‘Consider Yourself’ auditioning for ‘Oliver!’ at Putnam Playhouse

Director Caroline Good is holding two sessions of auditions to cast “Oliver!” the opening show of the 61st season of Putnam County Playhouse.

The musical will be presented June 2-4 and June 8-11.

The first session will be Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. The second session will be Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be in the Michael McClaine Rehearsal Center at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre in Greencastle.

The title is character Oliver Twist, a workhouse boy whose adventures drive the narrative of the musical. Director Good is looking for a boy or girl with a stage age of 10 years old who can sing in the soprano voice, particularly in the solo song “Where Is Love?”

A group of younger performers (ages 8-16) will play the boys in the workhouse, Fagin’s gang including The Artful Dodger, and perform in the ensemble. There are roles for about 16 girls and boys in this category.

Good is looking for performers for adult roles including Fagin, the man who teaches his gang of boys to be thieves; Nancy, a young girl trying to live a better life; Bill Sikes, a villainous man who threatens both Oliver and Nancy; Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry, the undertakers; Mr. Bumble, the workhouse beadle; Widow Corney, the workhouse mistress; and Mr. Brownlow, a gentleman of wealth and breeding.

There are several other characters to be cast and there is large singing and dancing ensemble that appears in most of the show.

All of those wishing to audition should prepare 16 bars of a song. An accompanist will be provided. There will also be readings from the script and a short dance/movement audition by choreographers Sarah Armitage and Josh Bain.

To find out more about the characters and download an audition form, you can visit the website at www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com.

Vocal director for the show is Kathryn Dory and pit director/conductor is Amy Tharp.

“Oliver!” is sponsored by Shuee's Great Buys Plus.

The remainder of the 2022 Playhouse season includes: “Clue: On Stage,” July 7-9 and 13-16; “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Aug. 11-13, 17-20; and “The Miracle Worker,” Sept. 8-10 and 11-17.