Oliver! is an English musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. It is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

Oliver Twist Male Principal Role. The protagonist of the story, he is a lonely orphan boy born in the Work-house. He is vulnerable but tough and feisty and should have a strong ability to convey real emotions. British (not cockney) accent. Some minor dancing. Age 8 - 13 Vocal: Juvenile Treble

Fagin
Male Principal Role. A conniving, career criminal whose charm hides a cold heart. He takes in homeless boys and teaches them to pick pockets for him. An old thespian, a man of many dimensions, a leader, a vagrant, a father, a teacher, a lost soul & an eccentric. Significant character acting, comic timing, singing with some dancing. Cockney accent required. Age 40 - 60 Vocal: Baritone

Artful Dodger
Male Principal Role. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years, Fagin's right hand "man". Must have a dynamic stage presence. Significant character acting, singing, dancing. Cockney accent required. Age 13 - 16 Vocal: Juvenile treble or Tenor

Nancy
Female Principal Role. Nancy is an abused career thief, prostitute and former child pickpocket. A sensitive side and noble and like-able but hardened and streetwise beyond her years. She lives with and loves Bill Sykes. Strong singer (belter), actor, some dancing. Cockney accent required. Age 21 - 35 Vocal: Lyric Contralto

Bill Sykes
Male Principle Role. A villain and Nancy's brutal boy- friend. The most evil man you could ever meet who strikes fear into anyone he sees. Cockney accent. Age 30 - 45 Vocal: Dramatic Baritone

Mr. Bumble
Male Supporting Role. The self- righteous, self- appointed beadle, Mr. Bumble oversees the operations of the work house where Oliver lives as a child. Age 45 - 65 Vocal: Lyric Tenor

Widow Corney
Female Supporting Role. The domineering workhouse mistress. Widow Corney is an "old maid", who has been left on the shelf, would do anything to get Mr Bumble's attention. Cockney accent required. Age 45 - 65 Vocal: Mezzo Soprano

Mr. Sowerberry
Male Supporting Role. The undertaker, a classic Dickensian character tall/thin, precise and a bit slimy. Cockney accent required. Age 40 - 65 Vocal: Baritone

Mrs. Sowerberry
Female Supporting Role. The undertaker's wife. Loud, sure of herself and unique in appearance. Cockney accent required. Minimal singing. Age 40 - 65 Vocal: Alto

Mr. Brownlow
Male Supporting Role. Oliver's kind long lost grandfather, a man of wealth and breeding. British (not cockney) accent. Age to look 50 - 75 Non-Singing

Bet
Female Supporting Role. Nancy's loyal friend and confidant. Cockney accent required. Age 15 - 20 Vocal: Lyric Contralto

Charlotte
Female Supporting Role. The rude but also flirtatious daughter of the Sowerberrys. Cockney accent required. Age 14 - 19 Non-Singing

Noah Claypole
Male Supporting Role. A nasty piece of work who is Mr Sowerberry's pimply apprentice. Enjoys a flirty relationship with Charlotte. Cockney accent required. Age 14 - 20 Non-Singing

Mrs. Bedwin
Female Minor Role. Mr Brownlow's kind-hearted, motherly housekeeper. British (not cockney) accent. 45 - 65 Vocal: Soprano

Dr. Grimwig
Male Minor Role. British (not cockney accent).. Age to look 25-45 Non-singing

Old Sally
Female Minor Role. Cockney accent required. Age to look 50 - 70 Non-Singing

Charley Bates
Part of Fagin's gang. The eldest boy. Cockney accent required. Non-singing

Fagin's Gang & Workhouse Children
We are looking for boys and girls who are bright and personable. All individuals cast will do both Workhouse and Fagin's Gang. Competent singing skills and some dance experienced preferred. Tumbling, juggling and gymnastics a plus. Vocal: All ranges required

Ensemble Workhouse Governors, workers in the workhouse, thieves, London merchants, street vendors, bar keepers, policemen etc. Cockney and traditional British accents required. Opportunity for featured dancers and soloists. Some movement required for all ensemble. Vocal: All ranges required

Adult auditions August 15 + 16, 6:30 to 9:30 pm Adult callbacks August 18, 6:30 pm Children auditions August 20, from 1 - 4 pm