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JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: 'Disney's Newsies Jr.' at Roar Academy

Title: Disney's Newsies Jr.

Presented By: ROAR Academy

Genre: Musical Theatre


Synopsis: "Now is the time to seize the day! Answer the call and don’t delay!" Join ROAR Academy for Disney’s energetic musical adaptation of Newsies Jr., inspired by the true story of newsboys in 1899 New York City. This high-energy production features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, with a book by Harvey Fierstein.


Audition Date: Saturday, 22nd June

Audition Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Audition Location and Address: North Lakes Community Centre, 10 The Corso, North Lakes QLD


Available Roles:

  • Jack Kelly: Male identifying, Vocal Range: Top F5 / Bottom B3

  • Katherine Plumber: Female identifying, Vocal Range: Top D5 / Bottom A3

  • Crutchie (Casey): Male identifying, Vocal Range: Top F5 / Bottom A3

  • Davey: Male identifying, Vocal Range: Top D5 / Bottom B3

  • Les: Non-specific, Vocal Range: Top F4 / Bottom B3

  • Medda Larkin: Female identifying, Vocal Range: Top D5 / Bottom G3

  • Joseph Pulitzer, Wiesel, Spot Conlon, Oscar and Morris Delancey, Seitz, Bunsen, Hannah, Snyder, Governor Teddy Roosevelt, Bowery Brigade: Various roles

  • Ensemble Roles: Scabs, Darcy, Dorothy, Bill, Police Officers, Working Children, Brooklyn Newsies, etc.


Audition Registration: Register for auditions here.

Audition Pack: Download the audition pack here.


Performance Dates:

  • Friday, 27th September 2024: 7:00 PM

  • Saturday, 28th September 2024: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

  • Sunday, 29th September 2024: 2:00 PM

Performance Location: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre


Rehearsal Dates:

  • Workshop Days: September 18th to 20th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Workshop Days: September 23rd to 25th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Rehearsals: September 26th to 27th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre

  • Additional Weekend Half Days: As required, confirmed upon role offers


Fees:

  • All Students: $395 (includes workshop rehearsals, additional preparatory classes, T-shirt, programme, headshot, and all costumes except shoes)

  • ROAR JTF Team Members: $295


Production Team:

  • Executive Producer / Director: Madeleine Johns

  • Musical Director: Rhonda Davidson-Irwin

  • Choreographer: Meredith Johns

  • Vocal Coach: Josie Ross

  • Associate Choreographer: Kayla Pehi


Production Website: Visit ROAR Academy's website for more information and updates.




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