Summer Camp

Newsies Jr

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In this exciting summer camp, students will embark on a journey of putting on a fully-staged 60 minute musical!

Summer camps start the day with a morning conversation around a positive, enriching value or theme for the day, such as compassion, leadership, or communication. There is also wrap up time at the end of the day to conclude the day with reflection on the dayโ€™s value or theme.

This camp is a two-week, full-day camp. Campers will need to bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle each day.

This is an action-packed and challenging week(s) full of learning, fun, and friends! Students will study acting, music, and dance as part of the rehearsal process, which also includes technical elements such as lights, sound, set, costumes, props, and projections. Camps end with a fully-staged performance!

Audition Information

Students audition prior to the start of the program, however, upon enrollment, every student has a place in the cast. The auditions allow the teaching artists to find the best role for each student.

Students register for an audition time slot, and proceed through the audition process in small groups. Auditions have voice, dance, and acting components and are structured to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be brave and show the artistic team engagement, willingness to learn, and a positive, collaborative spirit. No previous experience is needed.

Show Description:

Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. 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.

Including the now-classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart

We were able to secure the rights to make a video recording of this production. DVDs and BluRays will be available to purchase after the show.

Artistic Team:

Summer Camp Show

June 16 - 27, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Open to students entering:
Grades 7 - 10

Camp Location:

Rock Canyon High School
5810 McArthur Ranch Rd
Littleton, CO 80124

Auditions:

Sunday, May 11
1:00 – 5:00 PM

Performances:

June 26 & 27
6:00 PM

Camp Price: $630

Registration for Summer Camp Shows will open on January 6th, 2025.

Rebekah Ortiz 2023

Bekah Ortiz

Director
Christopher-Lengerich

Christopher Lengerich

Music Director
Madeline Shaffer 2022 b&w 2x3

Madeline Shaffer

Choreographer

Show Credits:

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
JR. Script Adaptation by David Simpatico

Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.

 

Disney’s Newsies JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com