February 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM (Children’s audition – Ages 8-15)
February 11 or 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM (16 years of age and older)
Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus Ave., Bay City, MI 48708
Performance dates are May 1-3 & 7-10, 2020
Directed by Natalie Slawnyk
Assistant Directed by Heather Koch
Music Directed by Jan Sutherland
Choreographed by Kaitlin Brunette
Produced by Greg Burke
Casting: We are looking for a large cast (21 or more performers) of children and adults. Some roles might double and flexible gender casting.
ADULTS! ADULTS!! ADULTS!!! NEWSIES auditions are right around the corner and did you know there are several fantastic roles for adult actors? Well it’s true!
- (20-70s) Pulitzer and his staff, Medda Larkin, Snyder, Wiesel, Mr. Jacobi, Bowery Beauties just to name a few! Some roles are gender neutral too!
- (8 - early 30s) Newsboy and Newsgirl roles will show an age range starting from kids to teens to young adults!
Don’t miss out and Seize your opportunity to be in apart of an AMAZING production bound to make the front page news!
Fill out an audition form today!
Synopsis: Based on a true-life event about a tough life in 1899 that gets even tougher when newspaper giant, Joseph Pulitzer, decides to up the cost of papers the boys (Newsies) buy from him to earn their livings. Do they take it lying down? No way, not with Jack Kelly as their leader. It’s a show just waiting to dance its heart out for you with over a dozen songs, great dancing, a touch of sweet romance, super dancing, youthful dreams, exciting dancing. Oh, did we mention the dancing? You’ll love Newsies! What to prepare? Those auditioning should bring sheet music and prepare 32 measures of a song demonstrating their range and vocal quality. Please dress in comfortable clothes and shoes for the dance portion of the audition. Those auditioning for spoken roles will be asked to read scenes from the script. Auditions are open to the public and newcomers are welcome.
Auditions are open to the public and newcomers are welcome. Tentative rehearsal schedule and audition forms are available by clicking the buttons. Click Learn More for more information. More information is also available by calling 989.893.5555 or emailing
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