Laurel & Luna Newsies

Each newsie should plan to have their own “look” that also matches the overall look and design of the show. Typically, these children were quite poor, many orphaned, and often homeless. Therefore, the goal is to create a well-worn (probably handed down from older siblings) look. At the turn of the century, children were still dressed like small “adults.” 

In today’s world, I realize elementary age kids are not likely to all have slacks, suits, vests, and dress shoes. (And if they do- you probably don’t want them to be tattered, dirty, and distressed.) 

I have tried to offer some suggestions as to how each student might pull together pieces that are more readily available. Newsies were boys and girls, so you may choose to be costumed as either, within the guidelines below.