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MPAC To Hold Auditions for "Newsies"

originally published: 01/20/2020

MPAC To Hold Auditions for "Newsies"

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) --Extra! Extra! MPAC's 2020 spring production will be Newsies. Performances will take place May 29-May 31. The show will be directed by Cathy Roy. Music Direction by Charles Santoro. 

Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys' expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action.

Auditions will take place on Sunday, February 23 from 1:00pm - 8:00pm and Monday, February 24 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Theatre for principal roles and ensemble. Callbacks will be Sunday, March 1.  MPAC is looking for young performers ages 14-25 who are talented, diverse and can sing and dance. Additional information about auditions, roles and the performance is available online.

WHO THEY’RE LOOKING FOR (Please see Character Breakdown for details) For ages 14 – 25, they’re looking for talented and diverse performers for Principal roles and Ensemble. Performers should be excellent actors who sing and dance.

WHAT TO PREPARE - Please prepare 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show that can be fully interpreted with strong acting choices. Make sure the song shows vocal range and style. Must bring sheet music in the correct key.



 
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WHAT TO BRING - Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key, hole punched, double sided and in a binder for the accompanist. All lyrics must be memorized. If you do not have sheet music, you can purchase music online at www.musicnotes.com or www.sheetmusicplus.com.

ABSOLUTELY NO A CAPELLA SINGING. **If you have an audition book, please bring it in case you’re asked for another selection. If you have one, please bring a copy of your headshot/picture and resume.

Rehearsal Schedule: Sunday afternoon or evenings, Monday evenings, Thursday evenings and some Wednesday evenings. (Subject to change). Rehearsal schedules will be given out weekly and not everyone will be needed at every rehearsal. All cast members must be available every night from May 18th – May 29th for tech rehearsals. Please note we will be rehearsing Memorial Day weekend.

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