Contents. Other career highlights include Matt (the Boy) in The Fantasticks (Opera House Arts); Mordred in Camelot (Lyric Stage Co. of Boston); and the Player King in Hamlet (Actors Shakespeare Project). TANNER PFLUEGER (Henry / Buttons /Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making his debut at Arena Stage in their production of Newsies. Katherine begins writing what she hopes will be a front-page-worthy story about the strike ("Watch What Happens"). <>>>
Although they do not dance, these roles still require a strong physical performance with excellent self-control for stage combat sequences. 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. vaniIIajam Plus. anneeporshe. Less 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. JENNY MALE (Fight and Intimacy Consultant) is a certified teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and a certified intimacy director with Intimacy Directors International. 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. Duet this here or find us on TikTok! Additional D.C. credits includeA Midsummer Nights DreamandRosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead(Folger Theatre);Angels in America: Parts 1 and 2(Round House); andThe Arsonists,&Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play(Woolly Mammoth). Newsies - Musical. Recent D.C.-area credits include Into the Woods (Fords Theatre), Beast in Beauty and the Beast (Creative Cauldron), A Civil War Christmas (First Stage), Parade (Keegan Theatre) and several leading roles at Riverside Center in Fredericksburg, VA. Last year, Wyn toured the country in the role of Major Gray as part of the First National Tour of the 2015 Broadway musical Amazing Grace. 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. The editor of theWorldwhoadvises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper. Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. - Jack Kelly: Well, mine told me not to starve; so we both have an education.". * Also omitted was the solo for "Patrick's Mother.". Katherine Plummer. Since the play rights for newsies has come out, many people have seen the character list and see a certain name they have never heard, Splasher. Though she only has a brief dance solo in King of New York, Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt diction is key. Join MTI and Broadway Media in celebrating 20 years of #Hairspray. Given the nature of this show, most other characters can double as newsies to help fill in the musical numbers. #'D9RT*jp#:RU+%ARJ@ (%PJ!w-Yj1DV>iKm/6V}e(`o# _h)Zvu5WZq53' * In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressure to sell more papers after the war. Up?5s^t[]SKk?qX)LN%?Nq[*Wu%RJ@ (%PJ OZ d[FOYkDt=Lm_b~Jj*%PJ@ (%rI Zj>-w e%-%N]k>Eg+=cz3OSQU-t_j.!{DdPJ@ (%8@0RgcqG,URyJS R*)j0#2s%PJ@ (%? 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. But when the prices of papes are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but open the gates and seize the day! Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World. 37 terms. Instagram: @kelliyoungman www.kelliyoungman.com. 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). She was last seen in The Book of Mormon (Broadway). Larger ensemblesmost performers may be a member of at least one of these groups. Photo by Margot Schulman. 25 terms. Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Jack FeldmanBook by Harvey FiersteinA musical based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni WhiteOriginally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical ProductionsDirected by Molly SmithChoreographed by Parker EsseMusic Direction by Laura Bergquist. * Jack Kelly is the amalgamation of several historical leaders of the Newsboys Strike of 1899, primarily Kid Blink (who is featured in the film but omitted from the musical), known as a charismatic speaker and a leader to the younger boys. A few months on the streets and Wills name was forgotten by his neighbors and his friends. Instagram: @Hey_Hazel_Hay. Tomas is a graduate of the renowned FAME School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. 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 that go on strike for a livable wage. Lucy has assisted pre-production choreography for Grand Hotel (Signature Theatre) and Evita (Olney Theatre Center) and set original choreography for GMU Dance Company (Harris Theatre), Ethno World Orchestra, Inc., Seussical the Musical, Jr., CureFest and various dance schools in Virginia. Most recently, Kelli originated her role in The Flamingo Kid (Hartford Stage) and was a guest artist in A Chorus Line (Connie/MT Wichita). During her time with the company, Arena Stage has workshopped more than 100 productions, produced 39 world premieres, staged numerous second and third productions and been an important part of nurturing nine projects that went on to have a life on Broadway. View All Characters in Newsies. be received by a week before the start of the program to be considered. Jack arrives, having accepted Pulitzer's deal, and is booed off the stage when he encourages the newsies to call off the strike. Regional: Torgus, Torgus & Snow (SigWorks); Mime, Bread (Spooky Action/Kennedy center Page-to-Stage); Cherry, Cherry Smoke (LA Premiere, Lucky Mellon Collective); Avery, Rapture, Blister, Burn (u/s Geffen); Lady Mortimer, Henry IV Part 1 (Antaeus); Minnie Fay, The Matchmaker (Utah Shakes); Ariel double, The Little Mermaid (TUTS/McCoy Rigby tour); Judy Haynes, White Christmas; Josie, Yankee Doodle Dandy (Musical Theatre West). He should read as much younger than the other newsies. This role requires a strong physical and vocal character performance. HAZEL HAY (Les) is delighted to make her Arena Stage debut at age 9. 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. FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine understudy
This performer will double in other roles. Staff is available through phone or email most hours of the day. He had noticed something while on the streets, a group of boys that sold newspapers that he found out were called Newsies. Letter From the Refuge now appears in the current version of the show that is licensed to theatre companies. Rory grew up in Scotland where he appeared in productions of The Secret Garden; Honk! . View Mobile Site TYA productions: The Little Mermaid, Anne of Green Gables, Shrek, Big (choreographer), Alladdin (director), Pinnochio. Then he will design This London Life with The Grand Theatre. Film:Little Shop Of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Hercules, Life With Mikey, Lincoln, Home On The Range, Noel, Enchanted, Shaggy Dog, TangledandMirror Mirror. The musical premiered at thePaper Mill Playhousein 2011 and made itsBroadwaydebut in 2012, where it played for more than 1,000 performances before touring. MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES (Assistant Choreographer)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! Performances dedicated to Liz. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. Photo by Margot Schulman. Open CaptioningFriday, December 13 at 8 p.m. His previous credits include: Angelotti in Tosca (WNO); Baron Douphol in La traviata (WNO); Jud Fry in Oklahoma! Highlights include the world premieres ofStonewallwith NY City Opera,Time It Waswith Bill Irwin and theAmerican Premiere ofCaryl ChurchillsDrunk Enough to Say I LoveYou. Race Lines (Newsies) Flashcards. MALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer understudy
We do offer some financial assistance to those who need it (see below) and we can offer a payment plan for those who require that as well. " MTI Newsies Production Handbook, Casting, Page 22 Specs is an ensemble newsie. We may combine certain characters or add more. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> 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). Sending gratitude to his family, parents, God, Bloc, Johnny, BYU, Parker and the whole production team for this amazing opportunity! 94 terms. 2022 - Marking period 3 Units 1 & 2 Test. It was a 1992 Americanmusicalcomedy-dramafilm, produced byWalt Disney Picturesand directed by choreographerKenny Ortegain his filmdirecting debut. This summer he was at the Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts performing as Paul inA Chorus Line. Test. There are no guarantees and all applications. He was inducted into The Theater Hall of Fame in 2008. Afilthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming. IN REGARDS TO GENDER: You will notice that many roles are listed as male." MTI Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. TV: The Americans, Dietland. SUZANNE ROMNJONES (Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to be joining Arena Stages production of Newsies. HILKKA-LIISA IIVANAINEN(Directing Assistant). Photo by Margot Schulman. Katherine's no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn't sympathize . Break legs all! At dawn on a summer morning in 1899, Newsies - the young boys and girls of New York who peddle newspapers to Customers throughout the city - chaotically shout the daily headlines. The Tony Award-winning musical features fan-favorites like Carrying the Banner, King of New York and Seize the Day. Newsies is a winning, high-energy musical (Entertainment Weekly) just in time for the holidays and perfect for the whole family. qp ~(Pp|5aZb|mk\6(#DINEF6V3v>VwkQm:B=;8 While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. ERIN WEAVER (Katherine Plumber) is so excited to be back at Arena Stage where she was last seen as Katrin in Mother Courage (Helen Hayes Award). 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. jack, crutchie, buttons, splasher, & tommy boy: start out sweatin', end up snezin', newsies: in between it pours! A musical based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! Hed like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support. She is a graduate of Fordham University with a BFA in Dance. NEWSIES: Jack Kelly Character's Gender: Male Character's Age: 16 to 20 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. Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. The lyrics to Santa Fe are changed to compensate for this change. Jennifer_Bolcato Teacher. The Alaska Native-inspired production ofMacbeththat Anita conceived and directed was performed in English and Tlingit at the National Museum of the American Indian as part of the Shakespeare in Washington Festival. DANIEL ERDBERG (Sound Designer)returns to Arena Stage, where his work has appeared inAnything Goes,ThePajamaGame,Dear Evan HansenandThe Lion. Ken designed at the Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake) for 16 seasons. Follow Matos journey into his next gig as he makes his broadway debut with the company of Diana at the Longacre Theater this Winter! He had survived by taking food from trash cans and drinking water from the rivers. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a proud member of Actors Equity Association. "Newsies" became a professional stage musical in 2011, in part because, as Ortega learned, high schools all over America had been producing their own unsanctioned stage versions of the film, without paying Disney any royalties. It was also confirmed that newcomerCorey Cottwould be his replacement. newsies lines. DC credits include:Camelot (Shakespeare Theatre Company);110 in the Shade (Ford's Theatre); and Cabaret (Olney Theatre Center). HARVEY FIERSTEIN(Book). >> /Font << /TT4 11 0 R /TT1 8 0 R /TT2 9 0 R >> /XObject << /Im2 14 0 R /Im1 MALE ENSEMBLE 2 - Seitz / Roosevelt understudy
A recent graduate of Pace University's Musical Theater program, Joe has made concert appearances in New York City at 54Below, the Green Room 42, and MCC Theater. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Kens awards include a Gemini (Best Production Design/film The Overcoat), four Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Toronto) and 17 Jessie Awards (Vancouver). He and his staff - Bunsen, Seitz, and Hannah - cook up an idea, but at the expense of the newsies. Photo of Michael John Hughes by Tony Powell. Suggested Audition Pieces Auditioning for Les Jacobs? bnEe/RT'-uZJ@ (%PJ@ (G /[jhqWsga;X>/R7}[~8=+LEu[,yFPJ@ (%PEyRK($&-
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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). DC Area credits include: Jelly's Last Jam, La Cage aux Folles; Defying Gravity: Making of a SuperNOVA; Dreamgirls(Helen Hayes Nom); The Best Little Whorehouse(Jewel); Hairspray (Motormouth Mabelle, Helen Hayes recipient) (Signature);Caroline, or Change (Caroline) (Round House); Kiss Me, Kate (Hattie) (Shakespeare Theatre); A Year with Frog and Toad (Imagination Stage); Ragtime (Sarah) (Ford's Theatre); Godspell (Olney Theatre); and How To Succeed in Business (Kennedy Center). 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