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Phoenix Festival Theater presents:Disney Newsies
Disney’s Newsies, based on the 1992 motion picture, features a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein. Newsies is inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway “newsies” on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst, and other powerful newspaper publishers. High-energy with non-stop thrills, the stage version introduces eight brand-new songs by the original team of Menken and Feldman while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film, including “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” “King of New York,” and “Santa Fe.”
Director: Rob Tucker
Auditions (Ages 16 and older)
March 18, 2025 @6:30 PM-9:30 PM – Susquehanna Bldg. Room 212 (next to Chesapeake)
March 19, 2025 @6:30 PM-9:30 PM - Susquehanna Bldg. Room 207 (next to Chesapeake)
Auditions (Les character age 9-12 only)
Auditions will be held:
March 22, 2025 @ 1:00 PM -4:00 PM – Susquehanna Bldg. Room 212 (next to Chesapeake)
Newsies will be performed live at the Amoss Theatre, June 20 – 22, 2025. Performances take place Friday 7:00 PM – Sat 2 & 7:00 PM and Sun 2:00 PM.
Rehearsals will start April 2, 2025. Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. Not all cast will be called to all rehearsals.
DISNEY'S NEWSIES
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Contact Phoenix Festival Theater Company Manager, Beverly Whaley ([email protected])with questions about auditions.
All character information is available, here: https://www.harfordevents.com/p/presented-shows/live-at-harford/auditions
CASTING:
All roles are open to all races, ethnicities and gender
About Auditions:
Audition Dates/Time: Tuesday March 18 and Wednesday March 19, 6:30pm – 9: 30pm.
Sign up for Audition timeslot (age 16 and above): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAB23A3FCC43-55397690-disneys
Sign up for Audition timeslot (Les): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAB23A3FCC43-55396940-newsies
Fill out an AUDITION FORM HERE –(https://forms.office.com/r/Cc8TpBxWYc)
On audition day:
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time and you will be directed to the audition space.
Prepare part of a song: Prepare 16-32 bars of any upbeat contemporary musical theatre song. There are many genres of songs represented in the show, sing something that showcases you and your talent. You may sing a song from the show. If you will only accept a specific role, it is recommended you choose a relevant song from the show.
Sides: Some actors may be asked to read a portion of the script. If you are not asked to read, it does not mean you are not cast.
Music Tracks: Bring a track on your phone to connect to our Bluetooth speaker. No acapella auditions please.
Dance. Consider wearing/bringing appropriate attire & shoes. If you can tap, bring your tap shoes.
Casting timeline: You will receive an email by Monday evening March 24, 2025, letting you know whether you have been cast.
Director: Rob Tucker
Asst. Director: Jordan Baumiller
Music Director: Mia Bray
Choreographer: Leslie Perry
Set and light Designer: Sammy Jungwirth
Stage Manager: Malia Williamson
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD, United States, Maryland 21015, 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-1627, United States,Churchville, Maryland
