LUCKY PENNY PRODUCTIONS GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION 

Updated June 14, 2024

Lucky Penny Productions is seeking a diverse group of performers for our 2024 production of “OLIVER!” This is a non-AEA production. Seeking NON-UNION talent only. Meal and travel reimbursements provided.

“OLIVER!”
Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Stage Direction by Staci Arriaga - Music Direction by TBD -Choreography by Alex Gomez
Production Dates: November 29 - December 22, 2024

WHEN:
Please submit a virtual audition ASAP.
Callback dates are to be determined. Callbacks will be by invitation only.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:
Please submit the following via our AIRTABLE link below:
· Your current Headshot or a recent photo of yourself
· Your current Resume
· A video link (with access given to luckypennycasting@gmail.com if password protected) of either one song which showcases your talents. (No accapella singing), AND a monologue selected from the following possibilities:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14iPUl12NPEzcEmvgazMSYIz6O8PFY6IdZP6iSzg2YK4/edit?usp=sharing

If you have performed with Lucky Penny Productions before, you are not required to submit an audition video. We do however ask that you fill out an airtable form and upload a current headshot and resume for our files.

SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION AND AUDITION HERE:
https://airtable.com/appVFUu3AuSMV1xRn/shrToTJdjKmN3bGAD

Rehearsals will begin around October 20, 2024. Typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The roles of Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes and Mrs. Sowerberry have been cast. All other roles available.
Oliver Twist. Male, 9 – 12 years old, any ethnicity. A workhouse boy in the orphanage. Vocal Range: Boy Soprano, A3 – F5.
The Artful Dodger – Male, 14 – 18, any ethnicity. Should be no more than 5’9”. Fagin’s brightest pupil. Vocal range: Soprano A#3 - F5.
Bet – Female, teen-aged, any ethnicity. A 15 year old girl in Fagin's establishment, who idolizes Nancy. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano G#3-G5.
Mr. Bumble – Male, 35 – 60, any ethnicity. A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Bari-tenor Bb3-A4.
Mrs. Corney – Female, 40 – 55, any ethnicity. A sharp-tongued, domineering widow. The Workhouse Mistress. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Soprano B2 - G5.
Mr. Brownlow – Male, 55 – 70, any ethnicity. An old gentleman of wealth and breeding. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Mr. Sowerberry – Male, 45 – 60, any ethnicity. The undertaker. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Baritone C2 - Db4.
Charlotte – Female, 18 – early 20s, any ethnicity. The Sowerberry’s “amorous” daughter. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Noah Claypole – Male, 18 – 25, any ethnicity. Mr. Sowerberry’s pimply apprentice. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Mr. Grimwig – Male, 35 – 50, any ethnicity. A Doctor. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Mrs. Bedwin – Female, 45 – 60, any ethnicity. The Brownlow’s housekeeper. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Mezzo soprano.
Old Sally – Female, 50 – 70, any ethnicity. A pauper. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Charley Bates – Male, 10 to a small 18, any ethnicity. A boy in Fagin’s establishment. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Boy soprano.
Ensemble – Boys and girls (9 – 12 years old), and men & women of all ages to play workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, bow street-runners, street vendors and crowd, etc.

QUESTIONS? Email luckypennycasting@gmail.com