Upcoming Auditions
Audition Information
Theatre Unlimited is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Oliver!, the beloved musical based on Charles Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist. We invite performers of all ages and skill levels to audition and join us for an exciting journey filled with unforgettable music and characters!
Director: William Reill
Music Director: Adam Brox
Choreographer: Joanne Chow
Stage Manager: Ann Denardis
Producer: Michael Buchert
Assistant Producer: Katie Prestage
Audition Dates & Times
All auditions will be held at Erindale Presbyterian Church
1560 Dundas St W Mississauga, ON
October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
October 17, 2024 (Thursday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
October 24, 2024 (Thursday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
October 26, 2024 (Saturday) – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 28, 2024 (Monday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
*Callbacks, if necessary, will be held the evening of
Wednesday October 30th*
Production Information
All rehearsals will be held at Erindale Presbyterian Church
1560 Dundas St W Mississauga, ON
Rehearsals will begin in early January and will take place Monday & Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00 and Saturday afternoons from 1:00-5:00.
Mandatory Tech Rehearsals: Saturday April 19, Sunday April 20, Monday April 21, Tuesday April 22, Wednesday April 23, Thursday April 24
Show Dates: April 25, 26, May 1, 2, & 3 @ 8pm. April 27, May 3 & 4 @ 2pm
All Performances are at Meadowvale Theatre 6315 Montevideo Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 4G7
Audition Requirements
All candidates will be asked to prepare and perform a song from the show and will be given a cold read when they arrive at their audition. All candidates will also participate in a 30 minute dance call on the date of their audition.
Audition songs (including sheet music and accompaniment recordings) for each character can be found HERE
You will aso be asked to bring in a filled in audition form which can be found HERE. Please bring a printed copy with you
(you may attach a resume, if you have one, and we will be taking pictures as part of the registration, so headshots are not required)
How to Book An Audition
To book an audition, email tupa.auditions@gmail.com and include your name, email address, phone number, preferred audition date, and the role(s) you are interested in auditioning for. If you/your child are under 18, please also include your age.
Show Synopsis
“Where is Love?”, Oliver a poor orphan asks in Lionel Bart’s award-winning musical based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Escaping from the horrors of a Victorian workhouse and an abusive apprenticeship, young Oliver is met by the cheeky Artful Dodger, introduced to kindly Nancy and to “dear” Fagin, the leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Oliver is told to “Consider Yourself at Home”. “It’s a Fine Life”, except for the frightening underworld of crime and squalor. Living in villainy, is not the home of love that Oliver is imagining. Fate has much in store for Oliver, a trusting and hope filled child who dares to ask for more.
Oliver! Has some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.
Winning Tony and Olivier awards, Oliver! also won 6 Academy Awards and Is one of the few musicals to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Please note that, Oliver! has mature themes.
Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart
Oliver! is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Character Breakdown
Oliver Twist
A workhouse boy about 11 years of age.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 8 to 12
Auditions Materials: Who Will Buy (Bars 48-77)
Fagin
An elderly receiver - runs training academy for young pickpockets.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 50 to 70
Audition Materials: Reviewing The Situation ( bars 59 - m90)
Artful Dodger
Fagin's brightest pupil - an undersized 16.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 14 to 18
Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (bars 21-67)
Bill Sikes
A villian in his prime.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 30 to 45
Audition Materials: My Name (bars 5-37)
Nancy
23 years old - a graduate of Fagin's academy, and Bill's doxy.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 20 to 40
Auditions Materials: As Long As He Needs Me (bars 1-34)
Bet
A 15 year old lass in Fagin's establishment - idolizes Nancy.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 14 to 18
Audition Materials: It’s A Fine Life (bars 69-84, including Nancy’s parts)
Mr. Bumble
A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 35 to 60
Audition Materials: Boy for Sale (Whole Song pgs 26-27)
Widow Corney
A sharp-tongued, domineering widow - the Workhouse Mistress.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 40 to 55
Audition Materials: Who Will Buy (Strawberry Seller bars 26-47)
Mr. Brownlow
An old gentleman of wealth and breeding.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 55 to 70
Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)
Mr. Sowerberry
The Undertaker.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 45 to 60
Audition Materials: That’s Your Funeral (bars 1-41)
Mrs. Sowerberry
Mr. Sowerberry's wife and his overseer.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 45 to 60
Audition Materials: That’s Your Funeral (bars 1-41)
Charlotte
The rude and obnoxious daughter of the Sowerberrys.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 18 to 25
Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)
Noah Claypole
Mr. Sowerberry's pimply apprentice.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 18 to 25
Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)
Mr. Grimwig
A Doctor.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 30 to 50
Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)
Mrs. Bedwin
The Brownlow's Housekeeper.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 45 to 60
Audition Materials: Where Is Love (Oliver’s part, 1-27)
Old Sally
A Pauper.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 50 to 70
Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)
Charley Bates
A boy in Fagin's establishment.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 10 to 18
Audition Materials: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)
Adult & Children’s Ensemble
Workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, bow streetrunners, street vendors and crowd, etc.
Gender: any.
Age: 8+
Cast Size: Large
Cast Type: Children and Adults
Audition Materials:
Children’s Ensemble: Food, Glorious Food (bars 19-35)
Adult Ensemble: Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger part, bars 21-67)