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Young Talent Wanted for Upcoming Singing Audition "Oliver"

Saluda, NC, United States
ID: 576976Exp: 1/30/2025
Description:

Seeking young talent for upcoming singing auditions for "Oliver"! See details below. About the project: The streets of Victorian England roar to life as Oliver, an orphan, escapes his workhouse life and heads to London where 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. This Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a glorious theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike! Additional info: Callbacks: Immediately following open auditions, as necessary. Performance Dates: 2025 November 6th - 19th WHAT TO PREPARE: Audition sides and suggested songs will be available by December 1. If you are interested please apply.

26 roles

OLIVER TWISTMale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range A3/F5 Orphaned and abandoned from an upper-class family, Oliver ends up in the workhouse. He is innocent and good-hearted, with a strong spirit. Tip: The actor must have strong ability to convey real emotions.

ARTFUL DOGERMale11-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range A3/F5 The cleverest of Fagin's pickpockets, he introduces Fagin to Oliver. He is a good soul in spite of his “occupation.” Dodger is lively and self-assured. Tip: The actor must have a dynamic stage presence

BETFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range C4/C5 One of Fagin's former pickpockets. Nancy's sister. Bet looks up to Nancy and is caring and good-natured. Tip: The actor must be able to portray her devotion to Nancy

CHARLEY BATESMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-singing role One of Fagin's pickpockets. He is Dodger's sidekick. Tip: Strong in reacting to scenes.

CHARLOTTEFemale11-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-singing role The rude but also flirtatious daughter of the Sowerberrys. Tip: Her focus is solely on Noah Claypole

NOAH CLAYPOLEMale11-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-singing role The Sowerberrys' apprentice, he bullies Oliver about his mother and enjoys a flirty relationship with Charlotte. A downright bully. Tip: Is jealous of Oliver possibly taking over his position

Orphans 1Both genders8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

WORKHOUSE CHORUS. Some will double as Town’s kids.

Abandoned children 1Both genders8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

WORKHOUSE CHORUS. Some will double as Town’s kids.

Pickpockets 1Both genders8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

WORKHOUSE CHORUS. Some will double as Town’s kids.

Orphans 2Both genders7-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Abandoned children 2Both genders7-13 y.o.All ethnicities

PickpocketsBoth genders7-13 y.o.All ethnicities

POSHBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TOWNSPEOPLE CHORUSES (Upper Class)

COCKNEYBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TOWNSPEOPLE CHORUSES (Lower Class)

Workhouse assistantsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

Street vendorsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

TownspeopleBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

MerchantsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

Bar keepersBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

Pub patronsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

PolicemenBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

Night watchmanBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some individual lines. Singing and dancing in ensemble numbers.

THE ROSE SELLERMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo - D3/C5)

STRAWBERRY SELLERBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(soprano - Eb4/Eb5)

MILK MAIDBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(soprano - Eb4/F5)

KNIFE GRINDERBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone - Bb3/C4)