BWW Stage Mag Newsies, Jr - Decatur Community Players Stage Mag

 

DCPs Advanced Saturday Class

production of

 

Music by

 

Lyrics by

 

Book by

Alan Menken  

   Jack         Feldman   

Harvey Fierstein

                                    

Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White


 

PRODUCTION TEAM

 

Directed By........................................................... Llyr Fallen and Freya Gouinlock

Choreographed By................................................ Llyr Fallen and Freya Gouinlock

Set Designers.......................................................... Shell Ramirez and Jeff Sutton

Costume Designer..................................................................... Melissa Gouinlock

Lighting Designer.................................................................................... Jeff Sutton

Sound........................................................................................... Freya Gouinlock

Rehearsal Tech................................................................................... Pearce Green

Photography............................................................................... Kirsten Hansen

Jack's Mural designed by Tina Nicols from DCP Foundations After School

 

Special Thank You to

Sarah Satterfield for last minute help with newspaper props and costume prep!

Stage Door Theater for loaning us some vests, caps, stoles and a wooden crutch and Grace VandeWaa for bringing those items to us!

All the parents and family members for supporting your budding actors!

 


Newsies JR. is based on the 2012 Broadway production of Newsies, directed by Jeff Calhoun,

Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Original Broadway Orchestrations by Danny Troob

Original Broadway Music Supervision/ Incidental Music & Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin

Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by Mark Hummel

Newsies JR. Music Adapted and Arranged by Colleen McCormack

Newsies JR. Script Adapted by David Simpatico

Disney’s Newsies JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY  (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com


CAST

(in order of appearance)

Newsies Ensemble........................................ Asher, Lilah, Miles, Sammy, Sofia R.

Jack Kelly.................................................................................................. Rylan Duda

Crutchie................................................................................................ Rory Dietrich

Race..................................................................................................... Lily McDonald

Albert................................................................................................... William Siders

Muriel....................................................................................................... Allie Hogan

Nancy....................................................................................................... Cleo Sailiers

Specs......................................................................................................... Grady Piper

Pigtails..................................................................................................... Eloise Ward

Hazel....................................................................................................... Ella Ross

Buttons...................................................................................................... Ellie Vance

Tommy Boy............................................................................................. Ian Dietrich

Romeo.................................................................................................... Jude LeBlanc

Jo Jo................................................................................................ Alexa Bowles

Katherine Plummer......................................................................... Sofia Satterfield

Darcy............................................................................................. Lilah Didier-Sober

Oscar Delancey.............................................................................. Declan Llewellyn

Morris Delancey........................................................................................... Justin So

Wiesel...................................................................................................... Lucy Scalese

Les................................................................................................... Ava Trojanowski

Davey................................................................................................... Vera Wamstad

Joseph Pulitzer........................................................................................ Jacob Arkin

Bunsen.................................................................................................... Jack Gregory

Seitz (11am show).............................................................................. Reece Horner

Seitz (5pm show).............................................................................. Kendall Barber

Hannah................................................................................................ Sammy Crume

Woman......................................................................................... Lilah Didier-Sober

Snyder........................................................................................................ Will Vance

Police Officer (11am show).....................................  Reece Horner

Police Officer (5pm show).....................................  Kendall Barber

Medda Larkin................................................................................. Autumn Spiegler

Pat...................................................................................................... Sofia Rosenthal

Ada................................................................................................... Nyx Crume

Ethel........................................................................................................ Bryn Bollins

Olive.............................................................................................. Allison Bomardier

Scabs............................................ Bryn Bollins, Allison Bombardier, Nyx Crume

Police Chief................................................................................................ Jack Gregory

Spot Conlon............................................................................................... Zoe Zisook

Dorothy..................................................................................................... Ellie Vance

Bill...................................................................................................... Asher Pilvinsky

Governor Teddy Roosevelt.................................................................. Miles Duvall


SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

 

Prologue: Alley

Santa Fe (Prologue)....................................................................... Jack, Crutchie

Scene 1: Newsie Square

Carrying the Banner................................................................................ Newsies

Carrying the Banner (Reprise)............................................................. Newsies

Scene 2: Pulitzer’s Office

Scene 3: Street

Scene 4: Medda’s Theater

Just a Pretty Face......................................... Medda Larkin, Ada, Ethel, Olive

Scene 5: Newsie Square

The World Will Know.................................................................... Jack, Newsies

Scene 6: Katherine’s Office

Watch What Happens........................................................................... Katherine

Scene 7: Newsie Square, Next Morning

Seize the Day...................................................................... Davey, Jack, Newsies

Santa Fe................................................................................................................ Jack

Scene 8: The Refuge

Letter from The Refuge.......................................................................... Crutchie

Scene 9: Newsie Square

King of New York................................................................. Newsies, Katherine

Scene 10: Medda’s Theater

Scene 11: Pulitzer’s Office, Afternoon

Scene 12: Medda’s Theater

Brooklyn’s Here......................... Spot Conlon, Brooklyn Newsies, Newsies

Scene 13: Newsie Square / Cellar Door

Seize the Day (Reprise).......................................................................... Newsies

Once and for All.................................................... Jack, Davey, Katherine, Les,

Newsies, Working Children

Scene 14: Pulitzer’s Office

Scene 15: Newsie Square

Finale.......................................................................................................... Company

 

Meet the Company

Jacob Arkin

Joseph Pulitzer
Jacob Arkin - Joseph Pulitzer Jacob has been involved in theatre for seven years, but this is his third year with DCP. Some of his favorite past roles have been Bert in Mary Poppins, Mr. Wormwood in Matilda, and Major-General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance. While he enjoys a good humorous role, he is looking forward to bringing this journalistic great to life. He would like to thank his family for their support and assistance in carting him to his various rehearsals.

Kendall Barber

Seitz & Police Officer (5:00 PM Show)
Kendall Barber - Seitz & Police Officer (5:00 PM Show) Kendall is an eighth grader at Beacon Hill Middle School. Kendall has been doing DCP since 2020 and is excited for the years to come! Her favorite shows so far have been Moana (Chief Ancestor 2) and Pirates of Penzance (Mabel.) She is very enthusiastic about theater and hopes that DCP will help her with her vocal journey even more.

Bryn Bollins

Edith, Newsie
Bryn Bollins - Edith, Newsie Bryn is really excited for this show at DCP! She has loved getting to know new and old friends better during this season. In her free time, she loves singing, hip hop, swim team, and reading. She says that this is one of her favorite musicals and that she has really enjoyed working really hard on improving in all aspects and is super happy she, and the whole cast, gets to share it with you!.

Allison Bombardier

Olive
Allison Bombardier - Olive Allison loves DCP. She was also recently in DCPs The Little Mermaid, Jr. Allison is a girl Boy Scout. She loves dancing and will miss Llyr and his up coming 6 houses.

Alexa Bowles

Jojo
Alexa Bowles - Jojo Alexa has been doing DCP for 7 years now. She has been in Honk, Willy Wonka, Peter Pan, Madagascar, Mary Poppins, Moana, Matilda, and Little Mermaid. She enjoys swimming, and aerial silks. She is enjoying doing Newsies because of the awesome dance numbers. She would like to thank Lire for choreographing Newsies.

Nyx Crume

Ada
Nyx Crume - Ada Nyx is excited to be playing Ada in DCP’s production of Newsies Jr! They are currently a sophomore at Decatur High School, and have been with DCP since 6th grade. Some of their other hobbies include drawing, animation, and writing! Nyx would like to thank their parents, their sister, and the rest of the cast!

Sammy Crume

Hannah/ A Newsie
Sammy Crume - Hannah/ A Newsie Sammy is 13 years old and is so excited to be a part of DCP’s production of Newsies, Jr! Outside of theater, she enjoys to be with her friends, sing, or play with her dog. She has been a part of DCP for a long time now, but this is probably one of her favorite shows that she has performed. She really enjoys this show, and hopes you do too!

Lilah Didier-Sober

Darcy/A Newsie/ Newspaper Customer
Lilah Didier-Sober - Darcy/A Newsie/ Newspaper Customer Lilah is an 8th grader at Beacon Hill Middle School. She has been preforming since she was 6, and has been at DCP since 4th grade. She just finished playing the role of Ursula in Little Mermaid, Jr. She's very excited about Newsies, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Ian Dietrich

Tommy Boy
Ian Dietrich - Tommy Boy Ian has enjoyed returning to the stage with Newsies Jr! Previous credits with DCP include Peter Pan Jr (Lost Boy) and Willy Wonka Kids (Mr Salt/ensemble). Ian enjoys playing most sports, especially basketball and swim. He really loves Newsies and is excited to perform it for you!

Rory Dietrich

Crutchie
Rory Dietrich - Crutchie Rory is excited to be doing his 11th show with DCP! You may have seen him in shows such as Circus Olympus (Perseus), The Wizard of Oz Kids (Uncle Henry), and Mary Poppins Jr. (Michael). He enjoys playing baseball, swimming, and being on stage. He gives thanks to Ms. Nichols, Dr. H, his parents, and the whole DCP family for encouraging his love of theatre.

Rylan Duda

Jack Kelly
Rylan Duda - Jack Kelly Rylan Duda is a 7th grader at BHMS. She has been doing theater since 5th grade. Her favorite shows to perform in were Mary Poppins and Moana. Rylan is so excited for her first lead role and hopes you enjoy the show!

Miles Duvall

Teddy Roosevelt
Miles Duvall - Teddy Roosevelt Ever since Miles saw Night at the museum, Miles has loved teddy Roosevelt / Robin Williams. He cannot wait to preform for you. You may have seen him before in the Wizard of oz or The Sound of Music. He cannot wait for many more shows in the future!

Pearce Green

Rehearsal Tech
Pearce Green - Rehearsal Tech Pearce Green is extremely grateful for her cast mates, directors, and everyone who participated in making this show happen. She’s been with Decatur Community Players for about a year, and has enjoyed every minute. She's appeared in Moana where she played Moana, and Pirates Of Penzance, and most recently as Sebastian in The Little Mermaid. In Newsies, she got the chance to work behind the scenes during rehearsals as she will be traveling during the show weekend but still wanted to be involved.

Jack Gregory

Bunsen/The Police Cheif
Jack Gregory - Bunsen/The Police Cheif Jack Gregory is a senior in high school and will be going to Georgia State University in the fall of 2023. He has loved theater all of his life, doing shows throughout middle school and various Drama Camps. Also, he has written a full musical and a play and worked on choreographing for his high school's spring review earlier in May. He has been working with DCP ever since last year's production of Matilda JR, however, sadly this is his final show as part of this family. He would like to send his endless gratitude and thanks to the entire DCP team, as well as his casts for Matilda JR, JTF '23, The Little Mermaid JR, and (of course) Newsies JR for giving him a chance, and a place to fly, as well as his parents for supporting him, and helping him to get to this final bow. He hopes you enjoy the show!!!!!

Allie Hogan

Muriel
Allie Hogan - Muriel Allie is excited to be appearing in Newsies. She has previously played the Acrobat in Matilda, the role of Hermia in A Mid Summer Night's Dream and Little Timoune in Once On This Island. In her free time Allie loves to dance and play tennis. Allie is thankful for her family, Ms. Shell, and the awesome cast and crew of Newsies!

Reece Horner

Seitz and Police Officer (11:00 AM show)
Reece Horner - Seitz and Police Officer (11:00 AM show) Reece has been doing theater for six years. She likes to binge watch tv shows and she likes to draw. She wants give a shout-out to Freya and Llyr and Paris Hilton.

Jude LeBlanc

Romeo
Jude LeBlanc - Romeo Jude has been doing DCP for seven months now, he loves to preform and his favorite show was Pirates of Penzance. Outside of acting Jude does competitive swimming and Frisbee. He would like to thank Freya, Lyre, and Sofia for all of the choreographing they did. He's excited to see you on stage.

Declan Llewellyn

Oscar Delancy
Declan Llewellyn - Oscar Delancy Declan is excited to be back on stage with Decatur Community Players! Declan first discovered his love of performing in last year's Matilda Jr., and most recently, he was thrilled to appear as Kurt von Trapp in Decatur High School's production of The Sound of Music. In his free time, he likes to read, draw, play guitar, and play video games. Today is Declan's first day as a fifth-grade graduate, and he looks forward to more theater opportunities at BHMS and on the DCP travel team. Declan hopes you enjoy the show!

Lillian (Lily) McDonald

Race
Lillian (Lily) McDonald - Race Lily has been involved in theatre for three years but has performed on stage in ballets and the church choir since she was three years old. She calls Decatur Community Players her happy place. Her favorite performances were Madagascar and Pirates Past Noon. At home, she loves to watch musicals and perform, with her favorite production being Hamilton. Outside of theatre, Lily loves to write short stories. Lily would like to thank her parents, cast members, and the amazing staff at DCP for their support and encouragement.

Asher Pilvinsky

Bill & Ensemble
Asher Pilvinsky - Bill & Ensemble Asher is an 8th grader who has been in 4 DCP shows before this. They are also currently in The Little Mermaid, and were recently the Sergeant in The Pirates Of Penzance. They are looking forward to joining Decatur High School’s theatre program as a freshman next school year. Outside of theatre, they play piano and percussion in the Beacon Hill Band. Asher is excited for future shows at Decatur Community Players.

Grady Piper

Specs
Grady Piper - Specs Grady has been involved in DCP for seven years. Some of his favorite shows include Peter Pan, Charlie and the Chocolate factory, and Matilda Jr. He would like to thank you for coming to the show!

Sofia Rosenthal

Pat/Newsie Ensemble
Sofia Rosenthal - Pat/Newsie Ensemble Sofia would like to thank you for coming to the show.

Ella Ross

Hazel
Ella Ross - Hazel Ella would like to thank you for coming to the show.

Cleo Saliers

Nancy
Cleo Saliers - Nancy Cleo is so exited to be in Newsies! Ever since Cleo was very little she has enjoyed acting and singing very much. She is a big fan of Broadway musicals and really wants to be on Broadway when she grows up. Some of the previous plays Cleo has done include Moana (Gramma Tala). Madagascar Jr (Alex the lion), Sound of Music (Marta), and Annie (Kate) She would like to thank everyone at DCP for their help and support.

Lucy Scalese

Weisel
Lucy Scalese - Weisel Lucy would like to thank you for coming to the show.

William Siders

Albert
William Siders - Albert William loves art, music, Ariel silks, TV, and theater. This is William's 11th show with DCP. William is exited to perform this show. William is ready for this show to happen.

Justin So

Morris Delancey
Justin So - Morris Delancey This is Justin’s second production at DCP, following Matilda Jr. (Eric). Outside of theatre, he likes to read and write, especially screenplays. Justin would like to thank Shell and Melissa, as well as his fellow cast members.

Autumn Spiegler

Miss Medda
Autumn Spiegler - Miss Medda Autumn is in seventh grade has been with DCP since second grade and she loves it. She loves to sing random songs and dramatically enact scenes from her ever-expansive imagination. She also enjoys playing video games and obsessively watching TED Talks for hours on end, sometimes at the same time.

Ava Trojanowski

Les
Ava Trojanowski - Les This is Ava's first production with DCP and she is excited to be a part of the DCP community. Earlier this year Ava played Gretl in the Decatur High School production of The Sound of Music and with it found a love of the stage. In her free time, Ava enjoys singing Broadway tunes, playing the piano and doing modern and tap dance. She'd like to thanks all of her friends and family and hopes you enjoy the show!

Ellie Vance

Buttons and Dorothy
Ellie Vance - Buttons and Dorothy Ellie would like to thank you for coming to the show.

Will Vance

Snyder
Will Vance - Snyder Will would like to thank you for coming to the show.

Vera Elise Wamstad

Davey
Vera Elise Wamstad - Davey Vera is thrilled be part of DCP’s Travel Team production of “Newsies Jr.”! Vera has created deep friendships with her cast mates and awaits the next adventure around the corner. In this weekends show, Vera plays Davey, a role that has been great fun. You may have also seen her in the productions of “Once on this Island Jr.”, “Matilda Jr. ”, “Pirates of Penzance Jr.”, and most recently, “Little Mermaid Jr.” as the role of Ariel! Without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy this incredible show!

Eloise Ward

Pigtails
Eloise Ward - Pigtails Eloise is a rising 6th grader, and a super energetic kid. Newsies is her first performance with DCP and she is grateful for the opportunity to learn from all of her cast mates, directors and choreographer. When she’s not singing show tunes, you can probably find her playing softball, hanging out with her dogs (Hank and Murphy), working on an idea for a craft, or dreaming about summers at Camp Ocoee.

Zoe Zisook

Spot Conlon
Zoe Zisook - Spot Conlon Zoe has been doing theater for several years and is excited to be in her favorite musical, Newsies. She also enjoys other creative pursuits, such as sewing and art. She has really liked getting to know this group at DCP and looks forward to more shows.

Sofia Satterfield

Katherine Plumber
Sofia Satterfield - Katherine Plumber Sofia would like to thank you for coming to the show.
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