January 31 - February 2, 2025

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 elderly 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.

All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts (8222 S 51st Street, Franklin).

DIRECTOR: Randall Dodge

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Vanessa Schroeder-Weber

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER: Molly Kempfer

STAGE MANAGER: Abby Wass

PRODUCERS: Randall & Brenda Dodge

MONDAY, OCT 14 (6-8:00 PM) OR TUESDAY, OCT 15 (6-8:30 PM)

AUDITION LOCATION: Franklin High School Choir Room (Saber Center Entrance)

GRADES: 6th-12th (for the 2024/25 school year)

CALLBACKS: SATURDAY, OCT 19 (12-4 PM)

CALLBACK LOCATION: Franklin High School, Room A206 (North Entrance)

There is a production fee of $235 for each student who is cast in the show, which is paid after casting is announced and before the first rehearsal. No additional fees, minimum ticket sales or parent volunteer hours are required.

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REGULAR REHEARSALS

NOV 5. - JAN. 23

TUESDAYS 6-8 PM

THURSDAYS 6-8 PM

SATURDAYS 12-3 PM

Students will not be called for all rehearsals.

No rehearsal Nov. 26-30 (Thanksgiving).

No rehearsal Dec. 24-Jan. 2 (Christmas & New Year's)

NO CONFLICTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JANUARY 18.

TECH REHEARSALS:

Super Tech: January 25 , 10 AM - 5 PM

Tech Rehearsals: Jan. 27, 28 & 29 5-9 PM

Dress Rehearsal: Jan. 30 5-9 PM

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 @ 7 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 @ 7 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 @ 2 PM

SABER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FRANKLIN

Part of Forte’s youth musical series, this show will be performed by students ages 12-17 from throughout the Greater Milwaukee Area.

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