<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18pt"><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="7"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;FONT-WEIGHT:bold;">Auditions</span></font></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;"><div style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div id="yiv1848474312"><div style="color:#000;background-color:#fff;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">
<div style="color:#000000;font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;TEXT-ALIGN:center;" align="center"><b> for Ages 7 & Up</b><span lang="en-US"><b> </b></span></div>
<span style="FONT-SIZE:8pt;FONT-WEIGHT:bold;" lang="en-US"></span><br><div style="color:#000000;font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;TEXT-ALIGN:center;" align="center"><span lang="en-US"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;FONT-SIZE:26pt;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT:bold;" lang="en-US"><font style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0);" size="7">OLIVER!</font></span> <br></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;FONT-SIZE:26pt;"><font size="5"><b><span lang="en-US">September 6, 7 & 8</span></b></font></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;FONT-SIZE:26pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;" lang="en-US">(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)</span></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;"> <span class="yiv1848474312text_exposed_show"><b>Children (ages 7-12): 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. <br>Teens & Adults: 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.</b></span></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;" lang="en-US">This is a group audition. Come one of these evenings.</span></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;" lang="en-US">Plan to stay for the entire time specified.</span></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:16pt;FONT-WEIGHT:bold;" lang="en-US">Audition Location: St. Patrick's Club Building</span></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;"><span lang="en-US">West 38th St. & Bridge Ave. in Ohio City</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:6pt;FONT-WEIGHT:bold;" lang="en-US"> </span></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;">Arrive 15 minutes early to register</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;margin-bottom:0px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN-TOP:0px;FONT-FAMILY:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;MARGIN-BOTTOM:0px;"><a rel="nofollow" name="LETTER.BLOCK23"><div style="color:#000000;font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;">
<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:18pt;" align="center"><span><b>About the Show:</b></span></div>
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<div style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" align="center"><b>Ltd. and Oliver Promotions, Ltd.</b></div>
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<div style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0px;font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;"><span class="yiv1848474312text_exposed_show" style="font-style:italic;color:black;">Oliver! </span><span class="yiv1848474312text_exposed_show" style="color:black;">isn't
obvious feel-good fare: workhouse boy is mistreated, sold into de facto
slavery, escapes, finds himself in the clutches of a miserly fence who
exploits homeless children, is arrested, becomes entangled and
threatened by an East End villain, and witnesses a brutal murder. But
somehow, the whole thing is PURE MAGIC. The perfect family/holiday
outing with hit songs like, "Consider Yourself," "Where is Love" and "As
Long As He Needs Me." </span><span class="yiv1848474312text_exposed_show" style="color:black;"><br><br>If
you have enjoyed our two seasons of THEATRE-IN-THE-ROUND, you won't
want to miss this final production in that setting. Starting with our
first 2012 show, we will be back to the traditional seating arrangement.
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY FOR THIS ONE. IT IS SURE TO SELL OUT!!!</span></div>
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<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:18pt;" align="center"><span lang="en-US"><b>About the Audition:</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;" align="center"> <span lang="en-US">Looking to build a large, racially & ethnically diverse cast of characters. </span>All roles are open<span lang="en-US">.</span> No experience necessary. No prepared material needed. <span lang="en-US">A relaxed</span><span lang="en-US">, playful</span><span lang="en-US"> and friendly atmosphere. </span>Wear comfortable clothing <span lang="en-US">&</span><span lang="en-US"> shoes for dancing </span>so you can move easily.</div>
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<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span lang="en-US">Group audition process. Actors are led through multiple improvisational exercises </span><span lang="en-US">including acting, movement and singing.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>Rehearsals <span lang="en-US">be</span><span lang="en-US">g</span><span lang="en-US">in Sunday, </span><span lang="en-US">September 18</span><span lang="en-US">, 20</span><span lang="en-US">11</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>The show runs <span lang="en-US">November 18 - December 4</span><span lang="en-US">, 20</span><span lang="en-US">11</span></b></div><div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><br><b><span lang="en-US"></span></b></div></span></a><div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><a rel="nofollow" name="LETTER.BLOCK23"></a><a rel="nofollow" name="LETTER.BLOCK25"><div style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14pt;">
<div style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:18pt;" align="center"><span style="color:black;font-weight:bold;" lang="en-US"><i>OLIVER!</i> Casting Information</span></div>
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<div style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:12pt;"><span>NEAR WEST THEATRE IS AUDITIONING TO BUILD A LARGE, DIVERSE CAST FOR ITS UPCOMING MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF CHARLES DICKENS' <i>OLIVER! </i></span><span>The Company of actors will be <span style="text-decoration:underline;">multi-racial</span> and <span style="text-decoration:underline;">intergenerational.</span> </span><span>This
will be a extravagantly produced production, dark and fierce, staged in
the round, with set design by Laura Carlson, choreography by Stephanie
Morrison-Hrbek and direction/musical direction by Bob Navis Jr. </span><span>This show is our Thanksgiving and Christmas Season Holiday Sensation!!!</span></div>
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<div style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:12pt;"><span>We are casting 30 children, boys and girls, between the ages of 7 and 12. </span><span>In addition, we are casting 25 or more teens and adults. </span><span style="text-decoration:underline;">ALL ROLES ARE OPEN</span><span> in this twisted tale of survival, opportunism and the search for a safe and loving family.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt;">THE CAST INCLUDES:</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b> OLIVER TWIST </b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>A workhouse boy. Age range approx. 8-13.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span><b>MR BUMBLE </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span> </span><span>A large pompous man around 55 yrs old.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span><b>WIDOW CORNY</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>A sharp-tongued, lusty and domineering </span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>widow. </span><span>About 50 yrs old. She is the Workhouse Mistress.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span><b>NOAH CLAYPOE</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>The Undertaker's mean-spirited, pimply apprentice.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>MR SOWERBERRY </b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>The Undertaker.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>MRS SOWERBERRY </b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>His Overseer and wife.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>CHARLOTTE SOWERBERRY </b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span> Their sluttish young daughter.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>THE ARTFUL DODGER </b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>Fagin's brightest pupil-pickpocket. An undersized 18.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>FAGIN</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>An elderly receiver - runs training academy for young pickpockets.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center">NANCY<b> </b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>A graduate of Fagin's academy and Bill's doxy.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span><b>CARLES BATES </b> </span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>Dodger's assistant.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span><b>BET </b> </span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>A young teen lass in Fagin's establishment. Idolizes Nancy.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>OLD SALLY </b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>An elderly Pauper.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>OLD LADY</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>BILL SYKES</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>A villain in his prime.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>STRAWBERRY SELLER, KNIFE GRINDER, MILK SELLER, FLOWER GIRL</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span> Vendors with major vocal quartet.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>MRS BEDWIN</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>The Brownlow's Housekeeper.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span><b>MR BROWLOW</b> </span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span>An old gentleman of wealth and breeding.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>DR GRIMWIG</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span> A befuddled old Physician.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><b>THE INTERGENERATIONAL COMPANY.......</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-size:11pt;" align="center"><span> Plays both Poor and Wealthy London Street People, Workhouse Orphans,</span><span> Fagin's Gang, Bow Street Runners, Watchmen, Workhouse Assistants, </span><span> Funeral Parlour Ghouls, Street vendors (Criers) etc.</span></div>
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