AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College is excited to announce auditions for Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
Director: Karen Weaver
Music Director: Aurelien Eulert
Choreographer: Aubrey Weaver
Stage Manager: Angela Meloni
MST Artistic Director: Andrew John Mitchell
Physical location for rehearsals and performances:
The Milburn Stone Theatre, Cecil College, One Seahawk Drive, North East MD 21901 | Box Office Phone Number: (410) 287-1037
Audition Information:
Auditions will take place on Tuesday, August 26th and Tuesday, September 2nd starting at 6 pm at the Milburn Stone Theatre. Please sign-up for your audition slot directly through the Milburn Stone Theatre’s Cast98 Studio page at:
https://us.cast98.com/studios/milburnstone
Those submitting a video to audition have until Monday, September 1st at 11:59pm and can do so via Cast98
In person auditions are strongly encouraged.
Callbacks:
Callbacks for Lionel Bart’s Oliver! will be held on Thursday, September 4th from 6-10pm, Callbacks will begin with a dance call from 6-7pm. Callback notifications will be sent out by Wednesday, September 5th by 10am.
Audition Preparation:
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: (
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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.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsal for Lionel Bart’s Oliver! 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:
Tech week for Lionel Bart’s Oliver! 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:
Performances for Lionel Bart’s Oliver 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 7:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees taking place at 2 pm. 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
Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Casting Breakdown:
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.
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
About Lionel Bart’s Oliver!:
Lionel Bart's OLIVER!
Show Dates: December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14
Show Times: Friday and Saturday Evening Performances at 7:30pm, Sunday Matinees at 2pm
Sponsored by Hillside Heating & Cooling
Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Based on Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist
Family Friendly Musical | Recommended for ages 8+
Join us for a magical journey through Victorian London in Lionel Bart’s Oliver, a vibrant and heartwarming musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel.
Follow young Oliver Twist, an orphan desperate for love and belonging, as he navigates the dangerous and colorful streets of London. Along the way, he encounters a host of unforgettable characters, including the mischievous Artful Dodger, the sinister Fagin, and the kind-hearted Nancy, all set to the backdrop of Dickensian society.
Featuring iconic songs like “Consider Yourself,” “Food Glorious Food,” and “Where Is Love?”, Lionel Bart’s Oliver is a story of courage, friendship, and hope. With its timeless melodies and unforgettable characters, this production will capture your heart and transport you to a world where even the most desperate of souls can find love and redemption.
This is the perfect musical for the entire family, with a gripping narrative full of adventure, memorable tunes, and moving moments that will resonate with audiences of all ages. Lionel Bart’s Oliver blends humor, heartache, and joy into an unforgettable theatrical experience, making it a must-see production this season.
Lionel Bart’s Oliver is presented through special permission from Musical Theatre International (MTI)
We can't wait to see you at auditions!
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