Pioneer Valley High School presents its production of Newsies, with performances at the school’s Performing Arts Center—aka the SMJUHSD Performing Arts Center—in Santa Maria through Saturday, March 15 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. each evening).
Inspired by the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899 in New York City, the plot of this Broadway sensation centers on a ragtag team of newspaper delivery boys and girls—all either orphans or runaways—who lead a showtune-powered protest against the raise in distribution prices, which in turn lowered their compensation to the point of poverty.
A young cast of 34 and crew of 10 staged this local iteration of Newsies at Pioneer Valley High through the school’s Center Stage Theatre Company. The show premiered in early March.
The show’s lead, a rebellious paper boy named Jack Kelly, is played by local student Noah McCormick (pictured right), who described working on the musical as “an experience I’ll never forget,” in press materials.
“I’m beyond grateful to be part of this incredible production. … From the moment I stepped into rehearsal, I knew it would be something special,” McCormick said. “The energy of the cast, the heart-pounding choreography, and the infectious music have made every performance a joy. There’s something so rewarding about bringing these passionate, determined characters to life onstage and sharing their story with the audience.”
McCormick also described the camaraderie between the show’s cast members as “amazing, and we all work together to create something that truly connects with everyone in the theater.”
Other members of the cast include Bloom Carrera (pictured left), who plays journalist Katherine Plumber. Carrera and McCormick sing “Something to Believe In” together, one of more than a dozen songs in the musical’s lineup.
In press materials, Pioneer Valley High School drama teacher Selyn Barrette Harwin commented on a few themes the musical explores.
“With its powerful themes of courage, unity, and perseverance, this production showcases the talent and hard work of our students,” the instructor said in press materials. “We are incredibly excited to bring Newsies to life onstage this year.”
Tickets to Pioneer Valley High School’s production of Newsies are available in advance at the show’s On The Stage page. Enter “Pioneer Valley High School” in the search bar at onthestage.com for the ticketing link.
The school’s Performing Arts Center is located on campus, at 675 Panther Drive, Santa Maria.
This article appears in Mar 13-23, 2025.
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