Spot Conlon: Male or Female, Age 17-20, The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an The musical premiered at thePaper Mill Playhousein 2011 and made itsBroadwaydebut in 2012, where it played for more than 1,000 performances before touring. They help Katherine break in to use the basement printing press to print the newsies paper. Meanwhile, Joseph Pulitzer, the publisher of the World, vows to fight declining circulation of the newspaper. The hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? Cheyblaine Plus. Josiah would like to thank his family and friends, Mr. Dave, Shirley Grant Management, Miss Badiene, Miss Kim, Justin and all his Bleu teachers and God for this opportunity. 14 terms. Love you all! First Performance 29/11/2022. Regionally he has appeared in A Midsummer Night's Dream (National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, Beijing); Dogfight, Spring Awakening and Avenue Q (Red Branch Theatre Company); and Three Musketeers and A Christmas Carol (Chesapeake Shakespeare Company). If you require financial assistance please print out the application below. Y o u ' l l n e v e r b e b o r e d a g a i n.. Maybe later Sign me up Sign me up LAURA BERGQUIST (Music Director) is making her Arena Stage debut and is delighted to become the first female to music direct and conduct an Arena production. FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine understudy 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. Special thanks to CTG and his fabulous grandmother for all their support; he wouldnt be able to seize the day without them. For the past four years, Christian has been singing full-time with the United States Army Chorus, performing as a soloist all over the country and in the D.C. area at venues like the Kennedy Center, the Pentagon, the Capitol and the White House. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. She has also performed in many regional theaters throughout the country. Photo by Margot Schulman. Other plays includeSpookhouse, Forget HimandFlatbush Tosca. He is a Bachelor of Music graduate from The Catholic University of America and has recently been seen at Tobys Dinner Theatre as Eugene in Grease! Pulitzers secretary whois a clever advocate for the newsies. Erin Weaver (Katherine) and the cast of Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. * Newsies began as a film. Jack and Crutchie join the rest of the newsies in starting the day ("Carrying the Banner"). Historically, the price was kept at 60 cents per 100, but in the musical they strike a deal for 55 cents per 100 papers. Previously at the Fulton: Brigadoon, Hello Dolly!, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Chorus Line, Joseph, Newsies, Guys and Dolls (choreographer). An efficient stage manager who introduces Meddas act. fort hood cif inprocessing; bucks county inspector of elections candidates; lockdown limerick poem; boeing seattle badge office. They decided to beat him up and would have killed him, but a couple of Newsies came in and saw what happened. Ken designed at the Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake) for 16 seasons. 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"). Enjoy the show! He had burned his arm in the process of trying to get to his family. Splasher / Nun / Ensemble / Katherine Plumber u/s. 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. Elsewhere: the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (19 years). Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. Gender: male/both Character Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. SUZANNE ROMNJONES (Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to be joining Arena Stages production of Newsies. Strong dancers who can sing well (jazz, ballet, tap, acrobatics/tumbling a plus). "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.". Newsies runs approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. However, the price for the papers was actually raised from 50 cents to 60 cents, during theSpanish American War. After that they stopped asking. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. Special thanks to Molly, Victor, Parker, Anthony and Simon. Les Jacobs is one of the protagonists of Newsies. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. Photo by Margot Schulman. * 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. Several ensemble tracks were added to the show to provide roles for swings. Photo by Margot Schulman. stream Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. (L to R) Edward Gero (Joseph Pulitzer) and Jamie Smithson (Nunzio/Guard/Policeman/Teddy Roosevelt) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Sings ensemble only, several lines, no dance. The performer in this role must be able to dance enthusiastically in character while still physically portraying Crutchies bum leg. 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. If you require financial assistance please print out the application below. Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. His children's HBO special,The Sissy Duckling,won the Humanitas Prize and the book version is in its eighth printing. His favorite credits include:Elf: The Musical(Ogunquit Playhouse),In The Heights(North Carolina Theatre),Newsies(North Carolina Theatre),A Chorus Line(Westchester Broadway Theatre),Frozen: A Musical Spectacular&Disney Dreams(Disney Cruise Lines),Newsies(Arts Center of Coastal Carolina),EvitaandWest Side Story(Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival),A Chorus Line(Weston Playhouse),A Christmas Carol(McCarter Theatre) andCarousel(Arizona Broadway Theatre). Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. ,;b)5ad?Nl1XvG Currently a senior at Freedom High School (South Riding, VA), his school credits include Singin in the Rain (Don Lockwood/Choreo. Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of Seize the Day.. Flashcards. from New England Conservatory of Music in Vocal Performance and a M.M. Afilthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming. Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. DANIEL J. MALDONADO (Jack Kelly) is very excited to be making his Arena Stage debut and to step back into Newsie Square! * In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressure to sell more papers after the war. Many of them are orphans, have families outside of NY who they send their money to, or have such poor families that they cant live at home, so they become roommates with the other newsies as well as close friends. In the original Broadway production, the adult (non-newsie) ensemble comprised eight actors who doubled and understudied as indicated below. Cast as many officers as suits your production. His favorite credits include: (Arizona Broadway Theatre). DENTON: You are, Les. - Jack Kelly: Well, mine told me not to starve; so we both have an education.". Staff is available through phone or email most hours of the day. Crutchie appears amid the celebration, followed by a handcuffed Snyder. at 75 (92nd St. Y). TANNER PFLUEGER (Henry / Buttons /Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making his debut at Arena Stage in their production of Newsies. #'D9RT*jp#:RU+%ARJ@ (%PJ!w-Yj1DV>iKm/6V}e(`o# jack & crutchie: summer stinks and winter's freezin' when you works outdoors. After completing a successful day of selling papes, Jack, Crutchie, Davey, and Les are chased suddenly by Snyder, the warden of The Refuge, until they find safety in Medda's theater. It was a 1992 American, * Loosely based on the actual New York City, * The original cast of the Broadway production featured, * Producers announced in August 2012 that due to his commitments with. Theyintimidate the newsies and arrest Crutchie. THOMAS ADRIAN SIMPSON (Wiesel / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Ensemble / Joseph Pulitzer u/s) returns to Arena Stage where he was most recently seen in Anything Goes and Dave. Photo by Tony Powell. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isnt afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. His favorite DC credits include: Sense and Sensibility (Folger Theater, Helen Hayes Nomination - Best Actor), Cake Off (Signature Theater), Boeing Boeing (No Rules), Crimes of the Heart (Everyman Theater), Twist your Dickens (The Kennedy Center, The Second City) and Fly By Night (1st Stage, Helen Hayes Nomination - Best Actor). Instagram: @michaeljohnhugs. Newsies The Musicalpremiered at thePaper Mill PlayhouseinMillburn, New Jerseyon September 25, 2011. Break legs all! If you have any questions about this please contact us:finance@allabouttheatre.org. (L to R) Erin Weaver (Katherine), Thomas Adrian Simpson (Wiesel/Mr.Jacobi/Mayor), Wyn Delano (Snyder/Ensemble), Edward Gero (Joseph Pulitzer) and Christian Douglas (Seitz/Ensemble) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Look for an actor who can evoke an imposing and sinister presence. Jamie received his MFA in acting at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. MALE ENSEMBLE 5 - Snyder / Pulitzer understudy, Shake and shimmy it with the #Hairspray20Challenge! We've noticed that you haven't made any recent edits on your wiki this year. Recent flashcard sets. BRIDGET RILEY . Feel free to cast additional nuns. There are no guarantees and all applicationsmustbe received by a week before the start of the program to be considered. 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