DISNEY'S NEWSIES Equity Principal Actors - Starlight Theatre Auditions

DISNEY'S NEWSIES - Kansas City, MO EPA

Starlight Theatre Association | Kansas City, MO

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight Rd
2:00 PM (C) Kansas City, MO 64132

Sign-ups start at 1:30 PM. East side of theatre — Applause Club, enter Gate #8.

APPOINTMENTS

This call will be run on a first-come, first-served basis with sign-ups starting at 1:30 PM on the afternoon of the audition. If you have questions:
auditions@kcstarlight.com.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

• Executive Producer: Caroline Gibel
• Director/Choreographer: David Grindrod
• Associate Choreographer: Sierra Lai Barnett
• Music Director: Anthony T. Edwards

CONTRACT

Special Agreement
$1,387 weekly minimum (SMTA)

OTHER DATES

Callbacks: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, same day by invitation.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in DISNEY'S NEWSIES (see breakdown). Understudies for principal roles may come from the chorus. Newsies Ensemble only rehearsal: August 28–30, 2026 (Friday–Sunday). Full cast rehearsals: August 31–September 7, 2026 (Monday–Friday). Performance dates: Tuesday, September 8 – Sunday, September 13, 2026 (six performances).

All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.

OTHER

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of a Broadway song (songs from Newsies are welcome). Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will not transpose. Also bring your headshot and resume. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

www.kcstarlight.com

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

DISNEY'S NEWSIES

SEEKING

JACK KELLY

Vocal: Tenor / High Baritone (Bb2–A4)
The charismatic leader of the newsies. A street-smart young man with artistic dreams. Tough, loyal, and protective of his chosen family.

KATHERINE PLUMBER

Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano with mix (A3–F5)
A sharp, ambitious reporter determined to break barriers. Witty, independent, and never a damsel in distress. Romantic interest for Jack.

DAVEY

Vocal: Tenor (D3–A4)
Bright, principled, and cautious at first. Finds his voice as a strategist and leader. Protective of his younger brother, Les.

CRUTCHIE

Vocal: Tenor (C3–A4)
A newsie with a mobility disability who refuses to be defined by it. Optimistic, loyal, and deeply heartfelt.

MEDDA LARKIN / NUN

Vocal: Alto / Mezzo with belt (F3–E5)
The warm, larger-than-life owner of a vaudeville house. Strong comedic timing and vocal presence.

JOSEPH PULITZER

Vocal: Baritone (C3–F4)
Powerful and calculating. A savvy newspaper magnate who becomes the newsies’ primary opponent.

LES

Vocal: Boy Soprano / unchanged voice (B3–E5)
Aged 10–15, Davey’s fearless younger brother. Clever, enthusiastic, and charming. Looks up to Jack as a mentor.