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"Oliver!" the Musical Looking for Actors/Dancers/Musicians

Palatine, IL, United States
ID: 302801Exp: 2/15/2026
Description:

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

FaginMale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

An elderly receiver - runs training academy for young pickpockets. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2

The Artful DodgerMale18-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Fagin's brightest pupil *this role may be double cast, with an equal number of performances* Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Bill SikesMale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A villian in his prime. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: A2

NancyFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A graduate of Fagin's academy, and Bill's doxy. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3

BetFemale18-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A 15 year old lass in Fagin's establishment - idolises Nancy. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Mr. BumbleMale35-60 y.o.All ethnicities

A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Mrs. CorneyFemale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

A sharp-tongued, domineering widow - the Workhouse Mistress. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Mr. BrownlowMale55-70 y.o.All ethnicities

An old gentleman of wealth and breeding.

Mr. SowerberryMale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

The Undertaker. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Mrs. SowerberryFemale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Mr. Sowerberry's wife and his overseer. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4

CharlotteFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

The Sowerberry's sluttish young daughter.

Noah ClaypoleMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Mr. Sowerberry's pimply apprentice.

Mr. GrimwigMale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A Doctor

Mrs. Bedwin The Brownlow's HousekeeperFemale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C4

Old SallyFemale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

A Pauper

Charley BatesMale18-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A boy in Fagin's establishment.

EnsembleBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, bow streetrunners, street vendors and crowd, etc.