Newsies JR.

Newsies JR. - January 30 - January 31, 2026

Maywood Middle School

Who's Who

Juliette Anderson

as Seitz

Juliette is a 6th grader at Maywood Middle School. Juliette has been in other productions like “Annie” at Briarwood, and “Rumpelstiltskin”. Juliette likes playing piano, dogs, and cello. She hopes that you will enjoy the production of “Newsies.”
Graciela Arias-Lin

as Ensemble

Graciela is currently in 6th grade, and this is her first production. She is in the Maywood chorus and loves to sing. She is one of the working children of New York. Graciela likes spending time with animals, especially horses, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Addison Armstrong

as Bowery Brigade/Scab 1

Addy is in 8th grade. She has been dancing since she was 5, she has been in multiple Maywood drama productions like Matilda, and Anastasia. She has played roles like big kid from Matilda, and a Romonav sister from Anastasia. This year she is in the Bowery Brigade, and is playing Scab 1 for part of the musical. She hopes you have a great time watching our musical.
Peyton Beecher

as Finch

Peyton Beecher is a sixth grader. She recently performed in her 5th grade musical “The Lion King Jr.” at Maple Hills. She loves singing, dancing, playing softball and soccer, cooking and baking, animals and the Broadway musicals Hamilton and Wicked. She is in Orchestra and plays the Violin. She is excited to perform in Newsies Jr. and hopes you enjoy the show!
Samantha Bennett

as Woman/Ensemble

Samantha Bennett is a current 7th grader. This will be her first theatre experience and she is so exited to be in the musical this year! Outside of school, her ALL TIME favorite activity is horseback riding. she also enjoys art, baking, and reading. she also plays the violin in orchestra. She hopes you love the show!