DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Middle School Musical Theater is finally back live on stage in the highly anticipated upcoming February production of Disney’s “Newsies!” This family-friendly show is based upon the real historical events surrounding the Newsboy strike of 1899, led by passionate, gutsy teen leader Jack Kelly, set to the infectious toe-tapping music of Menken & Feldman.
Following up on a successful Theater Department-sponsored virtual abridged version of “A Christmas Carol” and “Little Women” back in December 2020, creatively captured from each student’s home in homespun, makeshift costumes via Zoom, this double cast and crew are thrilled to finally be live on stage performing alongside one another. This army of dedicated kids energetically supports the vision of this spirited story of grit, equality, brotherhood, perseverance, and the pursuit of happiness brought to life under the brilliant direction of Mr. Floyd Rawleigh and Mrs. Alison Nugent, a talented production team of many and a live pit orchestra. You won’t want to miss this crowd-pleasing inspiring story performed by bright young actors, supported by a talented young crew!
There are plenty of tickets left up for grabs! Grab a friend or bring the whole family. The 4 performances are on the following dates and times:
- Friday, February 11th @ 7 pm
- Saturday, February 12th @ 2 pm & 7 pm
- Sunday, February 13th @ 2 pm
Performances will be held at the Downingtown Middle School:
115 Rock Raymond Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
Tickets can be purchased at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=dms.
The Cast:
Jack Kelly:
- Levi Russell (Fri night & Sat matinee)
- Eli O’Banion (Sat night & Sun matinee)
Crutchie:
- Asa Johnson
Davey:
- Desmond Siggelkow (Fri night & Sat matinee)
- Zane McCafferty (Sat night & Sun matinee)
Les:
- Ian Keller (Fri night & Sat matinee)
- Kylie Witmer (Sat night & Sun matinee)
Katherine Plumber:
- Sam Hires (Fri night & Sat matinee)
- Grace del Valle (Sat night & Sun matinee)
Joseph Pulitzer:
- Chase Moore
Medda Larkin:
- Aislin Vogt (Fri night & Sat matinee)
- Michaela Yodis (Sat night & Sun matinee)
NEWSIES:
- Race: Emma del Valle
- Albert: Gianna Guidas
- Specs: Avery Beam
- Henry: Megan Doyle
- Finch: Gianna Parada
- Romeo: Gabriella Guidas
- Elmer: Teagan Evans
- Mush: Abigail DePietropaola
- Buttons: Madeline Van Vooren
- Splasher: Jake Kelly
- Tommy Boy: Hannah Fair
- Jo Jo: Sydney Martin
- Mike: Brianna Mailliard
- Ike: Reagan DeWees
- Extra Newsies:
- Brianna Rodia
- Brianna Hinkle
- Lily Miller
- Spot Conlon: Jake Kelly
- Seitz: Jonah McCarthy
- Bunsen: Sarah Pearson
- Hannah: Emmmalyn Holland
- Nunzio: Shane Ormond
- Snyder: Eliza Kurzyna
- Wiesel: Mhiruny Keleta-Williams
Morris Delancey:
- Off-night Jack
Oscar Delancey:
- Off-night Davey
Mayor:
- Zia Bardzik
Teddy Roosevelt:
- Shane Ormond (Fri night & Sat matinee)
- Kyle Groux (Sat night & Sun matinee)
Mrs. Jacobi:
- Nat Ibrahim
Darcy:
- Tanvi Chigurupati
Bill:
- Roman Milliron
Stage Manager:
- Karsen McCarrie
Guard:
- Nickolas Turner
Woman:
- Abigail Nicodemus
Scabs (3):
- Karsen McCarrie
- Tanvi Chigurupati
- Zia Bardzik
Nuns:
- Lily Miller
- Kylie Groux
- Eliza Kurzyna
Bowery Beauties:
- Brianna Rodia
- Brianna Hinkle
- Reagan DeWees
- Lily Miller
- Avery Beam
Policemen:
- Nickolas Turner
- Roman Milliron,
Ensemble:
- Zia Bardzik
- Emma Chaput
- Tanvi Chigurupati
- Kylie Groux
- Karsen McCarrie
- Roman Milliron
- Abigail Nicodemus
- Shane Ormond
- Emily Smith
- Nickolas Turner
- Leilani Whitfield
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