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</head><body><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>THE BRECKSVILLE THEATRE invites you to </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Audition for <span style="font-size: 18pt;">NEWSIES</span></strong><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Book by Harvey Fierstein</div><div style="text-align: center;">Music by Alan Menken</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lyrics by Jack Feldman</div><div style="text-align: center;">Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>AUDITIONS:</strong><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday, December 16th, 4pm-9pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday, December 19th, 6:30pm-10pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Callbacks:</strong><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday December 20th, 6:30pm-10pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Where:</strong><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brecksville Old Town Hall, <u>49 Public Square,</u> <u>Brecksville, Ohio 44141</u><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Direction and Choreography by Kristin Netzband
Musical Direction by Mike Caraffi</strong></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Questions? Contact the director, Kristin Netzband </strong>- <u><a href="mailto:knetzband@gmail.com">knetzband@gmail.com</a> </u></p><blockquote type="cite"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>PERFORMANCE DATES:</strong> March 29 - April 14</span></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">VISIT <a href="http://www.thebrecksvilletheatre.org">www.thebrecksvilletheatre.org</a> to sign up for your audition</span><br></p><blockquote type="cite"><div style="text-align: center;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Please prepare the following:</strong><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">*Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show, bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided).</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Bring appropriate dance clothes to both auditions and callbacks. Dance experience required for most roles (please include tap shoes)<br></div><div style="text-align: center;">*Bring a headshot and resume</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period (beginning January 15th)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!!</strong><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Brecksville Theatre does not pre-cast without prior announcement.</div><br><strong>Rehearsals:</strong> Regular Rehearsals will start January 15thRehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Monday-Thursday, most Sunday afternoons. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week.<br><br><strong>Show Information: </strong>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! Newsies is packed with non stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. <br><br><strong>Casting Requirements</strong><br>Looking for a Large Diverse cast, All Races,Genders, and Ethnicities will be considered for most parts. This includes 9 featured roles, and a diverse ensemble that often doubles/triples characters throughout the show. PLEASE NOTE THE ENSEMBLE BREAKDOWN FOR CHARACTER LISTING ON SMALLER, FEATURED ROLES (We will adhere to that casting list as closely as possible for ensemble)<br><div class="ox-cada594e9e-ox-e0a49e3b3f-gmail-character__row" style="margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px 0px 30px; border: 0px; font-family: omnes-pro,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #606265;"> <br></div></blockquote><p><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p></blockquote></body></html>