Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and students from the Northfield Arts Guild Purple Door Youth Theater production of Newsies, Jr.. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies Jr. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.
Opens Friday, 6 January and runs for two weekends
Director: Rachel Haider, Music Director: Liz Shepley, Choreographer: Jana Hirsch Technical Director: Joe Udelhofen, Costumer: Kate Stuart
Tickets: northfieldartsguild.org
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.
Purple Door Youth Theater is an immersive educational theater experience. Elementary, middle and high school students are involved with every aspect of producing a show like performing, designing, building, marketing and ushering in a safe and supportive environment.
