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Auditions for Oliver! April 26th & 27th

Auditions held at The Alley Theatre. Please use the alley entrance off Jackson Street.

PLEASE NOTE: Youth (anyone 17 and below) auditions will be held on April 26th from 12pm - 2pm. Adult auditions (anyone 18 and above) will be held on April 26th and 27th from 2pm - 5pm with audition slots available for sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044DA5AA2DAAFC1-55991780-amtoliver?useFullSite=true#/

Youth Audition Information

Auditions for Oliver! (Youth auditions)
When: April 26th
Where: The Alley Theatre, 923 Jackson St, Anderson IN 46016. Please use the alley entrance off Jackson Street

Directed by: Gwen Burke & Anna Clark
Assistant Director & Music Director: Joseph Burke
Choreographer: Jordan Taylor

Show dates: July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20

This audition event time from 12pm to 2pm is intended for KIDS ONLY who are auditioning for OLIVER! This includes ANYONE under 18.

Anderson Mainstage Theatre along with directors Gwen Burke and Anna Clark are pleased to announce auditions for our summer production of Oliver! We are seeking a large, diverse group of actors ages 9* and up.

For more information about the show and roles, visit: https://www.mtishows.com/oliver-0

Please note - actors seeking the roles of Oliver, Nancy, and Bill should be aware that these characters depict instances of violence and abuse.

Audition information for actors 9-17:
- A wide range of parts are available for children including leads, features, and ensemble members
- Please bring WATER!
- Bring a list of all known conflicts from April 14th-July 20th. Please note that conflicts from July 6th-July 20th may impact casting decisions.
- Wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to dance in (no sandals or crocs)
- All auditioners will learn a brief portion of the song Consider Yourself to sing individually
- All auditioners will learn a dance to show movement
- Actors interested in Oliver, the Artful Dodger, Bet, Charlotte, Noah, or Charley will be asked to read a portion of the script
- *Actors 5-8 will be considered on an individual basis with adult supervision/sponsor
- Auditioners should plan to stay the whole time.

Adult Audition Information

Audition Notice: Oliver! (Adult auditions)
When: April 26th & 27th
Where: The Alley Theatre, 923 Jackson St, Anderson IN 46016. Please use the alley entrance off Jackson Street

Directed by: Gwen Burke & Anna Clark
Assistant Director & Music Director: Joseph Burke
Choreographer: Jordan Taylor

Show dates: July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20

Anderson Mainstage Theatre and director Gwen Burke are pleased to announce auditions for our summer production of Oliver! We are seeking a large, diverse group of actors ages 9 and up.

Please note - actors seeking the roles of Oliver, Nancy, and Bill should be aware that these characters depict instances of violence and abuse.

Audition information for actors 18+:

Prepare 32 bars of a song that suits your voice. Please bring a backing track - a bluetooth speaker will be available. We will not have a pianist at auditions.

Be prepared to read from sides (an excerpt of the script)

All auditioners will participate in a dance audition. Please wear or change into clothes and shoes that allow you to dance and move.

Bring a list of all known conflicts from April 14th-July 20th Please note that conflicts from July 6th-July 20th may impact casting decisions.

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Walk-in auditions are available but you may have to wait for an open slot.

Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre utilizes an all volunteer cast and crews from Anderson and surrounding communities. We're always looking for new talent to fill our performances.

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