Overview
High Note: E5
Low Note: A3
Analysis
Age 17 to 22. Katherine is an ambitious young journalist at the New York World. She works the “women’s” columns, but desperately wants to be tackle serious political issues and make her mark as a respected, impactful reporter. Secretly, Katherine is the daughter of
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When auditioning for Katherine Plummer in Newsies, emphasize her intelligence, ambition, and quick wit. Katherine is a trailblazing young journalist in a male-dominated world, so your performance should capture both her confidence and her sense of justice. She’s articulate, driven, and self-assured, but she also has moments of vulnerability and genuine compassion—especially as her relationship with Jack Kelly develops. In your acting choices, let that duality shine: Katherine’s sharp
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