Summer Musical Enterprise announces….
Auditions for OLIVER!
Summer Musical Enterprise announces the audition dates for its 2005 season production of OLIVER.
Pre-Audition Workshop
The directors for Oliver! will be holding an Audition Workshop on Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 pm in the Blacksburg Public Library Community Room. Anyone interested in auditioning is encouraged to attend. The directors will explain the audition requirements and process as well as the rehearsal and performance committment needed.
Recommended Recording: Jay
Records Link - Amazon
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OLIVER!, Jay Productions LTD
Masterworks Edition - 1996 - CDJAY - 1298
National Symphony Orchestra, John Owen Edwards Conducting
Audition Information
| When: |
Thursday, March 17th
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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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| Friday, March 18th |
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 19th |
9:00 a.m. - noon |
Please call Leigh Anne at 540-961-4289 for an audition appointment. |
| Where: |
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
Corner of Tom's Creek and Price's Fork Roads in Blacksburg.
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| Who: |
SEE CAST LIST BELOW
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| What to bring: |
All persons auditioning:
- Recent 3 X 5 color photo (school photo is fine);
- Concise resumé highlighting theatrical & musical background;
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes;
- One song for chorus not from OLIVER!
- For Specific Principal Roles be prepared to sing the following selections:
- Sheet music (available from local music store or www.sheetmusic.com)
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Additional requirements for Principal Roles:
| 1. For those auditioning for the following principal roles, please prepare the song/s listed for the role: |
| Oliver: |
“Where is Love” OR |
“Who Will Buy?” |
| Dodger: |
“Consider Yourself” |
| Fagin: |
“Reviewing the Situation” |
| Nancy: |
“As Long as He Needs Me” OR
“It’s a Fine Life” |
| Bill Sykes: |
“My Name” |
| Mr. Bumble: |
“Boy for Sale” |
| Widow Corney: |
“Who Will Buy” |
| Mr. Sowerberry: |
“That’s Your Funeral” |
| Mrs. Sowerberry: |
“That’s Your Funeral” OR
“As Long as He Needs Me” OR
“Who will Buy?” |
| 2. Cold readings from the script at the audition; |
| 3. Be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform simple dance steps. |
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Additional requirements for chorus (adult and children):
| 1. Adults: 1 prepared song of your choice, either ballad or up-tempo OR “Food Glorious Food” OR “Consider Yourself” from Oliver! |
| 2. Children: Be prepared to sing “Happy Birthday” OR “Food Glorious Food” OR “Consider Yourself” from Oliver! |
| 3. Be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform simple stage movements. |
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| Show Dates: |
August 11-14 & August 18-21, Haymarket
Theatre, Blacksburg |
| Production Team: |
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| For more information: |
www.civc.bev.net/sme - http://www.summermusical.org
Email sme@bburg.bev.net |
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Audition Requirements
Audition requirements for all participants:
- Recent 3 X 5 color photo (school photo is fine);
- Concise resumé highlighting theatrical & musical background;
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Additional requirements for Principal Roles:
- For those auditioning for the following principal roles, please prepare the song/s listed for the role:
| Oliver: |
“Where is Love” OR |
“Who Will Buy?” |
| Dodger: |
“Consider Yourself” |
| Fagin: |
“Reviewing the Situation” |
| Nancy: |
“As Long as He Needs Me” OR
“It’s a Fine Life” |
| Bill Sykes: |
“My Name” |
| Mr. Bumble: |
“Boy for Sale” |
| Widow Corney: |
“Who Will Buy” |
| Mr. Sowerberry: |
“That’s Your Funeral” |
| Mrs. Sowerberry: |
“That’s Your Funeral” OR
“As Long as He Needs Me” OR
“Who will Buy?” |
- Cold readings from the script at the audition
- Be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform simple dance steps.
Additional requirements for chorus (adult and children):
- Adults: 1 prepared song of your choice, either ballad or up-tempo or "Food Glorious Food" OR "Consider Yourself" from OLIVER! (bring sheet music);
- Children: Be prepared to sing "Happy Birthday" OR "Food Glorious Food" OR "Consider Yourself" from OLIVER!;
- Be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform simple stage movements.
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Cast of Characters with Details of the Role
Role |
Voice Type |
Dance |
Age Range |
| Oliver Twist - Lead - Sweet and innocent workhouse boy |
Unchanged Voice |
Yes |
9 - 13 |
Fagin - Major Role - A con man who trains children to be pickpockets.
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Baritone |
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50 - 75 |
Artful Dodger - Major Role - A troubled youth
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Unchanged Voice |
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9 - 16 |
Nancy - Major Role - A cockney girl with a warm heart.
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Alto |
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22 - 32 |
Bill Sykes - Major Role - A villain.
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Baritone |
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30 - 50 |
| Mr. Bumble - Minor Role - The stout man who runs the workhouse. |
Baritone |
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38 - 50 |
| Widow Corney - Minor Role - The domineering workhouse mistress. |
Soprano |
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38 - 50 |
| Mr. Sowerberry - Minor Role - The undertaker. |
Baritone |
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45 - 60 |
| Mrs. Sowerberry - Bit Part - Mr. Sowerberry’s wife. |
Soprano |
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40 - 60 |
| Mr. Brownlow - Bit Part - A kind and wealthy older gentleman. |
Non-singing |
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60 - 85 |
| Bet - Bit Part - Nancy’s loyal friend. |
Alto |
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20 - 28 |
| Charlotte - Bit Part - Mr. Sowerberry’s daughter. |
Non-singing |
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13 - 20 |
| Noah Claypole - Bit Part - A tall bully who is Mr. Sowerberry’s apprentice. |
Non-singing |
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13 - 20 |
| Mrs. Bedwin - Bit Part - Mr. Brownlow’s friendly housekeeper. |
Soprano |
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38 - 50 |
| Dr. Grimwig - Bit Part - |
Non-singing |
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30 - 85 |
| Old Sally - Bit Part - |
Non-singing |
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60 - 85 |
| Charley Bates - Bit Part - |
Non-singing |
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Flexible |
| Workhouse Children |
ALL |
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9 - 16 |
| Fagin's Gang |
ALL |
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9 - 16 |
| Chorus |
ALL |
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ALL |
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