"Oliver" Musical Needs Kids and Teens
Seeking talent ages 7 and up for "Oliver" Musical. Please see the details below. Additional info: Participants should prepare a one-minute song and can either sing a cappella or bring an instrumental version on their phone. No songs from the show, please. The audition panel will teach a short dance combination and provide script excerpts to read aloud. Callbacks, if needed, will be held at the Firehouse Saturday morning, Feb. 7th at 10 am. Show dates: April 16-19, 2026 | Goodrich Little Theatre If interested, please apply.
6 roles
An orphan workhouse boy, (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.
A street kid, singer/actor. Cockney accent. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years. Fagin’s right-hand “man”.
Nancy’s friend, may also have worked for Fagin, singer/actress; should move well. Cockney accent. She idolizes Nancy.
Sowerberry’s daughter, actress. Cockney accent. Attracted to Noah; kind of flirty.
Will cast boys and girls, including Dodger’s friend Charley. Singers/actors; let us know if you have any “special skills,” e.g., acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, dance, etc. Some cockney accents will be taught. Directors are looking for boys and girls who are bright and personable. Boys and girls will be in one or more of the following: Workhouse Boys Workhouse Assistants Bow Street Runners Street Vendors (Criers) Crowd of Onlookers and Passersby
Singers (all voice types), characters with cockney and traditional British accents. Includes Rose Seller, Strawberry Seller, Milk Maid (soprano), Knife Grinder, Long Song Seller, Old Sally, Old Lady, and the Chairman.