| Carry the banner with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, this high-energy musical tells the inspiring story of Jack Kelly and a group of newsboys who rally together to stand up against unfair treatment from powerful newspaper publishers. Filled with dynamic dancing, unforgettable songs like 'Seize the Day,' 'Carrying the Banner,' and 'Santa Fe,' and a powerful message about courage and standing up for what's right, Newsies is an exciting, family-friendly production. Join us for auditions and be part of this thrilling show! |
| Director: | BARB HOLDER AND MELISSA JOHNSON |
| Presented by: | Wylie Acting Group |
| Audition Start: | May 9th, 2026 |
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| Audition Details: | After completing the audition registration, you must also select an audition time through SignUpGenius. Please dress appropriately for movement and plan to have your photo taken after check-in. Do not bring props to the audition. The casting committee also requests that you do not wear costumes or face paint. If you have jazz, character, or tap shoes, please bring them with you to auditions. Because of space limitations, auditioners may be accompanied by one parent or guardian. To help create a comfortable and focused environment for performers, only auditioners will enter the theatre during the audition. Parents and guardians are welcome to wait in the lobby, and our team will make sure auditioners are guided through the process and returned to the lobby when they are finished.
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| Audition Location: | Wylie Acting Group Theatre -- 205 Industrial Ct., Wylie, TX |
| Callback Dates: | Same day at 7:00 PM (cold readings) |
| Rehearsal Dates: | Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Generally, weekday rehearsals will be from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Rehearsal extends to 10:00pm in June. |
| Performance Dates: | July 24 - August 2 |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
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Characters: casting ages 12-19
LEAD CHARACTERS Jack Kelly - Leader of the Newsies Crutchie - Jack’s best friend and a dedicated Newsie with a “bum leg”. Davey - New, Bookish Newsie. Les’s strait-laced, bright big brother. Les - Davey’s fearless younger brother Katherine Plumber - An ambitious young reporter Medda Larkin - A big-voiced singer, star and owner of the Bowery Joseph Pulitzer - Owns the World FEATURED CHARACTERS Spot Conlon - Leader of the Brooklyn Newsies Bunsen- Pulitzer’s bookkeeper Hannah - Pulitzer’s secretary Seitz - The editor of the World Bowery Beauties - Showgirls at Medda’s theatre Newsies - Race, Albert, Specs, Henry, Finch, Romeo, Elmer, Mush, Buttons, Splasher, Tommy Boy, Jo Jo, Mike, and Ike CAMEO CHARACTERS (Sing and Dance) Darcy - Upper-class son of a publisher Bill - son of William Randolph Hearst Singing, Dancing Ensemble - Nuns and The Scabs NON-SINGING, NON-DANCING ROLES Snyder - The crooked warden of The Refuge Oscar & Morris Delancey - Toughs who work the distribution window for the World Wiesel - Runs the World’s distribution window Nunzio - Pulitzer’s barber Non-Singing, Non-Dancing Ensemble - Mayor, Governor Teddy Roosevelt, Guard, Goons, Stage Manager, Woman, Mr. Jacobi, Policemen, Photographer |
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| Originally Posted: | 2026-03-17 |