# Event Details - **Event Name**: CYPT Auditions for NEWSIES - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT) Announces Its 44th Summer Musical Music By Alan Menken Lyrics By Jack Feldman Booked By Harvey Fierstein Performances: July 23 - August 2, 2026 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 Coordinator Audition Information: Dates and Times In-person audition appointment sign-ups, Online audition packets and tech position information will be available January 15, 2026 ******************************************************** 2 audition options: In Person or via Video Link. Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the auditions. To receive an audition packet, please email Jerrod Gruber, Program Coordinator @ jerrod.gruber@gmail.com IN PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238: You may sign up for an in person audtions here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BADAD2BABFFC34-60499193-cypts 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 you requested from Jerrod Gruber jerrod.gruber@gmail.com 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 via the web: www.CLPShows.org or at 513-241-6550 with a credit card. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cincinnati/cypt-auditions-for-newsies/200029683515229 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, live-music, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 22 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Cincinnati - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45238 - **lat**: 39.12142 - **long**: -84.60094 - **full address**: 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45238 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CYPT Auditions for NEWSIES - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6b7cb49a0263546b2ab3868b0114bdb9ee39c37f13c76a2d26e01d59986cb386-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc184c91-gmir?v=1775652311 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CYPT Auditions for NEWSIES being held? - **A:** CYPT Auditions for NEWSIES takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45238. - **Q**: Who is organizing CYPT Auditions for NEWSIES? - **A:** CYPT Auditions for NEWSIES is organized by Covedale Center for The Performing Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CYPT Auditions for NEWSIES is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cincinnati, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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