Audition call: Oliver! The Musical at EDGE Performing Arts & Dance

This is an open casting call for performers of all ages and levels from the EDGE Performing Arts and Dance in North City.

The musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale is of an orphan boy, Oliver, who runs away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor.

Director Ian Stratton and Musical Director: Jordyn Palmer Meeker are casting all parts. Children’s parts are open to both male and female, including Oliver and the Artful Dodger.

Performance Dates are July 18 and 19 at the Shoreline Conference Center Theatre.

Call or email for an audition slot:

• March 17th  from 6:00pm to 9:30pm and 
• March 23rd  from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. 

Audition requirements:

• One song, 16-32 bars in the style of Oliver! Please bring accompaniment track via mp3 player or sheet music in your key.  If you require an accompanist, please let us know in your audition email so we can schedule the pianist accordingly.
• One Monologue, memorized from a musical, play or movie.

Each audition slot is 5 minutes. You may be asked to cold-read or to sing something from the show. Younger participants may feel free to sing “America the Beautiful”.

Rehearsals start in April, once to twice weekly through June. No rehearsals June 31 through July 7. July 7 through show date, daily weekday rehearsals.

This is considered a teaching program for those participants under 18 who will be participating in a learning program that teaches stage direction, stage etiquette, dancing, acting direction and more! 

The cost of this program is $300 per student. Adult participants are FREE though may opt into classes. Payment plans are available if needed. Cast size is 30+.

Call 206-747-7380 or email for an audition slot or for any questions you may have.