Disney’s Newsies by Neptune Theatre

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MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN LYRICS BY JACK FELDMAN BOOK BY HARVEY FIERSTEIN

WILLIAM ROBERTSON

CAST

BROOKLYN CAST

JACK KELLY

OLIVIA GOUTHRO KATHERINE PLUMBER

PAUL FAWCETT CRUTCHIE

RYLAN HISLOP DAVEY JACOBS

SAM GLYNN LES JACOBS

ZYA QUARMYNE-LANGDON MEDDA LARKIN

TENNESSEE TOOMBS

MANHATTAN CAST

JACK KELLY

ELLA MURPHY KATHERINE PLUMBER

MILO MEUSE CRUTCHIE

OMAR EBRAHIM DAVEY JACOBS

LEIF PURCHASE LES JACOBS

VIOLET PIKE MEDDA LARKIN

CONOR POTTIE

JOSEPH PULITZER

AUDREY YOUNG HANNAH / BOWERY BEAUTY

SUZY ROEBOTHAM SPOT CONLON

LYLA EMERY RACE

SCARLETT REYNOLDS SPECS, DANCE CAPTAIN

LIAM CONNOLLY ALBERT, DANCE CAPTAIN

HAEDYN FOTHERINGHAM FINCH, FIGHT CAPTAIN

NOAH WINDOVER ROMEO

SZERAFINA PANACCI-MACCALLUM ELMER

ROSE MOORE HENRY / BOWERY BEAUTY / MAYOR

CHARLOTTE CHADWICK JOJO

EVAN BEAR CROWELL MUSH

HANALEI BERUBE MACINNIS BUTTONS

SOL MILLER TOMMY BOY / DARCY

JOEL CHIASSON SNYDER

HOANG LAN TO SEITZ / BOWERY BEAUTY

EMMA POULIOT BUNSEN

ELISE BLACKMORE NUNZIO

STELLA RUTLEY WIESEL

MJ MASSEY OSCAR DELANCY

VERA DUNLOP MORRIS DELANCY

JORDAN ANGEVINE BILL / THEODORE ROOSEVELT

ALLIE MACSWEEN SPLASHER

CREATIVE TEAM

PATRICK MAUBERT DIRECTOR

GEORDIE BROWN MUSIC DIRECTOR

TRACY FANOUS CHOREOGRAPHER

LUCAS ARAB SCENIC DESIGNER

DIEGO CAVEDON COSTUME DESIGNER

RYAN RAFUSE LIGHTING DESIGNER

DYLAN BRENTWOOD FIGHT DIRECTOR

ELLA MACDONALD* INTIMACY DIRECTOR

SARA COURTNEY STAGE MANAGER

KAITLYN THOMPKINS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

MUSICIANS

GEORDIE BROWN BAND LEADER / KEYS

JOHN ALPHONES DRUMS

JULIEN KITSON BASS / GUITARS

CREW

GARRETT BARKER PRODUCTION MANAGER

KAT JONES NEWSIES TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

ANDREW CULL ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

NICOLE FLYNN HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER

BEN CABLE ASSISTANT SCENIC CARPENTER

QUINCY RUSSELL CARPENTRY CREW

TOMAS HISELER HEAD SCENIC ARTIST

LAURIE FLEET ASSISTANT SCENIC ARTIST

HELENA MARRIOT HEAD OF WARDROBE

KAT PENNER WARDROBE ASSISTANT

HANNA LAAKSONEN HEAD OF PROPS

VIRG IREDALE PROPS ASSISTANT

TESAA BRENTWOOD PROPS ASSISTANT

REUBEN GILBERT SOUND MIXER

JORDAN PALMER SOUND CONSULTANT

MATT DOWNEY MIC TECH

GILANN LAFRENIERE PRODUCTION DRIVER & BUYER

SHARISSE LEBRUN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION / YPCO PRODUCER

MADDIE MAITZEN THEATRE SCHOOL MANAGER AL NEWLING VIDEOGRAPHER

CIEL CROSBY MERCH VOLUNTEER LEADS

AMANDA BURNETT MERCH VOLUNTEER LEADS

*ELLA MCDONALD APPEARS WITH PERMISSION FROM THE CANADIAN ACTORS ASSOCIATION

Newsies has long been one of my favourite musicals. Growing up with the original movie musical, I sang and danced to these songs in my living room. However, what stayed with me most was its message: young people finding their voices, standing up to injustice, and discovering the power of collective action. The real-life Newsies of 1899 were children aged 4 to 16, fighting for their rights and livelihoods—ever reminiscent of the young people in 2026 who continue to stand up for human rights. It asks what happens when those with the least power refuse to stay silent: a question that feels urgent today.

This production marks my return to directing after focusing on my teaching and social work career. I am thrilled and honoured that Sharisse and Maddie—both former students of mine and now leading the Neptune theatre school—brought me on to guide this creation. It has been a beautiful full-circle moment, and their leadership has fostered an environment rooted in education, collaboration, and community care.

Musical theatre, like social work, creates spaces where diverse voices can be more profoundly heard. It is a place where people from every walk of life can find connection, purpose, and belonging. Newsies reminds us that the fight for justice is ongoing, and that young people continue to lead the way.

I am profoundly grateful to Tracy and Geordie for their creative collaboration and inspiration, Sara and Kaitlyn for unwavering support. Lucas, Diego, Ryan, Dylan, Ella and all the brilliant production folks for bringing vision and art to life. To the parents, volunteers, Neptune staff, and especially these remarkable young performers: thank you for your dedication, your energy, and for believing in the power of community and musical theatre magic: we CAN seize the day and change the world.

Patrick Maubert Director

Welcome to the Neptune Theatre School’s Youth Performance Company’s production of Disney’s Newsies!

This joyful show about children rising up, taking control, and speaking out for what’s right is not only based on a cult classic movie released in the early 1990s, but on an actual historical event. As we live through our own unprecedented times, stories like this resonate even more strongly. Having a program like the Youth Performance Company (YPCo) allows a safe space for these young artists to learn, grow, and express themselves.

The YPCo program highlights the talent and passion of the next generation of theatre makers.

Supported with an amazing creative team and Neptune’s incredible builders and makers. It allows emerging talent to learn more about theatre and working artists and artisans a chance to mentor and share their passion. These programs are beyond special; they are transformative for all involved. We are endlessly proud of the work our Theatre School does with the community. If you would like to support the work Neptune does in education, mentorship and building community, please visit our website to learn more about donating.

Kimberlee Stadelmann Executive Director

CONOR POTTIE

JOSEPH PULITZER

SCARLETT REYNOLDS SPECS / DANCE CAPTAIN

SZERAFINA PANACCIMACCALLUM ELMER

AUDREY YOUNG HANNAH / BOWERY BEAUTY

LIAM CONNOLLY ALBERT / DANCE CAPTAIN

ROSE MOORE HENRY / BOWERY BEAUTY / MAYOR

SUZY ROEBOTHAM SPOT CONLON

HAEDYN FOTHERINGHAM FINCH / FIGHT CAPTAIN

CHADWICK JOJO

WINDOVER ROMEO

CHARLOTTE

LYLA EMERY RACE

NOAH

EVAN BEAR CROWELL MUSH

HANALEI

BERUBE MACINNIS BUTTONS

EMMA POULIOT BUNSEN

VERA DUNLOP MORRIS DELANCY

SOL MILLER TOMMY BOY / DARCY

ELISE BLACKMORE NUNZIO

JORDAN ANGEVINE BILL / THEODORE ROOSEVELT

JOEL CHIASSON SNYDER

STELLA RUTLEY WIESEL

ALLIE MACSWEEN SPLASHER

HOANG LAN TO SEITZ / BOWERY BEAUTY

MJ MASSEY OSCAR DELANCY

PATRICK MAUBERT

ROLE: Director NEPTUNE: Disney’s Frozen OTHER THEATRE: Mind the Light (Workshop) 12 Tenors (Show Fabrik World Tour); Me & My Girl, Good News! (Musicals Tonight NYC); Cinderella (US Tour); Wizard of Oz (UK Tour); The Diamond Horseshoe (Tokyo Disneyland); Broadway BoyZ (Dapopo); Little Shop of Horrors, The Drowsy Chaperone (No Strings Theatre, Toronto) Escape to Freedom (Stages Festival); John & Jen (Neptune-Chrysalis Showcase)FILM/TV: Triple Sensation Season I (CBC) TRAINING: AMDA NYC, ArtsEd London

OTHER: Patrick is a social worker and voice teacher. It has been an honour to direct this timely show and witness the power of community come alive with such an extraordinary cast and dream team. Much love to Angel and my family @patrickmaubertcreativecoaching

GEORDIE BROWN

ROLE: Music Director NEPTUNE: Stan Rogers: A Matter of Heart, The Songs of The Rat Pack, Elf (2012), Disney’s High School Musical OTHER THEATRE: Jukebox Hero (Mirvish), Forever Plaid (Chester Playhouse), Anne & Gilbert (The Guild), Starbright Christmas, Rocky Mountain High (VPP) DIRECTING: Singalong Jubilee, Pleasureville, Tapestry: Carole King, Stan Rogers: AMOH (The Guild); Could I Have This Dance? (Anne Murray Centre/ Rebecca Cohn) FILM/TV: The Tenth Circle (Lifetime), Stephen King’s Bag of Bones (A&E), Haven (SyFy), Rick Mercer’s Made In Canada (CBC)

TRACY FANOUS

ROLE: Choreographer NEPTUNE: Alice In Pantoland, The Rocky Horror Show (Assistant) OTHER THEATRE: Footloose, Mamma Mia (Citadel High School), Love Peace & Hairgrease, Miss N Me (Eastern Front Theatre), Rent, The Wedding Singer, Little Shop Of Horrors, Footloose, Newsies (Edalene Theatre) AWARDS: Robert Merritt Award Choreography Winner. UPCOMING: The Addams Family (Citadel High) Grease (Broadway Company Players) ARTIST NOTE: It’s been an absolute dream to work with this amazingly talented cast and team on this production and could not be more proud. Heartfelt thanks to Patrick for the joyful opportunity and Geordie for the stellar musical collaboration. Shout out to dance captains Scarlett and Liam for their extra work. Special thanks to Suey, Leo, Sienna and family for their tremendous love and support. IG @tracy_fanous

LUCAS ARAB

ROLE: Scenic Designer NEPTUNE: Mad Madge, The New Canadian Curling Club, Dear Rita, YPCo Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, YPCo Crypthand, YPCo Heathers the Musical, YPCo The SpongeBob Musical, YPCo Little Women. Assistant: Disney’s Frozen, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead OTHER THEATRE: Regional Producer of the Canadian Improv Games TRAINING: Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts OTHER: Much love to my Neptune family, my LMOP family, and Megan. lucasarab.com

DIEGO CAVEDON (HE / THEY)

ROLE: Costume Designer NEPTUNE: Murder For Two, Casey and Diana, New Canadian Curling Club OTHER THEATRE: Adventures of Little Girl and the Wind, New Canadian Curling Club (Festival Antigonish); Wind in the Willows, The Mountain and the Valley, Quixote!, The Haunting of Sleepy Hollow (Two Planks and a Passion); Newcomers, Book of Ashes (HTYP); Still Dancing (Ships Company Theatre); Dance Nation (Keep Good Theatre Company & HEIST); Velveteen Rabbit and Canyon Contained (TNB) AWARDS: Merritt award for Outstanding Costume Design (2024) OTHER: Thanks for the opportunity. Love to the cast, crew, family and friends.

RYAN RAFUSE

ROLE: Lighting Designer NEPTUNE: The New Canadian Curling Club. Crew: The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia!, Little Shop of Horrors, Disney’s Frozen, YPCo Heathers the Musical, Cinderella, YPCo Little Women the Musical OTHER THEATRE: Dear Jack, Dear Louise, The Woman in Black (Watermark Theatre), Cottagers and Indians (St. John Theatre Company), Cosi Fan Tutti (Opera Nova Scotia), The Cunning Little Vixen (FSPA) TRAINING: Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts OTHER: Thanks to everyone on the Newsies Team and everyone at Neptune!

DYLAN BRENTWOOD

ROLE: Fight Director NEPTUNE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

OTHER THEATRE: Shakespeare by the Sea 2019-present Fight Director. (Henry V, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Romeo & Juliet) FILM &TV: The Expanse & 12 Monkeys (Syfy), The Sinner (USA Network)

ELLA MACDONALD (SHE/HER)

ROLE: Intimacy Director NEPTUNE: Heathers, Mischief (TourCo.), Birds of a Feather SELECT OTHER INTIMACY: Dance Nation (Keep Good + HEIST), Crypthand (Ship’s Company Theatre), MacBeth, Everybody, The Three Sisters (Fountain School of Performing Arts) OTHER THEATRE: The Rainbow Fish (Mermaid Theatre) THE SKELETON DANCE (Good Bones), Q&A (J. Cobden), USSR (Matchstick) OTHER: Thank you to the Neptune Theatre School for their commitment to best practices for their student shows. When early-career actors know their rights, they raise our industry’s standards upon entering the professional world.

SARA COURTNEY

ROLE: Stage Manager NEPTUNE: Cripthand, Heathers Teen Edition The Prom, Almost Maine, Les Misérables (SM) My Side of the Country, Runaways (YPCo.) OTHER THEATRE: The Firebird (Terra Novella), Into the Woods (Alive Theatre), Mind the Light (EFT Stages Festival), Grafton Street Dinner Theatre, and Project Arc OTHER: Sara has been working with the Neptune Theatre School for many years, as a teacher, camp director, administrator and stage manager. Thank you to the Neptune Theatre School team for their love and support!

KAITLYN THOMPKINS (SHE/HER)

ROLE: Assistant Stage Manager NEPTUNE: TourCo’s S.T.O.P & Animal Farm (Actor- Upcoming) STAGE MANAGEMENT: Sleep Demons (Unnatural Disaster) DIRECTING: What Will You Be? (Bloom Theatre Co.) OTHER THEATRE: Something Missing (Unnatural Disaster), (Half) Sisters (The Meeting), Mr. Burns: a Post Electric play (Fountain School of Performing Arts) TRAINING: Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts OTHER: I am beyond grateful to be part of such a powerful production with these game-changing artists; I wouldn’t want to seize the day with anyone else.