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CastingsCasting Youth Principal Actors for Disney's 'Newsies'

Casting Youth Principal Actors for Disney's 'Newsies'

$1387 / WeekCompensation

About This Casting

Project Overview

Casting youth principal actors for Disney's 'Newsies'. Please see the breakdown below.

Compensation

  • Special Agreement
  • $1,387 weekly minimum (SMTA)

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.
  • Understudies for principal roles may come from the chorus.

Callbacks

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

Rehearsal Schedule

  • 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).

Notes

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Requirements

Categories

Theater

Roles

1
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LES

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

AGE 10-15maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian

Compensation

$1387 / Week

Location

Kansas City

Roles

1 Role
LES

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