Auditions for Musical "Oliver"

Fagin recruits, trains, and manages a gang of child-thieves. Though he claims he cares for each of his children, providing them food and shelter and characteristically calling them “my dear,” he’s really only concerned with the money these young thieves bring in. Sings: You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, Be Back Soon, I'd Do Anything, Reviewing the Situation

Bill Sikes is a quintessential villain. He is mean, selfish, and ruthless, and he always looks out for number one. He bullies everyone around him, especially Nancy, and is paranoid, always afraid that people will betray him. Sings: My Name, It's a Fine Life

A graduate of Fagin's academy, and Bill's doxy. Nancy is an adventurous young lady with a heart of gold who has fallen in with the wrong crowd. She is vivacious and kind, the life of the party, and she immediately takes Oliver under her wing. Unfortunately, she is involved with Bill Sikes, who is a troublesome person. Gender: female Age: 20 to 25 *Sings: Oom-Pah-Pah, As Long as He Needs Me

A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. Mr. Bumble runs the workhouse where Oliver finds himself in the beginning of the show. He is cold, cruel, and he doesn’t care one bit about the boys in his workhouse. Sings: Oliver! , I Shall Scream, Boy for Sale, That's your Funeral

A sharp-tongued, domineering widow - the Workhouse Mistress. Widow Corney runs the workhouse along with Mr. Bumble. She is cold and calculating, like Mr. Bumble, and only cares that the work gets done and puts money in her pocket. Sings: Oliver!, I Shall Scream

Mr. Brownlow is a sweet man who takes Oliver in, even after Oliver has picked his pocket. Oliver is familiar to Mr. Brownlow immediately, even though he has no idea that Oliver is his grandchild. (non singing)

Mr. Sowerberry is the undertaker who purchases Oliver from Mr. Bumble. He is a callous man who does not treat Oliver much better than Mr. Bumble. *Sings small part: That's your Funeral

Mrs. Sowerberry gives Oliver scraps left for the dog to eat. She, like her husband, does not care at all for Oliver’s well-being and only wants him to work. Sings small part: That's your Funeral

Charlotte works for the Sowerberrys. She is kinder to Oliver than the others in the Sowerberry home, but not by much. (non singing)

Noah Claypole works for the Sowerberrys. He is a mean, nasty person who insults Oliver’s mother on purpose to upset him. (non singing)

A Doctor. (non singing)

Mrs. Bedwin is Mr. Brownlow’s kindhearted housekeeper. Sings: Where is love reprise

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Misc. Characters - (Small speaking roles)

Vendors. Sings: Who Will Buy

Vendors. Sings: Who Will Buy

Vendors. Sings: Who Will Buy

Vendors. Sings: Who Will Buy

Vendors. Background actors (Non singing/speaking )