Book, Music & lyrics by lionel bart Oliver is a young orphan living in Victorian England. After escaping a workhouse and an abusive apprenticeship, he finds himself amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets, and so begin Oliver's whirlwind adventures and his search to find the true love of a family. Lionel Bart's Tony® and Olivier Award®-winning Broadway musical interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic novel has been regarded as a masterpiece among audiences for seven decades. Direction by Taryn Hoyt assistant direction by aly cook Music Direction by John Nipe Choreography by Harper E. Rego NOTE TO PARENTS and AUDITIONEES ABOUT PRODUCTION CONTENT: Oliver! the musical is true to Dickens’ novel and contains mild and discriminatory language reflective of the period, suggestive content, depictions of physical violence towards men, women, and children; and themes of domestic abuse, poverty, crime, and murder in Victorian society. Gunfire and smoke/fog are also included. [ AUDITION DATES ] Mon, April 13 & Tues, April 14 from 7-10pm (please plan to stay the whole duration) or via Video Submission by April 13th - end of day (if you are submitting a video, you have to learn the dance with instructional video provided on audition form) CALLBACKS (if necessary) - Friday, April 17 from 7-10PM Only need to attend ONE day. Choose which days works best for you! (dates & times subject to change) [ PERFORMANCE DATES ] June 26-28 & July 2-5, 2026 [ AGE RANGE ] ALL AGES! [ WHERE ] WINTHROP BCM 620 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730 OLIVER Audition form→ * Please fill out the online audition form prior to auditions! * WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AGE RANGE: ALL AGES WHAT TO PREPARE: Acting Resume & Headshots will be required for this production. Everyone auditioning should plan to stay from 7pm - 10pm on the day of their audition Prepare a 30 second to 1 minute dramatic or comedic monologue. Standard British or Cockney accent required. Memorization is preferred but not required. Vocal auditions must consist of a prepared 16-32 bars from one of the following numbers from the show: (Standard British or Cockney accent required.) Children: "Where is Love" or "Consider Yourself" Women/Non-binary: "As Long as He Needs Me" or "Oom Pah Pah" Men/Non-binary: "Reviewing the Situation" or "Boy for Sale" + Please bring instrumental track, no a cappella. Using your phone will be fine (either YouTube or downloaded). No Piano Accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes for an audition dance number! Auditionees will only need to come to one night of auditions, unless requested to return. Bring a list of any conflicts you may have during the rehearsal process. April 20 - July 5, 2026 VIDEO SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Monday, April 13 Video Submissions must include three items: a 30 second to 1 min monologue, 16-32 bars (approx. 1-2mins) musical selection from the above list, and the dance combo (instructional video linked further in this ...
