Weathervane Playhouse is located at 100 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055-3380. Weathervane Playhouse will be holding auditions for their 2013 summer season. Weathervane Playhouse is Ohio’s longest running professional theatre, producing award winning summer productions since 1969. Auditions will be held at the Weathervane Playhouse in Newark, Ohio at the following dates and times: February 22, 23 & 24, 2013 Friday. February 22, 2013 1:00PM – 6:00PM Young Singers / Actors & General Call (you may be called back for a dance call and to read or sing later that evening) 6:30PM-8:00PM Dance Call 8:00PM-10:00PM Reading/Singing Callbacks Saturday. February 23, 2013 10:00AM – 12 Noon Callbacks for Young Actors 1:00PM-4:00PM Singers / Actors (you may be called back for a dance call on Saturday afternoon and to read or sing later that evening) 4:00PM-6:00PM Dance Call 7PM-10PM Reading/Singing Callbacks Sunday, February 24, 2012 12:00PM – 4:00PM Singers / Actors (you may be called back for a dance call on Saturday afternoon and to read or sing later that evening) 4:00PM-5:00PM Dance Call 6PM-9PM Reading/Singing Callbacks Please prepare 32 bars of two contrasting musical theatre songs. Please bring sheet music in your key, an accompanist will be provided. Also prepare a one-minute monologue. There will be a dance call and movement callback. Please bring proper dance attire, shoes and tap shoes if you have them. You may be asked to prepare material or to read from the script later in the day. Pay or stipend will be involved for most roles. We intend to have the 2013 season follow a repertory format for our actors. This means that all full-season actors will be assigned additional duties as assistant stage managers (ASMs) or in costumes, set design, lighting, or admin for any production that they are not cast. Actors interested in performing only one show should attend the local auditions. We have many opportunities for actors in one or more shows that would not require the same additional / ASM duties as the repertory company living in theatre housing.
For any additional questions please contact Jeniffer Hankinson (General Manager) or Adam Karsten (Managing Artistic Director) at auditions@weathervaneplayhouse.org
OLIVER Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart Weathervane Rating: G SYNOPSIS Meet the courageous British youngster, Oliver, and follow him along a journey of hope as he struggles to find his way out of a London orphanage and to navigate the perilous streets of London. Based on the well-known tale by Charles Dickens, this musical is filled with drama and delight with musical numbers like Food Glorious Food, Where is Love?, and Consider Yourself at Home! Don’t miss this charming children’s tale that took three Tony awards at its Broadway debut.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Oliver Twist – 9-13 – Boy Soprano – The protagonist of the story, he is a lonely orphan boy born in the workhouse, must have strong ability to convey real emotions. Fagin – 40 – 75 – Baritone – A conniving career criminal, he takes in homeless boys and teaches them to pick pockets for him. He is the leader of Fagin’s gang – a band of London pickpockets and thieves, must have great character skills. Nancy – 18 – 40 – Alto – 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. Bill Sikes – 35 – 50 – Bass/Baritone – Nancy’s brutal boyfriend, the “bad guy”, very violent. Artful Dodger – 14 – 17 – Boy Soprano/Tenor – He is the cleverest of Fagin’s pickpockets and introduces Fagin to Oliver. This actor must have a dynamic stage presence. Mr. Bumble – 35 – 50 – Baritone/Tenor – the parochial overseer, Mr. Bumble oversee the operations of the work house were Oliver lives as a child. Widow Corney – 35 – 50- Soprano – comic role, female sidekick to Mr. Bumble. Bet – 15-18 – Alto – Nancy’s friend, one of Fagin’s former pickpockets. Mr. Sowerberry – 40 – 60, Baritone – the undertaker, a classic Dickensian character tall/thin, comic song. Mrs. Sowerberry – 30 – 60 – Soprano – comic wife of Mr. Sowerberry. Mrs. Bedwin – 35 – 50 – Soprano – Mr. Brownlow’s friendly housekeeper. Mr. Brownlow – 50 – 85 – Oliver’s long lost relative. Dr. Grimwig – 38-50 – Doctor. Charley Bates – 6-16, Dodger’s sidekick and a member of Fagin’s gang. Noah Claypole – 13-20 – Undertaker’s apprentice. Charlotte – 15-20, The Sowerberry’s daughter. Orphans / Ensemble – all ages – male and female
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