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Colonial Chorus Players Announces Auditions for Oliver!
Community theatre looks for performers of all ages to audition for classic tale.
Come one, come all to auditions for Colonial Chorus Players’ production of Oliver! This classic musical is the story of the little scamp who just wanted some more. Come join us as we tell the story of little Oliver as he travels from orphan to beloved son. Performers age 8 and up are welcome to audition.
AUDITIONS FOR OLIVER! - COLONIAL CHORUS PLAYERS
THE OLD HOSE HOUSE, 1249 MAIN STREET, READING, MA
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Sunday February 28, 2PM to 5PM; Monday February 29, 7:30 PM; Callback 3/1 if needed
Director – Pamela Denning
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Music Director – Rusty Palumbo
Show Dates – May 20, 21 and 22 at Parker Middle School, Reading, MA
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 978-898-7906
Please bring sheet music in your key to sing. Songs from the show are preferred. No acapella singing. Be prepared to do movement/dance. Readings from the script will be done.
OLIVER! CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS/AGE & VOCAL RANGES
OLIVER – A sweet, innocent workhouse boy age 8-12 – soprano
FAGIN – Con man who trains children to be pickpockets – Baritone age 45-65
NANCY – Cockney girl with a warm heart – alto age 22-32
BILL SIKES – A villain – Baritone age 30-50.
BET – Nancy’s younger sister and loyal friend – Alto age 20-28
MR. BUMBLE – A pompous, self-important stout man who runs the workhouse – Baritone age 38-50
WIDOW CORNEY – domineering workhouse matron – Soprano age 38-50
THE ARTFUL DODGER – a troubled youth and thief – Soprano age 9-16
MR. SOWERBERRY – The funeral home director – Baritone age 45-60
MRS. SOWERBERRY – wife of funeral director – Soprano age 40-60
NOAH CLAYPOLE – Sowerberry’s bully apprentice – age 13-20
CHARLOTTE – Sowerberry’s daughter – age 13-20
MR. BROWNLOW – A kind and wealthy older gentleman age 60-85
MRS. BEDWIN – Mr. Brownlow’s housekeeper – Soprano age 38-50
ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS – Workhouse & Fagin Gang – boys and girls – ages 8-16
Street Vendors – must have strong solo voices – sing in chorus of “Consider Yourself”
Tavern Customers – sing and dance in chorus of “It’s a Fine life”
Dr. Grimwig – Mr. Brownlow’s doctor age 60-85
Night Watchman, Old Sally, Old Lady
Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart
Licensed by arrangement with Oliver Productions, Ltd.
and Oliver Promotions, Ltd.
