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CURRENT PRODUCTION

NEWSIES

Inspired the real life Newsboy Strike of 1889, this Disney musical tells the story of a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist far away from New York City.

With show-stopping numbers, this musical has inspired thousands of "Fansies" who can't get enough of the uplifting songs and message.

Music by Alan Menken I Lyrics by Jack Feldman I Book by Harvey Fierstein

AUDITIONS OPEN TO 4TH-8TH GRADERS

WHO RESIDE OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP

AUDITIONS - NOW CLOSED 

FOLLOW THE AUDITION PROCESS BELOW

AUDITIONS 8/24 or 8/25 (attend one date only)

CALLBACKS 8/27 (between 4-8pm)

SHOW DATES 11/21-11/25

STUDENT CREW APPLICATIONS - NOW OPEN 

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AUDITION PROCESS

SIGN UP
1.  FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM




2. SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME





3. FILL OUT ATTENDANCE  SCHEDULE & POLICY
(bring both to auditions)

 
PREPARE
1.  LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW




2. LEARN THE
 SONG





3. PRACTICE THE DANCE COMBO




THIS IS THE ONLY MATERIAL USED FOR THE INITIAL AUDITION
AUDITION DAY
BRING YOUR COMPLETED ATTENDANCE POLICY & SCHEDULE
(required to audition)

BRING AUDITION MATERIAL


LEARN WHAT TO EXPECT ON AUDITION DAY





CALLBACKS WILL BE EMAILED
8/26 AFTER 4PM 
CALLBACKS
IF YOU RECEIVE A CALLBACK GET STARTED ON YOUR PREPARATION

CALLBACKS 8/27
BETWEEN 4-8PM




THE CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED ON THE HOMEPAGE

8/31 AFTER 12PM

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE

HERE'S A COMPLETE STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF EVERYTHING LISTED ABOVE

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OTHER USEFUL INFO

SCHOLARSHIPS

The participation fee per cast member is $1,000. There is no fee to audition.

We offer scholarships for any person in need of assistance. Inquire confidentially at: treasurer@childrenstheatrewinnetka.com

As a non-profit organization, fees go toward our paid staff, musicians, and show expenses. Cast members receives a show t-shirt and video.

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