Dance Opportunities for Kids in "Oliver Jr." Show
"Oliver Jr." Show auditions are open to all actors in grades 7-12. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family. Additional info: Please arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time to check in and fill out any necessary paperwork including all known conflicts. Vocal Audition: Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a classic musical theatre-style song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist. Please bring a current headshot and resume as well as a signed copy of the Application for Minors in All actors must attend the Dance Call on Friday, September 20, 2024, to be considered for casting. The Dance Call You must attend the Vocal Audition to be considered for casting. Appropriate dance apparel includes Comfortable and appropriate dance clothes for all types of movement. (Black or White T-shirt and Jazz Pants) with jazz or tennis shoes. Please have your hair pulled back away from your face. Callbacks Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Performance Dates: NOVEMBER 15-17 & 22-24 | FRI-SAT 7:30 pm, SUN 2:00 pm | MainStage Theater. Current Lincoln Park students under the age of 18 must download and complete the following Application for Minors in Performances form and bring it with them to auditions. Students under the age of 18 who do not attend Lincoln Park, please download and complete the full version of the form and bring it to your audition. Rehearsal Tuesday, October 15 – Friday, October 18, 2024: 4:00-9:00pm Saturday, October 19, 2024: 1:00-6:00pm Monday, October 21 – Friday, October 25, 2024: 4:00-9:00pm Monday, October 28 – Thursday, October 31, 2024: 4:00-9:00 pm Run Through (Mandatory) Sunday, November 3, 2024: 2:00-7:00 pm Monday, November 4 – Wednesday, November 6, 2024: 4:00-9:00 pm Spacing – Thursday, November 7, 2024: 4:00-9:00 pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsals Saturday, November 9, 2024: 1:00-6:00pm Sunday, November 10, 2024: 1:00-9:00pm Tuesday, November 12 – Thursday, November 14, 2024: 4:00-9:00 pm If interested, please apply.
44 roles
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.
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.
Is the 11-year-old orphan around which the whole plot of the show revolves. Oliver is intelligent and kind, but he is not afraid to stand up for himself when the situation calls for it. He longs for a family and escapes to London to try to make his fortune – though he has no idea what adventures await him there!
Is the undertaker who purchases Oliver from Mr. Bumble. He is a callous man who does not treat Oliver much better than Mr. Bumble.
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.
Works for the Sowerberrys. She is kinder to Oliver than the others in the Sowerberry home, but not by much.
Works for the Sowerberrys. He is a mean, nasty person who insults Oliver’s mother on purpose to upset him.
(a.k.a. Jack Dawkins) is one of the most famous characters in literature. He is charming, upbeat, and charismatic. Though Dodger works for Fagin as a thief, he is the first person to show Oliver real kindness and gives him a place to belong.
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.
Is one of Fagin’s child-thieves. He is a great admirer of the Artful Dodger and an accomplished pocket-picker.
Is the smallest member of Fagin’s gang.
Is a child in Fagin’s gang.
Is a child in Fagin’s gang.
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.
Is a friend of Nancy’s who shares her spirited nature and sense of adventure. Like Nancy, Bet has a kind heart but has fallen upon hard times.
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.
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.
Is a small, featured role in the Three Cripples Public House.
Is Mr. Brownlow’s kindhearted housekeeper.
Is a featured acting role. He is extremely intelligent but a bit pessimistic, especially compared to Mr. Brownlow.
Confirm that Oliver is Agnes’s son, and therefore Mr. Brownlow’s grandson.
Confirm that Oliver is Agnes’s son, and therefore Mr. Brownlow’s grandson.