Other kids who are incarcerated at the Refuge along with Crutchie. Does not sing, some lines, character movement feature. More Newsies Wiki. A small group of female dancers who join Medda Larkin on stage. The crooked warden of The Refuge. No papes. Click the card to flip 1 / 51 Flashcards Learn Test Match Created by Arnold999 Terms in this set (51) 20 papers please. %PDF-1.5 FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine understudy 1 Racetrack Higgins; 2 Splasher; Explore Wikis Universal Conquest Wiki. 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 who go on strike for a livable wage. Featuring music by the legendary Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein, this family musical is a must-see for a night of high-octane entertainment. Newsies (1992) - IMDb Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack. fq\fyjJU@Bn6hW6sI7g%\?2_8ky!)}B-^cS Will had kept his burnt arm wrapped and the burns had turned to scars, but he kept it covered. Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. Jack Scott. Get a move on, boys. The youth are taking matters into their own hand and doing what is right amongst themselves and society sound familiar? With Christian Bale, David Moscow, Luke Edwards, Max Casella. 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. A street-smart kid with a dark, artistic soul right beneath the bluster; not a blowhard. Please remember that if you do not receive a callback it does not mean that you are not cast in the show or being considered for a major role, but rather that we do not need to see anything additional from you. To audition, you must present your vaccination card showing that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on CDC guidelines. Support Weird Things on Patreon. I find that this holds so much weight because we ARE the future. (Darcy often doubles as the Newsie Jojo, Bill as the Newsie Buttons). Character's Gender: Can bea male or female character. Newsies The Musicalpremiered at thePaper Mill PlayhouseinMillburn, New Jerseyon September 25, 2011. Newies - Finch's Lines Flashcards | Quizlet He had found himself in Manhattan trying to escape his house. He should present as younger than the other newsies. If we dont help the people looking down on us. who will they run too. No freedom. 4 0 obj 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. The producers of Disney's Newsies announce new cast members joining the production, which must end at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 30 July 2023.. * The original cast of the Broadway production featuredJeremy Jordanas Jack Kelly andJohn Dossettas newspaper tycoonJoseph Pulitzer. * 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. Some of the general Newsies parts are also included, BUT NOT ALL and some are a little different and more specific to the show I am apart of. Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Jo Jo, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Manhattan, Flushing, Richmond, Woodside and Bronx. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch due to a bad leg, 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. Race, (above) is quite the optimist. The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation. Cast an actor with the ability to portray the maturity and stature of this well- respected leader. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. " MTI Newsies Production Handbook, Casting, Page 22 Specs is an ensemble newsie. Character's Gender: Can be female or male. Based on the Disney Film written Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. ~0UJYeP>\%PJ@ (%pD@;nh.1nL}Z`X+O6@G}}^qa]7 0&k^p\#O=,,Ez~5$8%PJ@ (% pn9Sx'ZG0}ciW k>b0Cmw^~zROFnQGwr\WPJ@ (%"w-51fW,K[[}1uL~[aYwLi,v=BK"z5cT*j9[=%PJ@ (%RoF3,M,b]?S%1! Pulitzer reveals Katherine to be his daughter and offers a betrayed Jack a choice: get sent to The Refuge or renounce the strike and leave New York with pockets full of cash. MTI Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. x]Yo~ov$h@ny`vTT*I?~dVJE6C,V7O5v;!. The newsies rejoice as Governor Teddy Roosevelt congratulates Jack. Newsies Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. Thanks WEASEL: 30 papers for Crutchy! Disney's Newsies announces new cast, must end 30 July * The musical opened onBroadwayat theNederlander Theatreon March 29, 2012. Inspired by the African- American vaudeville performer, Aida Overton-Walker,Abig-voiced singer and star of the Bowery (see the Dramaturgy document in Downloadable Resources). When they add their support to the strike in their feature number Brooklyns Here, they cause a waterfall effect that brings every other newsie in the city on board. Look for a performer who can portray this astute entertainer with great comic delivery, while standing firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. They help Katherine break in to use the basement printing press to print the newsies paper. A cappella pieces are ok, but no backing tracks. He had burned his arm in the process of trying to get to his family. Pulitzers secretary whois a clever advocate for the newsies. These include the following roles: Race, Albert, Muriel, Nancy, Specs, Pigtails, Hazel, Buttons, Tommy Boy, Romeo, JoJo, Scabs, Brooklyn Newsies, Spot Conlon. Inspired by true events, the Broadway smash hit is a testament to the power of standing up and speaking out. Later, Davey, Les, and Katherine find a disheartened Jack at Medda's theater, and try to convince him to return to the fight. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. Many characters are even based on real people. Look for an actor who can evoke an imposing and sinister presence. Because the characters in the story can be portrayed as coming from a variety of places in America and beyond, we will decide on each characters voice (including accent) once the roles are cast. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Set in turn-of-the-century New York, the show is based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 and features a score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, with a book by Harvey Fierstein. The Doodle Pad % One of the strike's leaders was known as Kid Blink, a name given to a lesser character in the movie. Comedic actress required. Also in the room is Jonathan, Seitz and another World employee.) He was very comfortable and content with his life. " 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 who go on strike for a livable wage.