Newsies Auditions

Colchester Community Theatre has scheduled auditions for its February 2025 production of Disney’s Newsies through special arrangement with MTI. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Auditions will be held Sunday, November 17 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and Monday, November 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Congregation Ahavath Achim (Colchester Synagogue) Hall, 84 Lebanon Avenue in Colchester. No appointment is required for either date. Everyone MUST bring sheet music in the appropriate key and be prepared to sing. Please prepare 16 measures of a song that showcases your voice. No prerecorded music or a cappella singing will be permitted. An accompanist will be provided. Everyone will be asked to learn a short choreographed routine so please bring appropriate shoe wear.

Roles are available for children (Grade 6 and up) and adults. Any questions, contact Wallis Johnson (860) 490-4710 or email info@colchestercommunitytheatre.com. Rehearsal location directions and additional information regarding the musical may be found at www.colchestercommunitytheatre.com

Show dates for this production are February 14, 15, and 16, 2025. Anyone who is unable to attend the auditions on the above dates must contact us before November 16 to make other arrangements.