Cast List Newsies

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO AUDITIONED.  Everyone should be really proud of how you performed at auditions.  

Casting a show is always exciting because you can start to envision how the show will come to life, but it is also a bit tedious and stressful. Despite the long hours and truly tough decisions, “It was fun, because the students were inspiring.”  We were truly blown away by how hard you worked, your determination to impress us, and the talent you demonstrated.  You made us laugh, and cry, both in good ways!  We are excited that this list is strong and dynamic, and well rounded.  The depth of talent runs deep.  We are so grateful you shared this with us.

Please trust and respect our decisions, and know that you didn’t make it easy on us.  However, we believe we have created the best possible combination to showcase the talent of the musical theater program and pull off this challenging, energetic show.  We are fortunate we had such talented young singers/actors/dancers to choose from. Even less featured roles (there’s no such thing as a small role) have incredibly talented people filling them.  Keep in mind - this is about the realization of a dream and inspiring our audience with an amazing show – not necessarily the role you play in doing it.  Every single person involved will benefit, learn skills, make friends, and make memories.  You will never take anything away from that experience if you don’t have that positive outlook.

We are having a “Cast Round-Up” on Tuesday, December 4th, which includes all members of the Newsies On & Off-Stage Cast.  This will be held from 3:30-5:30 in the BCPA.  This is an ALL-CAST-CALL (On-Stage, Off-Stage, Musicians). During this time, other administrative details and directions will be given and measurements for costumes will be taken.  Bring a pencil and a notebook.  We also have a On-Stage Cast Read & Sing-Thru of the Script/Score on Wednesday, December 5th from 2:30-6:00 PM in the Choir Room.

Please print out the Role Acceptance Form (linked at the bottom of the page) and bring it in by Tuesday, December 4th, so that we know you have committed to your role.  If you are waffling about your decision, we encourage you to read this short blog post:  (http://jedscott.com/accept-any-role)

Also, please check out the rehearsal schedule on Virtual Callboard for specific rehearsal dates/times.  If you are new to the Brighton Musical Family, you will receive an invitation to join Virtual Callboard soon.  If you click on a date, you can see what acts/songs/dances are being rehearsed, and based on your part, whether it involves you.  When in doubt, ask a DIRECTOR!  Don’t trust that because your friend said you didn’t have practice that you don’t. 

If you did not receive an on-stage role, please consider attending our Off-Stage Cast Interviews on Monday, December 3rd.  We have interviews running every 10 minutes from 2:30 - 9:00 PM in F24.  We need all hands on deck to do this show and we have lots of roles to fill!  Visit this link to sign up for an interview time!  www.tinyurl.com/newsiescrew.  You do not need to fill out another conflict calendar, but you should fill out the off-stage cast application before your interview time.  Being a part of the Newsies cast in any capacity will be a fun and impactful experience and we look forward to working with you!

We have a mandatory Parent Meeting on Tuesday, December 4th at 7:00 PM in the BCPA.  One of the great things about the Brighton Musical family is that it is truly a village!  Please be talking with your parents about ways that they might get involved in our production.  We will need parents to work on set building, painting, costumes, hair/makeup, marketing, ticket sales, flower sales, ushering, distributing posters and yard signs, etc.  There will be an opportunity on Tuesday to sign up for a team they would like to serve on!  

One more word to the wise – unfortunately, not everyone today ended up with their dream role.  Sadly, that’s the nature of “the business” of theater.  There are only so many roles to go around.  So if you earned a role in the cast, and you happen to feel that the role you earned was not the role you wanted, just remember that many of your peers would love to be in your shoes.  There are plenty of people who desire to be where you are – on stage in a Brighton Musical production.  Handle your excitement OR disappointment with grace and caution – watch what you say to others and what you post online – while you are celebrating, others may be hurting and vice versa.

Congratulations and welcome to the Brighton Musical family of NEWSIES!