Newsies

March 7 - 15, 2020
Music by ALAN MENKEN Lyrics by JACK FELDMAN, Book by HARVEY FIERSTEIN  Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions

**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

 NEWSIES

 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:

  • Many volunteer positions require more than the minimum 25 hour commitment, particularly those in the theatre during the run of the show. These are very important positions that must be filled by committed people, so please understand what is expected of you before signing up for any of these roles. If you sign up for a position in the theatre, you should plan on working at ±5 performances as well as several nights of Tech rehearsal.
  • For the safety of all our volunteers, performers and staff, volunteers must follow the instructions of PYT and MVCPA staff at all times
  • Load-in and Strike (when we move the show in and out of the theater) are crucial to the success of the show and require a great deal of effort. ALL families are expected to participate in Load In and Strike. This is in addition to the expected 25 hours.
  • When volunteers don’t show up as expected, the work still needs to get done. Either other volunteers will have to fill the void, or more commonly, PYT must hire professional crew at great expense. This is an especially big concern during Load-in and Strike.
  • Enjoy yourself! Whether you have a special talent to contribute or want to learn a new skill, there is a place for you. Parent volunteers are an important part of the PYT community, and volunteering is a great way to feel connected to the process.
  • If you want more information, click on the committee title to be taken to a detailed job description.

Now….which committee is right for you?

 

Backstage Crew

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.

 

Body Microphones

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.

 

Cast Bios and Lobby Decorations

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.

 

Costumes

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.

 

Cueing

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.

 

Dressers

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.

 

Followspots

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.

 

Green Room

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.

 

Makeup and Hair

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.

 

Props

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.

 

Set Building

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.

 

Scenery Painting

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.

 

Soundboard Operator

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.

 

Tech Dinners and Cast Party

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.

Saturday - Times Cast 
Sat, Mar 07 at 2:00pm
Saturday - Register Cast 
Sat, Mar 07 at 7:30pm
Sunday - Register Cast 
Sun, Mar 08 at 1:00pm
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Sun, Mar 08 at 6:30pm
Thursday - Register Cast 
Thu, Mar 12 at 9:30am - canceled
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Friday - Times Cast 
Fri, Mar 13 at 9:30am - canceled
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Friday - Register Cast 
Fri, Mar 13 at 7:30pm - canceled
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Saturday - Register Cast 
Sat, Mar 14 at 2:00pm - canceled
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Saturday - Times Cast 
Sat, Mar 14 at 7:30pm - canceled
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Sunday - Times Cast 
Sun, Mar 15 at 1:00pm - canceled
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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.

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