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

2 Lionel Bart s Oliver! is a musical based on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. The show is very similar to the 1968 movie of the same name that won 6 academy awards including best picture. Cast Requirements Oliver! Requires a cast of performers of all ages. Adult Leading/Supporting Roles: Male: Fagin, Mr. Bumble, Bill Sikes, Mr. Sowerberry, Mr. Brownlow, Dr. Grimwig; Female: Nancy, Widow Corney, Mrs. Sowerberry, Mrs. Bedwin MS/HS age Leading/Supporting Roles: Male Artful Dodger, ah; Female Bet, Charlotte ES Leading Role: Oliver (male, approximately age 11) Adult GROUP Roles (male and female): LONDONERS MS/HS GROUP Roles (male and female): PICKPOCKETS ES GROUP Roles (gr. 3 5, male and female): ORPHANS Rehearsals Rehearsals for Oliver! begin February 12 th starting with once or twice per week and increasing in frequency as we near production week. A tentative rehearsal schedule will be included in the audition packet and finalized once the show is cast. There will be no rehearsals scheduled during Spring Break (March 9-17). 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 MOST roles are singing roles and require some dance/movement. ALL performers should be prepared to sing the song Consider Yourself (included in the audition packet) for the initial audition. Accompaniment will be provided or you can bring a karaoke file. If you are auditioning for a leading or supporting lead role, you MUST sing solo. If you are interested in a group role only, you may sing with a group. Performers will demonstrate movement/dance ability by performing a short sequence of movements with a group. Based on the open audition, actors will be called back for THURSDAY s FINAL AUDITION. Specific songs for each role will be provided as well as scenes to read. OLIVER Where is Love; FAGIN Reviewing the Situation; NANCY As Long as He Needs Me; ARTFUL DODGER/BET Consider Yourself; Bill Sikes My Name; Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry It s Your Funeral; Mr. Bumble Boy for Sale; Widow Corney I Shall Scream Tips for a Successful Audition Do some research! Watch the movie; Watch You Tube videos of scenes and characters; Listen to original Broadway or West End recordings. Download a karaoke accompaniment to practice with; audition for everything don t limit yourself

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 Adult Audition Form Oliver! Name (as you wish it to appear in the program) Height Place of Work (if applicable) T-shirt Size H-Ph Cel Singing Training/Experience (circle all that apply) Elem. School Chorus MS/HS Chorus College Chorus w/ipod Community Chorus Church Choir Shower none Are you comfortable singing harmony? Somewhat If so, which part(s) do you normally sing? Soprano Alto Baritone Tenor Bass don t know 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 College Plays Summer Theatre Camp Community Theatre Church Plays Amateur Theatre Prof. TV/Stage none Dance Training/Experience (circle all that apply) Classes Musicals Gymnastics/Cheerleading Bar Scene none Behind the Scenes Interests/Experience (circle all that apply) Costumes Make-up/Hair Props Scenery Painting Building Tech NOTE: It is expected that all cast members 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 Fagin* Bill Sykes* Mr. Bumble* Mr. Sowerberry* Mr. Brownlow Dr. Grimwig LONDONERS Nancy* Widow Corney* Mrs. Sowerberry* Mrs. Bedwin* LONDONERS NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: Everyone who auditions will be cast. Please understand that it is my responsibility (and privilege!) to place you in a role or roles that best match 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 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 work 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 5:30 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. Performance Schedule Thursday, April 25 7 PM Thursday, May 2 7 PM 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: I will be out of town February 3 5 th. I am unable to rehearse on Tuesday evenings. I work until 5:30 PM.) 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

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