Performed a the Dough Smith Performance Center, part of the Georgetown Palce Theater, on Saturday July 3rd, 2022
Oliver! was the first musical adaptation of a famous Charles Dickens work to become a stage hit. There had been two previous Dickens musicals in the 1950s, both of them television adaptations of A Christmas Carol. The plot of Dickens's original novel is considerably simplified for the purposes of the musical, with Fagin being represented more as a comic character than as a villain, and large portions of the latter part of the story being completely left out.
Oliver! is a coming-of-age stage musical, with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
It premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre, southwest London in 1960 before opening in the West End, where it enjoyed a record-breaking long run. Oliver! ran on Broadway, after being brought to the U.S. by producer David Merrick in 1963. Major London revivals played from 1977–1980, 1994–1998, 2008–2011 and on tour in the UK from 2011–2013. Additionally, its 1968 film adaptation, directed by Carol Reed, won six Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Friday, July 3rd 2022
Fagin
Orphan
Niper
Strawberry Seller
Woman
Orphan
Sikes
Matron
Orphan
Bet
Milk Maid
Orphan
Dodget
Orphan
Mr Browlow
Orphan
Gang
Mrs Sowerberry
Old Sally
Police 2
Orphan Gang
Customer
Charlotte
Rose Seller
Handwalker
2nd Woman
1st Man
Orphan
Widow Corney
Captain
Delivery Person
Chairman
Mr Sowerberry
Police 1
Orphan
Gang
Customer
Ms Noah
Dr Grimwig
First Runner
Orphan
Gang
Customer
Nancy
Orphan
Mrs Bedwin
Charlie
Maid
Orphan
Mr Bumble Knife GRinder
Lamplighter
Gang
Customer
Oliver
Alex Vinante (Fagin, Orphan) is 14 years old and will be in 9th grade at Georgetown High School. He has been performing at the Palace since third grade and has loved every second of it. He has one brother, one sister, and one dog. He would like to thank his parents for all of the love and support they have given him over the past six years.
Ari Chun (Nipper, Strawberry Seller, Woman, Orphan) is twelve years old and a seventh grader. She enjoys dance and swimming and she also plays the clarinet. She goes to Running Brushy Middle School. Her favorite color is teal, she loves horses, and her favorite sport is dance.
Audrey Tucker (Sikes, Matron, Orphan) is 15 years old and on their ninth show (sixth here at the Palace.
They are very excited to be here with their sibling to perform! Audrey wants to thank her family and friends for helping them continue what they love
Bella Tamayo (Bet, Milk Maid, Orphan) is gong into eighth grade at Danielson Middle School. This is her second show at the Palace Theatre and she is so excited to be back. She is grateful that she gets to have the opportunity to perform in another show outside of school. She would like to thank ever one who supports her love for theater
Daryana Dumitriu (Dodger, Orphan) was born in Seattle, WA and moved to Texas in October 2021. She will be going into seventh grade at Florence W. Stiles Middle School. She recently performed in Cats: Young Actors Edition during Spring Break and many shows in different settings and studios prior. She has one semester of theater and is going into Advanced Theater in the next school year. She has also done choir and has done gymnastics for six years.
Dia Hong (Mr. Brownlow, Orphan, Gang) is 13 years old and going into seventh grade. She enjoys watching musicals, but she also enjoys performing in them! She is excited to do her best for this show and is grateful to learn so many new skills!
Elise Nally (Mrs. Sowerberry, Old Sally, Police 2, Orphan, Gang, Customer) is 12 years old and going into seventh grade. She enjoys playing guitar, and her sisters take piano lessons. She has done several theater camps with the Palace.
Emma Vinante (Charlotte, Rose Seller, Handwalker, 2nd Woman, 1st Man, Orphan) is 12 vears old and is going into seventh grade. She is so glad to be in Oliver JR. Emma would like to thank her parents for always signing her up and driving her here. She would also like to thank her fellow castmate and brother, Alex (and Ethan tool). Emma is a big fan of the Palace and has done so many shows here (there's never enough!) "Enjoy the show"
Isabel Shofkom (Widow Corney, Captain, Delivery Person) is 15 years old and going into 10th grade. Her favorite color is pink. She enjoys drawing, watching anime, playing video games, and cosplay. Her favorite anime is Mob Psycho 100 and her favorite video game is Undertale/Deltarune or Omori. Her favorite musical artists are Lemon Demon, Mitski, TV Girl, The Smith's, Boa, Tally Hall, Mac DeMarco, and Alex G.
Jax Rainey (Chairman, Mr. Sowerberry, , Police 1, Orphan, Gang, Customer) is 12 years old and is going into seventh grade. He has done multiple Palace productions including The Phantom of the Music Room, Dr. Dolittle JR, and Bots! He enjoys drawing and listening to music. He also loves playing guitar and piano. He adores cats and likes thunderstorms and is very grateful for all he has. Last but not least, he would like you to enjoy the show.
Jonah Ferrell (Noah, Dr. Grimwig, First Runner, Orphan, Gang, Customer) is going into ninth grade. He has one brother and one sister. His favorite food is pizza, he enjoys science, and his favorite color is blue. He has two pets: one cat and one dog.
Jordyn Bauer (Nancy, Orphan) is 14 years old and is an incoming freshman. She is excited to be in Oliver! JR. Her favorite role to date is Ensemble/Singing Tree (The Wizard of Oz). She has been doing theater for six years.
She would like to thank her parents for signing her up for summer camps every year.
Norah Tucker (Mrs. Bedwin, Charlie, Maid, Orphan) is 12 years old and is returning to the Palace for their sixth show. They are so excited to continue doing what they love. In their free time, they enjoy reading, drawing, skating, and performing.
Reagan McCabe (Mr Bumble Knife Grinder, Lamplighter, Gang, Customer) is 13 years old and is going into eith grade at Gateway College Prop. She's been at the Palace for secen years and this is her 35th production with Education. She is a member of the Palace Performance Company (Senior) and is currently performing on the Palace Mainstage in The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her.
Zaff Ughi (Oliver) is pretty cool. He recently performed in the musical Cats: Young Actors Edition over Spring Break.
Time.. space... mind... reality...soul...mind...power. All of these are completely irrelevant to what I am supposed to be writing"