Oliver! by Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College
in North East, Maryland, United States

What To Know About This Production

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Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Based on Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist

Family Friendly Musical | Recommended for ages 8+

Step into the world of Victorian London with Lionel Bart’s Oliver, a captivating musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Follow young orphan Oliver Twist as he embarks on a journey filled with colorful characters and unforgettable songs like Consider Yourself and Food Glorious Food. With themes of love, loyalty, and adventure, Oliver offers a heartwarming experience for all ages. Don’t miss this timeless tale of courage and hope, featuring a talented cast and unforgettable melodies

Lionel Bart’s Oliver is presented through special permission from Musical Theatre International (MTI)

Performances

  • Dec 5 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Dec 6 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Dec 7 Sunday 2:00 PM
  • Dec 12 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Dec 13 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Dec 14 Sunday 2:00 PM

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What To Expect At Auditions

Director: Karen Weaver |Music Director: Aurelien Eulert |Choreographer: Aubrey Weaver | Stage Manager: Angela Meloni | MST Artistic Director: Andrew John Mitchell

Auditions will take place on Tuesday, August 26th and Tuesday, September 2nd starting at 6:00pm at the Milburn Stone Theatre.

Auditions will be held in The Technology Center (Building D) in the Amphitheatre – Room 106. The Technology Center (Building D) is located on the Cecil College Campus, which is at One Seahawk Dr. North East, MD 21901. You may click the link below to view the Cecil College Campus map to locate The The Technology Center (Building D).

Cecil College Campus Map - https://www.cecil.edu/ne-map

Those submitting a video to audition have until Monday, September 1st at 11:59pm and can do so via Cast98. In person auditions are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Callbacks will be held on Thursday, September 4th from 6-10pm, Callbacks will begin with a dance call. Callback notifications will be sent out by Wednesday, September 5th by 10am.

Please prepare a song (approx. 32 bars, or 60 - 90 seconds of music) in the style of the show. To listen to the 1994 cast recording please click this link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntXxvXQ0uLM&list=PLTe9cT2vRD11UXxWkgTNXLHevmw0uanN9)

An accompanist will be provided so please bring sheet music for the accompanist to play. Performing with an accompanist is strongly preferred, but you may provide tracks if you do not have sheet music.

Please note: Amplification will not be provided and playing backing tracks off a cell phone (without proper additional amplification) is strongly discouraged.

Rehearsal will begin in early September. Rehearsals will be based on both performer and production staff availability, so please submit all known conflicts at the time of auditions. The Milburn Stone Theatre traditionally rehearses between 2 to 4 times a week.

Please note: Cecil College will be closed November 26th through November 30th in observation of Thanksgiving

Tech week will be held Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th, then the college will be closed from November 26th through 30th for Thanksgiving Break. Tech will resume on Monday, December 1st and will continue through Thursday, December 4th, no conflicts will be accepted for these tech dates.

Performances for will begin on Friday, December 5th with performances on December 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th. There will be six performances in total with Friday evening performances taking place at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees taking place at 2:00pm. There is the possibly of evening performances being added on Saturday, December 6th and Saturday, December 13th and a daytime school performance on Friday, December 12th. These dates will be confirmed a month before opening (Wednesday, November 6th.)

Please note: The Milburn Stone Theatre is a community Theatre on a college campus, our productions are open to the entire community, not just Cecil College Students, Faculty and Staff. This production is non-paid/non-union.

All roles are available, ages listed are ranges and not exact. In addition, The Milburn Stone Theatre is committed to Cecil College’s principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and encourages performers of all ethnicities, races, backgrounds, genders, and ages to audition, but they will be performed as originally written.

Audition Times

  • Aug 26 Tuesday 6:00 PM
  • Aug 26 Tuesday 7:00 PM
  • Aug 26 Tuesday 8:00 PM
  • Sep 2 Tuesday 6:00 PM
  • Sep 2 Tuesday 7:00 PM
  • Sep 2 Tuesday 8:00 PM

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Audition Process

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  4. Show-specific questions

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Cast List For Oliver!

Available Roles

  • Oliver Twist - A workhouse boy “about 11 years of age.” Gender: Male | Age: 8 to 12 Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: A3 (Please note: The theatre is planning on splitting the role of Oliver Twist between two actors)
  • Fagin - An elderly receiver who runs a training academy for young pickpockets. Gender: Male | Age: 50 to 70 Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: A2
  • The Artful Dodger - Fagin's brightest pupil - “an undersized 16.” Gender: Male | Age: 14 to 18 Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: A3
  • Bill Sikes - A villian “in his prime.” Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: D4 | Vocal range bottom: A2
  • Nancy - A graduate of Fagin's academy, and Bill's doxy. Gender: Female | Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: F3
  • Bet - A young lass in Fagin's establishment - idolises Nancy. Gender: Female | Age: 14 to 22 Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: Ab3
  • Mr. Bumble - A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. Gender: Male | Age: 35 to 60 Vocal range top: Ab4 | Vocal range bottom: C3
  • Mrs. Corney - A sharp-tongued, domineering widow - the Workhouse Mistress. Gender: Female | Age: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: C4
  • Mr. Brownlow - An old gentleman of wealth and breeding. Gender: Male | Age: 55 to 70
  • Mr. Sowerberry - The Undertaker. Gender: Male | Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: C3
  • Mrs. Sowerberry - Mr. Sowerberry's wife and his overseer. Gender: Female | Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: C4
  • Charlotte - The Sowerberry's questionable young daughter. Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25
  • Noah Claypole - Mr. Sowerberry's pimply apprentice. Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 25
  • Mr. Grimwig - A Doctor. Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 50
  • Mrs. Bedwin - The Brownlow's Housekeeper. Gender: Female | Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: B4 | Vocal range bottom: C4
  • Old Sally - A Pauper. Gender: Female | Age: 50 to 70
  • Charley Bates - A boy in Fagin's establishment. Gender: Male | Age: 10 to 18
  • Ensemble - To play Workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, Bow Street Runners, street vendors and crowd, etc. Gender: Any | Age: 8 and up

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