Announcing Auditions for
Newsies!
The ROYAL Theatre Company is excited to announce that we will hold auditions on February 16 & 17, 2026 for Newsies!
Audition Information/Requirements:
Audition Dates/Times: Select one time slot on Monday, February 16 OR Tuesday, February 17 between 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Audition Sign Ups: Click HERE to sign up
Deadline to Sign Up: Submit your audition sign up by 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 12
Audition Location: Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040
Audition Requirements:
- You must be at least 6 years old to audition. If you have questions, contact production@royaltheatrecompany.com
- You must complete the online audition form and submit your headshot (does not need to be a professional photo) with your online audition form. No walk-ins will be accepted.
- Please come prepared and memorized with the following:
1. A 60-90 second monologue that captures your acting abilities (energy, expression, volume, etc).
2. 16-20 bars/measures of a song ( to some sort of accompaniment/performance track on a device). It is preferred that you choose material that reflects the show of Newsies and/or a role you're interested in.
3. Please practice/learn this small dance routine:
Audition Process:
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition time slot and come directly to the registration desk.
- Please note that although audition time slots are listed in 20-minute increments, performers will be called in to audition one-at-a-time during your chosen time window. Therefore, we recommend that you bring a quiet activity for while you wait.
- You are able to leave immediately after your audition is complete.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT come to your in-person audition if you feel sick. Please call Karen Kilgore at 513.295.4541 if that should happen.
If you have a conflict with the audition schedule, you may submit a video audition. You will need to complete the online registration form (including a headshot) by following this link to audition sign-ups (select “Video Audition”) and send your video to production@ROYALTheatreCompany.com by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17 at the latest. Videos received after this deadline will NOT be considered.
Cast List will be posted on February 23rd by 5:00 PM
on ROYALTheatreCompany.com
If cast in the show, You MUST accept/decline your role by Thursday, February 26 at 5:00 PM. To accept/decline, email YOUR NAME and “ACCEPT” or “DECLINE” in your SUBJECT LINE to production@ROYALTheatreCompany.com.
Rehearsals:
- If cast in this show, performers must be able to attend rehearsals on Tuesdays from 6-9 PM, Thursdays from 6-9 PM, and Sundays from 1-5 PM. Please note: We may occasionally need to extend the duration of a rehearsal, but this will be communicated in advance. Also, not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. We will provide a schedule detailing who needs to attend each rehearsal.
- Rehearsals will be held at ROYAL Theatre Company’s studio (308 W. Main St., Mason, OH)
- First Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 3 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at ROYAL Theatre Company (308 W. Main St., Mason, OH 45040)
- Mandatory Informational Meeting for Parents/Guardians/Actors: Sunday, March 1 at 1:30pm. Location: Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040
- The entire cast rehearses at Mason High School June 1- 4 from 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM each night. This is known as Tech Week and is mandatory for all cast, unless there is an emergency or mandatory school event for a grade.
Parent Volunteer Requirements: A parent/guardian of each cast member must:
- Volunteer for 8 pre-show hours
- Volunteer for 3 volunteer time slots during the show/tech week (various jobs available)
- Volunteer with set move-in (Sun., May 31) AND set strike (Sun., June 7 after the show)
Show Dates: June 5-7, 2026
Show Location: Mason High School (6100 Mason Montgomoery Road, Mason, OH)
Participation Fee: $300 per performer to be paid by March 1st. More details will be provided to those cast in the show.
Special Note: We’re currently seeking sponsors for this show. Please let us know if you or someone you know may be interested! Please contact Karen@ROYALTheatreCompany.com for more information.
