"Lionel Bart’s Oliver!" Play Seeks Boys and Girls
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking kids ages 8 and up for "Lionel Bart’s Oliver!" play. See the details below. About the project: The story follows Oliver, an orphan, who, after having been raised in a harsh workhouse, escapes to 1830s London where he's taken in by a gang of pickpockets, led by the elderly criminal Fagin, who discovers the secret of Oliver's parentage. Through it all, Oliver never loses his innocence as he dreams of a better life. Featuring themes of courage, determination, and the enduring power of love, "Oliver!" is a heartwarming show with a classic Golden Age score, featuring standards such as "Where Is Love," "I'd Do Anything," and "As Long as He Needs Me" that you'll be sure to love all over again. Consider yourself invited to this charming, poignant, and Tony-award winning musical that's sure to steal your heart. Additional info: Callbacks BY INVITATION ONLY on Thursday February 19th – 6-10pm and will include dance. Prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo song or a ballad in the style of the show and representative of the character you are auditioning for. Songs should be appropriate to your vocal range and sung from memory. Bring sheet music in the correct key with your start and stop points clearly marked for the accompanist (provided). For more information, please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
A workhouse boy about 11 years of age. This role may be double cast, with an equal number of performances. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Fagin's brightest pupil - an undersized 16. This role may be double cast, with an equal number of performances Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A 15 year old lass in Fagin's establishment - idolises Nancy. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
A boy in Fagin's establishment.