July 8-19, 2021 Butterfield Park | Herriman, Utah NEWSIES STRIKE
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July 8-19, 2021 Butterfield Park | Herriman, Utah NEWSIES STRIKE NEW YORK—The newsboys’ two weeks, causing Pulitzer’s strike of 1899 was a U.S. youth- New York World to decrease its led campaign to force change circulation from 360,000 pa- in the way that Joseph Pulitzer pers sold per day to 125,000. and William Randolph Hearst’s newspapers compensated their Although the price of papers force of newsboys or newspaper was not lowered, the strike was hawkers. The strikers demon- successful in forcing the World strated across New York City and Journal to offer full buy- for several days, effectively backs to their sellers, thus in- stopping circulation of the two creasing the amount of money papers, along with the news that newsies received for their distribution for many New En- work. gland cities. The strike lasted DIRECTOR’S NOTES Kristin Housley Katherine Ethel, who died of pneumonia in 1884 at the age of 2. As you can see from the pic- ture above, girls participated in the news strike as well, and you will see this portrayed tonight. Bringing this story to life with as much authenticity as pos- sible given the fictional script was important to our artistic Newsies started as a Disney team. Newsies is a massive shot movie that hit the theatres in of inspiration, and I am grate- 1992. I knew as soon as I saw it ful the Broadway version added that it would make a fantastic in some romance because who Broadway show—and Broad- doesn’t need a love story mixed way got it right! It first lit up the in with their “kids save the stage in 2012, 20 years after the day plot”? I’m all for that and story was told on the big screen. grateful that the Herriman Arts Council gave me the chance to Newsies is based on the true make another theatrical dream story of the Newsboys strike of come true! 1899, which you can read about above. Jack is based off several I’m grateful for you, our audi- historical leaders of the News- ence, and all people everywhere boys, mostly Kid Blink. Other who got vaccinated, wore masks, historically accurate newsboys and socially distanced for more include Racetrack Higgins, than a year so we could get back Mush Meyers, and Spot Con- to making theater and all the lon. Medda Larkin is based on other thousands of things we vaudeville actress Aida Overton people of planet Earth like to Walker. She provided a haven do together. You can be happy for the newsboys who had no by yourself, but joy is a group place to stay. Katherine Plumb- activity! This production brings er is a fictional character who is me joy and my sincere hope is named for Pulitzer’s daughter, that you will feel it too! REMINDERS — To ensure the safety and — Please refrain from talking, enjoyment of all our patrons whispering, unwrapping of and performers, we ask your candy, etc. during the perfor- cooperation with the follow- mance. It is distracting to the ing: performers and members of — For the safety of the per- the audience. formers and to abide by — No smoking. copyright laws, use of flash — RESTROOMS are located photography and/or record- to the rear of the stage. The ing devices in the pavilion is Men’s room is on the north, strictly prohibited. and the Women’s is on the — Please silence all cell south. phones and electronic devices — CONCESSIONS are avail- for the duration of the perfor- able before the show and mance. during intermission. There — For safety reasons, all will be snacks, treats, and aisles must be kept clear. drinks as well as fun souvenirs — Please exit the pavilion im- related to the show at the east mediately with disruptive chil- side of the pavilion. dren. SUPPORT THE ARTS All proceeds from ticket sales contact the City offices for more and merchandise benefit the information: Herriman Arts Council to cre- www.herriman.org or 801- ate, stimulate, and perpetuate 446-5323. If you would like to the arts in our community. If volunteer to serve the arts in you enjoy the many arts events any way, please contact James in Herriman, please consider Crane, Arts Council Chair at making a tax-deductible dona- 801.735.6927 tion to the Arts Council. Please ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Herriman Arts Council wishes to thank our supporters who made this production possible: Herriman City Council Laura Twitchell Herriman City Events and HAC Liaison Dayton Martindale Herriman City Events Manager Herriman City Employees Stacy Jardine, Beth Anne Service Painting Dylan Birmingham Fight choreography Leif Nilson, Teddy Hodges Construction The families of the cast, orchestra, and production crew THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS ‘NEWSIES’ PRESENTED BY THE HERRIMAN ARTS COUNCIL Produced by James Crane Directed by Kristin Housley Choreographed by Jenna Ahlman Music direction by Brent Rindlisbacher Live music performed by Herriman Orchestra SCENES Act I Act II Prologue: Rooftop Dawn Jacobi’s Deli Santa Fe King of New York Newsie Square The Refuge Carrying the Banner Letter from the Refuge Pulitzer’s Office Medda’s Theatre The Bottom Line, Carrying the Watch What Happens (Reprise) Banner (Reprise) Pulitzer’s Office/Cellar Street Corner The Bottom Line (Reprise) Medda’s Theatre Medda’s Theatre That’s Rich, I Never Planned on Brooklyn’s Here You, Don’t Come a-Knocking Rooftop Newsie Square Something to Believe In The World Will Know Pulitzer’s Cellar Jacobi’s Deli & Street Seize the Day (Reprise) Once and The World Will Know Reprise For All Katherine’s Office Pulitzer’s Office Watch What Happens Seize the Day (Reprise 2) Newsie Square Newsie Square Seize the Day Finale Ultimo Rooftop Santa Fe Sept 23-27 July 26-27: Auditions (callbacks on July 28) Kids ages 7-12 can audition to be a part of this musical production. This is no longer a workshop format, but an audition-only show. Scan the QR Code for more information, or visit herriman.org/arts-council Sept 23-27 July 19-20: Auditions (callbacks on July 21) Youth ages 13-17 can audition to be a part of this musical production. We are excited to offer youth a chance to share their talents in Herriman’s first ever teen-only production! Scan the QR Code for more information, or visit herriman.org/arts-council WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Tanner Tate, Jack Kelly Andrew Erickson, Les Tanner is ex- Andrew has cited to be loved being in- on the stage volved in many again and he of Herriman’s loves to share past children’s that stage with shows, but some of his fa- nothing com- vorite people. pares to being He has previously been seen as involved in this, his first adult Jean Valjean and Marius in Les production of Newsies. When Miserables, Peter in The Lamb he is not involved in plays, An- of God, and Miles Tuck in Tuck drew loves to cook, camp, draw, Everlasting. He gives a huge and read. He dreams of para- thanks to the cast and crew gliding and starting his own for giving him the courage and successful business. support to tackle this role. Patrice Densley, Katherine Geoff Beckstrand, Davey Plummer Geoff is ecstat- Patrice is ic to be return- thrilled to ing to the HAC be returning stage. This is to the Her- his fifth pro- riman stage. duction with The Herriman the HAC. He magic came to was most re- her when she cently Joseph in Joseph and the was a featured dancer in Chit- Amazing Technicolor Dream- ty Chitty Bang Bang. Other coat. While he calls Herriman productions include Orpheus home, he’s performed on many and the Underworld, L’incor- stages, including Kensington onazione di Poppea, and Cra- Theater and Hale Center The- zy for You. Patrice is studying ater. Some of these credits in- vocal performance and choral clude Pippin in Pippin, Bernar- education at Utah State Univer- do/The Ringleader in My Son sity. She would like to extend a Pinocchio, and Dick Wilkins in huge thank you to the Newsies A Christmas Carol. team. Working with them has been a joy. She would also like WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST to thank her friends and fam- Aiden Rollins, Darcy, ily for their love and support Newsie as she’s prepared for the show. This is Aiden’s “Your encouragement and love first show with have given me the push to bring the HAC and Katherine to life. Love you to he has loved the moon and back.” every moment of it. Previous Tucker Smith, Crutchie roles include Tucker is a Babkak in husband, fa- Aladdin, Davey in Newsies, and ther of one, Sebastian in The Little Mer- and band di- maid, along with many other rector of four roles. He loves the performing years at Tim- arts and has been singing since panogos High age 2. He has worked hard on School. Recent this show and hopes you enjoy musical theater credits include it. Jacey Squires in The Music Man, George in The Drowsy Andy Browning, Weisel, Chaperone, and Farleigh in Seitz The Scarlet Pimpernel. He has A mechani- loved performing with this cast cal engineer, and wants to thank his incredi- tattoo and bly supportive wife and son. permanent makeup art- ist, musician, entrepreneur, and just one heck of a swell guy, Andy is thrilled to return to the HAC stage once again as a “bad guy” (or two). His previous HAC credits include King Triton in The Little Mermaid and The Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.