FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — The Homefront Players at Beaty Theater will conduct auditions for their next play Jan. 9-10.
Directors/Choreographers Suzi Redling and Greta Francy with Music Director Zachary Fortune of Homefront Players announce auditions for Disney's Newsies Jr. – a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
Inspired by the true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies Jr. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, they learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. The play includes the songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe.”
Auditions for this youth production will be take place starting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9-10 at the Beaty Theater, 4300 Sustainment Ave. Callbacks will be Jan. 13. Casting will be announced Jan. 14 and rehearsals begin Jan. 15 at 6 pm. Performance dates are weekends March 8-17.
The production team seeks a large cast age 8-18 for featured roles as well as multiple ensembles.
Sign up for an audition time using this link and arrive no less than 15 minutes before the time slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DAEAC2FA2FF2-46342203-disneys
Those auditioning who are 11 or older should prepare a one-minute musical theater singing selection with sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners 10 and under will be allowed to sing any song (Nursery Rhymes, ABC’s, Happy Birthday) by themselves.
Readings will be from the script and will be assigned during the audition process. All those auditioning should be dressed for dance movement.
No performers are paid.
Parents of those auditioning must be pre-vetted prior to gaining access to the base. Please call Lee Farmer at (804) 720-0163 No later than Jan. 2 for vetting instructions.
NOTE: A Real ID Driver’s License for non-ID card holders will be required to gain access to the installation goes into effect Jan. 1, For additional information, see https://home.army.mil/greggadams/ or call (804) 720-0163.
Social Sharing