About This Show
Lionel Bart’s Oliver! is a classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is a true masterpiece. Victorian England comes to life as Oliver and company find their way to true love and kindness.
Your MainStage Commitments
Everyone who auditions will be cast. Some ‘adult’ roles may be played by young actors (as adults). By registering, you agree to attend ALL rehearsals, work days and performances. Your conflicts with any of these—including late arrival and leaving early—disrrupts everyone and may result in casting changes. No rehearsals may be missed after October 18, 2024.
Understand these requirements before making your commitment to this show. Please.
FAMILY PARTICIPATION
There are three requirements for family volunteer work—All three must be fullfilled:
- PRE-SHOW VOLUNTEERING Sept 6–Nov 9, 2024:
Families are required to support the production with 15 hours of volunteer work. 10 additional hours are required for each additional child. - TECH WEEK Nov 10–14 2024:
Every family must log in 10 hours during Tech Week. - RUN-OF-SHOW:
Every family is required to work 4 of the 7 shows—backstage or front-of-house.
Participation in Strike is mandatory following the final performance.
Note: In lieu of fullfilling the pre-show work requirement, we accept a limited number of production donations to offset the production costs and to hire artists for special projects as needed. Please email [email protected] if you would like to request this buy-out of the pre-show volunteer hours requirement.
PERFORMANCES
Performances: Friday, Nov 15–24, 2024
School Show: Thursday, Nov 21
TalkBack: Sunday, Nov 17
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be August 23–25. The signup link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
MONOLOGUE/VOCAL:
You will prepare a one-minute comedic monologue. You will also prepare 16 measures of a song you are comfortable singing. Please bring photocopied sheet music, taped together and marked with the start/end for the accompanist.
DANCE:
You will attend one of two Dance Auditions held August 24 and 25 from 3:00–5:00pm.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes (closed-toed sneakers or jazz shoes) and bring your own water bottle labeled with your name.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks, if needed, will be August 26 and 27.
VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS
Saturday, Sept 14—BUILD
Sunday, Sept 15—PAINT
Saturday, Sept 21—BUILD
Sunday, Sept 22—PAINT
Saturday, Oct 26—BUILD
Sunday, Oct 27—PAINT
Sunday, Nov 10, 10am–2pm—Load-in and install in theater
Sunday, Nov 24, 5–8pm: STRIKE
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
The first All-Cast Rehearsal will be September 6 or 7, 2024.
In general, rehearsals will be:
- Fridays 6–9pm
- Saturdays 10am–5pm
- Sundays 1–6pm
Each cast member’s call times will depend on their role, but will likely fall within these times.
TECH WEEK
Call times estimated to be:
- Sunday, Nov 10 from 11am–6pm
- Monday, Nov 11 from 5–10pm
- Tuesday, Nov 12 from 5–10-pm
- Wednesday, Nov 13 from 5–10pm
- Thursday, Nov 14 from 5–10pm
Tech Week: No missing, arriving late or leaving rehearsal early.
NITTY GRITTY DAY
NITTY GRITTY DAY is Saturday, Nov 9. We will continue with Move-In Day to move into the theater on Sunday, Nov 10. An adult from each family must attend Nitty Gritty Day and Move-In Day.
REFUND POLICY
Refund requested by August 15, 2024: 100% refund less $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after auditions.
QUESTIONS?
First time auditioning, or new to community theater? We’re happy to answer your questions. Reach out to [email protected].