The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzers building. 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. New York Off-Broadway credits include:The Scarlet Letter and Freckleface. Meanwhile, Joseph Pulitzer, the publisher of the World, vows to fight declining circulation of the newspaper. Hey, Jack. Now I was in Newsies and played Splasher so here is my take on his life. Larger ensemblesmost performers may be a member of at least one of these groups. Aside from newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer (played by Robert Duvall in the movie), most of the characters in "Newsies" are made up. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a proud member of Actors Equity Association. megan_nicole73. In the original Broadway production, the adult (non-newsie) ensemble comprised eight actors who doubled and understudied as indicated below. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city streets. fort hood cif inprocessing; bucks county inspector of elections candidates; lockdown limerick poem; boeing seattle badge office. 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. Currently a senior at Freedom High School (South Riding, VA), his school credits include Singin in the Rain (Don Lockwood/Choreo. Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. 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. Disneys Newsies Takes the Stage in Washington, D.C. Toms Matos Talks Tough About Disneys Newsies and Feeling Empowered. Will remembering swimming from his child hood, jumped right in and saved the younger Newsie. Sings ensemble only, several lines, no dance. Three Newsies from other boroughs brought in to break the strike. MALE ENSEMBLE 5 - Snyder / Pulitzer understudy, Shake and shimmy it with the #Hairspray20Challenge! All roles have multiple lines and solos and/or dance features and stage combat. He became an orphan on the streets. 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. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Daveys cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. 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. Luke has performed with the American Festival Pops Orchestra, internationally as a member of Rhythmatic Tap Company, at Ellis Island, Feinsteins/54 Below and corporate entertainment events around the country. The lead roles in this show are overwhelmingly male characters, because this story is based on an actual historical event, and nearly all newsies were male. PARKER ESSE (Choreographer) is an eight-time Helen Hayes Best Choreography nominee and recipient for Arena Stages Oklahoma!, The Pajama Game and Anything Goes. Love you all! * At the height of the strike, on July 24, 1899, the Newsboys Union held a massive rally at the New Irving Theatre, a vaudeville venue on theBowery(reimagined in the musical as Medda Larkin's theatre). Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal . Tour credits include: 3 Mo Divas, Smokey Joes Caf (BJ). * In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressure to sell more papers after the war. He had found himself in Manhattan trying to escape his house. Photo by Margot Schulman. The double Tony award-winning smash-hit musical Newsies is debuting in the UK for a limited run until 16th April. FINCH . Think Mighty Mouse, should have an incredible presence. The guard who throws Jack, Davey, and Les out of the building when they try to get in to see Pulitzer. A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. . Daniels designs have been heard at numerous New York theatres, including The Public, Roundabout, City Center, 59E59, Atlantic, Prospect and HERE. All other featured roles and understudies were cast from the ensemble of newsies. 32 0 obj <> endobj 49 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<390AF2C6DEC409B8472209B580E8FE40>]/Index[32 29]/Info 31 0 R/Length 88/Prev 86771/Root 33 0 R/Size 61/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream %PDF-1.3 Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Jo Jo, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Manhattan, Flushing, Richmond, Woodside and Bronx. LUKE SPRING (Elmer / Scab / Ensemble) is excited to make his Arena Stage debut. Luke was in both the original Broadway cast of A Christmas Story, The Musical (Lunt-Fontanne) and the shows first National Tour (MSG, Wang, Bushnell). Letter From the Refuge now appears in the current version of the show that is licensed to theatre companies. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. He is incredibly excited to be here at Arena Stage; he thanks his friends and family for their support and God for his continuous blessings. His political writings have been seen on PBS' series In The Life and published inThe NY Times, Huffington PostandHartford Courant. " 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. Actors are encouraged to prepare a NY accent for auditions, but it is not required. During his college career he spent many summers at Music Theatre Wichita and The Muny in St. Louis. Hed like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support. Newsies: The Musicalis amusicalbased on the 1992 musical filmNewsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-lifeNewsboys Strike of 1899inNew York City. A small group of female dancers who join Medda Larkin on stage. Photo by Margot Schulman. Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. Visit @broadwaymedia to learn more. )P8O%VX@XD[(+(8YO endstream endobj 36 0 obj <>stream A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Director/choreographer credits include: Crazy for You and West Side Story (Finger Lakes Music Theatre Festival). anneeporshe. A thinker; raised in a home as opposed to the other Newsies, Davey is the book-smart counterpoint to the other boys; the voice of reason; a nice Jewish boy. 10 terms. Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Instagram: @michaeljohnhugs. Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. He opened he told them that he loved the water and had learned in his childhood and from then on he was Splasher. 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. Capital City Theatre (under a LORT D/LOA contract) in Madison, WI is auditioning Equity and Non-Equity actors for all roles for our production of Newsies. Fortunately, Katherine arrives with a copy of her front-page story about the strike, causing them to break out in celebration ("King of New York"). Character's Gender: Can bea male or female character. He resides in New York City with his wife, Clara, and their dog, Wallace. 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. . www.laurabergquist.com. A pianist, singer, conductor and composer, Suzannes greatest joy is to collaborate with artists from all different disciplines in order to infuse joy into the surrounding community in which she works. At age 13, he appeared on Broadway and the West End in Billy Elliot playing the titular role. Susan is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. In addition, we offer a deferred payment plan (DPP) for families who cannot pay the lump sump upfront. For the first few weeks they would ask about his wrapped arm and he would turn from sarcastic happy child to sad and shut down. Splasher View source History Talk (0) Splasher Portrayed By. Choreographer credits include: A Bed and a Chair: A New York Love Affair (Encores! FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3 - Nun / Medda Larkin This performer will double in other roles. Matthew holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Brigham Young University. * A scene with Jack, Davey, and Spot Conlon is absent, as is Spot's involvement in the fight between the newsies and scabbers; Spot doesn't appear until the rally. With a funny, poignant book and stunning music -- including the show-stopping "Seize the Day," power ballad Santa Fe and lovely new songs like Katherines Watch What Happens --Newsiesis a classic with the power to inspire. EMRE OCAK (Mush /Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Arena Stage debut in Newsies. F. Buckley Jr., Glen Beck, and Rupert Murdoch; an on-point, know-it-all politician; impolite and impatient with the world. Within the newsies ensemble, consider dividing the group into featured dancers and singers in order to play to the strengths of your performers. Katherine and her photographer Darcyarrive just in time to snap a triumphant photo. TV credits include National GeographicsElemental: Hydrogen vs. Hindenburg. She offers private coaching/workshop development and is a VASTA member. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. They are hesitant, and instead they throw down their papers and become new members of Jack Kellys gang. cvvanamberg22. Then a storm started and one of the lightning bolts hit the house, setting it on fire. Created by. She is a great believer in first, second and third productions of new work and has championed projects includingDear Evan Hansen; Next to Normal; Passion Play, a cycle; and How I Learned to Drive. He received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University. Photo of the cast of Disneys 'Newsies' by Margot Schulman. One night when Will was nine, he decided to sneak out the house and go to the lake nearby. ; Lt. Horstmayer in Silent Night; Diesel in West Side Story; and King Edoardo III in Lassedio di Calais (GGF). Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. Teen Summer Production (For ages 13-16 year olds). The cast of Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. TANNER PFLUEGER (Henry / Buttons /Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making his debut at Arena Stage in their production of Newsies. Recent flashcard sets. A Nebraska native, Tanner is a dance alumnus from Oklahoma City University and now resides in New York City. 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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. Katherine's no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn't sympathize . Cast an actor with the ability to portray the maturity and stature of this well- respected leader. %vnEoE7^U#\u;=sziSUesK"XNNv;FE\:bZ``o8)[)+0GKs\WtAAfliO But there really was a newsboy strike in New York in 1899. Film credits include:Something Borrowed and East of Adin.TV credits include:Nurse Jackie andPrimal Instinct.Concerts include: Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra, Ted Shawn Theatre and Jacob's Pillow. and Tulsa in Gypsy. Terms in this set (58) Hey, Albert, Elmer, Specs! www.troshaw.com. Photo of Daniel J. Maldonado and Joe Montoya by Tony Powell. These include the following roles: Race, Albert, Muriel, Nancy, Specs, Pigtails, Hazel, Buttons, Tommy Boy, Romeo, JoJo, Scabs, Brooklyn Newsies, Spot Conlon. If you require financial assistance please print out the application below. Rory grew up in Scotland where he appeared in productions of The Secret Garden; Honk! 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. hb```c``rc`a`pR``@ f(mv000A$ v@_'D>XwYsYL5Uq00 iF :95 |pyCU Y: endstream endobj 33 0 obj <> endobj 34 0 obj <> endobj 35 0 obj <>stream He had burned his arm in the process of trying to get to his family. His most recent credits include Guys and Dolls (Broadway At Music Circus), Jerome Robbins Broadway (Theatre Under the Stars), and The Music Man (Asolo Rep). Associate choreographer credits include Broadways Finians Rainbow and A Tale of Two Cities, and featured performer in Fosse. The hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage. During the performance, Jack notices Katherine, a bright young reporter he had seen earlier that day. The show will be performed in The Capitol Theater at Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, WI opening June 22, and closing June 25, 2023.. Rehearsals start June 6, 2023 in Madison, WI and require daytime availability. He thanks his mom and dad for their endless love and support. We've noticed that you haven't made any recent edits on your wiki this year. Instagram: @tomatos_, JOE MONTOYA (Crutchie) is honored to be making his Arena Stage debut in Newsies! fq\fyjJU@Bn6hW6sI7g%\?2_8ky!)}B-^cS Savannah_Humphreys. SUZANNE ROMNJONES (Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to be joining Arena Stages production of Newsies. Sings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. DANIEL J. MALDONADO (Jack Kelly) is very excited to be making his Arena Stage debut and to step back into Newsie Square! Newsies - Musical. Photo by Margot Schulman. One of the strike's leaders was known as Kid Blink, a name given to a lesser character in the movie. Away from the others, Jack Kelly shares his dream for a better life out west with his best friend, Crutchie ("Santa Fe - Prologue"). Theyintimidate the newsies and arrest Crutchie. The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in Brooklyns Here.. Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of Seize the Day.. 5 0 obj 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. He was very comfortable and content with his life. This summer he was at the Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts performing as Paul in. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. @b~kq+njB[|'Pg;x {,Zs5&!r2}]SY78FD,}M`Lh%W{dr0_EK :i. [7D$/EO&G6C)t[dki%4NTn+x{EBSSkMr;=^5}^# Xlz}iaMB,Z:*y~#%X? TDF Irene Sharaff Young Master Award recipient. MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES(Romeo / Spot Conlon / Ensemble / Dance Captain)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! juliasbailey Plus. Credits include Maurice Hines is Tappin Thru Life (New World Stages, The Wallis), Tony Awards (Radio City Music Hall), Fred and Adele Astaire Awards and performances at the Apollo, Joyce, St. Lukes, Town Hall and El Portal theaters. Instagram: @javierdelpilar. manage list views salesforce. BRIDGET RILEY . Bunsen Lines newsies. Seitz Now my theory of why we have never heard about this character is because they replace him with kid blink, who a character that exists but does not show up on the character list. He is aTen Chimneys 2015 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow and associate professor of theater at George Mason University. If you have any questions about this please contact us:finance@allabouttheatre.org. 5 the kind what turns a lady's head. A proud supporter of the newsies, she offers her theater as a safe haven for their revolution. He was very comfortable and content with his life. This is the story I wrote about the rally. They gather at the New York World's distribution wagon, where they pick up their daily stacks of papers from Wieseland his goons, Oscar and Morris Delancey. 21 terms. Anita traveled extensively with the artist-in-schools program in Alaska, working primarily with indigenous populations within the context of traditional villages. Now my theory of why we have never heard about this character is because they replace him with kid blink, who is a character that exists but does not show up on the character list. Learn. The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming. Can double as a newsie. Tomas is a graduate of the renowned FAME School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. 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. Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Jo Jo, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, and Tommy Boy. DENTON: You are, Les. If you require financial assistance please print out the application below. Instagram: @matthewddavies www.matthewddavies.com, JAVIER DEL PILAR (Bunsen / Stage Manager / Ensemble) last appeared at Arena Stage in Native Gardens. Edit. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. This role requires a strong physical and vocal character performance. Full of compelling vocals, powerful lyrics, and energetic dance, Newsies will take you by force! Open CaptioningFriday, December 13 at 8 p.m. At first the newsies think the cops are there to help them, but the police join the fight on the Snyders side and begin arresting newsies and taking them away. The Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns critically acclaimed film (Emerson Colonial Theater, Boston); Grease (Pittsburgh CLO); Pippin (FreeFall Theatre); and The Graduate, Newsies, Rock of Ages and Tommy (Forestburgh Playhouse). Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack. New York credits include The Originalist (59E59). Sings solo, many lines, some dance, stage combat. Follow Chaz @dancinchaz & find out more atchazwolcott.com, KELLI YOUNGMAN (Jo Jo / Ensemble) is so pleased to be making her Arena Stage debut! Love and thanks to her family, G. Gardner Talent Management, Studio Bleu, and the entire Newsies team. spanish 240 exam 5 vocab. Later, Davey, Les, and Katherine find a disheartened Jack at Medda's theater, and try to convince him to return to the fight. Josiah made his National Tour Debut last year as Michael/Jack inFinding Neverland. Special thanks to CTG and his fabulous grandmother for all their support; he wouldnt be able to seize the day without them. Away from the others, Jack Kelly shares his dream for a better life out west with his best friend, Crutchie ("Santa Fe - Prologue"). Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Instagram: @christiandouglasmusic christiandouglasmusic.com. Will had kept his burnt arm wrapped and the burns had turned to scars, but he kept it covered. xVAW[bvn bF( 12 0 R >> >> She led the re-invention of Arena Stage, focusing on the architecture and creation of the Mead Center for American Theater and positioning Arena Stage as a national center for American artists through its artistic programming. The last show Nova was in at Arena Stage was Smokey Joe's Caf. International credits include:Nine,Stadsschouwburg Opera and Brugge Belgium. He is a frequent Broadway associate designer, where credits includeIceman Cometh, Significant Other, Violet,Glass Menagerie,A Streetcar Named Desire,HeiressandThe Nance. Inspired by true events, the Broadway smash hit is a testament to the power of standing up and speaking out. newsies lines. A seven-time Helen Hayes Award-winner, some of Erins favorite roles locally include Mona Juul in Oslo, Nell Gwynn in Or (Helen Hayes Award) and Deb inOrdinary Days(Helen Hayes Award) at Round House Theatre;Marianne in Sense & Sensibility (Helen Hayes Award, Best Ensemble) and Thomasina inArcadia(Helen Hayes Award) at the Folger Theatre; Amy in Company(Helen Hayes Award), Kathy in The Last Five Years and Kira in Xanadu at Signature Theatre; Jane inMeJane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodallat The Kennedy Center;and Sally inYoure A Good Man, Charlie Brownat Imagination Stage. * Unlike in the film, the musical follows the historical ending of the strike, where the World and the Journal agreed to buy back all unsold papers. MALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer understudy race: it takes an orphan with a stutter, finch: who's also blind- albert: and mute- elmer: and dead! His teleplays includeTidy Endingsfor HBO (ACE Award), andOn Common Groundfor Showtime. He has also performed regionally with Shakespeare Theatre Company, American Repertory Theater, Ford's Theatre, Imagination Stage, Portland Center Stage, The Guthrie Theater and The Acting Company. (Fagins Gang, Oliver U/S) and Watch on the Rhine (Joshua and Bodo U/S). << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Les Jacobs is one of the protagonists of Newsies. HILKKA-LIISA IIVANAINEN(Directing Assistant). An efficient stage manager who introduces Meddas act. "It means so much to me that others can watch me doing it, see themselves in me, and believe that they too can do a, Whether it's "Soon", "Later", or "Now", A Little Night Music has remained a classic for 50 years. Historically, the price was kept at 60 cents per 100, but in the musical they strike a deal for 55 cents per 100 papers. 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