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  • Grandview Middle School Musical | Newsies Jr. (Grades 5-8)

    Grandview Middle School Musical - Newsies Jr. Grades 5 - 8 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. 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. All students must be registered prior to audition Auditions for Grades 5 and 6 will take place Wednesday, September 11, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and Grades 7 and 8 will take place Thursday, September 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. All auditions will begin in the GMS Cafeteria. A rehearsal schedule will be sent home and updated on Schoology to allow for family scheduling. Rehearsals will be Monday - Friday, but not every character will have rehearsal each day. Actors are allowed three missed rehearsals with prior notice to the directors. Any more missed rehearsals will be reviewed by the directors and subject to removal from the cast without a refund. An informational meeting will be held on Monday, September 23 at 5:00 pm in the GMS Cafeteria. Performances are Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22 at 7 pm, Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 at 2 pm at the Westonka Performing Arts Center. Produced and directed by Mary Todd Kaercher, founder and director of GMS Theatre for 30 years. Assistant Director, Connor Houston, GMS Theatre Alum. Music Director, Melissa Bray, Shirley Hills Music Teacher. Choreographed by Jamie Harms, MWHS Theatre Director. Grandview Middle School Cafeteria, Band Room, and Choir Room Mound Westonka High School Westonka Performing Arts Center The full schedule will be communicated by directors Performer #2035-A24F $149 (t-shirt included) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Backstage | Tech | Support Roles: Please contact Mrs. Kaercher for pre-approval - gmstheatre@gmail.com, then call 952.491.8040 or email carterl@westonka.k12.mn.us for registration #2035-B24F $75 (t-shirt included)