Newsies

Nov 6 - Nov 14, 2026

"STRIKE! STRIKE!"

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.”

Audition Info

Students enrolled in our Fall 2026 session classes (or a multi-session class) who are ages 8-18 are eligible to audition.

If you are new to auditioning at Journey Theater, be sure to read all the information on the Auditions page!

NEW! Callback and Cast Lists will be posted to the Fall 2026 Session CircleUp callboard.  Be sure your CircleUp notifications are turned on!

Auditions: Note- These auditions occur before the start of classes! You MUST be registered for a class no later than 2pm on Friday September 11th in order to audition!

Auditions: Friday, September 11, 2026.  Sign in between 5:30-6:30pm. (Location: First Presbyterian Church)
Callbacks: Saturday, September 12, 2026. By invitation only. (Location: Boys & Girls Club – 409 NE Andreson St, Vancouver, 98665)

Audition Forms:

Newsies Audition Form
Newsies Costume Form
Newsies Production Committee Form
Newsies Crew Form
Newsies Stage Manager Application (Due September 9th)

 

Rehearsals:

Friday Rehearsals (except 10/2) at First Presbyterian Church
Saturday Rehearsals at Boys & Girls Club

Show Calendar

 

Performances:

Friday, November 6 at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 7 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm
Friday, November 13 at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 14 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm

 

Please contact our show coordinator, Naomi Short, with any audition-related questions at n.short@journeytheater.org.

 

Character Descriptions

 

Artistic Team

Kiana Williams
Director
Micah & Kileah McIlvain
Music Directors
Chelsea Nicole Pitel
Choreographer

Performances

Friday, Nov 6 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 7 - 1:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 7 - 6:00 pm
Friday, Nov 13 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 14 - 1:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 14 - 6:00 pm

Location

Fort Vancouver High School

Ticket Prices

Adult (ages 19 and up) – $22
Youth (ages 2-18) – $20
Senior (ages 62+) – $20
Groups of 15+ –

Tickets are subject to a booking fee