We welcome students of all levels of experience to audition for our musical productions! Auditions occur in a three-step process consisting of vocals, dance, and callbacks. Scroll down to find out more about our current auditions and audition process.
Registration is open!
Newsies JUNIOR Audition Packet
Please CLICK HERE to find out more about this years eligibility requirements for each show and HERE for FAQs!
If you’re eligible and you want to be considered for BOTH productions, please fill out the Newsies (HIU) form only!
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Open to all students ages 8-18!
Please read the Newsies JUNIOR Audition Packet before signing up! All details about schedules, commitments, characters, and more are written out for your information!
A mandatory parent and student info meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Feb 2nd @2pm!
See detailed eligibility requirements here!
This production is in partnership with Hope International University!
Please read the Newsies (HIU) Audition Packet before signing up! All details about schedules, commitments, characters, and more are written out for your information!
A mandatory info meeting for auditioners and parents of minors is scheduled for Sunday, Jan 26th @2pm!
Each auditioner should prepare a 1-minute segment of a song in the Broadway style/genre. The song should fit the singer’s vocal range, and reflect the character or style of the show for which they are auditioning. The auditioner will perform their song for the directors. Vocal auditions are individual, closed auditions. Vocal auditions are required for everyone.
Dance auditions occur in a group setting. Auditioners will be taught a dance sequence by the choreographer and be given ample time to learn and practice as a large group. The group will then be split into groups of 4-5 people and each small group will perform the choreography for the directors. Dance auditions are required for everyone.
Directors will invite certain students to return for a callback. The purpose of callbacks is to go more in depth with the performers in order to determine who is the best fit for each part. Auditioners will be given portions of the script for reading, and directors will help them learn portions of songs from the show. Those who are called back will be expected to sing alone and read with others in a group. Auditioners who wish to be considered for a lead role must be available for callbacks.
Production Fee:
SPERO STUDENTS ages 8-18 - $200 (show t-shirt included)
SPERO STUDENT additional sibling - $175 (show t-shirt included)
HIU STUDENT/STAFF/FACULTY/ALUMNI - No charge. (show t-shirt included for HIU students. Faculty and staff purchase separately)
PARENTS OF SPERO STUDENTS - No charge. (show t-shirt purchased separately)
OTHER ADULTS 18+ (including HIU ALUMNI) - $50 (show t-shirt purchased separately)
*Fees are due only from those who are chosen to be in the cast and will be invoiced after casting decisions are made.
**We want all to be able to participate, so please contact us if you would like to hear about our payment options.
Add. Mandatory Participation:
SPERO STUDENTS/PARENTS - At least one adult from each family will be required to volunteer on 1 committee group (costuming, set building, etc.), and 1 performance lobby/greenroom shift. The volunteer may be a parent, grandparent, or sibling who is at least 18 years of age. (More details will be given during the audition process.)
HIU STUDENTS/FACULTY/STAFF/ALUMNI/OTHER ADULTS - At least 10 hours of show preparation work with sets, costumes, props, etc. will be expected of each cast member in this category.
Ticket Sales
Each cast member is required to sell at least 10 tickets (15 total for siblings) to any of the performances during our Pre-Order period.
Production Fee: $150 per cast member
*Fees are due only from those students who are chosen to be in the cast and will be invoiced after casting decisions are made.
**We want all students to be able to participate, so please contact us if you would like to hear about our payment options.
Mandatory Family Participation: At least one adult from each family will be required to volunteer on 1 committee group (costuming, set building, etc.), and 1 performance lobby/greenroom shift. The volunteer may be a parent, grandparent, or sibling who is at least 18 years of age. (More details will be given during the audition process.)
Ticket Sales: Each cast member is required to sell at least 10 tickets (15 total for siblings) to any of the performances during our Pre-Order period.
Production Fee: $250 per cast member ($225 for additional siblings)
*Fees are due only from those students who are chosen to be in the cast and will be invoiced after casting decisions are made.
**We want all students to be able to participate, so please contact us if you would like to hear about our payment options.
Mandatory Family Participation: At least one adult from each family will be required to volunteer on 1 committee group (costuming, set building, etc.), and 1 performance lobby/greenroom shift. The volunteer may be a parent, grandparent, or sibling who is at least 18 years of age. (More details will be given during the audition process.)
Ticket Sales: Each cast member is required to sell at least 10 tickets (15 total for siblings) to any of the performances during our Pre-Order period.
