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Singing Audition for "Oliver" Musical

Westmont, IL, United States
ID: 583990Exp: 4/28/2025
Description:

Searching for kids and teens for "Oliver" Musical. Please see the details below. About the project: Young orphan Oliver Twist navigates London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and - most importantly - for love. When Oliver is picked up on the street by a boy named the Artful Dodger, he is welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. When Oliver is falsely accused of a theft he didn’t commit, he is rescued by a kind and wealthy gentleman, to the dismay of Fagin’s violent sidekick, Bill Sikes. Caught in the middle is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is trapped under Bill’s thumb but is desperate to help Oliver, with tragic results. With spirited, timeless songs like “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where Is Love,” Oliver! is a musical classic. Rate: No Pay. Additional info: Singing and Acting callbacks will take place Thursday, May 1 at 600 pm. Rehearsals will take place on weekdays Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays starting May 5th to opening night Thursday, July 17. Availability on all weeknights from Monday through Thursday, July 7 to 10, and tech week starting Sunday, July 16. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm from July 17 to July 20. All performances will take place at Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Dr, Westmont, IL 60559 Please see the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.

19 roles

Oliver TwistMale8-13 y.o.All ethnicities

(Treble/Boy Soprano) A orphan workhouse boy, singer (smooth boyish soprano)/actor. British (not Cockney) accent, bright and innocent. This character is in approximately 80% of the scenes, parents should note he will be required at rehearsal more than any other person in the show

Artful DodgerMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Soprano) A street kid, singer/actor. Cockney accent. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years, Fagin’s right hand “man”.

BetFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto) Nancy’s friend, may also have worked for Fagin. The singer/actress should move well. Cockney accent. She idolizes Nancy.

CharlotteFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Sowerberry’s daughter, actress. Cockney accent. Attracted to Noah, kind of flirty.

Workhouse BoysMale7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Workhouse AssistantsBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Bow Street RunnersBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Street Vendors (Criers)Both genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

School ChildrenBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Crowd of OnlookersBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PassersbyBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Old SallyFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Old Lady (cockney accents)Female15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The ChairmanMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Rose SellerFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo

Strawberry SellerFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano

Milk MaidFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano

Knife GrinderMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone

Long Song SellerMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor