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Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 3:38 pm
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Charles Dicken’s beloved orphan who “asked for more” sings into life in The Center for the Arts production of “Oliver!”.
Oliver! opened in London in 1960 and immediately became a huge hit, running over 2000 performances. The story of the orphaned Oliver, Fagin and his troupe of pick-pockets (including the Artful Dodger), the sweet Nancy and evil Bill Sikes now takes over Murfreesboro under the guidance of director Cyndie Verbeten, music director Denis Pessar, and choreographer Julie Wilcox.
This production is good for the whole family, keeping in mind it depicts the rough lives of people in poverty in England in the 1800s. The music is memorable and the story wrenches the heart as it carries you along.
Oliver! Audition schedule
The Center for the Arts is proud to announce the auditions for Oliver!, which will run April 9-May 2, 2010.
Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Rehearsals will begin the first week of February 2010, giving nine weeks of rehearsals, including some weekends. Conflicts must be noted on audition sheets.
Starting Jan. 1, 2010, the Center for the Arts has implemented a $25 production fee, however each cast member will receive one complimentary ticket to the show in return.
Children between the ages of 7 and 13 years will be used for Fagin’s gang and orphans; girls as well as boys will be considered. *Children MUST be present for the entire audition
Character and Role requirements
Oliver Twist Workhouse boy between 8 and 12 years
Mr. Bumble - he Beadle A pompous man of about 50
Widow Corney A sharp-tongued domineering widow of about 50
Noah Claypole The undertaker's apprentice
Mr. Sowerberry The Undertaker
Mrs. Sowerberry The Undertaker's wife
Charlotte Their daughter
The Artful Dodger Fagin's brightest pupil between 12 and 18 years
Fagin An elderly receiver - runs pickpocket academy
Nancy A graduate of Fagin's and Bill's doxy 23 to 28 years
Bet A lass in Fagin's Academy. Idolized Nancy 13 to 18 years
Old Sally A pauper
Bill Sykes A villiam in his prime
Mr. Brownlow A gentleman in his 50's
Mrs. Bedwin The Brownlow's housekeeper
Dr. Grimwig A doctor
CFA will also need:
Approximately 25 boys and girls ages 7 through 13 as the chorus of workhouse children.
6 Workhouse assistants
10 Street vendors (general crowd)
Dates
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Kids Dance
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Kids Read
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Kids Sing
*children MUST be present the entire audition time
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Kids Dance
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Kids Read
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Kids Sing
*children MUST be present the entire audition time
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Adults Sing and Dance
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Adults Read
Monday, Jan. 18, 2010
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Adults Sing and Dance
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Adults Read |
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