French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... LIONEL BART'S OLIVER! Book, Music & Lyrics by Lionel Bart Directed by Maryann Nagel & Greg Violand Musical Direction by Malik Khalfani Choreography by Tricia Feighan Sold from the only life he's ever known in a toilsome workhouse to be an apprentice coffin-follower for a jocund undertaker, the orphaned and hapless Oliver escapes to find someplace he truly belongs. Taken in by a band of young pickpockets, Oliver thinks he's finally found a family until a robbery gone sour incurs the wrath of their menacing leader. Filled with Broadway hits and heart, "consider yourself" invited to Oliver this summer! PERFORMANCES July 13-29, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM REHEARSALS Begin early June, Sun-Thur AUDITIONS Auditions will be held across two days. Please read the information below carefully. Saturday, February 10 MUSIC and DANCE CHILDREN (ages 7+) 1PM-3PM / ADULTS 3PM-5PM BY APPOINTMENT Call (440) 949-5200 x221 to schedule a 10-minute slot. PREPARATION * Bring a resume, picture and general knowledge of sizes, e.g. shoe, dress, pants, jacket, etc. * Prepare one 32 bar selection (pre-cut & in correct key); an accompanist will be provided. * Dress for movement. Sunday, February 11 READING 6:30PM-10:00PM All adults who attended the music/dance auditions must also attend this date, arriving at the time listed. Select children who attend the music/dance auditions will be invited to this audition to read for OLIVER, THE ARTFUL DODGER & BET. PREPARATION * Be prepared to read in Cockney and Standard British dialects. Visit the International Dialects of English Archive<http://www.dialectsarchive.com/england> for reference. * Dress appropriately in clothing suitable for movement, e.g. no heavy boots or obtrusive jewelry, hair tied back, etc. * View various clips of professional productions of Oliver on YouTube. CALLBACKS If needed will be held Monday, February 12, 7PM-9PM For more info or to schedule an audition call (440) 949-5200 x221. Lionel Bart's Oliver is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>