“Newsies” Tickets Now on Sale!
Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 Summer Musical "Newsies"! Once again FungusAmongus is proud to offer affordable tiered ticket prices so that the whole family can enjoy the show! Adults $20, Students $10, and Children 12 and under $5.
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.
“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Performances at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:00 PM
July 19 (Talkback with cast following) and 26 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations to the cast of "Newsies"!
Director Kay Wilson is thrilled to announce the Cast of "Newsies"! Thank you to all who auditioned.
Jack Kelly Will Cronk
Katherine Plumber Hailey Vines
Davey Gannon Miller
Les Emory Carnicom
NEWSIES GROUP 1
Crutchie Mya Lynk
Race JennyGrace Nelson
Romeo Levi Nelson
Bertie Caroline Cronk
Specs Seth Roberts
Henry Matthew Miller
Finch Ruby Gosswiller
Elma Cassidy Chellin
Tommy Boy Noah Pererva
Buttons/Darcy Maia Densmore
Splasher Robert Bunker
Spot Conlon Robert Bunker
Springs Autumn Bayerl
JoJo Rachel Sauter
Cager Stella Gottschalk
Dimples Emily Darwin
Babs Betty Bohnsack
Mush Isaac Wilson
BROOKLYN NEWSIES GROUP
Booker/Goon/Bill Micah Schmitt
Medda Larkin Maia Sothis
Snap/Goon Elliot Stuber
Mush/Goon Jillian Luhman
Pulitzer Brandon Densmore
Hannah/Jacobi/Nun Beth Cronk
Seitz/Nun Laura Stuber
Bunsen Jesse Bunker
Darcy Maia Densmore
Bill Micah Schmitt
Wiesel Devin Fuchs
Morris Charles Harris
Oscar Tait Jerde
Snyder Jesse Bunker
Mayor/Nunzio/Stage Man. Ron Hungerford
Roosevelt/Guard/Police Tom Nelson
Bowery Beauty/Nun Zoey Harpole
Bowery Beauty/Nun Tina Gottschalk
NEWSIES GROUP 2
Manhattan Isaac Densmore
Bronx Wesly Danielson
Jules Juliana Schmitt
Lenny Paxton Carnicom
Buddy Alex Nelson
Woody Hugo Bohnert
Buzz Leo Bohnert
Summer Youth Theatre Camp This Month! Register Today!
Take a peek behind the curtain at this two-day theatre mini-camp!
Students will broaden their knowledge of essential theatre skills through a rotation of interactive classes led by local experts. Topics will include dance choreography, character development, set design, and more! Students will learn firsthand what it takes to bring a production to life. Camp activities will be featured in a slideshow and displayed this summer during FungusAmongus’ production of Newsies, giving participants the chance to see their work showcased in a real community theatre performance.
The dates of the camp will be June 23 and June 25. Registration will remain open until the week of the camp and the price per student is $30.
Fast*Fest 2026 coming in August!
The FungusAmongus Players will be participating in the Minnesota Association of Community Theatre's annual short play festival Fast*Fest in August! Below is information from MACT and information on registering to attend the one day festival which is a must see for any theatre lover!
FAST*FEST 2026 WILL BE HELD AUGUST 21 (FRIDAY WELCOME SOCIAL) AND AUGUST 22 (PERFORMANCES) AT THEATRE IN THE ROUND (245 CEDAR AVENUE) IN MINNEAPOLIS.
We are thrilled to announce that we will allow up to 18 shows in this festival. Our 2024 FAST*Fest at County Seat Theater in Cloquet had a record 15 shows. We are hoping to break that record with this festival to be held conveniently in downtown Minneapolis. This should be a very fun, entertaining and educational festival.
This is a unique opportunity for your theatre to try out performing “in the round”. We will be utilizing the arena stage at Theatre in the Round, so your theatre can tryout a different layout than the typical proscenium stage.
Many ways to have fun with FungusAmongus!
You don't need to be on stage to have fun with FungusAmongus. For example, we're always looking for:
AV Club members - learn to run sound or light for our shows!
Stage Managing / Crew Members. Do you want to help behind the scenes with the magic that goes on during the show? Help manage the stage and the set during our productions!
Treat wranglers. Could you bake some yummy bars for us to serve at intermission? Could you serve those treats and coffee at our shows?
Stud sensors. Can you drive a nail, or paint a wall, or perhaps work some interior design magic? Our set-building crew is looking for you.
Board Member - Are you passionate about community theatre and want to "make it happen" behind the scenes? Then serving on our Board of Directors may be for you! We are particularly looking for community members with marketing, fundraising, and business acumen to join our ranks.
Get started by contacting us through our website or social media channels.