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1 Lional Bart s 2955 HWY 35 N Auditions: Jan 19-24, 2019 Performances: April 25 May 5, 2019

2 CALLING ALL STUDENT PERFORMERS!!! RLT s Spring 2019 production of Lionel Bart s musical Oliver! is a wonderful opportunity for students grades 3 12 to be involved in a community theatre production. OLIVER, will be played by an actor age ARTFUL DODGER, BET, CHARLOTTE and NOAH will be played by students ages WORKHOUSE ORPHANS will be cast from 3 rd 5 th grade students PICKPOCKETS will be cast from 6 th 12 th grade students. PARENTS: please read the information below carefully. Students must have signed permission from parent/guardian in order to audition. ES students must be accompanied by an adult at auditions. Rehearsals Rehearsals begin February 10 and continue through to opening night starting with once per week rehearsals in February, increasing to 2 or more rehearsals per week in March and April. Leads should expect to have more scheduled rehearsals than smaller roles or groups. The last two weeks before opening night, we rehearse every evening. There will be no rehearsals during spring break (March 8 17). Most rehearsals will be between 4:30 and 8:30 PM. Few rehearsals will be on weekends unless a scene needs attention. A very specific and detailed rehearsal schedule will be disseminated after the show is cast. Performances Curtain will go up on Oliver! at RLT s new performance space, La Palma Event Center. Eight performances are scheduled: April 25 th 27 th at 7 PM and 28th at 2 PM; May 2nd 4 th at 7 PM and 4th at 2 PM. Auditions at La Palma Event Center, 2955 HWY 35 N Audition Workshop (optional) Saturday, January 19, AM Pick up an audition packet; practice audition songs/movement Open Auditions ADULTS Monday, January PM Tuesday, January PM Open Auditions Grades 3 5 Monday, January 21, 4 6 PM Open Auditions Grades 6 12 Tuesday, January 21, 4 6 PM Final Callback Auditions for all Leading and Supporting Roles (by invitation) Thursday, January PM Audition Requirements ALL performers should be prepared to sing the song Consider Yourself (included in the audition packet) for the initial audition. Based on the open audition, actors will be called back for THURSDAY s FINAL AUDITION FOR MAIN CHARACTERS. For the callback audition, specific songs for each role will be provided as well as scenes to read: OLIVER Where is Love; ARTFUL DODGER and BET Consider Yourself. I give my permission for my son/daughter to audition for the Rockport Little Theatre production OLIVER! STUDENT NAME (PLEASE PRINT) PARENT/GUARDIAN Signature

3 Character Requirements: Male Actors ADULT M/HS E (grades 3 5) Oliver Twist A workhouse orphan boy, about 10 years old CHARACTER SINGING ACTING MOVEMENT/DANCING Fagin Old scoundrel who runs a pickpocket training academy The Artful Dodger Fagin s brightest pupil, about 14 years old Bill Sikes A villain in his prime Mr. Bumble The Workhouse Beadle, a large pompous man, 40 s Mr. Sowerberry The Undertaker, a gaunt, grim middle-aged man Mr. Brownlow An older gentleman of wealth and breeding ah Claypole The Undertaker s apprentice, a bully, about 18 Dr. Grimwig A doctor, incompetent and pompous Charley Bates Pickpocket, Dodger s sidekick *, if in additional scenes * if in additional scenes * if in additional scenes 7 scenes in Act I 3 scenes in Act II 4 scenes in Act II 3 scenes in Act I 4 scenes in Act II 4 scenes in Act II 4 scenes in Act I I SUPPORTING 2 Scenes in Act I SUPPORTING 2 scenes in Act II Supporting Character 2 scenes in Act I Supporting Character I Supporting Character 2 scenes in Act II *, if in additional scenes *, if in additional scenes *, if in additional scenes *, if in additional scenes *, if in additional scenes Male Roles WORKHOUSE ORPHANS Ages 8-11 PICKPOCKETS Boys in Fagin s gang of thieves Ages LONDONERS (ALL AGES) Street Vendors, Pub Patrons, Shoppers Bow Street Runners etc. *possible additional scenes (LONDONER) (LONDONER) Act I: Act II: Consider Yourself Who Will Buy Oom-pah-pah It s a Fine Life Finale

4 Character Requirements: Female Actors ADULT M/HS E (grades 3 5) CHARACTER SINGING ACTING DANCING Nancy A graduate of Fagin s academy, Bill s doxy, world-weary late twenties Widow Corney The Workhouse Mistress, a sharptongued, domineering widow, 40 s Mrs. Sowerberry Undertaker s wife, stern, brittle, middle-aged 2 scenes in Act I 5 scenes in Act II 4 scenes in Act I I SUPPORTING 2 Scenes in Act I *, if in additional scenes Bet A mid teens lass in Fagin s gang; idolizes Nancy SUPPORTING 2 Scenes in Act I 4 Scenes in Act II Mrs. Bedwin Brownlow s housekeeper, kindly, middle-aged SUPPORTING 3 Scenes in Act II Charlotte Sowerberry Sowerberry s teen-age daughter Old Sally A pauper, old and infirm Supporting Character 2 Scenes in Act I Character 1 Scenes in Act II Female Roles WORKHOUSE ORPHANS Ages 8 11 *possible additional scenes (LONDONER) PICKPOCKETS Boys in Fagin s gang of thieves Ages (LONDONER) LONDONERS (ALL AGES) Street Vendors, Pub Patrons, Shoppers Bow Street Runners etc. Act I: Act II: Consider Yourself Who Will Buy Oom-pah-pah It s a Fine Life Finale

5 OLIVER! Scene/Song Synopsis ACT I, Scene 1 Workhouse Dining Hall Oliver ORPHANS Mr. Bumble Widow Corney Pauper Assistants 1 and 2 ACT I, Scene 2 Widow Corney s Parlour a short while later Mr. Bumble Widow Corney Oliver Pauper Assistant 2 ACT I, Scene 3 Sowerberry s Undertakers Shop the next morning Mr. Bumble Oliver Mr. Sowerberry Mrs. Sowerberry Charlotte ACT I, Scene 4 Sowerberry s Undertakers Shop the next morning Mr. Bumble Oliver Mr. Sowerberry Mrs. Sowerberry Charlotte ah ACT I, Scene 5 Paddington Green London a week later Oliver Artful Dodger LONDONERS ACT I, Scene 6/6A Fagin s Thieves Den immediately following Oliver Artful Dodger Fagin PICKPOCKETS Nancy Bet ACT I, Scene 7 Street a short while later Mr. Brownlow Oliver Artful Dodger Gentleman Bystander Cart Vendor Street Sweeper Bow Street Runner 1 Passers By ACT II, Scene 1 The Three Cripples Pub later that same day PUB PATRONS Bet Nancy Fagin Bill Sikes Artful Dodger 2 Pickpockets ACT II, Scene 2 Brownlow s: Bedroom/Parlor/Street 2 weeks later Mrs. Bedwin Oliver Mr. Brownlow Dr. Grimwig LONDONERS Bet Nancy Bill Sikes First Woman Second Woman ACT II, Scene 3 Fagin s Thieves Den a while later Bill Sikes Nancy Oliver Fagin Artful Dodger ACT II, Scene 4 Widow Corney s Parlor a few days later Mr. Bumble Widow Corney Pauper Assistant 1 Old Sally ACT II, Scene 5 Brownlow s House Parlor a week later Mr. Brownlow Mrs. Bedwin Mr. Bumble Widow Corney Nancy ACT II, Scene 6 London Bridge late that night Bill Sikes Nancy Oliver Bet Mr. Brownlow Mrs. Bedwin Artful Dodger Fagin Soldier and Girl Night Watchman Man Woman Bow Street Runners 1, 2, and 3 LONDONERS

6 Initial audition song for all roles

7 Student Audition Form Oliver! Name (as you wish it to appear in the program) Height School Grade T-shirt Size Parent/Guardian Name (parent for ES/MS students) Parent Home or Work Phone Cel Phone (parent number for ES/MS students) Singing Training/Experience (circle all that apply) Elem. School Chorus MS/HS Chorus Church Choir none How would you describe your abilities as a singer? vice Intermediate Advanced Professional Acting Training/Experience (circle all that apply) Elem. Sch. Plays MS/HS Plays Summer Theatre Camp Community Theatre Church Plays none Dance Training/Experience (circle all that apply) Classes Musicals Gymnastics/Cheerleading none Behind the Scenes Interests/Experience (circle all that apply) Costumes Make-up/Hair Props Scenery Painting Building Tech NOTE: It is expected that student cast member and families will lend a hand with behind-the-scenes aspects of the production.

8 Musical Drama Experience I have performed a Leading Role in a musical(s). If, please list musicals and roles and when. MUSICAL ROLE WHEN I have performed a supporting role in a musical(s). If, please list musicals and roles and when. MUSICAL ROLE WHEN I have performed in the chorus in a musical(s). If, please list musicals and roles and when. MUSICAL ROLE WHEN Oliver! roles that you are most interested in: (circle all that apply) *denotes solo role Oliver* (age 10 12) Artful Dodger* (age 12 16) ah (age 12 18) Bet* (age 12 18) Charlotte (age 12 18) ORPHANS (age 9 11) PICKPOCKETS (age 12 18) LONDONERS (age 12 18) NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: Unfortunately, since the show has limited roles for students, NOT everyone who auditions may be cast. We are anticipating casting twelve to fifteen 3 rd -5 th grade students and twelve to fifteen MS/HS students. Please understand that it is my responsibility (and privilege!) to place you in a role that best matches your abilities with the needs and requirements of the show. I am willing to be cast in any role, I just want to be involved!

9 Rehearsals and Performances (parents, please read carefully) te: Attendance by ALL cast members at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances is critical to the success of the show. That said, we are very accommodating (up to a point) of schedule issues and pre-planned absences. Please check the Performance Schedule below and the rehearsal schedule. If you foresee a conflict, or have specific commitments that would preclude you from participating on certain days, please list in the space provided. Rehearsal Schedule Rehearsals begin February 10 and continue through to opening night (April 25). Most performers will start with once per week rehearsals in February, increasing to 2 or more rehearsals per week in March and April. Leads should expect to have more scheduled rehearsals than smaller roles or groups. The last two weeks before opening night, expect rehearsals every evening. There will be NO rehearsals during spring break (March 8 17). Most rehearsals will be between 4:30 and 8:30 PM. Young performers will be excused as soon as their scene is over. Few rehearsals will be on weekends unless a scene needs attention. A very specific and detailed rehearsal schedule will be disseminated after the show is cast. Performance Schedule Thursday, April 25 7PM Thursday, May 2 7PM Friday, April 26 7 PM Friday, May 3 7 PM Saturday, April 27 7 PM Saturday, May 4 7 PM Sunday, April 28 2 PM Sunday, May 5 2 PM Known Conflicts/ Prior Commitments (examples: Family trip April I am unable to rehearse on Tuesday evenings. I have piano lessons every Wed. at 3) Commitment to Schedule - Rehearsals and Performances I m in for the whole enchilada all of it any time all the time whatever it takes. I m willing to be cast in any role my schedule permitting. I have limited time, but would still like to be involved. Signature

10 Is there anything else you would like the director to know?