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Trenchant Productions

Newsboy

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Full posting and updates
Trenchant Productions is pleased to announce auditions for its premiere of 'Newsboy' by Gary D. Cole, directed by Iris Sowlat. Trenchant Productions is Gary D. Cole's producing company. He has produced theatre professionally on both the East and West Coasts for more than 30 years.

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We last checked the posting on Sep 22, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.

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How to apply · Sep 20, 2026
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