Singing and Dancing Opportunities in "Oliver" Show
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking singers and dancers ages 8+ for musical "Oliver". Please, see the details below. About the show: This award-winning musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist explores themes of social inequality, exploitation, and youthful rebellion in Victorian London's gritty underworld. Oliver navigates a world of pickpockets and criminals, finding unexpected friendship amidst danger. Book, Music, Lyrics by Lionel Bart. Freely adapted from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, and by special arrangement with Cameron Macintosh. Additional information: SHOW WEEK: November 9-16, 2025. TORONTO REHEARSALS BEGIN: August 2025. REHEARSAL REQUIREMENT: Rehearsals are held in TORONTO. Due to a short rehearsal period ALL rehearsals are mandatory. However, rehearsals will be broken down by scene and actors will only be required to attend when their scene is being rehearsed. REHEARSAL DATES: Wednesdays 5:30-10pm: August 20, 27th, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5. Sundays 5-10pm: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2. TECH & PERFORMANCE WEEK: Performers without vehicles will be assigned carpools where available. November 9 afternoon and evening November 10 10:30am-10:30pm November 11 10:30am-10:30pm November 12 4pm-11pm November 13, 14, 15, 16 performances. If interested, please apply.
9 roles
Oliver Twist is the 10-11-year-old orphan around which the whole plot of the show revolves. Oliver starts out in the workhouse. Oliver longs for a family and escapes to big city to try to make his fortune – though Oliver has no idea what adventures awaits there! Strong Singer Playing Age: 9 - 12 unchanged voice. British accent
Fagin's brightest pupil. Dodger is one of the most famous characters in literature. Dodger is charming, upbeat, and charisma. Though Dodger works for Fagin as a thief, Dodger is the first person to show Olivert real kindness and a place to belong. Strong Singer with Dance experience Playing Age: 13 - 18. Cockney accent.
Bet 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. Strong Singer with good mix and good dance skills. Cockney accent.
Charlotte is the daughter of the Sowerberrys. She is kinder to Oliver than the others in the Sowerberry home, but not by much Seeking a Comedic Actress. Cockney accent
Noah Claypole works for the Sowerberrys. He is a mean, bully person who insults Oliver’s mother on purpose to upset him. Cockney accent.
A teenager in Fagin's establishment. Strong Singer Cockney accent.
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