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 very loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. (Vocal Range: F5-B3)

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. (Vocal Range: D5-A3)

Crutchie/Casey – Jack’s best friend and a dedicated newsie with a “bum leg” from polio that causes pain, but helps sell more papes. (Vocal Range: F5-A3)

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. (Vocal Range: D5-B3)

Les – Davey’s cheeky younger sibling, is excited by the newsies’ freedom and loves their independent lifestyle. (Vocal Range: F4-B3)

Medda Larkin – A big-voiced singer and star of the Bowery. A proud supporter of the newsies, she offers her theater as a safe haven for their revolution. (Vocal Range: D5-G3)

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. 

Wiesel – A disgruntled paper-pusher who uses the Delancey brothers as his muscle, runs distribution for the World and has little patience or sympathy for the newsies.

Darcy – A photographer who works with Katherine.

Dorothy – Katherine’s upperclass friend whose parents own the New York Tribune and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.

Bill – Katherine’s upperclass friend whose parents own the New York Journal and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.

Seitz – The editor of the World who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.

Bunsen – Pulitzer’s bookkeeper who helps Pulitzer come up with the idea to raise the newsies’ price per paper.

Hannah – Pulitzer’s secretary who is a clever advocate for the newsies.

Snyder – The crooked warden of The Refuge. A filthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming.

Governor Teddy Roosevelt – A well-respected lifelong public servant who inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.

Pat – An efficient stage manager who introduces Medda’s act.

Woman – A newspaper customer.

Newsies – The hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage. Includes the roles of Race, Albert, Muriel, Nancy, Specs, Pigtails, Hazel, Buttons, Tommy Boy, Romeo, Jo Jo, Scabs, Brooklyn Newsies, and Spot Conlon

Bowery Brigade – Includes the roles of the upbeat and charming Ada, Olive, and Ethel. A group of vaudeville performers in Medda’s act.

Police Officers – Includes the role of the Police Chief. They intimidate the newsies and arrest Crutchie

REGISTRATION STEPS

1. To register your child for the program, click the link below. You will need to perform this step for each participant in the program.

2. Fill out the form completely. Once completed, click “Submit & Checkout”. This will take you to the PayPal page to make your payment. You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete this step.

3. Once on the PayPal page, complete the $500 payment to successfully submit the registration. *Do NOT close the payment page. You will be redirected.*

4. You will receive the payment confirmation. On that page will be the link to SignUp Genius to choose an audition slot for each participant. 

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