Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Oliver" Musical
Looking for performers ages 8 and up for "Oliver" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: No pay. Additional info: Please prepare a brief song (under one minute) in the style of the show (singing from the show is ok). Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A capella singing is discouraged, and Bluetooth/mobile devices with backing tracks will not be permitted. Non-Equity. Rehearsals are generally Mon-Thurs evenings and Sundays 3-8 pm. Actors will not be needed every day until we get closer to opening. Required sitz probe rehearsal (sing-through with the orchestra) will occur on Nov 3 starting around 1 pm. All tech rehearsals are required and will take place the evenings of Sun Nov 3-7. Rehearsals will begin on or around Sun Sep 22 @ 3 pm. The show will run November 8-17. See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply. After reserving an audition time slot, you will receive a link to fill out a digital audition form and submit a resume/headshot/recent photo.
8 roles
Orphaned and abandoned from an upper-class family, Oliver ends up in the workhouse. He is innocent and good-hearted, with a strong spirit. British accent (not cockney) This character is in approximately 80% of the scenes; parents please note that there will be many rehearsals for this role . Vocal range: A3-F5 (smooth boyish soprano)
A street kid & Fagin’s right hand man & cleverest pickpocket. Cockney accent. Very energetic, personable, dynamic, intelligent; savvy beyond his years. He introduces Fagin to Oliver. He is a good soul in spite of his “occupation.” Vocal range: A3-F5
Nancy’s sister who idolizes her. One of Fagin's former pickpockets. Caring and good-natured. Cockney accent. Vocal Range: Soprano C4-C5
Mr. Sowerberry’s apprentice who bullies Oliver; Cockney accent, non-singing role, 7could double with ensemble.
All kids considered for these roles should be strong singers and comfortable movers as they are in several choreographed numbers. All youth will be in the workhouse. Those chosen as members of Fagin’s gang should have bright, unique personalities and strong singing voices. Cockney accents *Please list any “special skills”: Acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, dance etc. Children’s Ensemble will be cast gender blind
All kids considered for these roles should be strong singers and comfortable movers as they are in several choreographed numbers. All youth will be in the workhouse. Those chosen as members of Fagin’s gang should have bright, unique personalities and strong singing voices. Cockney accents *Please list any “special skills”: Acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, dance etc. Children’s Ensemble will be cast gender blind
All kids considered for these roles should be strong singers and comfortable movers as they are in several choreographed numbers. All youth will be in the workhouse. Those chosen as members of Fagin’s gang should have bright, unique personalities and strong singing voices. Cockney accents *Please list any “special skills”: Acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, dance etc. Children’s Ensemble will be cast gender blind
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