Match. In an innovative and brand-new production, Newsies is based on the book by Harvey Fierstein, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman. Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, etc., are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. MARNE ANDERSON (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working on Newsies. Photo by Margot Schulman. Associate choreographer credits include Broadways Finians Rainbow and A Tale of Two Cities, and featured performer in Fosse. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Get a move on. 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. The Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes in 2012, fromGhostlight Records. juliasbailey Plus. Comedic actress required. Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. www.laurabergquist.com. Newsies - Musical. 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). As a painter, he is exhibited in the U.S., Havana and Dominican Republic. Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. * Other real strikers included in the show are Racetrack Higgins, Mush Meyers, and Spot Conlon. There are no guarantees and all applicationsmustbe received by a week before the start of the program to be considered. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from the other newsies. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. Booking Until 30/07/2023. 25 terms. However, the price for the papers was actually raised from 50 cents to 60 cents, * 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 the, * Newsies began as a film. He is generous, and loves to crack jokes. A defeated Jack once again longs for a new life away from all the pandemonium ("Santa Fe"). Anita has traveled with the Voices of Now program to India (2012, 2014), Croatia (2015, 2019) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (2019), to collaborate with communities in devising original plays addressing social justice issues. Fanon Knowlege. * 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. Recent regional credits include: El Gallo in The Fantasticks with Infinity Theatre; Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at The Riverside Center; Caiaphas in Jesus Christ Superstar and Pete the Cowboy in Crazy for You at Signature Theatre; and Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd at The Olney Theatre Center. 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. * 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. * In 2016, the musical stage production ofNewsieswas filmed in Los Angeles (at the Pantages Theatre) with a limited national release. Katherine refuses to let Jack give up, and they sneak into the World's cellar to print a paper that exposes the unfair treatment of the newsies with the help of Dorothyand Bill("Seize the Day - Reprise"). Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of Seize the Day.. 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. The hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage. Suzanne is eternally grateful to those who have encouraged and believed in her namely, Taylor and her Old Cronies. He . He designed Private Lives at the Stratford Festival Ontario and this season will design there again for Frankenstein Revived. 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. Will remembering swimming from his child hood, jumped right in and saved the younger Newsie. The strike is over! He woke up a few days later and was taken care of by Crutchie. Chaz was Buttons in the film version ofDisneys Newsies: The Broadway Musicaland was featured onSo You Think You Can Dance. We may combine certain characters or add more. He partakes in most of the Newsie musical numbers mainly King of New York and Watch what happens (reprise). She is a graduate of Fordham University with a BFA in Dance. He resides in New York City with his wife, Clara, and their dog, Wallace. Previously at the Fulton: Brigadoon, Hello Dolly!, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Chorus Line, Joseph, Newsies, Guys and Dolls (choreographer). Regional theatre credits include Music Theatre Wichita, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Fulton Theatre, Casa Maana, Westchester Broadway, Lyric OKC and The Gateway. His teleplays includeTidy Endingsfor HBO (ACE Award), andOn Common Groundfor Showtime. That's what's so great about New York.". His most recent credits include: Guys and Dolls and Paint Your Wagon (MUNY); and A Funny Thing HappenedForum (Gulfshore Playhouse). His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. Cast as many officers as suits your production. 14 terms. Ethan has also been a featured artist on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Meanwhile, Joseph Pulitzer, the publisher of the World, vows to fight declining circulation of the newspaper. If you have any questions about this please contact us:finance@allabouttheatre.org. ,;b)5ad?Nl1XvG Disneys Newsies Takes the Stage in Washington, D.C. Toms Matos Talks Tough About Disneys Newsies and Feeling Empowered. He was very comfortable and content with his life. That said, please do consider a character's education/upbringing/class when deciding how to voice them, because that will definitely affect the way that they speak (grammar, articulation, etc)! Selected regional work includes: Alley Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Fords, Signature, Center Stage, Goodspeed, Guthrie, Hartford Stage, Paper Mill Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse and The Old Globe. 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). Actors are encouraged to prepare a NY accent for auditions, but it is not required. 5 the kind what turns a lady's head. Regional credits include The Originalist (Asolo Repertory, Pasadena Playhouse and Court Theatre, Joseph Jefferson Award nomination);Redand Gloucester inKing Lear(Goodman); Nixons Nixon and Night Alive (Round House); Sweeney Todd(Signature Theatre); Scrooge inA Christmas Carol(Fords Theatre); and American Buffalo,Shining CityandSkylight(Studio Theatre). Photo by Margot Schulman. endobj This summer he was at the Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts performing as Paul inA Chorus Line. You should audition for the roles you are attracted to, but please choose roles that best reflect your talents and your natural vocal range. The cast also includedKara Lindsayas Katherine Plumber,Capathia Jenkinsas Medda Larkin, Ben Fankhauser as Davey,Andrew Keenan-Bolgeras Crutchie, and Lewis Grosso and Matthew Schechter sharing the role of Les. 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. Performances dedicated to Liz. Love wins! . Instagram: @tanthedancinman, BRIDGET RILEY(Splasher / Nun / Ensemble / Katherine Plumber u/s) is excited for be back at Arena Stage after performing in The Pajama Game, Carousel and the workshop of Another Part of the Forest. 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. Enjoy the show! The strong-willed daughter of Pulitzer; this young lady drips smarts, opinions, and confidence; a young Katherine Hepburn or Ellen Page; this damsel needs no prince to save her. Michael John has spent most of his career performing at regional theatres all over the country. He would love to thank Arena Stage for this amazing opportunity to play one of his dream roles! Matthew holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Brigham Young University. Photo of Erin Weaver and Daniel J. Maldonado by Tony Powell. 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. Will had kept his burnt arm wrapped and the burns had turned to scars, but he kept it covered. Has a short singing solo in Brooklyns Here.. Topic 7 chem prep. Josiah is a dancer/singer/actor at Studio Bleu in Ashburn. The last show Nova was in at Arena Stage was Smokey Joe's Caf. Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Jo Jo, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, and Tommy Boy. Cast an actor with the ability to portray the maturity and stature of this well- respected leader. Newsies - Musical. Includes the role ofthe Police Chief. 10 terms. hn7_e. 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. Photo by Suzanne Blue Star Boy. TANNER PFLUEGER (Henry / Buttons /Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making his debut at Arena Stage in their production of Newsies. 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). Favorite past credits include- Broadway: Anybodys, West Side Story (Palace Theater, original revival cast). Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. The kids eagerly distribute the pamphlet to inspire working children all over the city to join the fight ("Once and for All"). Film credits include A Mother's Love, The Off Season and The Catcher. megan_nicole73. A small group of female dancers who join Medda Larkin on stage. Other favorite roles include Into the Woods (Jack) and Spring Awakening (Ernst). A few months on the streets and Wills name was forgotten by his neighbors and his friends. New York Off-Broadway credits include:The Scarlet Letter and Freckleface. true /ColorSpace 7 0 R /Intent /Perceptual /SMask 16 0 R /BitsPerComponent 45. "You get your picture in the papers, you're famous. 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. A graduate of George Mason University with a BFA in Dance, Lucy has performed at the Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts Center as a member of the GMU Dance Company. MALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer understudy The boisterous forefather of Wm. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Brooklyn, Staten Island as we can get. Suggested Audition Pieces Auditioning for Les Jacobs? " MTI Newsies Production Handbook, Casting, Page 22 Specs is an ensemble newsie. 37 terms. Get in touch @mc.hewitt (IG) and at www.michaelhewitt.com. Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Get directions. Visit @broadwaymedia to learn more. He had noticed something while on the streets, a group of boys that sold newspapers that he found out were called Newsies. She was last seen in The Book of Mormon (Broadway). Theyintimidate the newsies and arrest Crutchie. His political writings have been seen on PBS' series In The Life and published inThe NY Times, Huffington PostandHartford Courant. He and Davey have a close relationship. Anita trained and taught at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, was on the faculty at Webster University in St. Louis, headed the theater department at the University of Alaska Southeast and was the associate artistic director of Perseverance Theater in Juneau, Alaska where she directed 21 mainstage productions. The performer in this role must be able to dance enthusiastically in character while still physically portraying Crutchies bum leg. Jamie received his MFA in acting at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. . Gender: any Age: 10 to 20 Spot Conlon The cast of Disney's "Newsies." Test. 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. SHILOH ORR (Albert / Scab / Ensemble) will be making his Arena Stage debut in Newsies. Most recently, Ken designed the American tour of A Thousand Splendid Suns (ACT San Francisco; The Old Globe, San Diego; Seattle Repertory). * Some alumni from the Broadway production reprised their leading roles, notably Jeremy Jordan as Jack, Kara Lindsay as Katherine, Ben Fankhauser as Davey, Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie and Tommy Bracco as Spot Conlon. She also serves as resident fight and intimacy director for Rep Stage and is associate professor of theatre at Howard Community College. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. In the film, Christian Bale and the rest of the cast went through two months of musical boot camp, where they spent hours each day learning singing, dancing, gymnastics, martial arts, and speaking in New York dialects, on top of their regular schooling. Other Characters From Newsies. Character's Gender: Can bea male or female character. * A solo number for Crutchie titled Letter from the Refuge was added for national tour, replacing a scene from the movie where Jack visits Crutchie after he is captured by Snyder. %PDF-1.3 endobj First Performance 29/11/2022. Other kids who are incarcerated at the Refuge along with Crutchie. MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES (Assistant Choreographer)is thrilled to be performing at the Arena Stage for the first time! 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. Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper. 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 Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzers building. Splasher / Nun / Ensemble / Katherine Plumber u/s. %PDF-1.5 MaeveNielsen Plus "Race" lines- Newsies. His television credits include The Ellen DeGeneres Show and SYTYCD. stream "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. Given the nature of this show, most other characters can double as newsies to help fill in the musical numbers. Photo by Margot Schulman. Special thanks to @broadwaymedia and @jammyprod. Seitz Splasher was born in Brooklyn where he lived a middle class life with his mother, father and younger brother. Thanks to the team at Nicolosi, Molly, Parker, Laura and Geoff! www.kenandmorris.com. BRIDGET RILEY . Television credits include K-REX, This is Life Live, Copycat Killers and Love Gone Wrong. janeheeter Plus. The next day, only a small group of newsies has gathered at Newsie Square to strike. ings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. Nova Payton (Nun/Medda) in Disneys 'Newsies' running November 1 through December 29, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Regional credits includeGuthrie Theater (Minneapolis), The 5th Avenue (Seattle), The Road Theatre Company and Theatricum Botanicum (Los Angeles). [jFjMi+/ k i8oU6uo,D|zE&"yCF1sd\ DI[2xz)^W085}[Lq]6zt, dim Kc'D6ffwEi7|ne=;A|'f,gUyuGZ*-5jR\?iqy7-dI NtSdMp4j HksT!Key[fvH?](XUW?UfW.ODurX8_^5aZB2I|0D3}rX9@r ut9'?"V\RL)`B=58d2,Xog`)ZGl4d5EXSo@ O3(DtNL#/P$ jack, crutchie, buttons, splasher, & tommy boy: start out sweatin', end up snezin', newsies: in between it pours! Newsies runs approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. 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 rest of the newsies from all across New York - even the intimidating Spot Conlon and the newsies of Brooklyn - gather at Medda's theater for the rally that Davey has planned ("Brooklyn's Here"). TYA productions: The Little Mermaid, Anne of Green Gables, Shrek, Big (choreographer), Alladdin (director), Pinnochio. 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). Hello! Meanwhile, unable to sleep at The Refuge, an optimistic Crutchie writes an encouraging letter to Jack ("Letter from The Refuge"). Aside from newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer (played by Robert Duvall in the movie), most of the characters in "Newsies" are made up. Can double as a newsie. He became and orphan on the streets. Recent theater credits include Les Miserables (Eponine), Modern Day Martyrdom (at Fuerza Fest NYC), and The Wild Party (Oscar D'Armano). View Mobile Site Photo by Margot Schulman. The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzers attempts to shut down the newsies strike. Regional credits include Milwaukee Rep, Geffen, ACT, Merrimack and Long Wharf, as well as productions in Korea, Japan, China, Canada and Cuba. Katherine and her photographer Darcyarrive just in time to snap a triumphant photo. 12. 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). Les Jacobs. The Delancey brothers. Photo by Margot Schulman. A Nebraska native, Tanner is a dance alumnus from Oklahoma City University and now resides in New York City. 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. 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). Davey and Jack energize the newsies, successfully rejuvenating the movement ("Seize the Day - Parts 1 and 2"). A small group of nuns who offer free breakfast to hungry newsies. 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). We've noticed that you haven't made any recent edits on your wiki this year. Love and appreciation to the Universe, Clear Talent Group, David, Xander, her family and everything to Steve. The Dalancey brothers. Other Arena appearances include Karl Lindner in ARaisin in the Sun; Col. Pickering in My Fair Lady; Abraham Lincoln in Mary T. & Lizzy K.; and Roy in A Light in the Piazza, among others. "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. But we need to be super sure you aren't a robot. The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzers attempts to shut down the newsies strike. This role requires a strong physical comedy performance. Film:Oliver & Company; Tribute;Thumbelina;Newsies;Home Alone 2: Lost in New York;Used People;Life with Mikey;A Goofy Movie;The Lion King II: Simbas Pride; and102 Dalmatians. 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. Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. Can double as a newsie. %vnEoE7^U#\u;=sziSUesK"XNNv;FE\:bZ``o8)[)+0GKs\WtAAfliO DANIEL ERDBERG (Sound Designer)returns to Arena Stage, where his work has appeared inAnything Goes,ThePajamaGame,Dear Evan HansenandThe Lion. This is a notice that your wiki is eligible for removal. Honors: Songwriters Hall of Fame, Doctorates from New York University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Photo by Margot Schulman. Sings solo, many lines, some dance, stage combat. 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. However, after a tough negotiation, Jack convinces Pulitzer to compromise with the newsies: The price increase will remain, but publishers will buy back any unsold papers. Read the character descriptions and requirements below. They chased away the Dalanceys and brought back an uncounsious boy back with them. LUCY SPRING (Swing) is excited to be making her Arena Stage debut in Newsies. still it's a fine life, carrying the banner with me chums, Now in her 16th season at Arena Stage, Anita has been involved in an artistic capacity on 40 Arena Stage productions: she directed the world premiere ofOur Waras part of the National Civil War Project, and has been an associate director, text director, and vocal/dialect coach on multiple other productions. He is currently an artist in residence at the Strathmore Mansion and will be appearing in Gun and Powder at Signature Theatre in February. TV credits include National GeographicsElemental: Hydrogen vs. Hindenburg. She offers private coaching/workshop development and is a VASTA member. Letter From the Refuge now appears in the current version of the show that is licensed to theatre companies. On Broadway she was the music director and conductor for Allegiance: A New Musical starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung. Anita trained and taught at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, was on the faculty at Webster University in St. Louis, headed the theater department at the University of Alaska Southeast and was the associate artistic director of Perseverance Theater in Juneau, Alaska where she directed 21 mainstage productions. KEN MACDONALD (Set Designer) is so happy to be working again with Molly and the amazing people at Arena Stage. Prompted by Davey, the newsies decide to form a union and strike ("The World Will Know"). He has designed over 100 shows with his partner, Morris Panych (director and playwright), from Vigil (starring Olympia Dukakis / Mark Taper Forum and ACT) to 7 Stories across Canada. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal . Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. He is a Rider University MT graduate and a proud AEA member. National Tours: The Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia, and Whistle Down the Wind. Other honors include the Drama League Award for Outstanding Performer of the Year, a special OBIE award, NY Magazine Award, and nominations for The Olivier Award and an Emmy. 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. Kelli has performed on Broadway in Anastasia and in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of The King and I. ~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! A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. HisLa Cage Aux Follesis the only show to ever win Best Musical and 2 Best Revival Tony Awards. Special thanks to Molly, Parker and Laura for this opportunity, to his amazing agents at The Mine and to his awesome Mom. Then he will design This London Life with The Grand Theatre. She was awarded honorary doctorates from American University and Towson University. 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. 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. Test. Photo by Margot Schulman. (Fagins Gang, Oliver U/S) and Watch on the Rhine (Joshua and Bodo U/S). Actor Wyn Delano talks about Newsies in D.C. 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She has shared the stage with The American Pops Orchestra in You Spin Me Round at the GW Lisner Auditorium, and the contemporary dance company, marInspired; the storytellers, in the Capezio A.C.E. 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. * Loosely based on the actual New York CityNewsboys' Strike of 1899and featuring twelve original songs byAlan Menkenand an underscore byJ.A.C. Education: BFA Musical Theatre from Pace University and Jacob's Pillow School for Dance. Sings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. Choreographer credits include: A Bed and a Chair: A New York Love Affair (Encores! gram positive bacilli. Dte a1d 4ime: Date and time: 29 Nov 2022 - 16 Apr 2023 Loation: Location: After his refusal, the Delanceys sneak up behind Jack and drag him to Pulitzer's office to negotiate an end to the strike. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. }\tNTq+uMB.%b Splasher was born in Brooklyn where he lived a middle class life with his mother, father and younger brother. 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. Awards and breakable in NYC. Elsewhere: the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (19 years). 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. Hey, Jack. Tough brotherswho 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. * In addition to the songs from the original movie, * In 2016, the musical stage production of, The Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes in 2012, from. Though he doesnt work for Pulitzer, hes happy to team up with him to take down the newsies and get his hands on Jack. endobj 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. This past season: La Traviata (The Kennedy Center WNO), pre-Broadway Jukebox Hero featuring Foreigners Greatest Hits (Ed Mirvish Toronto) and Lyrics & Lyricists Celebrates Oklahoma! 4 0 obj National tour credits include: Finding Neverland and Cinderella. . 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