A Chorus Line (2010). Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer.
Auditions
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Current Opportunities
Broadway Rose Theatre Company seeks diverse casts and strongly encourages actors who are members of underrepresented communities to submit applications. We believe that diversity brings a vital richness and depth to the stories it presents on its stages and that theatre should not just entertain, but expose audiences to new experiences and expand their worldview. The theatre is committed to its work in improving its equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts and fostering an environment where all people are welcome. Ages 18 years or older only, please. For the role of Les (age 10-12), see the In-Person Audition Instructions below.
Auditions will be held Sunday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Audition registration forms are now open! They will be available from Monday, January 5 until 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, January 30 or until all spots are filled.
Please note! If you have auditioned for us in the last 6 months and would like to be considered for Newsies, then fill out the form and select the appropriate box to show interest without a new audition.
Callbacks are by invitation only.
We are casting for the following shows
Newsies
Character breakdowns can be found at the bottom of this page.
In-Person Audition Instructions
• Auditions are held at the Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard, OR.
• Please prepare 32 bars. Be prepared to sing a second song if requested.
• Bring sheet music in your own key (music will not be transposed). An accompanist will be provided. No taped or a cappella music.
• Arrive at least 10 minutes earlier than your audition time to complete an audition form if necessary.
• All artists should dress in a way they feel is appropriate for the character or show for which they are auditioning.
For those auditioning for female-identifying roles, we recommend wearing a skirt or dress and heels or flats.
We are looking for a Portland-metro based, non-union, male actor age 10-12 to play Les. Auditions for this role will be held separately by invitation on February 21 in Tigard. Email dan@broadwayrose.org with a headshot, resume, and vocal clip (if available) to be considered.
Video Audition Instructions
Please fill out this form specifically for our video submissions in its entirety. After submitting this form, please email katie@broadwayrose.org with attachments or links to your audition videos. Please make the subject line “VIDEO SUBMISSION – [First Name] [Last Name]”.
We will be asking you to self-tape:
• 2 contrasting songs (32 bars each)
• Short monologue
• The two dance combos (Tap and Jazz) linked here
If you are sharing links to YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc., please ensure that sharing permissions have already been turned on to allow anyone with the link to view.
FOR PERFORMERS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA
We are holding in-person auditions in New York City on Thursday, February 19 for non-equity male-presenting dancers. These auditions are by appointment only. If you are interested in auditioning and in the New York area, please email dan@broadwayrose.org with a resume, headshot, and dance reel (if available).
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Character Breakdowns
Newsies
Newsies Character Breakdown
Jack Kelly: Male, Age 16-20, The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned 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. (Vocal Range Bb2-A4)
Crutchie: Male, Age 13-17, 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. (Vocal Range C3-A4)
Davey: Male, Age 15-20, 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. (Vocal Range D3-A4)
Les: Male, Age 10-15, 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. (Vocal Range Db3-Bb3)
Spot Conlon: Male or Female, Age 17-20, The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
Katherine Plumber: Female, Age 17-20, 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 resourceful, she boldly 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. (Vocal Range A3-F5)
Wiesel: Male, Age 35-50, 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.
Mr. Jacobi: Male, Age 35-55, Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.
Oscar and Morris Delancey: Male, Age 15-20, 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.
Joseph Pulitzer: Male, 35-50, 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. (Vocal Range F4-C3)
Governor Teddy Roosevelt: Male, Age 50-65, A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
Snyder: Male or Female, Age 45-65, 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.
Medda Larkin: Female, Age 25-45, 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. (Vocal Range F3-E5)
Ensemble Roles: Newsies, Nuns, The Bowery Beauties, Photographer, Scabs, Customers, Guards, Policemen, Goons
