Newsies by Campolindo Musical Theatre in Moraga, California

What To Know About This Production

The Campolindo High School Music Department is proud to present Disney's Newsies for its 2023 season. This story of an upstart group of feisty young street newspaper vendors in New York in 1899 who stand up to "big publishing," is a high energy, feel good show that will thrill our audiences. The Campo production will be largely "gender agnostic," with many roles traditionally cast as "male" characters open to those of any gender. Genders are noted in the character list. As with other Campo shows, there will be featured dance roles, but there are roles for people of all abilities in this production. All members of any of the Campolindo Choirs are invited to audition, and you do not need to have a preference for which character(s) in order to audtion. You must have a Profile on "Cast98", our new scheduling platform, in order to sign up for an audition. ALL performers in this production must audition.

Performance Dates

  • Mar 10 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Mar 11 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Mar 11 Saturday 7:30 PM
  • Mar 12 Sunday 2:00 PM
  • Mar 17 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Mar 18 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Mar 18 Saturday 7:30 PM
  • Mar 19 Sunday 2:00 PM

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Auditions For Newsies

What To Expect At Auditions

Character descriptions are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VDEe_LzsnAIC5hhUeJ42niQSaj6jtP3oCR6RJnIu2s/edit?usp=sharing

Auditions are open to all members of any of the Campolindo High School Choirs (only). Everyone who wants to participate in a performing role in this production must audition. All auditioners must fill out an audition form on Cast98, our casting and scheduling platform, before signing up for an audition. Before auditions, there will be two beginner's dance workshops for anyone with no formal dance training (see the rehearsal schedule for times and dates). It is strongly suggested that, unless you are a trained dancer, you attend both of these workshops (one for Jazz, one for Tap). The workshops are designed specifically for un-trained dancers. The vocal auditions will be held in groups of about 16 students at a time. Each auditioner will sing their piece solo with accompaniment, but the whole group stays in the room. For your vocal audition, prepare and memorize 16- 32 bars of a song from a Broadway musical. An accompanist will be provided for the audition, but you must provide the sheet music in the key you want to sing the song. A special "group" audition song will be taught to FRESHMEN during school, and FRESHMEN are welcome to use that song or another of your choosing. Everyone else should choose a song - get help from Mr. Roberts. Mr. Pinkham or one of the vocal coaches if you have difficulty finding one. For those seeking a lead role, singing a song in the same "genre" as the music in Newsies is advisable. A Dance "Cattle-Call" Audition will be held for all performers, regardless of experience, between the vocal audition and callbacks -- everyone is expected, whether a dancer or not - we will need to assess your skills before casting the show (note -there are roles for non-dancers). Dance auditions will be held "en masse" with everyone learning a dance combination together and advanced dancers self-selecting to stay as each group is dismissed. Dates and times for auditions appear in the audition form and you should select ONE vocal time slot and ONE dance call slot. There will be a callback workshop during ACADEMY period on Friday, September 23 to teach music from Newsies for specific roles to those invited. Callback Auditions will take place on Wednesday, September 28, beginning at 6:00 pm.

Audition Times

  • Sep 20 Tuesday 6:00 PM
  • Sep 20 Tuesday 6:45 PM
  • Sep 20 Tuesday 7:30 PM
  • Sep 20 Tuesday 8:15 PM
  • Sep 21 Wednesday 10:15 AM
  • Sep 21 Wednesday 6:00 PM
  • Sep 21 Wednesday 6:45 PM
  • Sep 21 Wednesday 7:30 PM
  • Sep 21 Wednesday 8:15 PM
  • Sep 22 Thursday 5:00 PM
  • Sep 22 Thursday 7:00 PM

Audition Form

Audition Process

Create a free Cast98 audition profile then return here to fill out the online audition form.

There are four steps to complete the audition form:

  1. Information about auditions and privacy
  2. Contact information and background
  3. Upcoming conflict calendar
  4. Time slots and preferred roles

Once submitted, you can review your form and make changes up until your audition date.

Cast List For Newsies

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Available Roles

  • Jack Kelley (W) - Leader of the Newsies (M)
  • Crutchie (W) - Newsie with a bum leg (Any gender)
  • Davey (W) - New bookish newsie (M)
  • Les (W) - Davey's fearless younger sibling (Any gender)
  • Race (W) - Newsie (M)
  • Specs (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Albert (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Henry (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Finch (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Romeo (W) - Newsie (M)
  • Elmer (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Mush (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Buttons (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Sniper (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Tommy Boy (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Jo Jo (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Peanuts (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Bat (W) - Newsie (Any gender)
  • Splasher (W) - Named Newsie
  • Scabs (W) - Joins the newsies (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Spot Conlon (W) - A group of nuns that hand out breakfast to the Newsies in act 1. (Feature song)
  • Nuns (W)
  • Katherine Plumber (W) - Leader of the Brooklyn newsies (Any Gender)
  • Medda (W) - This young reporter wants to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. She is inspired by the potential of the brand new century. (F)
  • Bowrey Beauties (W) - Vaudeville dancer singers in Medda's theater
  • Darcey (W) - Theater owner, Bowery Vaudeville star and ally. (F)
  • Bill (W) - Upper class son of a publisher (M) (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Wiesel (W) - Son of William Randolph Hearst (M) (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Morris Delancy (W) - “Weasel” runs the distribution window for The World and knows most of the newsboys by name. He has the help of the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary. (M)
  • Oscar Delancey (W) - This thug works at the distribution window for The World. Takes the side of the publishers in the strike and is known to use his fists to make a point. (M)
  • Goons (W) - Burly fighters (Any gender) (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Joseph Pulitzer (W) - A businessman through and through he owns The World and is concerned only with the bottom line. (M)
  • Seitz (W) - Pulitzer's Editor (Any Gender) (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Bunsen (W) - Pulitzer's Editor (Any gender) (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Hannah (W) - Pulitzer's Secretary (F) (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Nunzio (W) - Pulitzer's barber (M) (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Guard (W) - Doorman at Pulitzer's (Cast from Ensemble)
  • Downtown Newsies (W) - Advanced Dancers
  • Midtown Newsies (W) - Movers
  • Uptown Newsies (W) - Non-dancers
  • Tapping Newsies (W) - Tappers
  • Jack Kelley (S) - Sun Cast
  • Crutchie (S) - Sun Cast
  • Davey (S) - Sun Cast
  • Les (S) - Sun Cast
  • Race (S) - Sun Cast
  • Specs (S) - Sun Cast
  • Albert (S) - Sun Cast
  • Henry (S) - Sun Cast
  • Finch (S) - Sun Cast
  • Romeo (S) - Sun Cast
  • Sniper (S) - Sun Cast
  • Buttons (S) - Sun Cast
  • Mush (S) - Sun Cast
  • Elmer (S) - Sun Cast
  • Tommy Boy (S) - Sun Cast
  • Jo Jo (S) - Sun Cast
  • Peanuts (S) - Named Newsie
  • Bat (S) - Sun Cast
  • Splasher (S) - Named Newsie
  • Spot Conlon (S) - Sun Cast
  • Scabs (S) - Sun Cast
  • Nuns (S) - Sun Cast
  • Katherine Plumber (S) - Sun Cast
  • Medda (S) - Sun Cast
  • Bowrey Beauties (S) - Vaudeville dancer singers in Medda's theater
  • Darcey (S) - Sun Cast
  • Bill (S) - Sun Cast
  • Wiesel (S) - Sun Cast
  • Morris Delancy (S) - Sun Cast
  • Oscar Delancy (S) - Sun Cast
  • Goons (S) - Sun Cast
  • Seitz (S) - Sun Cast
  • Bunson (S) - Sun Cast
  • Joseph Pulitzer (S) - Sun Cast
  • Hannah (S) - Sun Cast
  • Nunzio (S) - Sun Cast
  • Guard (S) - Sun Cast
  • Downtown Newsies (S) - Sun Cast
  • Midtown Newsies (S) - Sun Cast
  • Uptown Newsies (S) - Sun Cast
  • Tapping Newsies (S) - Sun Cast
  • Snyder (W)
  • Snyder (S)
  • Gov. Roosevelt (W)
  • Gov. Roosevelt (S)
  • Mrs. Jacobi (W) - Deli Owner
  • Mrs. Jacobi (S) - Deli Owner
  • Mayor (W)
  • Mayor (S)
  • Named Newsies - Temporary - both casts together
  • Stagehand (W) - Works in Medda's
  • Stagehand (S) - Works in Medda's
  • Stage Manager (W) - Works in Medda's
  • Stage Manager (S) - Works in Medda's
  • Passer-by (W) - Newspaper customer and audience in Medda's
  • Passer-by (S) - Newspaper customer and audience in Medda's
  • Uptown Group 1 - 1/2 of the Uptowns
  • Uptown Group 2 - Other 1/2 of the Uptowns
  • Midtown Group 1 - 1/2 of the Midtowns
  • Midtown Group 2 - Other 1/2 of the Midtowns
  • Uptown (W) G1 - 1/2 of the Uptowns (W only)
  • Uptown (W) G2 - 1/2 of the Uptowns (W only)
  • Uptown (S) G1 - 1/2 of the Uptowns (S only)
  • Uptown (S) G2 - 1/2 of the Uptowns (S only)
  • Midtown (W) G1 - 1/2 of the Midtowns (W only)
  • Midtown (W) G2 - 1/2 of the Midtowns (W only)
  • Midtown (S) G1 - 1/2 of the Midtowns (S only)
  • Midtown (S) G2 - 1/2 of the Midtowns (S only)

Cast List

Name Role(s)
Devan Abeyta Buttons (W), Bunson (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G2
Kate Bertenthal Splasher (W), Tapping Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Tapping Newsies (S), and Uptown (S) G2
Thatcher Cattell Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Goons (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Gov. Roosevelt (S), and Uptown Group 2
Gunnar Chapman Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Snyder (S), and Uptown Group 2
Aiden Connolly Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Splasher (S), and Uptown (W) G1
Ruby Cutler Elmer (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown (S) G1
Samantha Davis Katherine Plumber (W), Downtown Newsies (S), and Tapping Newsies (S)
Charlotte Eirich Goons (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Katherine Plumber (S), and Midtown (W) G2
James Erickson Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Oscar Delancy (S), and Uptown Group 1
Zachary Faber Bunsen (W), Named Newsies, and Midtown (W) G2
Lucy Foss Nuns (W), Uptown Newsies (W), and Medda (S)
Nathan Gill Davey (W), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G1
Alex Goett Uptown Newsies (W), Bat (S), Stage Manager (W), and Uptown (W) G2
Kenneth Greenwell Midtown Newsies (W), Davey (S), and Midtown (W) G1
Burl Hall Crutchie (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G2
Jean Halstead Nuns (W), Seitz (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Elmer (S), and Midtown (W) G2
Charlie Hansen Goons (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Jack Kelley (S), and Midtown (W) G1
Luke Hansen Oscar Delancey (W), Goons (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 1
Gabriel Harlev Uptown Newsies (W), Romeo (S), and Uptown (W) G1
Hailey Hiett Goons (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Specs (S), and Midtown (W) G2
Alec Home Joseph Pulitzer (W), Goons (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Stagehand (S), and Midtown (S) G1
Emerson Inzeo Peanuts (W), Morris Delancy (S), and Uptown (S) G1
Ava Jacuzzi Medda (W), Nuns (S), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G1
Juliette Jarotzky Mush (W), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G1
Santiago Jordan Romeo (W), Wiesel (S), and Uptown (S) G2
Gavin Juni Jack Kelley (W), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G1
Isabelle Katz Tommy Boy (W), Goons (S), Seitz (S), and Uptown (S) G1
Clea Lee Midtown Newsies (W), Les (S), and Midtown (W) G1
Tyler Lee Midtown Newsies (S), Snyder (W), and Midtown (S) G1
Mina Lim Hannah (W), Henry (S), and Midtown (S) G2
Sophia Lohman Albert (W), Tapping Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G2
Stef Moore Specs (W), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), Mayor (S), and Midtown (S) G2
Svea Peterson Morris Delancy (W), Jo Jo (S), and Midtown (S) G2
Katie Pflieger Bat (W), Hannah (W), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown (S) G2
Mia Polichio Race (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G1
Nidhi Pradeep Henry (W), Midtown Newsies (W), and Midtown (S) G1
Curtis Resnick Les (W), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown (S) G1
Justin Rodriguez Uptown Newsies (W), Goons (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Gov. Roosevelt (W), and Uptown Group 1
Brianna Rose Midtown Newsies (W), Mush (S), Mayor (W), and Midtown (W) G1
Sofia Rose Midtown Newsies (W), Tapping Newsies (W), Race (S), and Midtown (W) G2
Bradley Schoenberger Finch (W), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (W) G1
Megan Stephens Midtown Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), Tapping Newsies (S), Mrs. Jacobi (W), and Midtown (S) G2
Natalie Tseng Nuns (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Mrs. Jacobi (S), and Uptown Group 2
Abigail Christensen Nuns (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Tommy Boy (S), and Uptown (S) G2
Ellie Stephens Jo Jo (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown (S) G1
Brock Artist Wiesel (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Finch (S), and Midtown (W) G1
Grace Franklin Downtown Newsies (W), Tapping Newsies (W), and Albert (S)
Kaelyn Abeyta Downtown Newsies (W) and Downtown Newsies (S)
Cameron Atwood Goons (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), Stagehand (S), and Midtown Group 2
Will Balassi Midtown Newsies (W), Goons (S), Stagehand (W), and Midtown Group 1
Sage Balducci Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Goons (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Parker Blau Nuns (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
Sienna Boone Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Avery Bruno Nuns (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 1
Campo Downtown Downtown Newsies (W) and Downtown Newsies (S)
Campo Tappers Tapping Newsies (W) and Tapping Newsies (S)
Uptown Newsies Uptown Newsies (W) and Uptown Newsies (S)
Campo Midtown Midtown Newsies (W) and Midtown Newsies (S)
Eva Canales Midtown Newsies (W), Tapping Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 1
Adriana Carranza Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 2
sienna Carroll Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 1
Clara Cecchin Nuns (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 1
Catelyn Cereghino Midtown Newsies (W), Goons (S), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 2
Logan Childers Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
Annie Coane Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
Lily Coane Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 1
Noah Crain Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Claire Damiano Uptown Newsies (W), Goons (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 2
Melania Devane Midtown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Midtown Newsies (S), Tapping Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 2
Erin Garrity Downtown Newsies (W) and Downtown Newsies (S)
Sienna Giovinazzi Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
Sofia Gomes Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Analise Gonzalez Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Sarah Graves Nuns (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 2
Meher Gupta Nuns (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 1
Grace Guthrie Nuns (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), Tapping Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 1
Jasia Hilaski Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 2
Grace Isaeff Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 1
Brody Jones Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Sienna Jorgensen Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 2
makenzie karp Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Stagehand (W), and Uptown Group 2
Bhavana Kasalanati Nuns (W), Midtown Newsies (W), Midtown Newsies (S), and Midtown Group 2
Annaliese Kimball Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Isabella Kimball Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 1
William Kimball Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 2
Hannah Lehrman Downtown Newsies (W) and Downtown Newsies (S)
Lilliana Lathers Uptown Newsies (W), Goons (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 1
Andrew Lohman Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 1
Kaya Lu Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 2
Maneli Malboubi Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 1
Jasmine Malekafzali Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 2
Fiona Markey Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
Liam Nyhan Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 1
Liam Ong Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
Max Polk Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Stagehand (W), and Uptown Group 1
Elle Reisman Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
Jack Simmons Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (W), and Uptown Group 2
Kayla Smith Uptown Newsies (W), Nuns (S), Uptown Newsies (S), Stagehand (S), and Uptown Group 2
Parker Smith Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), and Uptown Group 1
Curtis Smith-Wilde Goons (W), Uptown Newsies (W), Uptown Newsies (S), Passer-by (S), and Uptown Group 2
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