Performers Needed for Production of "Oliver"
The company is holding auditions for "Oliver" and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young,orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and – most importantly – for love. When Oliver is picked up on the street by a boy named the Artful Dodger, he is welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. When Oliver is falsely accused of a theft he didn’t commit, he is rescued by a kind and wealthy gentleman, to the dismay of Fagin’s violent sidekick, Bill Sikes. Caught in the middle is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is trapped under Bill’s thumb, but desperate to help Oliver, with tragic results. With spirited, timeless songs like “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where Is Love,” Oliver! is a musical classic Additional info: Please come prepared with 32 bars of a song that best compliments your personality and voice. You can either bring sheet music or a backing track already transposed to your key. Speaker will be provided. Dress appropriately (including shoes) for a dance/ movement audition. Rehearsals begin May 6th Mon.-Fri. evenings with a few scheduled weekends Must bring rehearsal conflicts to auditions from May 6- July 4. Mandatory rehearsals begin July 5th. Must be able to commit to all possible dark nights and holdover performances thru July 22.
28 roles
Strong Performer / Actor/Singer / Able to move well Described as a very personable con man, an old thespian, devious, petty thief, sly fox, father figure, a teacher, and eccentric yet lovable villain. A man of many dimensions who takes in homeless youth and trains them to pick pockets for him. This is a large demanding role with significant character acting and singing. British (London) accent Baritone A-F
Strong Performer/ Singer (good belt)/Actress / Dancer When she was younger she worked for Fagin and is now a mother figure to Fagin’s gang. Longing for a better life, she has strong morals, a kind heart, tough and street smart. She is also a victim of abuse at the hands of Bill Sykes, the man she believes she loves. Nancy is the tragic heroine. Large and demanding singing and acting role. Cockney accent Alto A3 –E5
Strong Singer/Actor Also worked for Fagin as a youth now a professional burglar and feared master criminal. A cruel and merciless brut who is lacking empathy or remorse. Prone to fits of rage, he can turn violent at the slightest provocation. Everyone is fearful of his presence. Cockney accent Bass -BaritoneC#3 –C2
Strong Singer / Character Actor ‘The Master of the Workhouse who is a pompous, self-righteous, greedy, and a corrupt bureaucrat. He oversees the workhouse where Oliver lives as a child where he abuses all those under him and is offended by the impositions on him. British accent Baritone -high tenor C-A
Strong Character Actress / Solo singing The domineering Mistress of the Workhouse who is sharp tongued and corrupt like Bumbles. She is demeaning and demanding. Comedic ability is required. Cockney accent Soprano belt D-G
Strong Actor / Possible Solo Singing Oliver’s grandfather who is a kind and wealthy upper class gentleman. He is compassionate, understanding, and strong in his convictions. Will stand up for what he believes is right and does not go along with the London elite. This character will be cast as either a singer or non-singer. Opportunity for a singer to do some solo singing. Upper crust British accent
Some Solo Singing / Actress / Dancer Nancy’s friend who also had worked for Fagin as a pickpocket. She is charmed by Oliver and befriends him. Fantasizes about being rich. Cockney accent Mezzo -Soprano D-F
Actress / Solo Singing Brownlow’s housekeeper. Warm and nurturing. British (London) accent Mezzo C4 to D4
Character Actor / Solo Singing The town’s undertaker who is stingy and rather creepy. He rather likes Oliver but he can’t stand up to his domineering wife. Comedic ability is required. Cockney accent Baritone C2-F3
Character Actress / Solo Singing The wife of Mr. Sowerberry who is more business savvy than her husband. She is stingy, mean-spirited, judgmental, and constantly nagging her henpecked husband. Dislikes Oliver. Cockney accent Mezzo Soprano C3-F5
Strong Actor – No Solo Singing Undertaker’s apprentice, who feels threatened by, dislikes and torments Oliver. He has a flirtatious relationship with Charlotte Cockney accent
Strong Actress – No Solo Singing Sowerberry’s rude and obnoxious daughter who takes great pleasure in teasing Oliver and flirts with Noah. Cockney accent
Actor / No Solo Singing Upper crust British accent
No Solo Singing An old, sickly pauper who acts as a nurse at Oliver’s birth in the workhouse. She dies on stage after revealing truth about Oliver. Will double in Ensemble Cockney accent
No Solo Singing Friend of Old Sally’s who works in the Workhouse. Will double in Ensemble
No Solo Singing The Chairman is a small featured role in the Three Cripples Public House. Part of Cockney Ensemble
Singers/ Able to move well
Singers/ Very Strong Dancers
Singers / Able to move well
Singers/ Very Strong Dancers
(mezzo)
(soprano)
(soprano)
(baritone)
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