Teaching (USA and UK): University of Maryland: TDPS (Assistant Professor, Voice, Speech, and Acting); CalArts; Stella Adler Academy; RADA; Royal Welsh; Royal Central; University of Washington (PATP MFA); University of Minnesota (Guthrie BFA). They decided to beat him up and would have killed him, but a couple of Newsies came in and saw what happened. Produced by Runaway Entertainment, and based on a true story, Disney's Newsies is set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. 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. Break legs all! Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. ings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. Photo by Margot Schulman. Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. A Nebraska native, Tanner is a dance alumnus from Oklahoma City University and now resides in New York City. It won two, for Menken's score and for choreography. newsies lines. First Performance 29/11/2022. Les is 9 years old "near ten" and the younger brother of David and Sarah Jacobs.he is the youngest of the newsboys and the newest both davey and Les go to sell papes not know they would later join a strike. ~0UJYeP>\%PJ@ (%pD@;nh.1nL}Z`X+O6@G}}^qa]7 0&k^p\#O=,,Ez~5$8%PJ@ (% pn9Sx'ZG0}ciW k>b0Cmw^~zROFnQGwr\WPJ@ (%"w-51fW,K[[}1uL~[aYwLi,v=BK"z5cT*j9[=%PJ@ (%RoF3,M,b]?S%1! Newsies Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. i[3If!Q8j]J}Iq`W;,,xfFE%Th?h J[G" FbQuDL'j.Wl'U>.uODY|8S|AuAGr/R|[w~Kz$ Y^4. Meanwhile, Joseph Pulitzer, the publisher of the World, vows to fight declining circulation of the newspaper. 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. Character's Gender: Can be female or male. Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a proud member of Actors Equity Association. 14 terms. 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. Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack. MOLLY SMITH (Director) has served as Artistic Director since 1998. Afilthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming. Feel free to cast additional nuns. MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES(Romeo / Spot Conlon / Ensemble / Dance Captain)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Sings solo, many lines, some dance, stage combat. 151 terms. But the sound on the wood was often drowned out and not heard in the theatre, so microphones were taped to the bottom of tables so everything was heard. This caused the newsies to revolt because they felt that it was more difficult to sell papers without the exciting news of the war, plus the additional pressures of the price changes. Other plays includeSpookhouse, Forget HimandFlatbush Tosca. Daniel is on faculty at Tisch/NYU and a graduate of Northwestern University. Strong dancers who can sing well (jazz, ballet, tap, acrobatics/tumbling a plus). Instagram: @tomatos_, JOE MONTOYA (Crutchie) is honored to be making his Arena Stage debut in Newsies! An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. This role requires a strong physical comedy performance. Newsies: The Musicalis amusicalbased on the 1992 musical filmNewsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-lifeNewsboys Strike of 1899inNew York City. He woke up a few days later and was taken care of by Crutchie. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. Spot Conlon: Male or Female, Age 17-20, The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an This role requires a strong physical and vocal character performance. Several ensemble tracks were added to the show to provide roles for swings. The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Newsies runs approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. Suzanne holds a B.M. He was very comfortable and content with his life. He and Davey have a close relationship. FINCH . Chaz was Buttons in the film version ofDisneys Newsies: The Broadway Musicaland was featured onSo You Think You Can Dance. DC credits include:Camelot (Shakespeare Theatre Company);110 in the Shade (Ford's Theatre); and Cabaret (Olney Theatre Center). Regional credits include: The 5th: Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), A Night with Janis Joplin; Milwaukee Rep & Prince Music Theatre: Dreamgirls (Effie). Tom can be seen in season 4 of Netflixs House of Cards and is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. 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). Jack Kelly. " MTI Newsies Production Handbook, Casting, Page 22 Character Costume Gallery See Images: Romeo References xVAW[bvn bF( Think Mighty Mouse, should have an incredible presence. * The musical closed on August 24, 2014, having played 1,004 performances. Now available for a limited licensing window! Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point. The songs "My Lovey Dovey Baby" and "High Times Hard Times" were removed and replaced by the singular song "That's Rich", which is performed by the same character, Medda Larkin, while the remaining songs were rewritten to fit the changes in the storyline between the film and the musical. The musical premiered at thePaper Mill Playhousein 2011 and made itsBroadwaydebut in 2012, where it played for more than 1,000 performances before touring. 14 0 obj 12 0 R >> >> (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. juliasbailey Plus. ANITA MAYNARD-LOSH(Associate Director and Text Director) is the director of community engagement and senior artistic advisor at Arena Stage where she leads the theaters education and outreach programs and serves on the artistic team. endobj Ridiculously Tall. Thugs that are hired to join the Delanceys to rough up the newsies. 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. Anita directs and devises ensemble theater with Arena Stages Voices of Now program, primarily in partnership with the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing working with grieving teenagers to create and perform original autobiographical theater pieces exploring loss and stigma of grief. Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. 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. Sing ensemble, some dance, some stage combat. 12. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. Photo by Tony Powell. Take a plunge into the world of Finding Nemo JR. - now available for licensing! * Newsies began as a film. Anita directs and devises ensemble theater with Arena Stages Voices of Now program, primarily in partnership with the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing working with grieving teenagers to create and perform original autobiographical theater pieces exploring loss and stigma of grief. 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. Tour credits include: 3 Mo Divas, Smokey Joes Caf (BJ). TV: The Americans, Dietland. Daveys cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. Theater:God Bless You Mr Rosewater, Little Shop Of Horrors, Real Life Funnies, Atina: Evil Queen Of The Galaxy, Kicks, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty And The Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, Der Glckner Von Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap Of Faith, AladdinandNewsies. The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation. In the summer of 1899, the newsboys of New York City took on two of the most powerful men in the country Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst and won. He was very comfortable and content with his life. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. The Dalancey brothers. Later, Davey, Les, and Katherine find a disheartened Jack at Medda's theater, and try to convince him to return to the fight. Distinguishing features: warp on arm, face littered with freckles, always looks tired, Personality: cheeky, sarcastic, kind, smirks way to much, dark humor, only talks a lot around certain people. 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. Jack offers his remarkable sketch of the performers to an impressed Katherine for use in her review. 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). As a composer, Laura has more than 60 works in her catalogue including Not Another Christmas Letter: The Musical which is being produced around the US.She lives in New York City with her husband and maintains a large coaching studio in Hells Kitchen in addition to her work in universities and churches around the country. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, 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. Pulitzers bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies price per paper. He is a frequent Broadway associate designer, where credits includeIceman Cometh, Significant Other, Violet,Glass Menagerie,A Streetcar Named Desire,HeiressandThe Nance. www.mtishows.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. The newsies rejoice as Governor Teddy Roosevelt congratulates Jack. If you require financial assistance please print out the application below. Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy. 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. For first few weeks he wouldnt tell them his name but they taught him how to sell papes and eventually was invited to become a Newsie. Now I was in Newsies and played Splasher so here is my take on his life. #'D9RT*jp#:RU+%ARJ@ (%PJ!w-Yj1DV>iKm/6V}e(`o# 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. x ?IrDJ-%*:D(vu=,{8}MJ(Y{v\3/q+w`u[x%oM)w_r] PJ@ (%l F4G;1FsgdDhyWAT El$4f 45. H 11-20 ne-fa woorden examenidioom. 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