Lionel Bart's Oliver!
Presented by Shreveport Little Theatre
Academy Auditions
Shreveport Little Theatre Studio
812 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101
December 13th at 11:00 AM
Callbacks
December 21st at 6:30 PM
Performances
March 13, 14, 20, 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
March 14, 15, 22 at 2:00 PM
Laura Beeman Nugent: Director, Choreographer
Nathan Gay: Musical Director
This vibrant collaboration between SLT’s Mainstage and its Junior High Academy invites performers ages 10 to 99 to join a powerful storytelling experience set in the hardship and hope of Victorian London. Based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens, OLIVER! takes us into the cruel and crowded workhouse where a young orphan named Oliver dares to ask for more—and embarks on a journey from poverty to possibility. From the haunting plea of “Food, Glorious Food” to the defiant, hopeful sounds of “Consider Yourself,” the show weaves themes of injustice, loyalty, redemption and love through unforgettable songs and characters.
Expect a striking mixture of gritty reality and uplifting inspiration: the streets and markets of London become the backdrop for Oliver’s encounter with cunning pickpockets, an embittered Fagin, the dangerous Bill Sikes, the kind Nancy, and the compassionate Mr. Brownlow.
We are thrilled to welcome all Junior High Academy students who wish to audition for Oliver the Musical! While audition numbers will not be limited, we want to be transparent that we may not be able to cast every Junior High Academy Member who auditions in this production.
If a student auditions but is not cast, families will receive a full refund of the audition/registration fee. Our goal is always to create a positive, educational, and rewarding experience for every young performer while honoring the integrity of a MainStage production, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to build the strongest and most balanced cast possible for this production.
Tuition
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$270 for the spring session
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Includes: Audition fee, tuition, and a professional headshot
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For families who have 2 or more students attending the Academy, we offer a 10% discount off the total tuition fee after casting is finalized
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Scholarships are available and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email sltacoordinator@gmail.com for more information on scholarship applications
JUNIOR HIGH ACADEMY AUDITIONS (Grades 5th–9th)
Auditions are open to NEW and returning Junior High Company Academy students in grades 5th through 9th.
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A mandatory non-refundable deposit of $100 must be paid to reserve an audition time slot - a refund will only be issued to those not cast
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If cast, the remaining $170 will be due by January 16, 2026
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Parents do have the option of paying the entire amount up front, but note that the $100 audition fee is nonrefundable if cast
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Those wishing to audition are required to sign up for a time slot before December 9, 2025
Performers should Prepare:
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16–32 bar extraction from show similar to Oliver!
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45–60 second monologue
Rehearsals (Junior High):
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Thursdays & Fridays from 4:30–6:30 PM
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From mid-January 2026 until the week before opening
Participation gives young actors the chance to perform alongside older casts in a fully mounted musical production. -
Beginning March 5, 2026, rehearsals will be nightly from 6:30 PM -9:30 PM
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No absences are allowed beginning March 5, 2026.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Performance Dates: Opening night March 13, 2026 with a two-weekend run.
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Those wishing to audition are required to register, sign up for a time slot before December 9, 2025.
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Show t-shirts can be ordered at registration - $15 each
All roles are open. Headshots and resumes are suggested but not required. Audition pieces must be memorized to be considered for casting in the show.
NOTE: You must submit a completed REGISTRATION with deposit payment before audition time may be scheduled. If these steps are not followed, registration will not be considered completed, and students will be released from the process.
If cast in the role of either Oliver or The Artful Dodger, actors will be required to attend both Junior High Academy AND MainStage rehearsals.
Please do not indicate interest in either role if you cannot commit to a full rehearsal process.
STEP 1: REGISTER TO AUDITION
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Must complete registration before reserving an audition time slot.
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Registration open for 5th-9th grade students.
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Show t-shirts can be ordered at registration - $15 each
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Use the link below to register your student(s) for Oliver!
STEP 2: RESERVE AUDITION TIME
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You may reserve an audition time slot after paying the audition fee and completing the registration process (Step 1).
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Upload Headshot and Resume onto Theater Forms at sign-up.
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Use the link below and sign-up to reserve an audition time now!
All rehearsal and performance conflicts must be disclosed at sign-up.
Performance-week conflicts will result in disqualification.
About Shreveport Little Theatre
Now in its 104th season, Shreveport Little Theatre is one of the oldest continuously producing community theaters in the United States. SLT is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Northwest Louisiana through diverse theatrical experiences, educational opportunities, and community engagement.