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Call Type
Equity Principal
Date of Audition
10/12/2012
Location
Drury Lane Oakbrook
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook, IL 60181
See Receptionist or Monitorfor directions to rehearsal room.
AppointmentsTime(s)
Friday, October 12, 2012 from 10am - 4pm
will be taken by the Equity office beginning Friday, October 5, 2012 at 9:30 AM. Call 312-641-0406 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 3:00-4:30 PM only.
> EPA Rules are in effect.
> A monitor will be provided.
Personnel
Director/ Choreographer Rachel Rockwell, Musical Director Roberta Duchak and Artistic Director WIlliam Osetek will attend with casting authority.
Other Dates
First rehearsal: March 11, 2013
First performance: April 4, 2013
Closing: June 2, 2013
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Contract
Special Agreement
actor minimum $652/wk
Seeking
Seeking excellent Male and Female singers/character actors. All should be good movers.
Breakdown
A breakdown has been added for this notice. See below.
Preparation
Please prepare a song (32 bars) in the style of the show. You MAY be asked to sing a second song, so please be prepared with an additional selection. Please bring headshot and resume.
Other
Please note: The roles of Oliver, the Artful Dodger, Bet and Charles Bates will come from the children’s call to be held at a later time. Children should NOT attend this call.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
Breakdown
Fagin:
Charismatic leader of a children’s band of thieves, age range 45-60, singer/actor/ good mover. He is sly, cunning, likeable despite his despicable actions.
Nancy:
Vibrant, earthy barmaid/ prostitute. She was trained, in her youth, as a thief by Fagin. Age range 20-30, alto with a belt to a C, must be an excellent mover. She lives with and loves the abusive Bill Sykes. She longs for a better life and empathizes with Oliver.
Bill Sykes:
Stoic sociopath. He is a master thief who is feared for his murderous temper. Age range 25-40 actor/singer (baritone).
Mr. Bumble:
The Master of the Workhouse, age range 40-55, singer (high tenor). A large, pompous and corrupt bureaucrat.
Widow Corney:
The Mistress of the Workhouse, age range 40-55, singer (soprano- belt). Sharp-tongued widow, also corrupt. Later marries Mr. Bumble.
Mr. Sowerberry:
The undertaker, age range 40-55. An alcoholic, he is manipulated by his nagging wife..
Mrs. Sowerberry:
The undertaker’s wife, age range 40-55, actress/singer (mezzo). A savvy, penny-pinching nag.
Noah Claypole:
Undertaker’s apprentice, age range 18-25. Threatened by Oliver, he torments him.
Charlotte:
Sowerberry’s promiscuous daughter, age range 16-21, actress.
Mr. Brownlow:
Older gentleman, age range 50-60, actor/singer. Kind, upper class gentleman, Oliver’s grandfather.
Mrs. Bedwin
A housekeeper, age range 45-60. Works for Mr. Brownlow. Warm personality.
Doctor Grimwig:
Friend to Mr. Brownlow. Age range 40-50
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