Audition Information: Oliver | Cabaret

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Performances May 1 - 16 at Unity

Auditions

WHEN: Saturday March 20

WHERE: Unity, 1490 Southwood Drive., San Luis Obispo, CA

TIME: 6 PM

INFORMATION: Print PDF or call (805) 543-PLAY

Preparation

  • Please prepare a song up to 32 bars in length with sheet music. We will not allow songs to be performed a cappella so please bring either sheet music or an instrumental CD.
  • Please bring a current photo of yourself.
  • If the casting panel is interested in you for a particular role then you will be asked to read from the script following the singing portion of the audition.
  • The possibility of call backs will be determined upon completion of the auditions. You will be contacted directly if cast.

Roles Available

Roles available for ALL ages.

Principle roles:

  • Oliver Twist: The protagonist of the story, he is a lonely orphan boy born in the workhouse, This actor must appear to be about 10 years old - boy soprano - must have strong ability to convey real emotions - some formal acting training preferred but not required.
  • Nancy: 17 – 25 - Bill Sikes' lover, she takes a liking to Oliver and treats him like her own child. She sings several "big" voice number and the "eleven o'clock" ballad - requires a singer/dancer/actress. This character is in scenes involving personal physical violence.
  • Bill Sikes: 35 – 50 - Nancy's brutal boyfriend - the "bad guy" - very violent. Bass/baritone - actor must be willing to play scene involving a murder.
  • The Artful Dodger: 14-19 - He is the cleverest of Fagin's pickpockets and introduces Fagin to Oliver. This actor must have a dynamic stage presence - Strong singer/dancer/actor.
  • Mr. Bumble: 35 - 50 - the parochial overseer - Mr. Bumble oversee the operations of the work house were Oliver lives as a child - This actor must be a classically trained singer - Baritone/tenor- comic/pathos skills at huge plus.
  • The Widow Corney: 35 - 50 - The actual Matron of the workhouse - comic role - female sidekick to Mr.. Bumble - a full figured woman. She later marries Mr. Bumble.

Other roles:

  • Bet: 15-18- Nancy's friend, one of Fagin's former pickpockets - a triple threat - singer/dancer/actress.
  • Mr. Sowerberry: 40 – 60 - the undertaker, a classic Dickensian character tall/thin - comic song - must have strong movement skills. He, with his wife, takes in Oliver and they use him in their funeral business.
  • Mrs. Sowerberry: 30 - 60 - comic wife of Mr. Sowerberry - sings and dances.
  • Mr. Brownslow: 50 – 65- Oliver's long lost relative - none singing role.
  • Charley Bates: 13 -15 - Dodger's sidekick - a member of Fagin's gang.
  • Charlotte: 15-20 - Mr. Sowerberry’s daughter.
  • Noah Claypole: 15-20 - A tall bully who is Mr. Sowerberry’s apprentice.
  • Mrs. Bedwin: 25-40 - Mr. Brownlow’s friendly housekeeper.
  • Chorus (ADULT): Workers in the warehouse, thieves, London merchants, street vendors, bar keeps, policemen etc.
  • Kid's ensemble: young performers (all must appear 10 - 14 years old) to play the boys in he the work house and the members of Fagin's gang. Both boys and girls are encouraged to audition.

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Choreographed by Suzi Miller

Performances June 4-26 at Unity

Auditions

WHEN: Wednesday April 7, Thursday April 8

WHERE: Unity, 1490 Southwood Drive., San Luis Obispo, CA

TIME: 6 PM

INFORMATION: Print PDF or call (805) 543-PLAY

Actor/Singer Audition - Wednesday, April 7

  • Be prepared to sing at least 32 bars of a (fully memorized) Broadway-style musical selection that showcases your vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella singing or instrumentals on CD.
  • Please bring a current photo of yourself.
  • If the casting panel is interested in you for a particular role then you will be asked to read from the script following the singing portion of the audition.
  • Also, bring with you ALL of your conflicts from the date of your audition to June 4th opening. No conflicts during tech / dress week.
  • The possibility of call backs will be determined upon completion of the auditions. You may be called to the dance portion of the auditions on Thursday. You will be contacted directly if cast.

Dancer Audition & Callbacks - Thursday, April 8

  • All roles MUST sing in this show. It is recommended that you attend the singing call on Wednesday as well as the dance call.
  • Please bring a current photo of yourself.
  • Wear comfortable clothing.
  • Also, bring with you ALL of your conflicts from the date of your audition to June 4th opening. No conflicts during tech / dress week.

Roles Available

  • Sally Bowles: Alto-Mezzo (low E to A) / 18 and over / English (British) accent / Must be a triple threat (dancer, singer, actor). This lead character is a sexy and charismatic and lonely lounge singer with big dreams to make it to the “big time.” She has trouble with relationships.
  • Cliff Bradshaw: Age 25- 35 Baritone (High E -Low G). An American novelist touring Europe. Handsome, endearing and very observant.
  • Fraulein Schneider: Alto (low bE to bA) / 40 and over / German (accent) / This lead character is a world-weary owner of an apartment block where much of the action outside the Kit Kat Club takes place. Is a kind woman who simply wants to avoid loosing money. Falls in love with Herr Schultz.
  • Herr Schultz: Tenor (bE to high G) /40 and over / German – Jewish (Accent) / This principle character is a sweet, loving and honest German who happens to be Jewish during the rise of Fascism in Germany. He owns a flower shop and falls in love with Fraulein Schneider. He must be charming and convincing and likeable and able to play a strong range of emotion. He must be able to move (light dancing).
  • Fraulein Kost: Mezzo (low A to bB) / 18 and over / German (accent) / This principal character is a sexually dubious and selfish character who is not afraid of speaking her mind and admitting to her indiscretions. She is a Nazi sympathizer.
  • Ernst Ludwig: Tenor-Baritone (low A to high bB) / 18 and over / German (accent) / This principal character is an amiable Nazi sympathizer, a street wise smuggler who seems to know everyone. He means well but is misguided.
  • Max: 40 and over / German (accent) / Very little singing and little dancing. Max is the owner of the Kit Kat Club. He is controlling, insecure, money hungry, and dishonest. He is hated by his employees.
  • Kit Kat Girls (6): FEMALE / 16 and over / Various accents / These actresses must be true versatile triple threats (dancers, singers, actresses). Must be willing to wear suggestive clothing and engage in playful suggestive activity. These actresses must be willing to look unattractive, insecure, and desperate for attention.
  • Kit Kat Boys (4): MALE / 16 and over / German (accents) / Must be strong dancers, singers, actors. All must be willing to play multiple roles. Must be willing to wear suggestive clothing and engage in playful suggestive activity. Must be willing to play multiple roles.