Presents: NEWSIES JR.

With the Students of GALA

(Program not sponsored by GALA or LAUSD)

Cast & Crew Spots Open to Grades 6-12

*Both cast & crew spots are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Audition materials will be sent out to cast participants upon registration. Auditions will take place during our first rehearsal day. Please note that everyone registered for a cast spot will have a role in this production.

Wednesdays from 4:00pm-6:30pm.

Program begins August 30th.

Additional show week rehearsals the week of December 11th.

Final performances on Saturday, December 16th at 1pm and 5pm.

Students of GALA, seize the day with us this fall! Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.

At Opening Night Theater, we focus on community, confidence, and character. Our after school musical theatre program offers theatre fundamentals, scene work, movement, choreography, singing, and more!

Crew positions will vary depending on the participants areas of interests. Our crew will have the opportunity to assist with set design, wardrobe, tech, makeup, and stage management.

Rehearsals will be held at Catch One, at 4067 W Pico Blvd. This venue is just one mile from GALA, and approximately a 20 minute walk. One of our ON! Theater directors will accompany the students walking to rehearsal. Catch One houses multiple stages and rehearsal spaces, making it an ideal rehearsal location.

Our performances will be held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, also in walking distance from GALA, at 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005.

Cast Schedule

Wednesday, 8/30 - Auditions @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 9/6 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 9/13 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, 9/20 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 9/27 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, 10/4 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 10/11 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 10/18 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 10/25 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 11/1 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 11/8 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, 11/15 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, 11/29 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 12/6 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Tuesday, 12/12 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm (Show Week)

Wednesday, 12/13 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm (Show Week)

Thursday, 12/14 - Rehearsal @ The Ebell, 4pm-6:30pm (Show Week)

Friday, 12/15 - Dress Rehearsal @ The Ebell, 4pm-7:30pm (Show Week)

Saturday, 12/16 - Show Day @ The Ebell - 10am Cast Call Time

Performances at 1pm & 5pm

Crew Schedule

Meets in-person every other week until we get closer to show day. Individual crew members may be called on additional days, or be assigned projects to work on at home.

Wednesday, 9/6 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 9/20 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, 10/4 - Rehearsal @ Catch One, 4pm-6:30pm