Searching For Oliver: Drayton Entertainment Announces Ontario-wide Quest for a Star
Do you know a young boy with his sights set on the stage?
Award-winning Drayton Entertainment is now accepting video submissions for its much-anticipated production of the hit musical, Oliver!. The live theatrical production will run at two Ontario venues during the 2013 Season: June 4th through June 22nd at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene and August 14th through August 31st at the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton.
Since 2006, Drayton Entertainment has provided over 400 young performers with the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in various productions including Disney’s High School Musical, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, Brigadoon, Robin Hood and the chartbuster Broadway musical, Annie.
To enable as many young hopefuls as possible to be considered for the coveted role of Oliver, Drayton Entertainment is accepting video submissions until Friday, March 15th.
Aspiring actors are invited to record a video of themselves singing the memorable song “Where Is Love?”. Videos can be submitted to Drayton Entertainment’s casting team by following easy, step-by-step instructions outlined on the company’s website.
http://www.draytonentertainment.com/Online/article/joinus_youthauditions
“We have outstanding young talent in this province,” says Artistic Director, Alex Mustakas. “Last season we embarked on a similar search to a find young performer to star in Annie and we were blown away by the response. We look forward to reviewing the video submissions and discovering some wonderful new talent.”
The submission process is open to young male performers 10 to 14 years old. Theatre experience is preferred but not critical. Enthusiasm and drive are essential. The actor cast in the role of Oliver must be available for rehearsals and performances at both venues. The Drayton Entertainment production ofOliver! is directed and choreographed by Tracey Flye, whose impressive credits include Resident Director of War Horse for Toronto’s Mirvish Productions as well as choreography for Kiss Me Kate and Evita at the renowned Stratford Festival. Esteemed musician and vocal coach Michael Barber is the Music Director for the production.
Based on Charles Dickens’ classic rags to riches tale, Oliver! sparkles with unbridled enthusiasm and promises to captivate audiences, young and old. The musical follows the adventures of the plucky young orphan in the mean streets of 19th century London. Oliver becomes entangled in a sordid scenario of mystery and thievery, all the while struggling to find a place and a family to call his own.
Tickets for Oliver! can be purchased online at
www.draytonentertainment.com or by calling the Drayton Entertainment Box Office toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
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