Workshop and Auditions for Disney's NEWSIES
There will be a two-day workshop/audition for school-aged boys and girls aged 10-18. Students interested in featured roles should attend the workshop/audition.
Group Workshop: Tuesday, August 1: 9 am - 12 pm
Private Auditions: Wednesday, August 2: Time TBD
Adult Auditions: Thursday, August 3, 2023: 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington Street, Watertown
Audition Registration Deadline: Monday, July 31, 2023
* Auditions are now closed *
Show Dates: Thursday, October 26 through Saturday, October 28, 2023
It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! 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!
Cast of Characters - Available Roles
Audition Info
Lyric Youth Theater Program Registration Form (Lyric Summer Programs only)
Introduce Yourself
When you walk into the audition room, tell us your name and the piece you have prepared. This makes a good first impression.
Be Prepared
if you’re asked to present a song, prepare your piece well
Consider the Accompanist
When selecting an audition piece, be mindful of how difficult the accompaniment is. Often audition accompanists are reading your piece with little time to prep, the more difficult the accompaniment, the more likely your audition will not be as great as you had planned for. If your audition piece has a challenging accompaniment, we suggest bringing your own accompanist who is familiar with the piece and the way you perform it, or a backing track,
with the means to play it.
Don't Watch the Directors
While doing your audition, do not look directly at the people you are auditioning for, unless specifically directed to do so.
Dress Appropriately
We always ask that auditioners come dressed for movement. Meaning, you should dress in clothes that are comfortable and will not impede your movement.
Use Your Waiting Time Wisely
It’s great to see old friends and make new ones at an audition but be sure to take some time to focus on your audition.
And Now for the Most Important Ones!
Be kind to everyone and smile- Remember that you audition for every show begins the moment you walk in the door. You may be perfect in the audition room, but rudeness or behaviors in the waiting room will be noticed.
Mistakes Happen! If you make a mistake, do not apologize. Remember that others may not even notice a mistake, but if you point it out to them, they will know for sure!
It’s OKAY to be nervous! Don’t worry about being nervous. Just about everyone is nervous. Do your best, smile, and have a good time!
HAVE FUN!