Oliver!
April 16-19, 2026 | Goodrich Little Theatre
Auditions
Oliver auditions will be held Tuesday Feb. 3rd and Thursday Feb. 5th from 6:30-9:00pm at STEM Academy. Video auditions will be considered with permission from the Director only.
STEM Academy is located at 401 S Military Rd, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
Participants should prepare a one-minute song and can either sing a capella or bring an instrumental version of their song on their phone. No songs from the show, please.
The audition panel will teach a short dance combination and provide scenes from the script to read aloud.
Callbacks, if needed, will be held at the Firehouse Saturday morning, Feb. 7th at 10am.
Roles
Principal Roles
Oliver Twist:
An orphan workhouse boy, age range 8–13, singer (smooth boyish soprano)/actor. British (not cockney) accent, bright and innocent. This character is in approximately 80% of the scenes; parents should note he will be required at rehearsal more than any other person in the show.
Artful Dodger:
A street kid, age range 13–18, singer/actor. Cockney accent. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years. Fagin’s right-hand “man”.
Fagin:
Middle-aged leader of a children’s band of thieves, age range 35–50s, singer/actor. Cockney accent. Described as devious, a user, sly fox, con man, very personable.
Nancy:
When she was younger worked for Fagin, now a “barmaid” at the Three Cripples Bar, age range 20–30s, singer (good belt)/actress; should have decent movement skills. Cockney accent. She lives with and loves Bill Sykes; pretty, intelligent, longs for a better life.
Bill Sykes:
Also worked for Fagin as a youth, now a feared master criminal, age range 20–30s, actor/singer (baritone). Cockney accent. Good-looking in a rough sort of way; sociopath, a killer who only looks out for himself.
Mr. Bumble:
The Master of the Workhouse, age range 35–55, singer (high tenor)/actor. Cockney accent. A large, pompous, and corrupt bureaucrat.
Widow Corney:
The Mistress of the Workhouse, age range 30–50, singer (soprano belt)/actress. Cockney accent. Sharp-tongued widow, also corrupt.
Bet:
Nancy’s friend, may also have worked for Fagin, age range 16–25, singer/actress; should move well. Cockney accent. She idolizes Nancy.
Other Roles
Mr. Sowerberry:
The undertaker, age range 30–45, actor/singer (baritone). Cockney accent. Kind of creepy; “buys” Oliver from Bumble to work in the funeral home as a coffin follower; may be an alcoholic.
Mrs. Sowerberry:
The undertaker’s wife, age range 30–45, actress/singer (mezzo). Cockney accent. More business-savvy than her husband.
Noah Claypole:
Undertaker’s apprentice, age range 18–25, actor. Cockney accent. May have also come from the Workhouse. Feels threatened by, dislikes, and torments Oliver.
Charlotte:
Sowerberry’s daughter, age range 16–21, actress. Cockney accent. Attracted to Noah; kind of flirty.
Mr. Brownlow:
Older gentleman, age range 40–60, actor/singer. British (not cockney) accent. Kind upper-class gentleman; Oliver’s grandfather.
Dr. Grimwig:
A doctor, age range 35–55, actor. British (not cockney) accent. Upper class; friend of Mr. Brownlow.
Mrs. Bedwin:
A housekeeper, age range 35–55. British (not cockney) accent. Works for Mr. Brownlow. Warm personality.
Workhouse & Fagin Kids
Age ranges 7–18. Will cast boys and girls, including Dodger’s friend Charley. Singers/actors; let us know if you have any “special skills,” e.g., acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, dance, etc. Some cockney accents will be taught. We are looking for boys and girls who are bright and personable.
Boys and girls will be in one or more of the following:
- Workhouse Boys
- Workhouse Assistants
- Bow Street Runners
- Street Vendors (Criers)
- Crowd of Onlookers and Passersby
Adult Featured Ensemble
Age ranges 15 and up; singers (all voice types), characters with cockney and traditional British accents. Includes Rose Seller, Strawberry Seller, Milk Maid (soprano), Knife Grinder, Long Song Seller, Old Sally, Old Lady, and the Chairman.