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Singing Opportunities in "Oliver" Production

Emmaus, PA, United States
ID: 286489Exp: 6/19/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Oliver" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. Additional info: You only need to come to one night. The director may ask you to stay to read from the script. PERFORMANCES: September 19-28, 2025 Oliver will be performed in the round with a live band. Please download, print, complete, and return audition form below when you arrive at the audition. Please be sure to circle all possible conflicts. Directors cannot accept added conflicts once the show is cast. Accurate and honest conflicts will help us finalize the rehearsal schedule. Please note, directors make every attempt to call only those needed at rehearsal as to not waste anyone's time. Please prepare 16-20 bars of a golden age musical song. Everyone MUST have sheet music in the correct key. Please no Sondheim. Music must be in a 3 ring binder. There will be an accompanist provided. No A capella. Songs should be memorized so the directors can watch you, your character choices, and vocal ability. OLIVER DANCE AUDITION Please bring proper shoes and clothing to change in to for the dance audition. Jazz shoes or sneakers are fine for the audition. Absolutely no open toe shoes, high heels, crocs, sandals, etc. This is for your safety. If interested, please apply.

9 roles

FaginBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: C3 – F4 A conniving but somewhat comedic leader of a gang of child thieves; he trains the boys to pick pockets.

NancyFemale20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: G3 – B♭5 A tough but compassionate young woman associated with Fagin's gang. She loves Bill Sikes but also cares deeply for Oliver.

Bill SikesMale20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: A2 – E4 A brutal, violent criminal and Nancy’s abusive partner. He fears Oliver might expose his crimes.

Mr. BumbleMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: D3 – F4 The pompous beadle of the workhouse where Oliver grows up. He’s more concerned with rules than compassion.

Widow CorneyFemale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: G3 – F5 Matron of the workhouse who marries Mr. Bumble. She is greedy and unsympathetic.

Mr. BrownlowMale20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: B2 – E4 A wealthy and kind-hearted gentleman who takes Oliver in and ultimately adopts him.

Mr. SowerberryMale20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: C3 – E♭4 The undertaker who briefly employs Oliver after he’s sold by the workhouse.

Mrs. SowerberryFemale20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: C4 – E5 The undertaker’s cruel wife.

EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

There are many featured roles in the Adult Ensemble with opportunities for singing solos and lines as well as featured dancing.