AUDITIONS

Set in 1899 New York, Newsies Jnr. follow Jack Kelly and a group of young newspaper sellers who organize a strike when publisher Joseph Pullitizer increases the price they must pay for their papers.

In an energetic ensemble musical built around dance , youthful leads and songs including Seize the day, King of New York and The World will Know.

INFORMATION SESSION

Date: Sunday 13th September

Time: 1-3pm

Where: Webbs Shed, Bass Coast Secondary College FLOW Campus, cnr Watt and McKenzie Streets, Wonthaggi. Parking is available in the section of Watt St across McKenzie St from Webb's Shed.

The Information session includes a dance workshop where you will learn the dance required as part of your audition.

Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for dancing.

PERFORMANCE DATES

Performances 7th January - 10th will be held at The Shed- State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi

REHARSALS AND KEY DATES

Rehearsals will be held at the WTG Shed at the State Coal Mine, Garden Street Wonthaggi

Meet and greet, scripts, measure etc. - TBC

Rehearsals starting Tuesday 13th October 7-9pm

Weekly rehearsals - Tuesday 7-9pm

- Sunday 1-4pm

Production week: 4th January -10th Janurary

Christmas: 22nd December will be last rehearsal until 4th Jaurary. Note there is a possiblity of one rehearsal the week after christmas - TBC

AUDITIONS

Date: Sunday 20th September

Venue: Webbs Shed, Bass Coast Secondary College FLOW Campus, cnr Watt and McKenzie Streets, Wonthaggi.

Book an audition: BOOK MY AUDITION

Call Backs: Monday 21st September

Please wear shoes and clothes suitable for dancing to the audition (no bare feet).

Bring a completed Audition Form, signed by parent or guardian, to the audition.

NOTE: If you are unavailable for auditions on Sunday 20th - please submit a self-tape that includes the material prescribed for each character. Please also attach a video of you dancing. If you can film the dance from the workshop, that is great! However, if you have no time, feel free to submit any other dance footage (dance comp, concert, etc)

Your audition submission must include a completed audition form

Audition self-tapes should be sent to communication@wtg.org.au no later than Sunday 20th September 3.00pm

Questions? Email communication@wtg.org.a

WTG AUDITION FORM -NEWSIES JNR_2026.pdf

WTG INFO PACK _NEWSIES JNR_2026.pdf

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

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All character description and audition materials per character can be found below.

Each named main character may have up to 3 x elements required for audition. Audition materials are listed below each description and can include: