Productions
Oliver Twist - Please Sir (2015)
Watercolour by Victor de Melo
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Fall 2022:
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Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, this unique version of Oliver Twist takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates London’s underworld, searching for a new future. Met on the street by a helpful boy named the Artful Dodger, Oliver is warmly welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. When falsely accused of a theft he didn’t commit, he is rescued by kind Mr. Brownlow, greatly to the dismay of Fagin’s menacing partner, Bill Sikes, as well as others like the pernicious Miss Monk, who wish Oliver harm. Caught in the middle is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is desperate to help Oliver. With spirited, timeless songs like “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” and others, this inspiring story illuminates superb resiliency amidst the tragedies and even joys of life.
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:
Auditions are now closed for Oliver Twist and rehearsals are underway!
Production schedule and fees are subject to change for future productions. Our latest information is explained below, and may be helpful for families interested in learning more about our production process for future shows.
Contact information is linked below for questions or concerns. If we can be of help, please let us know!
"How to Audition" workshop for all ages- August 1 from 9:30-11:30 at South Bay Community Church. $10 per student or $25 for a family.
Audition schedule: August 4 from 9:30am-1pm; August 5 from 9:30am-4:30pm; and August 6 from 9:30am-4:30pm.
Callbacks and limited late auditions will be August 18. Auditions and callbacks will both be held at South Bay Community Church. Not all students will be called back. The list of call backs will go out by August 12.
All students desiring a speaking role should make every effort to be available for call backs.
Rehearsals begin August 19 at First Baptist Church of Lemon Grove.
Rehearsal times: Thursdays from 2:30pm-5:30pm (As Called- the Thursday schedule will change each week, and not every student will be required to be there) and Fridays from 9:30am-12:30pm* (all Friday rehearsals are required for all students).
*There are two longer Friday rehearsals required for all students:
Workshop Day is our first rehearsal on August 19, and will be 9:30am-4pm.
Dramapalooza is October 14, and will be 9:30am-4:15pm.
All rehearsals will take place at First Baptist Church of Lemon Grove.
Parent Meeting - there is a required parent meeting at rehearsal on Friday, August 19 at 9:30am.
Tech Week dates: Load in- Sunday, November 6 2pm-5pm, Rehearsals on November 7 & 8 are 4:30-9:30. Wednesday the 9th is 1-5pm. Thursday the 10th is Dress Rehearsal and runs 4:30pm until finished (usually between 9:30-10pm).
Performance dates and showtimes:
Friday, November 11 at 7pm, Saturday November 12 at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday, November 13 at 5pm.
Passion for the Arts is a parent participation club. At least one parent is required to attend rehearsals and serve on a parent committee. A limited amount of drop-offs are available for rehearsals for students ages 9 and up for an extra fee. Please contact Christy or Caryl to discuss arrangements. All parents, even drop-off, may occasionally be required to attend committee meetings. Parent Meeting- there is a required parent meeting at rehearsal on Friday, August 19 at 9:30am. At least one parent should be in attendance.
FEES
A non-refundable audition fee of $25 per student is due at auditions. If audition fees are paid on time, they will be credited towards your first month of tuition. Tuition is charged monthly. The first student in a family is $75/month. The second is $50/month. All other siblings are $25/month. Monthly payments are due at the first rehearsal of each month: August 19, September 2, October 7 and November 4. There is a $25 discount per family for paying your fees in full at your audition. Fees include an Oliver Twist shirt for each student and one parent, and one video recording of the play. All audition materials, monologues and songs will be sent one week prior to auditions to those who have signed up for an audition time.
If you have any questions, or if you are wondering how to make the audition schedule, rehearsal schedule, or fees work for your family, please reach out with any and all questions.
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If you'd like to be included in our email announcements to receive show information as it is released, contact us! Interested in joining the next cast? Join our email list for production and class updates, and see semester sample schedule and fees below.
A look at our most recent productions:
Peter Pan, Oct 2021
Les Miserables, Spring 2019;
Cancelled due to Pandemic
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