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OLIVER! Runs July 19-27

MTC_OliverOLIVER!
Merit Theatre Company
July 19-27
Anderson Center [Anderson Township]

Cast: Sam Level as Oliver Twist, John Dorney as Mr. Bumble,
Geri Campbell as Widow Corney, Karl Bolinger as Mr. Sowerberry, Miriam Cantwell as Mrs. Sowerberry, Adria Whitfill as Charlotte, Tristan McKenna as The Artful Dodger, Matt Dentino as Fagin, James Davis as Charley Bates, Phil Nelson as Bill Sikes, Marley Davis as Nancy, Corinne Baumann as Bet, Jeff Carter as Mr. Brownlow, Rhonda Hanneken as Mrs. Bedwin, Jason Snowberger as Dr. Grimwig, Ruth Lacey as Sally & Rachel Cobbs, Adria Whitfill, Claire Hunkler as “Who Will Buy” Rose Seller, Milkmaid, & Strawberry Seller
Adult Ensemble: Karl Bolinger, Miriam Cantwell, Rachel Cobbs, Morgan Becker, Bob Dronberger, Hannah Greer, Ben Iocco, Heather Lacey, Ruth Lacey, Max McDaniel, Noah Steffen, Anna Rape, Jason Snowberger & Adria Whitfill
Children’s Ensemble: Millie Baer, Oliver Clark, Cecillia Davis, James Davis, Maria Davis, Elena Escamilla, Emmett Heubach, Evelyn Heubach, Claire Hunkler, Michael Laws, Zoe Lemma, Gianna Lemma, Colton McKenna, Sebastian McKenna, Anna Manion, Joseph Manion & Joseph Nelson

Lionel Bart’s musical theatre masterpiece based on Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. While a story of redemption, does contain references to and depictions of domestic abuse, substance abuse, and violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Fri, July 19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 3pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 26-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 27 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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2023-2024 Orchid Awards for Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoTHE SOUND OF MUSIC

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Kaitlyn Iocco, Gayle Spjut & Mark Kozelek
  • Excellence in Direction – Benjamin & Kaitlyn Iocco
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Marnie Lemma & Benjamin Price
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Holly Price
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Rachel Kimberlin Cobbs
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – The Sound of Music Orchestra
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Emily Knudten
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Marnie Lemma
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Von Trapp Children
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – John Siedenberg
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Rich Campbell
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Chris Murphy
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – The Cast of ‘The Sound of Music’

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Cast Announced for OLIVER! at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoMerit Theatre Company and Orchestra is thrilled to announce the cast of Oliver! Tickets on sale June 1. www.merittheatre.org

  • Oliver Twist—Sam Level
  • Mr. Bumble—John Dorney
  • Widow Corney—Geri Campbell
  • Mr. Sowerberry—Karl Bolinger
  • Mrs. Sowerberry—Miriam Cantwell
  • Charlotte—Adria Whitfill
  • The Artful Dodger—Tristan McKenna
  • Fagin—Matt Dentino
  • Charley Bates—James Davis
  • Bill Sikes—Phil Nelson
  • Nancy—Marley Davis
  • Bet—Corinne Baumann
  • Mr. Brownlow—Jeff Carter
  • Mrs. Bedwin—Rhonda Hanneken
  • Dr. Grimwig—Jason Snowberger
  • Sally—Ruth Lacey
  • “Who Will Buy” Rose Seller, Milkmaid, & Strawberry Seller—Rachel Cobbs, Adria Whitfill, Claire Hunkler
  • Adult Ensemble—Karl Bolinger, Miriam Cantwell, Rachel Cobbs, Morgan Becker, Bob Dronberger, Hannah Greer, Ben Iocco, Heather Lacey, Ruth Lacey, Max McDaniel, Noah Steffen, Anna Rape, Jason Snowberger, Adria Whitfill
  • Children’s Ensemble—Millie Baer, Oliver Clark, Cecillia Davis, James Davis, Maria Davis, Elena Escamilla, Emmett Heubach, Evelyn Heubach, Claire Hunkler, Michael Laws, Zoe Lemma, Gianna Lemma, Colton McKenna, Sebastian McKenna, Anna Manion, Joseph Manion, Joseph Nelson

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Actor Sought for Role of Noah Claypole in OLIVER! at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoCasting the role of NOAH CLAYPOLE in Merit Theatre Company & Orchestra’s production of Oliver! running July 19–27, 2024, at the Anderson Center Theater.

NOAH CLAYPOLE—Mr. Sowerberry’s apprentice who bullies Oliver; late teens–20s; Cockney accent; non-singing role; could double with ensemble.

Rehearsals are being held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings from 7–9pm at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. (Not everyone is called to every rehearsal.)

Email production@merittheatre.org for more information.

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Auditions Announced for OLIVER! at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoMerit Theatre Company & Orchestra Presents Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Lionel Bart

Produced & Directed by Benjamin & Kaitlyn Iocco
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Vocal Direction by Angie Baker

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s musical theatre masterpiece based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist.

AUDITIONS
Friday, April 5, 7–9pm
Saturday, April 6, 2–5pm

Fort Mitchell Baptist Church – 2323 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
By appointment only
Also accepting video auditions

Seeking adults and children of all ages with strong vocal, movement, and acting abilities.

Production dates: July 19-27.

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