**Please note: our remaining performances of “Newsies” have been cancelled. If you are a ticket holder, please contact the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts at 650.903.6000 to discuss your options.
Led by Jack Kelly, New York Newsboys go on strike against the unfair practices of the publishing giants. This Tony-Award winning show features the songs “Seize the Day” and “Carrying the Banner,” and gives audiences a peek of what life was like at the turn of the 20th Century.
Thank you so much to all who auditioned! We were truly blown away by the level of talent and professionalism displayed throughout auditions and callbacks. This is going to be a great show!
There is so much to do in this show – everyone will be very busy! Please remember that if you are not able to attend rehearsal due to a conflict noted on your conflict calendar, you should contact your double and/or Caitlyn our Stage Manager to find out what you missed BEFORE the next time we run that number. It will be very important for everyone to be sure they’re keeping up with blocking, vocals, and choreo to ensure we have the highest quality show possible!
We are very much looking forward to beginning rehearsals in January and working together on this fantastic show! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and a beautiful New Year
– Your Artistic Staff
Meg, Amy, Caitlyn, and Mia
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Cast List | |||
Register | Times | ||
Ash Prodromou | Jack Kelly | Val Zvinyatskovsky | |
Max Kelly | Crutchie | Beau Bornmann | |
Yuval Amit | Davey | Isaac Walker | |
Yonatan Brutman | Les | Daniel McKellar | |
Mia Corfmat | Race | Eva Colliou | |
Sydney Mendelson | Albert | Sagnik Nag Chowdhury | |
Abigail Friedland | Specs | Lola Bacchi | |
Sofia Vincent | Henry | Sam Engel | |
Ben Siegel | Finch | Beatrice Bell | |
Kamran Flemish | Romeo | Sahar Ophir | |
Ava Pagan | Elmer | Noam Radwin | |
Olivia Spreen | Mush | Genie Penix | |
Naomi Eason | Splasher | Genevieve Medina | |
Monica Yee | Buttons | Tessa Nelson | |
Thelonius Zeitlin | Tommy Boy | Grant Bennitt | |
Gaia Sumner | Jo Jo | Mia King | |
Chloe Culver | Mike | Annabel Gardiner | |
Julia Fung | Ike | Danielle Ramberg | |
Carys Venneman | Brady | Hila Gotlieb | |
Sierra Prochniak | Sniper | Alexa Muchnick | |
Thea Kissiov | Stubs | Sam Bergmann | |
Add’l Newsies | |||
Elizabeth Wang | Mitts | Arielle Perrochon | |
Kiley Cox | Laces | Natalie Perrochon | |
Emilia Rodriguez | Finn | Ava Keck | |
Alon Knaan | Moe | Michael Matta | |
Aeryn Taylor | Nicky | Aeryn Taylor | |
Anisya Malinovskaya | Dean | Maya Pullara | |
Elizabeth Wang | Nun 1 | Arielle Perrochon | |
Kiley Cox | Nun 2 | Natalie Perrochon | |
Emilia Rodriguez | Nun 3 | Ava Keck | |
New Yorkers | |||
Uptowners | |||
Sofia Angelo | Isabella Tang | ||
Louise Kim | Mazie Reidy | ||
Catherine Bennett | Frankie Rae Bengtson | ||
Isabella Maleti | Avani Sundaresan | ||
Midtowners | |||
Paityn Stephan | Mila Hermann | ||
Anthony Moragues | Anthony Moragues | ||
Jasmine VanRenselaar | Elisabeth Weber | ||
Erin Grignon | Sivan Radwin | ||
Kaitlyn Lu | Devan Alwyn | ||
Downtowners | |||
Rotem Knaan | Na’ama Gotlieb | ||
Mylan Gardner | Margaret Beery | ||
Jillian Cheng | Yael Radwin | ||
Catherine Celio | Katherine Plumber | Samantha Belding | |
Rotem Knaan | Darcy | Na’ama Gotlieb | |
Mylan Gardner | Bill | Margaret Beery | |
Alon Knaan | Wiesel | Michael Matta | |
Aeryn Taylor | Morris Delancey | Aeryn Taylor | |
Anisya Malinovskaya | Oscar Delancey | Maya Pullara | |
Aidan Venneman | Joseph Pulitzer | Brian Derryberry | |
Elizabeth Wang | Bunsen | Arielle Perrochon | |
Kiley Cox | Seitz | Natalie Perrochon | |
Emilia Rodriguez | Hannah | Ava Keck | |
Nunzio | |||
Sophie Davies | Mayor | Ariela Libova | |
Austin Taylor | Shoe Shiner | Devin Yau | |
Kai Messerian | Kitchen Boy | Aidan Craig | |
Arya Taneja | Cleaner | Brad Engel | |
Tanner Thompson | Snyder | Tanner Thompson | |
Ellie Lucas | Medda Larkin | Lizzy Kundrat | |
Bowery Beauties | |||
Elizabeth Wang | Arielle Perrochon | ||
Kiley Cox | Natalie Perrochon | ||
Emilia Rodriguez | Ava Keck | ||
Stage Manager | |||
Sophie Davies | Mr. Jacobi | Ariela Libova | |
Austin Taylor | Scab 1 | Devin Yau | |
Kai Messerian | Scab 2 | Aidan Craig | |
Arya Taneja | Scab 3 | Brad Engel | |
Goons | |||
Elizabeth Wang | Arielle Perrochon | ||
Kiley Cox | Natalie Perrochon | ||
Emilia Rodriguez | Ava Keck | ||
Jillian Cheng | Spot Conlon | Yael Radwin | |
Aeryn Taylor | Teddy Roosevelt | Aeryn Taylor |
Director/Choreographer: Meg Fischer Venuti
Vocal Director: Amy Heumann
Costume Design: Char DeRouin
Lighting Design: Leonardo Hidalgo
Sound Designer: A Olson
Stage Manager & Assistant Director: Caitlyn DeRouin
Producers: Mike Cobb, Vered Gotlieb, & Pam Prodromou
Putting on a full-scale musical is an enormous undertaking. There are sets to paint, costumes to sew, lights to hang, and much more. Our shows would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers.
Peninsula Youth Theatre requires a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer time from each family participating in a CenterStage production (15 hours for the second child and 5 hours per child after that). Without this contribution of time and energy, it would be prohibitively expensive for us to put these shows on stage.
Don’t have a child in the cast but still want to volunteer? PYT will be happy to have your help! Non-parent volunteers must be fingerprinted and pass a routine background check. For more information about how you can become a PYT volunteer, email lhatten@pytnet.org.
A few things to know about our show specific volunteer positions:
Now….which committee is right for you?
Do you like to be part of the action happening on stage during the show? The Backstage Crew moves set pieces between scenes under the direction of the Stage Manager. Must be reasonably fit and able to push, pull, lift, bend, etc. Must be available to work during Tech week and at least 5 Performances, including the 90-minute call time for a total of 30-35 hours. Must wear black and close-toed shoes.
Are you interested in the fascinating world of live sound? The Body Microphone Committee is responsible for affixing mics to and removing mics from the actors. Must be available to work during tech week and at least 5 performances, including the 90-minute call time for a total of 30-35 hours. Some heavy lifting may be required during load-in and strike.
Can you share your creative talents in order to showcase our wonderful staff and talented cast members? Headshots and bios for each of each actor are displayed attractively in the theater lobby. Some work will need to be done at home and the lobby displays are put up during tech week. This committee will require less than 25 hours of work, so committee members should supplement with another committee.
Can you thread a needle with the best of them? The Costume Committee assists the Costume Designer with fitting and costume construction and well as all of the logistics needed to assign, distribute, maintain, collect and store the costumes. The estimated time commitment is 25+ hours. Must have previous sewing experience.
Are you the person in your house who makes sure everyone gets to where they need to go on time? The Cueing Committee alerts cast members when they are needed onstage during dress rehearsals and performances. Committee members must be familiar with the script and all characters and be available to work during Tech Week and at least 5 performances including the 90-minute call time for a total of 25-35 hours. Must wear black and close-toed shoes at the theater.
Do you thrive on just-in-time activities? The Dresser Committee executes all quick changes, provides assistance to cast members who need help with costumes changes, and makes sure the dressing rooms are kept neat and organized. Must be available to work during Tech week and at least 5 Performances, including the 90-minute call time for a total of 30-35 hours. Must wear black and close-toed shoes.
Want to light up our performers? The followspot operators run the spotlights that illuminate the actors on stage. Must be willing to climb a tall vertical ladder and work on a catwalk in a relatively small space. Must be available to work during Tech week and at least 5 Performances, including the 90-minute call time for a total of 30-35 hours. Must wear black and close-toed shoes.
Do you love hanging out with and getting to know interesting kids? The Green Room Committee is responsible to supervising the cast members in the Green Room during Tech week and performances. The committee members will provide board games and other appropriate activities. This committee will require less than 25 hours of work, so committee members will also be required to help with Tech Night Dinners and Cast Party.
Can you French braid? How about put on eyeliner without gouging out an eye? The Makeup and Hair Committee applies specialty makeup, executes specialty hair designs and puts on and takes off all wigs. The committee also ensures that cast members responsible for their own hair and makeup look good before going on stage. Must be available to work during Tech week and at least 5 performances, including the 90-minute call time for a total of 25-35 hours. The committee loads-in and strikes its own supplies.
Are you a quick draw with a glue gun? Do you love the thrill of a perfect thrift store find? Props include set dressing, furniture, table settings, costume accessories, various items actors carry, and various other objects used by the actors on stage. The committee buys, builds or borrows to add artistic elements to the show. This committee works during the rehearsal period and at least 5 performances including the 90-minute call time for a total of 25+ hours. The committee loads-in and strikes its own items.
Is your dream birthday present a power tool? The Set Building Committee works with the Technical Director to build the sets for the show. Carpentry skills are useful. Must be reasonably fit and able to lift, push and pull heavy objects. Close-toes shoes and proper clothing are required. The estimated time commitment is 25+ hours. Sets are assembled during load-in and disassembled during strike.
Did you love to paint-by-numbers as a kid? The Painting Committee is responsible for painting the scenery for the show. Artistic ability is not required. Committee members must reasonably fit and able to lift, push, and pull heavy objects. Some ladder climbing may be required as well. The estimated time commitment is 25+ hours. This committee loads-in and strikes its own supplies.
Want to perform one of the most challenging but rewarding jobs available? The Soundboard Operator preferably has experience with live theatrical sound. Attendance at all Designer Run Throughs and Tech week rehearsals is required. The Soundboard Operator must work every performance including the 90-minute call time for a total of 25+ hours. This responsibility may be shared if there are multiple Soundboard Operators.
Do you love to host big family dinners or throw big parties? The Tech Dinner/Cast Party Committee is responsible for serving dinner to the cast members, staff, and volunteers during tech week and strike and for cleaning up after dinner. They also are responsible for planning and throwing a party for the cast after the show closes, working with the producers to stay within a strict budget and meet other important criteria. This committee will require less than 25 hours of work, so committee members will also be asked to assist with Greenroom Supervision to meet their hourly commitment.
Performances are held at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
**Please note: our remaining performances of “Newsies” have been cancelled. If you are a ticket holder, please contact the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts at 650.903.6000 to discuss your options.
Adults $26.00 *
Seniors 62+ $22.00*
Students 18 and under $22.00*
Children 5 and under: $13.00 *
Bring your class to one of our special school-time performances!
* Please note that the City of Mountain View adds a $2 per ticket facility use fee to all orders. The city assesses additional fees depending on method of purchase.
Tickets may also be ordered through the Ticket office:
Phone: (650) 903-6000
Mail: Ticket Services, MVCPA, P.O. Box 7540, Mountain View CA 94040-7540
Fax: (650) 965-1727
Walk-up: 500 Castro Street, Mountain View
The Ticket office is open from 12pm – 6pm Wednesday through Saturday, and one hour prior to every ticketed performance.