A Newsies Headline Round-Up – Encore Stage & Studio

The Newsies Tell All!

In this week’s #TechTuesday, we heard from many members of our large cast of 44 actors. It was wonderful to hear about some of their favorite moments in rehearsal, as well as what the show means to them. Check out a few more cast accounts, then read the full report on The Front Row:

Sean Gilley: (Mr. Wiesel and Seitz) My favorite memory of the show was coming into my first rehearsal with the newsies and seeing how much they had accomplished in a short period of time. It got me motivated to step up and shine right along side of them. I am most excited to see the musical numbers and action set-pieces done with the proper set, lighting, and sound. Newsies is perfect for Encore: A newspaper union by kids, for kids.

Ali: (Youth Newsies, Scab) One of my favorite memories is being called a “nouth yewsie” by the director. Now we are just called “nouth yewsies” by everyone! I am excited for people to see the amazing dancing and the set. Encore’s [production of] Newsies is a production filled with character emotion.

Tilli: (Morris Delancey) My favorite memory from the entire rehearsal process was probably the first time we all got the harmonies during the finale. It was so wonderful to see all the pieces come together, especially then, because that was the end of the show. That’s something I’m excited about regarding the musical. The music is just absolutely amazing and to have it all come together with the entire cast is beautiful. Newsies is an inspiring story about perseverance and the power of the written word.

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Making Headlines

Encore is thrilled to have been featured by several significant local publications, including MommyNearest, Arlington Magazine, and ARL Now. The cast and creative team welcomed a reporter (how meta!) from The Arlington Connection into the rehearsal room for a behind-the-scenes look in Encore’s production of Newsies.

Arlington Connection Article