Theatre Casting Call for "Oliver"
Audition for "Oliver!". Looking to cast men and women. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Oliver!" is the story of a malnourished orphan in a workhouse who becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family. Additional info: Put all conflicts on the audition form that would occur during the following times: Rehearsals (6 pm-9:30 pm) Monday-Friday Tech Sunday, September 20th from 12 pm-10 pm Performances October 3rd-20th (Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm & Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm). This includes recurring conflicts such as classes and lessons, other rehearsals, extracurricular activities, and appointments Ο Please also list all single conflict dates such as special events, school concerts, weddings, appointments, and celebrations. Callbacks will be held Wednesday, July 31st from 6 pm - 9 pm. Rehearsal will begin on Monday, August 12th. Please see the attachment for more details. If interested please apply.
25 roles
Leader of a children's band of thieves. Cockney accent. Described as devious, a user, sly fox, con man, very personable.
When she was younger worked for Fagin, now a "barmaid" at the Three Cripples Bar.Cockney accent. She lives with and loves Bill Sykes, pretty, intelligent, longs for a better life.
Perhaps the most infamous graduate from Fagin's gang. Nancy's brutal and abusive boyfriend-out for himself.
The Master of the Workhouse. Cockney accent. A pompous and corrupt Bureaucrat.
The Mistress of the Workhouse, Cockney accent. Sharp tongued widow, also corrupt.
Nancy's friend, may also have worked for Fagin. Cockney accent. She idolizes Nancy.
The undertaker.Cockney accent. Kind of creepy, "buy" Oliver from Bumble to work in the funeral home as a coffin follower, may be an alcoholic.
The undertaker's wife.Cockney accent. More business savvy than her husband.
Undertaker's apprentice, actor. Cockney accent. May have also come from Workhouse. Feels threatened by, dislikes and torments Oliver.
Sowerberry's daughter. Cockney accent. Attracted to Noah, kind of flirty
Older gentleman. British (not cockney) accent. Kind upper class gentleman, Oliver's grandfather.
A doctor. British (not cockney) accent. Upper class, friend of Mr. Brownlow.
A housekeeper. British (not cockney) accent. Works for Mr. Brownlow. Warm personality.
Featured Ensemble & Ensemble. (mezzo)
Featured Ensemble & Ensemble. (soprano)
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Featured Ensemble & Ensemble. (baritone)
Featured Ensemble & Ensemble. (Tenor)
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Featured Ensemble & Ensemble.
Featured Ensemble & Ensemble. (Criers)
Featured Ensemble & Ensemble.
Featured Ensemble & Ensemble.
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