts included in the packet to be sung with a piano accompanist. Please note that we are looking for people to use NY accents. If you have additional auditional material, please bring it with you (sheet music in a binder for accompanist). Cast List Will be sent out by email before the first rehearsal on Mon, Oct. 1st. Rehearsals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights as needed from Oct-Dec. General time frame is between 5-10pm. We will work around those CaPAA students participating in our Tuesday night Junior production rehearsals. Please note that not all cast members may be needed at all rehearsals. Strong “Dancer Only” types will have a very limited rehearsal schedule-TBA. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out before the 1st rehearsal- MONDAY OCTOBER 1st. IMPORTANT- Please list ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS on your audition form. While we do our best to work around as many conflicts as possible, please be aware that too many conflicts may affect casting. Tech & Dress Rehearsals: SATURDAY DECEMBER 15-WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19th. Please hold between the hours of 2-10pm on Sat/Sun and 5-10pm Mon-Wed of Tech Week. **Tech and Dress rehearsals are MANDATORY. We will not be able to accept conflicts for these rehearsals. Performance Dates THURSDAY DECEMBER 20th-SUNDAY DECEMBER 23rd. Times TBD **Performances are MANDATORY. We will not be able to accept conflicts for these dates. Production Fee/ Expectations $325 for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (*limited need based financial assistance/scholarship is available, please inquire.) We ask that our college students and adults sell the equivalent of a full page ad for the Playbill and a block of tickets in lieu of a production fee.

Crews and Volunteers We are always in need of extra hands with costumes, publicity, concessions, spotlights, backstage help, and an assortment of other tasks! Please let us know if you, or anyone you know is interested in any of these positions! CaPAA STAFF Producer: Michael Melcher Director: Mandy Bruno Bogue Music Director: Sheri Melcher Choreographer: Cristina Sohns Williams Production Manager: Sheri Melcher

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION SINGING AUDITION Please prepare one of the cuts found from the show at the end of the audition packet to be sung with a piano accompanist. Rehearsal tracks can be found on youtube to practice at home as well. DANCE AUDITION As noted there will be a two hour dance audition on each audition date. Please bring/wear appropriate clothing and shoes to move in. ACTING AUDITION As noted, we will be holding separate callback dates for those we would like to read for particular roles. If called back, the director will let you know which role/roles you should be focusing on and send you the material you will need to prepare. Again, please note that we are looking for actors that can speak with a NY accent.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS **IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS WE ARE ALSO SEEKING DANCER ONLY TYPES ON A LIMITED

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE** 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 voice to 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. Gender: male Age: 16 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Crutchie A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Gender: both Age: 13 to 17 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3 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. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D3 Les Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies. Gender: male Age: 10 to 15 Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3 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 that go on strike for a livable wage. Gender: male/female to play male Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. Gender: both Age: 10 to 20 Spot Conlon The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.” Gender: both Age: 17 to 20 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 resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. 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. Gender: female Age: 17 to 20 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Darcy The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie. Gender: male/female 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 Joseph Pulitzer A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3 Seitz Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper. Gender: both Bunsen Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper. Gender: both 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 Guard The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building. Gender: both Age: 20 to 60 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: both Age: 45 to 65 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. Gender: female Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3 The Bowery Beauties Female performers at Medda’s Theater. Gender: female

Age: 18 to 30 Stage Manager Introduces Medda's act. Gender: both 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: both Age: 15 to 25 Woman A newspaper customer. Gender: both 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: both 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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NEWSIES CONFLICT SHEET

**IMPORTANT** PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN AT THE AUDITION PRODUCTION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Rehearsals begin October 1st and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights as needed. General time frame is between 5-10pm. We will work around those participating in CaPAA’s Tuesday night Junior production rehearsals. Please note that not all cast members may need to be called to all rehearsals. Strong “Dancer Only” types will have a very limited rehearsal schedule-TBA. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out before the 1st rehearsal. Please list ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS on your audition form. While we do our best to work around as many conflicts as possible, please be aware that too many conflicts may affect casting. Please LIST any dates or time frames that you are unavailable. Please remember that we are unable to accept conflicts for any performances.

Newsies Talent Release Form Please fill out appropriate section below, sign and return at auditions

I, __________________________________________parent/guardian of ______________________________ (actor’s name), hereby give my permission to the Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA (CaPAA from here forward) to use the image and/or voice, either in whole or part, of my child ______________________________ (actors name) in promotional and informational resources of CaPAA, including, but not limited to, newspaper articles, Facebook, and other CaPAA affiliated websites. Signed:______________________________ Date:________________ Parent/Guardian I, _________________________________________hereby give my permission to the Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA (CaPAA from here forward) to use the image and/or voice, either in whole or part, of myself ) in promotional and informational resources of CaPAA, including, but not limited to, newspaper articles, Facebook, and other CaPAA affiliated websites. Signed:______________________________ Date:________________ Signature

Newsies AUDITION FORM Please fill out and bring to your audition

Name:__________________________________________ Age:_________ Grade: ______ Mother’s Name (if applicable) _________________________ Father’s Name (if applicable) __________________________ Home Phone:_________________________ Parent Cell Phone: (if applicable) ______________________ Cell Phone:_________________________ School: (if applicable) _________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________ Contact Email:___________________________________________________________ **It is important that this email address is checked frequently for any updates Clothing sizes: SHIRT ___________ PANTS ___________ SHOES __________ Experience/Training: Acting: Have you had any formal training? YES NO Where/When:______________________________ Vocal/Instrumental Music: Have you had any formal training? YES NO If yes, number of years:_____ Dance: Have you had any formal training? YES NO Name of Studio: _________________________________________ What types?:_____________________________________________ If yes, number of years:_________ Special or unusual talents or abilities? (ie. juggling, gymnastics, etc.) ___________________________________________________________

Role/Roles I would like to be considered for: ______________________________________ I would only like to be considered for a “dancer” role: Yes. No.

AUDITION MATERIAL FOR

NEWSIES!

Please print out your music and bring to Auditions if you need it.

DANCE: Please bring character, jazz and tap shoes if you own them.

MUSIC: Please choose from any of the music below, (even if you are not specifically auditioning for that character.) If you would like, IN ADDITION, you can also prepare your own 32 bars showing off your best range.

Jack: Santa Fe, (#12 after the Fight) Bars 80-117

Pulitzer: The Bottom Line, Bars 37-52 and 64-70

Medda: That’s Rich, Bars 45-73

Katherine: Watch What Happens, Bars 118-153

Davey: Seize the Day, Bars 21-37, (stay on melody when it splits)

Crutchie: Letter from the Refuge, Bars 59-end of song