LUCKY PENNY PRODUCTIONS GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION 

Updated Sept. 12, 2024

Lucky Penny Productions is seeking a diverse group of performers for our 2024 productions of “OLIVER!”  and "REEFER MADNESS." These are non-AEA productions. Seeking NON-UNION talent only. Meal and travel reimbursements provided.

“OLIVER!”
Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Stage Direction by Staci Arriaga - Music Direction by TBD -Choreography by Alex Gomez
Production Dates: November 29 - December 22, 2024

WHEN:
Please submit a virtual audition ASAP.
Callback dates are to be determined. Callbacks will be by invitation only.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:
Please submit the following via our AIRTABLE link below:
· Your current Headshot or a recent photo of yourself
· Your current Resume
· A video link (with access given to luckypennycasting@gmail.com if password protected) of either one song which showcases your talents. (No accapella singing), AND a monologue selected from the following possibilities:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14iPUl12NPEzcEmvgazMSYIz6O8PFY6IdZP6iSzg2YK4/edit?usp=sharing

If you have performed with Lucky Penny Productions before, you are not required to submit an audition video. We do however ask that you fill out an airtable form and upload a current headshot and resume for our files.

SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION AND AUDITION HERE:
https://airtable.com/appVFUu3AuSMV1xRn/shrToTJdjKmN3bGAD

Rehearsals will begin around October 20, 2024. Typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The roles of Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes and Mrs. Sowerberry have been cast. All other roles available.
Oliver Twist. Male, 9 – 12 years old, any ethnicity. A workhouse boy in the orphanage. Vocal Range: Boy Soprano, A3 – F5.
The Artful Dodger – Male, 14 – 18, any ethnicity. Should be no more than 5’9”. Fagin’s brightest pupil. Vocal range: Soprano A#3 - F5.
Bet – Female, teen-aged, any ethnicity. A 15 year old girl in Fagin's establishment, who idolizes Nancy. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano G#3-G5.
Mr. Bumble – Male, 35 – 60, any ethnicity. A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Bari-tenor Bb3-A4.
Mrs. Corney – Female, 40 – 55, any ethnicity. A sharp-tongued, domineering widow. The Workhouse Mistress. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Soprano B2 - G5.
Mr. Brownlow – Male, 55 – 70, any ethnicity. An old gentleman of wealth and breeding. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Mr. Sowerberry – Male, 45 – 60, any ethnicity. The undertaker. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Baritone C2 - Db4.
Charlotte – Female, 18 – early 20s, any ethnicity. The Sowerberry’s “amorous” daughter. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Noah Claypole – Male, 18 – 25, any ethnicity. Mr. Sowerberry’s pimply apprentice. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Mr. Grimwig – Male, 35 – 50, any ethnicity. A Doctor. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Mrs. Bedwin – Female, 45 – 60, any ethnicity. The Brownlow’s housekeeper. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Mezzo soprano.
Old Sally – Female, 50 – 70, any ethnicity. A pauper. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Open.
Charley Bates – Male, 10 to a small 18, any ethnicity. A boy in Fagin’s establishment. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Boy soprano.
Ensemble – Boys and girls (9 – 12 years old), and men & women of all ages to play workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, bow street-runners, street vendors and crowd, etc.

“REEFER MADNESS”
Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Music by Dan Studney, Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Stage Direction by Taylor Bartolucci & Barry Martin
Music Direction by Debra Chambliss - Choreography by Staci Arriaga
Production Dates:  March 7 – 23, 2025
  
“Reefer Madness” follows wholesome high school students Jimmy and Mary, whose lives take a turn when they become involved with the controversial “reefer” subculture. Along the way, they encounter an interesting cast of characters, including the charismatic Jack and the seductive Mae. “Reefer Madness” is a cautionary tale that pokes fun at societal fears and moral panic.
 
WHEN:
Please submit a virtual audition no later than FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th.
Callbacks are set for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19th. 
Callbacks will be by invitation only.
 
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
Please submit the following via our AIRTABLE link below:
· Your current Headshot or a recent photo of yourself
· Your current Resume
· A video link (with access given to luckypennycasting@gmail.com if password protected) of one song (32 bars) which showcases your talents (No accapella singing) AND a short monologue in the style of the character you wish to audition for.
 
If you have performed with Lucky Penny Productions before, you are not required to submit an audition video. We do ask that you email luckypennycasting@gmail.com and state what role you are interested in playing, as well as filling out an Airtable form and upload a current headshot and resume for our files.
 
SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION AND AUDITION HERE:
https://airtable.com/appVFUu3AuSMV1xRn/shrToTJdjKmN3bGAD
 
Rehearsals will begin approx. on January 2, 2024. Typical rehearsal schedule are Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.  Lucky Penny is an all-volunteer organization. Daily travel and meal reimbursements provided.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All Roles Available.
 
THE LECTURER. Male identifying. Baritone. A severe authority figure who warns the audience of the perils of Reefer. He is the narrator of the show and doubles as many other characters such as Goat-Man, Mr Poppy, Irish Priest, Old Man, Radio Announcer, Ticket-Taker, FDR.
*Versatile comedic actor/singer
 
JIMMY HARPER. Male identifying. To play high school age. Bari-Tenor.
A wholesome, innocent, high school teenager who runs into trouble after he is lured into the dangerous world of Reefer. Acting requirements vary from clean cut, all-American good boy to a drug obsessed and addicted felon.
*Comedic Actor/Singer
 
MARY LANE. Female identifying. To play high school age. Soprano.
Jimmy's sweetheart. A naive, virginal teenage girl. She sees nothing but good in people but when trying to save Jimmy from the perils of Reefer, she has an encounter with a Reefer stick turning her into a sex crazed dominatrix.
*Comedic Actor/Singer with no inhibitions
 
JACK STONE. Male identifying. Age range: 30’s-50’s. Tenor.
The handsome and ruthless proprietor of The Reefer Den. A 30's gangster movie type. Doubles as Jesus Christ & George Washington.
* Versatile Actor
 
MAE. Female identifying. Age range: 30’s-50’s. Alto.
An attractive, yet slightly haggard dame. she is the hostess of The Reefer Den. She is in a dangerous and sexually abusive relationship with Jack. She can't leave through fear of not getting her hits of Reefer.
*Comedic & Individual Actor/Singer
 
RALPH WILEY. Male identifying. Age range: 30’s-40’s. Tenor/Strong Falsetto
A denizen of The Reefer Den, formally a fraternity man, his college days ended long ago due to his Reefer habit. He doubles as Sally’s baby, Switch Puller and Uncle Sam.
*Versatile Comedic Actor
 
SALLY. Female identifying. Age range: 30’s-40’s. Mezzo.
A sexy and seductive resident of The Reefer Den, she possesses the libidinous soul of Mae West combined with the rat-a-tat moxie of vintage Barbara Stanwyck. She doubles as Lady Liberty
* Strong Actor/Singer
 
ENSEMBLE
2 Male identifying
2 Female identifying
Ensemble needs to be extremely versatile, uninhibited, creative and fun. They play a mix of cameos ranging from Place Card Readers, Reefer Zombies, School Kids, Jungle Orgy Dancers, Parents.

QUESTIONS? Email luckypennycasting@gmail.com