Auditions

Auditions are open to the public and anyone may audition regardless of experience.

* PPTOPA is a non-profit, community based, theatrical organization and actors are NOT compensated for appearances.

Non-musical Guidelines - Prepare a one minute comedic and one minute dramatic monologue. Be prepared to read cold from script; sides will be provided.

Musical Guidelines - Prepare 16 measures of an upbeat and 16 measures of a ballad in your key. The selection may be from the musical you are auditioning for, however, is not required. Choose a piece you are comfortable with and one that shows off your strengths Sheet music is required; CD's or a capella will NOT be permitted. Be prepared to read cold from the script.

Shows, audition dates, times and locations may change without notice, please check this site again before auditioning.

OLIVER Auditions are confirmed please see below for details:
Tuesday, August 19th & Wednesday, August 20th 7:00 - 10:00 pm -Auditions for: Bet, Charlotte and Noah, All Adult Roles, Chorus (including street Vendors) and dancers, other teenage roles
Saturday, August 23rd 10:00 am - 2:00pm - Auditions for the following youth roles: Fagin's Gang, Workhouse Children, Oliver and Artful Dodger
Monday, August 25th - 7:00pm - Callbacks

17195 Sheridan Street - Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029 Auditions at: The Charter High - River of Grass Theatre

Show will be held at: River of Grass Artspark / Pembroke Pines

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Oliver Twist (Boy Soprano, 9-13, under 5'0" required ): A remarkably pious, innocent, charming workhouse boy. Small for his age.
Fagin (Baritone 40+): A conniving career criminal training homeless children to pick pockets for him in return for shelter. Taught Bill Sykes but now fears him.
Nancy (Alto 25-40): A career thief and former child pickpocket, but noble and likeable. Wise beyond her years.
The Artful Dodger (Tenor 11-15, cockney accent, under 5'0" required): The cleverest and most charming of Fagin's pickpockets. Talks and dresses like a grown man although he is undersized.
Mr. Bumble (Baritone, 45 - 60): The pompous, self-important beadle. Preaches Christian morality, but behaves without compassion toward the paupers under his care. Chubby.
Widow Corney (Soprano, 35 - 50): The matron of the workhouse. A hypocritical, callous, domineering and demanding widow.
Bill Sykes (Baritone 30-45): A brutal, menacing professional burglar brought up in Fagin's gang.
Bet (Alto, 13- 20 ): One of Fagin's child pickpockets, idolizes Nancy.
Mrs. Bedwin (Soprano, 45-60): Mr. Brownlow's kindhearted, motherly housekeeper.
Mr. Sowerberry (Baritone 40-50): The undertaker to whom Oliver is apprenticed.
Mrs. Sowerberry (Soprano , 35 - 50): Mean, judgmental, henpecks her husband.
Charlotte Sowerberry (14 - 17): The Sowerberrys' daughter
Noah Claypole (17-25): A charity boy and Mr. Sowerberry's apprentice. A cowardly bully.
Mr. Brownlow (non-singing, 50+): A well-off, compassionate, sensible, gentleman who turns out to be Oliver's grandfather.
Street Vendors (may be doubled with other parts): Strawberry Seller (Soprano), Rose Seller (Soprano), Milk Maid (Mezzo/Alto), Knife Grinder (Baritone/Bass), Long Song Seller (Baritone).
Other Adult Characters: Dr. Grimwig, Chales Bates, Old Sally, Old Lady, policemen;Paupers Assts (Teenage Boys);: Other Youth Characters ages 6-14: Workhouse children & Fagin's gang (both under 5'0" required), Charley Bates
Dancers: Seeking 6 Male and 6 Female dancers for featured routines - no singing required

All Children must be accompanied by an adult to auditions. Thank you!

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Last modified: April 15, 2008