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"Oliver" Musical Needs Boys and Girls

Emmaus, PA, United States
ID: 586657Exp: 6/19/2025
Description:

Looking for kids ages 10 and up for "Oliver!" Musical. Please see the details below. About the project: "Oliver!" is a stage musical by Lionel Bart, based on Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. It follows the journey of Oliver Twist, a young orphan in Victorian England, as he struggles to find a home, family, and love. Additional info: NOTE: You only need to come to one night. All children under 15 must audition with one of the attached songs. Auditions for Ages 16+: Please prepare 16-20 bars of a golden age musical song. Everyone MUST have sheet music in the correct key. Please no Sondheim. Music must be in a 3 ring binder. There will be an accompanist provided. No A capella. Songs should be memorized so the directors can watch you, your character choices, and vocal ability. DANCE AUDITION: Please bring proper shoes and clothing to change in to for the dance audition. Jazz shoes or sneakers are fine for the audition. Absolutely no open toe shoes, high heels, crocs, sandals, etc. This is for your safety. Please download, print, complete, and return audition form attached when you arrive at the audition. Please be sure to circle all possible conflicts. Directors cannot accept added conflicts once the show is cast. Accurate and honest conflicts will help them finalize the rehearsal schedule. Please note, directors make every attempt to call only those needed at rehearsal as to not waste anyone's time. PERFORMANCES: September 19-28, 2025 If interested, please apply.

9 roles

Oliver TwistMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: A3 – D5A light, clear boy’s voice; requires strong acting and singing with emotional depth. A kind-hearted and innocent orphan boy who is searching for love and a family.

The Artful DodgerBoth genders11-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: A3 – F5 A clever and street-smart boy, Dodger is Fagin’s top pickpocket and becomes Oliver’s first friend in London.

BetFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Range: F4 – B♭5 Nancy’s younger friend and a minor member of Fagin’s gang, loyal to Nancy.

Noah ClaypoleMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A bullying apprentice at the undertaker’s shop who torments Oliver.

CharlotteFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Sowerberrys’ maid and Noah’s love interest.

Charlie BatesBoth genders12-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Another of Fagin’s pickpockets; often seen alongside the Dodge

Workhouse ChildrenBoth genders10-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Typically range from A3 to E5 depending on part. Ensemble roles that help set the tone and environment, including singing in group numbers like "Food, Glorious Food" and "Consider Yourself."

Fagin’s GangBoth genders10-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Typically range from A3 to E5 depending on part. Ensemble roles that help set the tone and environment, including singing in group numbers like "Food, Glorious Food" and "Consider Yourself."

EnsembleBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

There are many featured roles in the Adult Ensemble with opportunities for singing solos and lines as well as featured dancing.