Auditions for Wild Horse Theater's Oliver, Jr. happening August 22-23
Wild Horse Children’s Theater announces auditions for young singers, dancers, and actors (ages 8-18), for the Northern Nevada premiere of “Oliver, JR”. Based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, this musical won the Tony and Olivier Awards, and is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture! It is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, August 22-23, at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall at 511 W. King Street in Carson City. Auditions are by appointment only!
To make the classic musical fresh and fun, we will be merging the classic Charles Dickens-based musical with steampunk elements, which melds steam power-era style and technology with science fiction fantasy. The classic characters will be costumed in elaborate steampunk ensembles, which borrow from British Victorian and American frontier-era fashion, with extra flourishes, such as aviator goggles and metallic detailing. Since the show is set during the industrial revolution, it provides the perfect backdrop for a Steampunk theme!
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the mastermind criminal, Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
“Oliver! JR”. is full of classic songs like “Consider Yourself”, “Food Glorious Food”, and “Ooom-Pah-Pah”, and perfectly showcases the talents of a large ensemble cast.
To register for auditions and receive an audition slot, visit our website at https://www.wildhorsetheater.com/auditions or call 775-443-5587 for more information.