"Oliver!" the Musical Looking for Actors/Dancers/Musicians
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for Lionel Bart’s "OLIVER!" the musical, looking for actors, dancers/and musicians. See more details below. About the project: The story follows Oliver, an orphan, who, after having been raised in a harsh workhouse, escapes to 1830s London where he's taken in by a gang of pickpockets, led by the elderly criminal Fagin, who discovers the secret of Oliver's parentage. Through it all, Oliver never loses his innocence as he dreams of a better life. Featuring themes of courage, determination, and the enduring power of love, Oliver! is a heartwarming show with a classic Golden Age score, featuring standards such as "Where Is Love," "I'd Do Anything," and "As Long as He Needs Me." Additional info: Callbacks (by invitation only): Thursday, February 19 — 6:00–10:00 PM (includes dance) Roles of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger may be double cast Prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo song or ballad in the style of the show (memory, with sheet music in correct key) Oliver/Dodger auditioners should also prepare a 1-minute monologue (British accent preferred) Dance will occur at callbacks only (wear appropriate shoes; street shoes not allowed on stage) Rehearsals begin March 8, 2026, Sundays 2–5 PM Monday–Thursday 6:30–9:30 PM First rehearsal only: Sunday, March 8 — 6–9 PM Tech week: Sunday, May 3 – Friday, May 8 Performances: Sat May 9 at 7 PM Sun May 10 at 1:30 PM Sat May 16 at 1:30 PM & 7 PM Sun May 17 at 1:30 PM Sat May 23 at 1:30 PM & 7 PM Sun May 24 at 1:30 PM If interested, submit your application.
17 role s
An elderly receiver - runs training academy for young pickpockets. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Fagin's brightest pupil *this role may be double cast, with an equal number of performances* Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A villian in his prime. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: A2
A graduate of Fagin's academy, and Bill's doxy. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
A 15 year old lass in Fagin's establishment - idolises Nancy. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: C3
A sharp-tongued, domineering widow - the Workhouse Mistress. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4
An old gentleman of wealth and breeding.
The Undertaker. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Mr. Sowerberry's wife and his overseer. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4
The Sowerberry's sluttish young daughter.
Mr. Sowerberry's pimply apprentice.
A Doctor
Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C4
A Pauper
A boy in Fagin's establishment.
Workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, bow streetrunners, street vendors and crowd, etc.