Seeking Boys and Girls for "Oliver Jr." Show

He runs the workhouse where Oliver finds himself at the beginning of the show. He is cold, cruel, and he doesn’t care one bit about the children in the workhouse. (He sings two songs with Widow Corney.)

She runs the workhouse with Mr. Bumble. She is cold and calculating, like Mr. Bumble, and only cares that the work gets done and puts money in her pocket. (Sings two songs with Mr. Bumble.)

The orphan around which the plot of the show revolves. Oliver is intelligent and kind, but he is not afraid to stand up for himself when the situation calls for it. He longs for a family and escapes to London to try to make his fortune. (Sings “Where is Love” and with Artful Dodger)

He is the undertaker who purchases Oliver from Mr. Bumble. He is a callous man who does not treat Oliver much better than Mr. Bumble. (Does not sing a solo.)

She gives Oliver scraps left for the dog to eat. She, like her husband, does not care at all for Oliver’s well-being and only wants him to work.

She works for the Sowerberrys. She is kinder to Oliver than the others in the Sowerberry home, but not by much. Charlotte has some lines, but does not sing.

Noah works for the Sowerberrys. He is a mean, nasty person who insults Oliver’s mother on purpose to upset him. (Does not sing.)

He is charming, upbeat, and charismatic. Though Dodger works for Fagin as a thief, he is the first person to show Oliver real kindness and gives him a place to belong. (Sings several songs)

He recruits, trains, and manages a gang of child thieves. Though he claims he cares for his children, providing them food and shelter and characteristically calling them “my dear,” he’s really only concerned with the money these young thieves bring in. (Sings several numbers.)

One of the child thieves who admires Artful Dodger and is an accomplished pickpocket. (Sings solos in the ensemble.)

The smallest member of Fagin’s gang. (Sings a solo in the ensemble.

Children in Fagin’s gang who sing small solos.

Nancy is an adventurous young lady with a heart of gold who has fallen in with the wrong crowd. She is vivacious and kind, the life of the party, and she immediately takes Oliver under her wing. Unfortunately, she is involved with Bill Sikes, who is a troublesome person. (Sings “As Long as He Needs Me”)

She is Nancy’s friend and shares her spirited nature and sense of adventure. Like Nancy, Bet has a kind heart but has fallen upon hard times. (Sings and dances with Nancy)

He is a sweet man who takes Oliver in, even after Oliver has picked his pocket. Oliver is familiar to Mr. Brownlow immediately, even though he has no idea that Oliver is his grandchild. Mr. Brownlow is strong and caring. (He does not sing.)

Bill is the villain of the story. He is mean, selfish, and ruthless, always looking out for himself. He bullies everyone around him, especially Nancy, and is paranoid, always afraid that people will betray him. He has a menacing presence. (Sings “My Name.”)

He is a small, featured role requiring very clear articulation and storytelling ability. (Does not sing.)

She is Mr. Brownlow’s kindhearted housekeeper. (She sings a reprise of “Where is Love?”)

THE MILKMAID, STRAWBERRY SELLER, KNIFE GRINDER, and ROSE SELLER are featured roles in the ensemble with solos. (They sing “Who Will Buy?”)

He has a featured acting role as an extremely intelligent but pessimistic older character onstage. (He does not sing.)

OLD SALLY and the MATRON confirm that Oliver is Mr. Brownlow’s grandson, so their lines must be delivered clearly. (They do not sing.)

OLD SALLY and the MATRON confirm that Oliver is Mr. Brownlow’s grandson, so their lines must be delivered clearly. (They do not sing.)

Children, Workhouse Governors, Servants, Maid Delivery Person, Pauper Assistants, People in the City, Fagin’s Gang, Street Sellers, Market Sellers, Crowd, Police, and Customers.