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Upcoming Auditions 

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Audition Information

Theatre Unlimited is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Oliver!, the beloved musical based on Charles Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist. We invite performers of all ages and skill levels to audition and join us for an exciting journey filled with unforgettable music and characters!  

 

Director: William Reill

Music Director: Adam Brox

Choreographer: Joanne Chow

Stage Manager: Ann Denardis

Producer: Michael Buchert

Assistant Producer: Katie Prestage

 

Audition Dates & Times

All auditions will be held at Erindale Presbyterian Church 

1560 Dundas St W Mississauga, ON

October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

October 17, 2024 (Thursday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

October 24, 2024 (Thursday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

October 26, 2024 (Saturday) – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

October 28, 2024 (Monday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

*Callbacks, if necessary, will be held the evening of

Wednesday October 30th*

 

Production Information 

All rehearsals will be held at Erindale Presbyterian Church 

1560 Dundas St W Mississauga, ON

Rehearsals will begin in early January and will take place Monday & Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00 and Saturday afternoons from 1:00-5:00.  

Mandatory Tech Rehearsals: Saturday April 19, Sunday April 20, Monday April 21, Tuesday April 22, Wednesday April 23, Thursday April 24

Show Dates: April 25, 26, May 1, 2, & 3 @ 8pm. April 27, May 3 & 4 @ 2pm

All Performances are at Meadowvale Theatre 6315 Montevideo Rd.

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 4G7

 

Audition Requirements

All candidates will be asked to prepare and perform a song from the show and will be given a cold read when they arrive at their audition.  All candidates will also participate in a 30 minute dance call on the date of their audition.

Audition songs (including sheet music and accompaniment recordings) for each character can be found HERE

You will aso be asked to bring in a filled in audition form which can be found HERE.  Please bring a printed copy with you

(you may attach a resume, if you have one, and we will be taking pictures as part of the registration, so headshots are not required)

How to Book An Audition 

To book an audition, email tupa.auditions@gmail.com and include your name, email address, phone number, preferred audition date, and the role(s) you are interested in auditioning for.  If you/your child are under 18, please also include your age. 

 

Show Synopsis

“Where is Love?”, Oliver a poor orphan asks in Lionel Bart’s award-winning musical based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Escaping from the horrors of a Victorian workhouse and an abusive apprenticeship, young Oliver is met by the cheeky Artful Dodger, introduced to kindly Nancy and to “dear” Fagin, the leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Oliver is told to “Consider Yourself at Home”. “It’s a Fine Life”, except for the frightening underworld of crime and squalor. Living in villainy, is not the home of love that Oliver is imagining. Fate has much in store for Oliver, a trusting and hope filled child who dares to ask for more.

Oliver! Has some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.

Winning Tony and Olivier awards, Oliver! also won 6 Academy Awards and Is one of the few musicals to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Please note that, Oliver! has mature themes.

Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart

Oliver! is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

 

Character Breakdown

Oliver Twist

A workhouse boy about 11 years of age. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 8 to 12

Auditions Materials:  Who Will Buy (Bars 48-77)

Fagin

An elderly receiver - runs training academy for young pickpockets. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 50 to 70

Audition Materials: Reviewing The Situation ( bars 59 - m90)

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Artful Dodger

Fagin's brightest pupil - an undersized 16. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 14 to 18

Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (bars 21-67)

​Bill Sikes

A villian in his prime. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 30 to 45

Audition Materials: My Name (bars 5-37)

Nancy

23 years old - a graduate of Fagin's academy, and Bill's doxy. 

Gender: female presenting

Age: 20 to 40

Auditions Materials: As Long As He Needs Me (bars 1-34)

 

Bet

A 15 year old lass in Fagin's establishment - idolizes Nancy. 

Gender: female presenting

Age: 14 to 18

Audition Materials: It’s A Fine Life (bars 69-84, including Nancy’s parts)

 

​Mr. Bumble

A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 35 to 60

Audition Materials: Boy for Sale (Whole Song pgs 26-27)

 

Widow Corney

A sharp-tongued, domineering widow - the Workhouse Mistress. 

Gender: female presenting

Age: 40 to 55

Audition Materials: Who Will Buy (Strawberry Seller bars 26-47)

 

​Mr. Brownlow

An old gentleman of wealth and breeding. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 55 to 70

Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)

 

Mr. Sowerberry

The Undertaker.

Gender: male presenting

Age: 45 to 60

Audition Materials: That’s Your Funeral (bars 1-41)

 

Mrs. Sowerberry

Mr. Sowerberry's wife and his overseer.

Gender: female presenting

Age: 45 to 60

Audition Materials: That’s Your Funeral (bars 1-41)

Charlotte

The rude and obnoxious daughter of the Sowerberrys.

Gender: female presenting

Age: 18 to 25

Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)

Noah Claypole

Mr. Sowerberry's pimply apprentice. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 18 to 25

Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)

Mr. Grimwig

A Doctor. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 30 to 50

​Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)

 

Mrs. Bedwin

The Brownlow's Housekeeper. 

Gender: female presenting

Age: 45 to 60

​Audition Materials: Where Is Love (Oliver’s part, 1-27)

Old Sally

A Pauper. 

Gender: female presenting

Age: 50 to 70

​Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)

Charley Bates

A boy in Fagin's establishment. 

Gender: male presenting

Age: 10 to 18

​Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)

 

Adult & Children’s Ensemble

Workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, bow streetrunners, street vendors and crowd, etc. 

Gender: any. 

Age: 8+

Cast Size: Large 

Cast Type: Children and Adults

Audition Materials:

Children’s Ensemble: Food, Glorious Food (bars 19-35)

Adult Ensemble: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)

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