Newsies Jr. is presented by Kidz Act Up and open to all abilities, skills, and experience levels.
This production open to kids ages 6 to 18 and studio enrollment is not required. This registration form must be completed by all in order to audition. Auditionees should wear clothes that are comfortable and can be danced in.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions for Newsies Jr. will be held on Sunday, August 18th from 10:00am-2:00pm; with a mandatory parent/guardian meeting from 10:00am-10:30am. All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at Mounarath Powell Dance (8674 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942).
AUDITION - What To Prepare
1. Actors should prepare 16 bars (about 30 seconds) of a song. Songs can be from Newsies but it is not required.
Songs should be performed with a backing track (karaoke track with no vocals); which can often be found on youtube. If a backing track is not available, actors can also perform their songs acapella (with no music or accompaniment).
2. Actors should select and prepare one of the three included acting sides.
Actors should be comfortable with and ready to perform their music and sides, but they do NOT have to be memorized. Feel free to print your music and/or sides and bring them to your audition. *Please note that all actors will be considered for all roles and the acting side that your actor selects will not guarantee a particular role.
Pro Tip:
- Show us the character, not just your voice! Make sure to perform your song!
Featured/Dance Ensemble:
If your actor isn’t comfortable singing alone, that’s ok too! Your actor can simply join us for the featured/dance ensemble portion of the audition on Sunday, August 18th, from 10:30am-11:30am. Please note that if your actor only attends the featured/dance ensemble audition, we will not be able to consider them for a featured singing role (no solo singing).
Show dates are November 8-9 and 15-16. Friday show times are at 7pm. Saturday show times are at 2pm and 7pm.
Mandatory Tech/Dress rehearsals are November 6th and 7th from 4:30-8:30pm. A breakdown of when performers are called will be released at a later date.
Rehearsal Days/Times:
Sundays: 9-2pm *not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals
Mandatory Full Cast Rehearsals:
Saturday, October 19th (9-12pm)
Saturday, November 2nd (9-12pm)
Sunday, November 3rd (9-2pm)
Production fee per performer
1) $435 full fee if paid before or on Sunday, August 18th
2) $150 deposit before or on Sunday, August 18th and $300 remaining balance due by Sunday, September 22nd.
3) $295 total fee per sibling with half due before or on Sunday, August 18th and the remaining balance due by Sunday, September 22nd.
Fees are non-refundable and includes one script and one production t-shirt for each performer. Replacement scripts are $15 each and additional shirts may be purchased for $25 each. Please include additional sizes/quanties desired in the comments.
Once your audition registration form has been received and you have indicated which payment plan you would like to follow, you will receive a link to submit the fee.
Additional production expenses include a one-time $30 garment bag/storage bin
fee for all new performers. Other items that performers may need such as; tights, shoes, leotards, etc will be shared at a later date if they need to be purchased.
Fees will be applied to Jackrabbit, our parent portal at the time of registration to be made online. Please contact our Studio Manager with any questions.