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Audition Information
This page is designed for students to gather all necessary information regarding the Newsies Jr. auditions. Below, you will find various pieces of audition information and links to the audition materials
First, please fill out the audition form by clicking the link below:
Audition Music
Note: Please familiarize yourself with the music,
but there is no need to memorize it.
FOR EACH AUDITION SELECTION, WE HAVE PROVIDED BOTH SHEET MUSIC AND A PRE-CUT YOUTUBE LINK.
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLES ACCESSING, PLEASE EMAIL info@ihsdrama.org
Male Lead Audition Song - Santa Fe
Female Lead Audition Song - Watch What Happens
Ensemble Audition Song - King of New York
Character Descriptions
Principal Characters
Jack Kelly — The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies. An artist and dreamer, Jack longs for a different life but becomes a powerful voice for his friends.
Katherine Plumber — An ambitious young reporter determined to prove herself. Intelligent, witty, and resourceful, Katherine helps bring the newsies’ fight to the public.
Davey — A thoughtful, intelligent newcomer who sells newspapers to support his family. Initially cautious, Davey finds his confidence and becomes a key leader of the strike.
Crutchie — Jack’s best friend and a beloved member of the newsies. Funny, compassionate, and resilient, Crutchie stays optimistic despite difficult circumstances. The character has a mobility disability and uses a crutch.
Les — Davey’s younger sibling. Energetic, cheeky, and charming, Les eagerly embraces life with the newsies.
Medda Larkin — A successful theater performer and Jack's trusted friend. Warm, confident, and generous, Medda offers the newsies support and a place to gather.
Supporting and Featured Characters
Joseph Pulitzer — The powerful newspaper publisher whose price increase sparks the strike. An intimidating businessman who expects to get his way.
Wiesel — The impatient newspaper distributor nicknamed “Weasel” by the newsies.
Oscar and Morris Delancey — Two intimidating brothers who work for the newspaper and bully the newsies.
Snyder — The cruel official who runs the Refuge, a detention facility for young people.
Governor Teddy Roosevelt — A respected public leader who helps the newsies’ cause.
Hannah — Pulitzer’s capable secretary, who sympathizes with the newsies.
Bunsen — Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, who helps propose the price increase.
Seitz — Pulitzer’s newspaper editor and adviser.
Pat — Medda’s efficient stage manager.
Bill — Katherine’s wealthy friend who helps the newsies print their newspaper.
Dorothy — Another well-connected friend of Katherine who assists with printing.
Darcy — A photographer working alongside Katherine.
Newsies and Ensemble
The Newsies — The young newspaper sellers at the heart of the story. Together, they organize the strike and discover the power of standing up for one another. Named newsies include Race, Albert, Muriel, Nancy, Specs, Pigtails, Hazel, Buttons, Tommy Boy, Romeo, and Jo Jo.
Scabs — Newspaper sellers brought in to work during the strike.
The Bowery Brigade — Medda’s theater performers, including Ada, Olive, and Ethel.
Additional Ensemble — Customers, working children, New York citizens, and police officers, including the Police Chief.