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Opening this Month!

NEWSIES is inspired by the true story of the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City. It’s a timeless story addressing the strength of a group against oppression. NEWSIES showcases a group of young, poor children, many of whom were runaways and orphans, just trying to sell papers to make enough money to survive. However, headlines were bad and papers weren’t selling. So the owners, Pulitzer, and Hearst, decide to raise newspaper prices to the newsies, making them sell twice as many for the same profit. This is an energetic, idealistic, musical, that will have you smiling one second and crying a minute later. NEWSIES captivates the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice.

Auditions set for Fast*Fest 2026 Show: "In the Attic"

"In the Attic"
By Stephen Massicotte
Auditions July 7th, 2-4 p.m. at the Dassel History Center.

"In the Attic" is a beautiful short one act play, about 15-20 minutes in length. Written by, Stephen Massicotte, It is about, Little O (Ophelia) and Boy (Hamlet).
It combines banter, budding romance, and heartfelt moments between the two. The events are set long before Hamlet leaves for college. This one act portrays the joys before the tragedy of Shakespeares masterpiece "Hamlet".

Those auditioning will be asked to do multiple cold reads, by yourself and with other actors. (Time will be given to look through the lines.) You may be asked to act out a few things as well. Ages 16+ for those auditioning. 

Character List:
Little O (Ophelia): Fiery but sensitive 
Boy ( Hamlet): Playful but hurting

"In the Attic" will be performed at Theatre in Round Players Theater in Minneapolis as FungusAmongus' entry for Fast*Fest 2026. And will be directed by Levi Nelson with assistance of David Metcalf. 

"In the Attic" is produced with special permission from the author.