auditions

SHOW DATES:

October 8, 9 (two shows), 10, 15, 16 (two shows), 17, 22, 23, 24, 2021

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Please e-mail one 32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song to:

heathergrayberg@revival-productions. Additionally, please submit your headshot and resume with your submission. Please put SPONGEBOB SUBMISSION in the subject line of your e-mail.

Video Submission Deadline is May 8th

Callbacks (Both Dance and Sides/Show Songs) will take place on Saturday, May 15th in the afternoon (exact time TBD)

DANCE CALL: MAY 15th by appointment

Please sign-up for the in-person (masks required) dance call at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BAFA82DA6FE3-spongebob

A Dance Callback will occur at 1pm on May 15th as well (be prerpared to tap). You will also be asked to sing a 32 bar cut.

****You may submit a video audition AND attend the initial dance call. ****

-All cast members are paid a per-performance stipend.

-All cast members are required to have been fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to tech week

-Housing is not provided

-Ages 18 and up

-Shuttle service to and from AMTRAK (Coatesville) and SEPTA (Thorndale) stations available

-Meals provided on two show days

PRINCIPALS

Eugene Krabs  (Range: B2-Bb4)
Patrick Star  (Range: Bb2-Bb4)
Sandy Cheeks  (Range: A3-E5)
Sheldon J. Plankton  (Range: B2-G#4)
SpongeBob SquarePants  (Range: C3-B4)
Squidward Q. Tentacles  (Range: A2-F#4)

ENSEMBLE, with lots of doubling:

2 Hip-Hop Dancers
2 Mob Fish
2 Sardines
2 Security Guards
2 or 3 Teen Fans - allows room for expanded casting (minimum of 1, maximum of 4)
5 Sardine Devotees - a minimum of 3 is necessary, but written for 5
A Big Chorus of Sponges - allows room for expanded casting
A Fish
A Krabby Patty Fish
Another Fish
Buster Bluetang
Cowboy Fish
Gary - a puppet, voiced by actor playing Larry
Girl Fish Trio - with rocks
Johnny the Bartender
Karen the Computer - (Range: G#3-F#5)
Larry the Lobster
More and more Sardines - allows room for expanded casting (minimum of 8)
Mrs. Puff
Old Man Jenkins
Patchy the Pirate - (Range: D3-F4 (F5 falsetto))
Pearl Krabs - (Range:Bb3-F#5)
Perch Perkins - (Range: E2-E4)
Plankton's Backup Dancers - allows room for expanded casting (2 to 4 of 'em)
Pirates - allows room for expanded casting
The Electric Skates - 3 band members
The French Narrator - voice-over
The Mayor of Bikini Bottom - (Range: F#4-B5)
Sea Anemones - allows room for expanded casting
Sea Creatures (Assorted) - can be doubled with other actors in cast; allows room for expanded casting

Revival Productions is dedicated to diverse casting and fosters an inclusive environment regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, etc. 

SUMMARY

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.

Please forward all questions to heathergrayberg@revival-productions.com

SHOW DATES:

September 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Please e-mail one 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song (other than Newsies) to:

heathergrayberg@revival-productions. Additionally, please submit your headshot and resume with your submission. Please put NEWSIES SUBMISSION in the subject line of your e-mail.

Audition Workshop (Not Mandatory, But Encouraged) May 14th , 6-9pm. Click link below!

https://revpac.org/newsies%3A-pre-professional

Video Submission Deadline is May 21st (will be invited to callbacks and/or dance call)

Dance Call (for anyone wishing to lead with their dance skills- we will still ask to hear 32 bars of song). Sign-Up Genius Coming Soon

CALLBACKS AND DANCE CALL DATE TBA

****You may submit a video audition AND attend the initial dance call. ****

-All cast members are required to pay a $250 participation fee OR sell $250 worth of ads, memberships, or sponsorships

-All cast members are required to have been fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to tech week and in between weekends

-Ages 13-20

-Meals provided on two show days

CASTING

Jack Kelly

The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality.

Age: 16 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Crutchie

A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers.

Any Age: 13 to 17 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Davey

Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance.

Male Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Les

Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies.

Age: 10 to 15 Vocal range top: Bb3Vocal range bottom: Db3

Newsies

Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. 

Ages: 13 to 20

Scabs

Any Age: 10 to 20

Spot Conlon

The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”

Any Age: 17 to 20

Katherine Plumber

An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key.

Gender: FemaleAge: 17 to 20Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: A3

Darcy

The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie. 

Age: 15 to 20

Bill

The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie. 

Age: 15 to 25

Wiesel

Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher.

Age: 35 to 50

Oscar and Morris Delancey

Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.

Age: 15 to 20

Goons

Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.

Age: 15 to 20

Joseph Pulitzer

A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack.

Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Seitz

Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.

Bunsen

Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.

Age: 35 to 50

Hannah

Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.

Age: 20 to 40

Nunzio

Pulitzer’s barber.

Age: 30 to 50

Guard

The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building.

Age: 20 to 60

Snyder

The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.

Age: 45 to 65

Medda Larkin

Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.

Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: E5Vocal range bottom: F3 

The Bowery Beauties

Female performers at Medda’s Theater.

Ages: 18 to 30

Stage Manager

Introduces Medda's act. 

Ages: 25 to 55

Nuns

The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.

Ages: 20 to 60

Photographer

Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”

Ages: 15 to 25

Woman

A newspaper customer. 

Age: 15 to 45

Mr. Jacobi

Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.

Age: 35 to 55

Policemen

Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.

Age: 20 to 60

Mayor

The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.

Age: 45 to 60

Governor Teddy Roosevelt

A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.

Age: 50 to 65

Ensemble Members

Revival Productions is dedicated to diverse casting and fosters an inclusive environment regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, etc. 

SUMMARY

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Please forward all questions to heathergrayberg@revival-productions.com