Amherst Community Theater
Auditions for Newsies!
Friday, September 20 from 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm
Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:45 pm
Sunday, September 22 from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:45 pm
Callbacks will be on Monday, September 23 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst MA
Amherst Community Theater is pleased to announce auditions for ‘Disney’s Newsies’, Directed by Megan Healey with Musical Direction by Cindy Naughton and Choreography by Sue Dresser. 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! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. 9 performances in January, 2025! Actors, singers, and dancers ages 7-107 are encouraged to audition!