Oliver Auditions

Auditions

WHEN: Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm - YOUTH (ages 7-17)

Sunday, June 4th at 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm - ADULT (ages 18 and over)

Monday, June 5th at 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm - YOUTH (ages 7-17)

Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00pm - ADULT (ages 18 and over)

WHERE: NCT, 6376 City Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151 (located within Overbrook Presbyterian Church).

Performance Dates: November 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, 2023

Director: John Cochrane, Jr.

Vocal Director: Allie Beik

Orchestra Director: Raquel Garcia

Choreographer: Suzanne Rainear

REQUIREMENTS:

• Sign-Up: All auditions must be scheduled through SignUp Genius please click on the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAE23A4FF2-ncts
• One week prior to auditions an electronic audition form will be emailed for completion prior to the audition.
• Covid-19: Everyone is required to be vaccinated. Youth who are not able to be vaccinated will be required to provide a signed written statement from their guardian with the reason for exemption.
• Vocal: Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show or from the show. No a cappella or recorded music will be permitted. If you choose a song that is not from the show, please bring sheet music with written-out accompaniment for the accompanist. A chord chart will not be accepted. Music on phones will not be accepted.
• Dance: Please, come prepared for a dance audition with proper shoes and clothing. All are required to participate in the dance audition. All levels of experience are encouraged to audition.
  
  • A practice dance video will be emailed directly to the auditionee prior to the audition.
• We are seeking a diverse and energetic cast age 7 & up. All roles are open. All genders will be considered for the youth roles including Oliver and The Artful Dodger.
• The roles of Oliver and The Artful Dodger may be double cast at the discretion of the production team.

CALL BACKS: Callbacks will be held by invitation only on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 pm for both youth and adults

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will start mid August, 2023. Rehearsals are on Sunday [afternoons and/or evenings] Monday and Tuesday evenings.

MANDATORY REHEARSALS: Attendance is mandatory at the following; Sitzprobe, Sunday, October 15th and Tech Week Sunday, October 29, 1:30 ~ 10:30 October 30 & 31 starting at 6PM and STRIKE on Monday, November 20.

CLEARANCES: For the safety of minors who participate in all aspects of theater, it is the policy of NCT when minors are participating in a production to require all volunteers to obtain the PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse Clearances and FBI Clearances. There is a fee of $23.25 if you need to be fingerprinted. If you are cast, the Clearance Coordinator will go over the requirements in depth. If you have any questions please seek out a NCT Board Member.

QUESTIONS: please email [email protected]

All auditions must be scheduled through SignUp Genius please click on the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAE23A4FF2-ncts