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

Candidates must be male identifying actors between ages 10–14 on audition day. Role will be provided a non-union contract. 

Participants must be 15–18 years old and must attend a high school that is participating in the 2025–2026 Blue Star Awards program or be part of any 2025–2026 Starlight Community Engagement program.  

Blue Star Teen Newsies will appear in large-scale dance numbers and will not have speaking roles. Strong dancers encouraged.  All genders welcomed; production may feature a mixed-gender newsie ensemble. 

Vocal: Tenor/High Baritone (Bb2–A4) 
Character Age: 15–20 
The charismatic leader of the newsies. A street-smart young man with artistic dreams. Tough, loyal, and protective of his chosen family. 

Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano with mix (A3–F5) 
Character Age: 17–20 
A sharp, ambitious reporter determined to break barriers. Witty, independent, and never a damsel in distress. Romantic interest for Jack. 

Vocal: Tenor (D3–A4) 
Character Age: 15–20 
Bright, principled, and cautious at first. Finds his voice as a strategist and leader. Protective of his younger brother, Les.  

Vocal: Tenor (C3–A4) 
Character Age: 13–17 
A newsie with a mobility disability who refuses to be defined by it. Optimistic, loyal, and deeply heartfelt. Actors of all abilities are encouraged to audition.

Vocal: Alto/Mezzo with belt (F3–E5) 
Character Age: 25–45 
The warm, larger-than-life owner of a vaudeville house. Strong comedic timing and vocal presence. 

Vocal: Baritone (C3–F4) 
Character Age: 35–50 
Powerful and calculating. A savvy newspaper magnate who becomes the newsies’ primary opponent. 

Must be age 18+ on audition day.

Strong dancers of all vocal ranges. Featured solos and lines will be cast from the adult ensemble. Includes: 

• Race – quick-witted and streetwise 
• Albert, Specs, Henry, Romeo, Elmer, Finch, Jo Jo, Mush, etc. – featured newsies personalities 
• Spot Conlon – formidable Brooklyn newsie leader 
• Oscar & Morris Delancey – tough enforcers who antagonize the newsies.  Doubles as newsies. 

Female-presenting performers are strongly encouraged; production may feature a mixed-gender newsie ensemble. 

Approximately seven adult ensemble members will cover the following roles: 

• Wiesel – Gruff, comedic distribution boss 
• Snyder – Harsh warden of The Refuge 
• Nuns, Bowery Bruisers, Policemen, Stagehands 
• Seitz, Bunsen, Hannah, Nunzio – Pulitzer’s staff 
• Mayor, Governor Roosevelt 

Example tracks may include: 

• Female Ensemble 1: Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine Understudy 
• Female Ensemble 2: Nun / Woman / Bowery Beauty / Medda Understudy 
• Male Ensemble 1: Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer Understudy 
• Male Ensemble 2: Seitz / Roosevelt Understudy 
• Male Ensemble 3: Bunsen / Male Ensemble 1 Understudy 
• Male Ensemble 4: Nunzio / Guard / Policeman / Roosevelt 
• Male Ensemble 5: Snyder / Pulitzer Understudy 

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our local auditions this weekend. If weather conditions prevented you from attending in person, we will accept video submissions through February 23, 2025. 

Dancers 
Please submit: 

• A video of both dance combinations (from the links here- Seize the Day & King of New York) 
• A video of a 16-bar vocal cut 

Singers 
If you were planning to attend the EPA, please submit: 

• A video of a 16-bar vocal cut  

How to Submit 
Please email all audition video links to auditions@kcstarlight.com 
Use the subject line: [LAST NAME] – Local Video Submission 

Thank you for your flexibility, and we look forward to reviewing your work. 

Location: New York City
March 2026- details forthcoming 

Please note, the official casting notices and detailed character breakdown of available roles will be shared through the Actors’ Equity Casting Call website www.actorsequity.org and other industry trade publications. Audition notices are typically shared two weeks prior to each specific call.