Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT)
Announces Audition Dates and Times
44th Summer Musical
Music By Alan Menken Lyrics By Jack Feldman Booked By Harvey Fierstein
Performances: July 23 through August 2, 2026 at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!
Production Team: Genevieve Perrino, Director/Choreographer; Michael Kennedy, Music Director; Clare Hingsbergen, Stage Manager, Jerrod Gruber Asst. Director/Program Director
In-person audition appointment sign-ups, Online audition packets and tech position information will be available January 15, 2026
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2 audition options: In Person or via Video Link.
Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the auditions.
IN PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts,
4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238
By Appointment Only
When:
Saturday, April 25 2026 Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Sunday, April 26 2026 Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Monday, April 27, 2026 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm
Video Link Audition REQUIREMENTS:
1. Fill out the audition packet (packet to be available January 15, 2026)
2. Send back the following in one email:
a) The completed audition packet.
b) A headshot and resume.
c) Link(s) to your audition video singing 32 bars (60 seconds) of a song in the style of the show.
d) A Video of dance, jazz or musical theatre (if you tap show us that too).
e) A short monologue or scene in the style of the show.
f) Deadline to submit video link audition: Friday, April 24, 2026.
Send to: Jerrod Gruber, Program Coordinator @ jerrod.gruber@gmail.com with the subject line “CYPT 2026 Video Audition – [Your first and last name]”
Tickets on sale now!
Adult $24; Senior, College Students, High School and Younger $22.00;
Tickets may be purchased at 513-241-6550 or click here for Online Purchase (fees added to online sales)