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Auditioning at LifeHouse Theater
Auditions will be held by appointment only. All are welcome and roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Generally, those auditioning should be at least 10 years of age. Please note that some shows may have need of actors younger than 10 or may be casting adults only. Be sure to refer to the character list of each production for more precise age requirements.
Auditioners can sign up for an audition appointment online by Clicking Here. Auditioners can also upload a theatrical resume and recent photo or headshot at the link if they have one.
Prior experience is not necessary to audition, so those without a theatrical resume may indicate any performing experience such as church choirs, public speaking, etc.
Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.
*For dramas, please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length.
Auditioning for “Oliver!”
The unforgettable characters of Charles Dickens’ nineteenth century London come to life in this endearing story of triumph. The exploits of the orphan Oliver Twist are tunefully recounted in this award-winning musical tale of courage and faith.
“Oliver!” opens Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through April 2, 2023.
Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performances at 7:00 PM on March 30, 2023.
Character List
Agnes Fleming Leeford – Oliver’s Loving Mother (20’s-30’s)
Mr. Bumble – Corrupt and Inept Parish Official (40’s-60’s)
Mrs. Bumble – Greedy Workhouse Matron Bumble’s Wife (40’s-60’s)
Old Sally Thingummy – Elderly Nurse and Workhouse Servant (60+)
Oliver Twist – A Sensitive Foundling (About 9-12 years old)
Dick – Child of the Workhouse; Friend of Oliver (8-12)
Danny – Child of the Workhouse; Friend of Oliver (8-12)
Leslie – Child of the Workhouse; Friend of Oliver (8-12)
Sidney – Child of the Workhouse; Friend of Oliver (8-12)
Mr. Sowerberry – Cross Undertaker (Middle Age)
Mrs. Sowerberry – Undertaker’s Sour Wife (Middle Age)
Noah Claypole – Obnoxious Apprentice to the Sowerberrys (14-19)
Charlotte – The Sowerberry’s Sarcastic Maid
The Artful Dodger – Teenage Leader of Fagin’s Pickpockets (14-19)
Fagin – Eccentric Greedy Fence and Crime Ring Head (55-70)
Nancy – Gang Cohort and Bill Sike’s Conscience-Stricken Wife (25-40)
Bet – Teenage Gang Member Often Tagging Along with Dodger (14-19)
Bill Sikes – Murderous Thief Raised with Nancy by Fagin (25-40)
Mr. Brownlow – Respected and Benevolent Gentleman (50’s-60’s)
Miss Wordsmith – A Kindly Bookseller (20’s-30’s)
Constable – Competent Official (30+)
Miss Monks – Conniving Woman of Mystery (Early 20’s)
Rose – A Young Lady Under Mr. Brownlow’s Care (Late Teens Early 20’s)
Mrs. Bedwin – Mr. Brownlow’s Matronly Housekeeper (40-60)
Mrs. Grimwig – Mr. Brownlow’s Rich Old Family Friend (60+)
Merchant Vendors: Bread, Milk, Meat, Nuts, Ale, Eggs, Poultry, Produce, Cheese
“The Poor” / Londoners
Children of the Workhouse
Orphans of Fagin’s Gang
Townsman & Wife
Constable II
Additional Constables
