Larger ensemblesmost performers may be a member of at least one of these groups. * A scene with Jack, Davey, and Spot Conlon is absent, as is Spot's involvement in the fight between the newsies and scabbers; Spot doesn't appear until the rally. Afilthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming. Most recently, Ken designed the American tour of A Thousand Splendid Suns (ACT San Francisco; The Old Globe, San Diego; Seattle Repertory). Today, we're cele, Music Theatre International (Australasia). " MTI Newsies Production Handbook, Casting, Page 22 Character Costume Gallery See Images: Romeo References This summer he was at the Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts performing as Paul inA Chorus Line. #'D9RT*jp#:RU+%ARJ@ (%PJ!w-Yj1DV>iKm/6V}e(`o# "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.". Jack offers his remarkable sketch of the performers to an impressed Katherine for use in her review. H 11-20 ne-fa woorden examenidioom. The Alaska Native-inspired production ofMacbeththat Anita conceived and directed was performed in English and Tlingit at the National Museum of the American Indian as part of the Shakespeare in Washington Festival. Feel free to follow these tracks or expand as your resources allow. Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Can double as a newsie. She also serves as resident fight and intimacy director for Rep Stage and is associate professor of theatre at Howard Community College. In 2014, Molly made her Broadway debut directingThe Velocity of Autumn, following its critically acclaimed run at Arena Stage. Jack Kelly. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Instagram: @christiandouglasmusic christiandouglasmusic.com. 7 terms. Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women arent taken seriously. Erin Weaver (Katherine) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. This performer will double in other roles. SUZANNE ROMNJONES (Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to be joining Arena Stages production of Newsies. A seven-time Helen Hayes Award-winner, some of Erins favorite roles locally include Mona Juul in Oslo, Nell Gwynn in Or (Helen Hayes Award) and Deb inOrdinary Days(Helen Hayes Award) at Round House Theatre;Marianne in Sense & Sensibility (Helen Hayes Award, Best Ensemble) and Thomasina inArcadia(Helen Hayes Award) at the Folger Theatre; Amy in Company(Helen Hayes Award), Kathy in The Last Five Years and Kira in Xanadu at Signature Theatre; Jane inMeJane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodallat The Kennedy Center;and Sally inYoure A Good Man, Charlie Brownat Imagination Stage. )P8O%VX@XD[(+(8YO endstream endobj 36 0 obj <>stream * 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. A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. ings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. They help Katherine break in to use the basement printing press to print the newsies paper. He was very comfortable and content with his life. He is also a member of Chloe and Maud Arnolds Jr Tap Company. Pulitzers barber, who is trying to cut Pulitzers hair during the song "The Bottom Line" and the scene prior. Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. Photo by Margot Schulman. ALAN MENKEN(Composer). be received by a week before the start of the program to be considered. D.C.- area credits include Fords Theatre: A Christmas Carol (Want/School Girl). 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. anneeporshe. Sings solo, many lines, character dancing feature, stage combat. 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! Regional credits include: The 5th: Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), A Night with Janis Joplin; Milwaukee Rep & Prince Music Theatre: Dreamgirls (Effie). One night when Will was nine, he decided to sneak out the house and go to the lake near by. On Broadway she was the music director and conductor for Allegiance: A New Musical starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung. Newsies from every other corner of the city that assemble to join the strike. Pulitzers bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies price per paper. Includes the roles ofthe upbeat and charming Ada, Olive, and Ethel. Daveys cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. 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. Requires an exaggerated, cartoonish vocal and physical performance. He was inducted into The Theater Hall of Fame in 2008. * In 2017, on the 25th anniversary of the original film's theatrical release, it was announced the filmed stage production would be released for digital download. . National Tours include:West Side Story and Seussical. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One. Regional theatre credits include Music Theatre Wichita, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Fulton Theatre, Casa Maana, Westchester Broadway, Lyric OKC and The Gateway. Comedic actress required. Gender: male/both Character Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. For first few weeks he wouldnt tell them his name but they taught him how to sell papes and eventually was invited to become a Newsie. This summer he was at the Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts performing as Paul in. However, after a tough negotiation, Jack convinces Pulitzer to compromise with the newsies: The price increase will remain, but publishers will buy back any unsold papers. Josiah made his National Tour Debut last year as Michael/Jack in, . They chased away the Dalanceys and brought back an uncounsious boy back with them. Love to Darren and Gretta, our sweet dog. Erin lives outside of D.C. with her husband, Aaron Posner, and daughter, Maisie. Her Arena Stage credits include Ann,Jubilee,The Heiress, Indecent, Dave, Two Trains Running,The Great Society,Nina Simone: Four Women,A Raisin in the Sun,Moby Dick,All the Way,King Hedley II,Five Guys Named Moe,The Mountaintop,Metamorphoses,Long Days Journey into Night,Arabian Nights and Duke Ellingtons Sophisticated Ladies. 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. Tough brotherswho 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. Full of compelling vocals, powerful lyrics, and energetic dance, Newsies will take you by force! One night when Will was nine, he decided to sneak out the house and go to the lake nearby. It's time to try Tumblr. Follow him on Instagram: @itsjosiahsmothers. %PDF-1.6 % 36 terms. Special thanks to CTG and his fabulous grandmother for all their support; he wouldnt be able to seize the day without them. He is a Rider University MT graduate and a proud AEA member. endobj Think Mighty Mouse, should have an incredible presence. 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. www.kenandmorris.com. Honors: Songwriters Hall of Fame, Doctorates from New York University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts. We've noticed that you haven't made any recent edits on your wiki this year. Newsies is generously sponsored by George Ftikas in memory of Duffy Ftikas,,The Drutz Family Fund for Musical Theater, ,Ilene and Steven Rosenthal and Sheila Stampfli.Choreography is sponsored by Virginia McGehee Friend. View All Characters in Newsies. 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. Newsies Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. His design for the international hit The Overcoat won him several awards. They chased away the Delanceys and brought back an unconscious boy back with them. #mtishows #youcantstopthebeat #hairspraymusical #goodmorningbaltimore, Congratulations to these 4 amazing artists. MaeveNielsen Plus "Race" lines- Newsies. Instagram: @ethan.vanslyke Twitter: @ethanvABC. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Pulitzers bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies price per paper. The last show Nova was in at Arena Stage was Smokey Joe's Caf. Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. TRAINING: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama: MFA (Voice Studies); Boston University: BFA (Acting); Linklater Voice Designation; Colaianni Speech Practitioner. i[3If!Q8j]J}Iq`W;,,xfFE%Th?h J[G" FbQuDL'j.Wl'U>.uODY|8S|AuAGr/R|[w~Kz$ Y^4. 14 terms. jack, crutchie, buttons, splasher, & tommy boy: start out sweatin', end up snezin', newsies: in between it pours! She was awarded honorary doctorates from American University and Towson University. Now I was in Newsies and played Splasher so here is my take on his life. * The characters of Sarah Jacobs (Davey and Les's sister and Jack's original love interest) and the New York Sun reporter Brian Denton are replaced by the composite character Katherine Plumber, a reporter with whom Jack falls in love. He is incredibly excited to be here at Arena Stage; he thanks his friends and family for their support and God for his continuous blessings. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. Other professional credits include Creative Cauldron's Caroline or Change (Noah, Helen Hayes Nomination), NextStop Theatre's Singin in the Rain (Rod/ Hollywood Tenor) and The Secret Garden (Colin). He had burned his arm in the process of trying to get to his family. JOSIAH SMOTHERS(Les) is thrilled to be playing the part of Les inNewsies! >> Film:Oliver & Company; Tribute;Thumbelina;Newsies;Home Alone 2: Lost in New York;Used People;Life with Mikey;A Goofy Movie;The Lion King II: Simbas Pride; and102 Dalmatians. She is a graduate of Fordham University with a BFA in Dance. Flashcards. Actors are encouraged to prepare a NY accent for auditions, but it is not required. They haul Crutchie away to the dreaded Refuge. These include the following roles: Race, Albert, Muriel, Nancy, Specs, Pigtails, Hazel, Buttons, Tommy Boy, Romeo, JoJo, Scabs, Brooklyn Newsies, Spot Conlon. from New England Conservatory of Music in Vocal Performance and a M.M. Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. Love and appreciation to the Universe, Clear Talent Group, David, Xander, her family and everything to Steve. Agroup of vaudeville performers in Meddas act. A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. CHAZ WOLCOTT(Race / Ensemble / Crutchie u/s) is elated to make his Arena Stage debut withNewsies. After that they stopped asking. * A solo number for Crutchie titled Letter from the Refuge was added for national tour, replacing a scene from the movie where Jack visits Crutchie after he is captured by Snyder. Ethan has also been a featured artist on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. He became an orphan on the streets. Michael is a Domingo-Cafritz alum, Rice University MM. Sings solo, some dance. 2 0 obj Instagram: @michaeljohnhugs, ) is thrilled to be playing the part of Les in, ! This caused the newsies to revolt because they felt that it was more difficult to sell papers without the exciting news of the war, plus the additional pressures of the price changes. * Newsies was nominated for eightTony Awards, winning two. www.laurabergquist.com. 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. Match. Regional credits include:Paradise Square, Peter Pan, West Side Story, Les Miserables, All Shook Up, The Producers, Spelling Bee, Cabaret, Wild Party, Bare, among others. Emre has performed in The Washington School of Ballets adaptation of Don Quixote, the Mid-Atlantic Dance Theater production of The Nutcracker, the New York City Dance Alliance Summer Dance Intensive Showcase at the Schimmel Center in NYC and on stages around the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C., area. Susan is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. "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. www.mtishows.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Just as Jack is about to set out for Santa Fe, he realizes that the newsies are his family and, after all, those papes ain't gonna sell themselves ("Finale"). The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. endobj MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES (Assistant Choreographer)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! Look for an actor who can evoke an imposing and sinister presence. Given the nature of this show, most other characters can double as newsies to help fill in the musical numbers. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from the other newsies. The songs "My Lovey Dovey Baby" and "High Times Hard Times" were removed and replaced by the singular song "That's Rich", which is performed by the same character, Medda Larkin, while the remaining songs were rewritten to fit the changes in the storyline between the film and the musical. 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. He was very comfortable and content with his life. During her time with the company, Arena Stage has workshopped more than 100 productions, produced 39 world premieres, staged numerous second and third productions and been an important part of nurturing nine projects that went on to have a life on Broadway. 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). @b~kq+njB[|'Pg;x {,Zs5&!r2}]SY78FD,}M`Lh%W{dr0_EK :i. [7D$/EO&G6C)t[dki%4NTn+x{EBSSkMr;=^5}^# Xlz}iaMB,Z:*y~#%X? Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. (Disney Cruise Lines), Newsies (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Evitaand West Side Story (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), A Chorus Line (Weston Playhouse), A Christmas Carol (McCarter Theatre) and Carousel (Arizona Broadway Theatre). He is aTen Chimneys 2015 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow and associate professor of theater at George Mason University. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesnt let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kellys best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES(Romeo / Spot Conlon / Ensemble / Dance Captain)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! The production was directed byJeff Calhounwith choreography byChristopher Gattelli. 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 whatever they had back then) was too late. Newsies recouped its initial investment of $5M in seven months, becoming the fastest of any Disney musical on Broadway to turn a profit. Fanon Knowlege. Hed like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support. For first few weeks he wouldnt tell them his name but they taught him how to sell papes and eventually was invited to become a Newsie. )Qm>"z)Ie# 0d#fB}/0$3713w3%&@q^F^Ef p6aJb@Zr"6cpIo%hIK1 e #wwE~3{'DS?f(;)6LXsi8N{nY687":D YmG[} fq_$I`Kom3 v:$[D8&/\]1b(?+!dTM)XZamYY$=vu@.ti-)C9dd$*VQ {1l/MJD O endstream endobj 37 0 obj <>stream Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of Seize the Day.. Seitz Jack offers to show the ropes to newcomers Davey and his kid sibling Les, and together they head out into the city ("Carrying the Banner - Reprise"). * In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressure to sell more papers after the war. Recent D.C.-area credits include Into the Woods (Fords Theatre), Beast in Beauty and the Beast (Creative Cauldron), A Civil War Christmas (First Stage), Parade (Keegan Theatre) and several leading roles at Riverside Center in Fredericksburg, VA. Last year, Wyn toured the country in the role of Major Gray as part of the First National Tour of the 2015 Broadway musical Amazing Grace. In an innovative and brand-new production, Newsies is based on the book by Harvey Fierstein, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman. Joe Montoya (Crutchie) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. PULITZER: You listen to me, boy. It's the rousing tale of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers . Thugs that are hired to join the Delanceys to rough up the newsies. Historically, the price was kept at 60 cents per 100, but in the musical they strike a deal for 55 cents per 100 papers. HAZEL HAY (Les) is delighted to make her Arena Stage debut at age 9. You should audition for the roles you are attracted to, but please choose roles that best reflect your talents and your natural vocal range. Hed like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support. The Delancey brothers. He had noticed something while on the streets, a group of boys that sold newspapers that he found out were called Newsies. 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 previous credits include: Angelotti in Tosca (WNO); Baron Douphol in La traviata (WNO); Jud Fry in Oklahoma! His Broadway writing credits includeKinky Boots,Torch Song Trilogy(Tony, Drama Desk, Dramatists Guild Awards),Casa Valentina,Safe Sex, Legs DiamondandA Catered Affair(12 Drama Desk nominations and the Drama League Award for Best Musical). Benisbopper. Splasher was born in Brooklyn where he lived a middle class life with his mother, father and younger brother. He is a frequent Broadway associate designer, where credits includeIceman Cometh, Significant Other, Violet,Glass Menagerie,A Streetcar Named Desire,HeiressandThe Nance. The performer in this role must be able to dance enthusiastically in character while still physically portraying Crutchies bum leg. hn7_e. 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. Created by. The editor of theWorldwhoadvises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper. 151 terms. Education: BFA Musical Theatre from Pace University and Jacob's Pillow School for Dance. He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge; University College London; and the Boston Conservatory. * The musical opened onBroadwayat theNederlander Theatreon March 29, 2012. Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack. 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. Proud member of AEA & SAG-AFTRA. Photo by Margot Schulman. }#@ ?|!fEv lAwcunh .0A"B78 LP5yS$ Awards and breakable in NYC. Recent flashcard sets. A small group of nuns who offer free breakfast to hungry newsies. DC Area credits include: Jelly's Last Jam, La Cage aux Folles; Defying Gravity: Making of a SuperNOVA; Dreamgirls(Helen Hayes Nom); The Best Little Whorehouse(Jewel); Hairspray (Motormouth Mabelle, Helen Hayes recipient) (Signature);Caroline, or Change (Caroline) (Round House); Kiss Me, Kate (Hattie) (Shakespeare Theatre); A Year with Frog and Toad (Imagination Stage); Ragtime (Sarah) (Ford's Theatre); Godspell (Olney Theatre); and How To Succeed in Business (Kennedy Center). 10 terms. Cheyblaine Plus. Ken designed at the Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake) for 16 seasons. Feel free to cast additional nuns. fq\fyjJU@Bn6hW6sI7g%\?2_8ky!)}B-^cS Instagram: @Hey_Hazel_Hay. Savannah_Humphreys. I want you to read it at least. CAROLE DENISE JONES (Nun / Hannah / Ensemble / Medda Larkin / Nun u/s) is thrilled to be making her Arena Stage debut. He received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University. A few months on the streets and Wills name was forgotten by his neighbors and his friends. The double Tony award-winning smash-hit musical Newsies is debuting in the UK for a limited run until 16th April. Six songs were added for the stage adaptation, including three newly written for the Broadway production since the Paper Mill Playhouse debut: "The Bottom Line," "That's Rich" and "Something to Believe In" (replacing "Then I See You Again," also written for the stage adaptation). * Although Katherine Plumber is fictional character, she is named for Pulitzer's daughter Katherine Ethel, who died of pneumonia in 1884 at the age of 2. Splasher was born in Brooklyn where he lived a middle class life with his mother, father and younger brother. Although they do not dance, these roles still require a strong physical performance with excellent self-control for stage combat sequences. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. Disneys Newsies Takes the Stage in Washington, D.C. 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