Help Bring Dickens’ Oliver Twist to Life
Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, is coming to the Quad Cities! And you could be a part of this unforgettable performance!
Auditions for Oliver Twist will take place at The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Avenue Moline) this Saturday Jan 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. or Sunday Jan 12 from 12 – 2 p.m. Callbacks will take place on Sunday Jan 12 at 2 p.m.
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
Oliver! is a musical theatre masterpiece, perfectly showcasing the talents of a large ensemble cast as they bring these classic characters and score to life.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
-Please prepare a 16-32 bar piece from a song of your choice and bring the sheet music with you, labeled for the accompanist. Keep in mind the accompanist will be sight reading your selection, so try not to bring anything too complicated
-Bring a headshot and resume, if you have one
-Everyone auditioning MUST BE at least 8 years old
-Please come dressed ready to dance at the auditions and bring appropriate shoes.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals begin March 2nd and run M-F, 6:30-9pm. There will be a parent meeting before rehearsals start at 6:15pm on February 24th. There is one Sunday rehearsal on Sunday, April 5th from 1-3pm. Our first tech rehearsal is on Saturday, April 11th from 10am-2pm. And then tech runs from April 13-17th (Opening Night) All tech rehearsals are MANDATORY. There is also a mandatory pickup rehearsal on Thursday, April 23rd.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
April 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th at 7:30pm
April 19th and 26th at 2pm
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
(All roles below are available and ages are flexible)
Oliver Twist
A workhouse boy about 11 years of age.
Gender: Male
Age: 8 to 12
Fagin
An elderly receiver – runs training academy for young pickpockets.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 70ish
The Artful Dodger
Fagin’s brightest pupil – an undersized 16.
Gender: Male
Age: 12 to 18ish
Bill Sikes
A villian in his prime.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45ish
Nancy
A graduate of Fagin’s academy, and Bill’s doxy.
Gender: Female
Age: 25-40ish
Bet
A lass in Fagin’s establishment – idolises Nancy.
Age: 14 to 25ish
Mr. Bumble
A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 60ish
Mrs. Corney
A sharp-tongued, domineering widow – the Workhouse Mistress.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60ish
Mr. Brownlow
An old gentleman of wealth and breeding.
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 70ish
Mr. Sowerberry
The Undertaker.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 60ish
Mrs. Sowerberry
Mr. Sowerberry’s wife and his overseer.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60ish
Charlotte
The Sowerberry’s sluttish young daughter.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 25ish
Noah Claypole
Mr. Sowerberry’s pimply apprentice.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 25ish
Mr. Grimwig
A Doctor.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50ish
Mrs. Bedwin
The Brownlow’s Housekeeper.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60ish
Old Sally
A Pauper.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 70ish
Charley Bates
A boy in Fagin’s establishment.
Gender: Male
Age: 10 to 18
Ensemble
Workhouse boys/girls, workhouse assistants, bow streetrunners, street vendors and crowd, etc.
Gender: Any
For more information, visit https://www.thespotlighttheatreqc.com/.
