Afterschool Oliver
Rehearsals: Thursdays 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30th we will have rehearsal in the KIDS front building—only those called.
Tech:
Dec. 8th-10th 5:00pm-9:00pm
Shows:
(Double casted role show times listed below)
Thursday, December. 11th, 5pm and 7:30pm
Friday, December 12th, 5pm and 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13th, 1:30pm and 4:00pm
Oliver Cast Divisions
Cast A: Shows: 12/11 at 5pm, 12/12 at 7:30pm, 12/13 at 1:30pm
Oliver: Celia Wuggazer
Dodger: Quinn Herter
Nancy: Gillian Worley
Bet: Emma Abdullah
Cast B: Shows: 12/11 at 7:30pm, 12/12 at 5pm, 12/13 at 4:00pm
Oliver: Noah Anderson
Dodger: Sylvia Kozich
Nancy: Cheri Crandall
Bet: Shay Donohue
👞 Show Shoe Information
Below are the shoe requirements for each group of characters in Oliver Jr.
👟 Oliver & Ensemble Characters
Required: Black jazz boots
You may order the exact pair linked below or purchase a similar style from another retailer.
🔗 Jazz Boots on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7hRy7nP
👢 Nancy, Bet & Female Characters
Required: Lace-up ankle boots in a vintage or Victorian style
Examples:
🔗 Walmart Option: https://www.walmart.com/ip/FRSASU-Ankle-Boots-Women-Women-s-Lace-Up-Ankle-Boots-Women-Vintage-Victorian-Lace-Booties-Wedding-Bridal-Witch-Costume-Mid-Heel-Cone-Side-Zip-Almond/12914316850?classType=VARIANT&from=%2Fsearch&adid=22222222221220085369&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&veh=sem&vtcWeb=bBDfVUq_2Rpy_QadekHB3g&expiryTime=1760557774471&c=mWebSmartBanner&sid=322e2aec-b1d6-4f69-b0fb-c2018bd20295
🔗 Amazon Option: https://amzn.to/4nUE9Jb
👞 Men’s Main Characters
Required: Vintage-style lace-up boots
Example:
🔗 Dr. Scholl’s Men’s Grayton Boots on Walmart
You can also check local thrift stores for affordable options.
👠 Widow Corney
Required: Lace-up boots with a small heel
💬 Questions or Concerns
If your character isn’t listed or you’re unsure what to purchase, please contact Sarah at stokes@sparktx.org.
We also have a limited number of boots available in storage. If purchasing shoes is a hardship, please reach out — or try checking local thrift stores.
We don’t want this to be stressful — we’re happy to help!
UPDATE:
November 7th:
Thank you for all the hard work last night. Your Choreography Videos have been updated.
We have 3 rehearsals left until Tech Week and Performances. We did a lot last night so please remember to practice!
Everyone should be off-book by next Thursday.
November 2nd:
Hi everyone,
This week we will finish our big choreography and block scene 11. After that, we will work numbers and scenes that need attention.
Please get off book and learn music for “Who Will Buy” pts. 1&2.
We considered adding a rehearsal this week for certain characters but we don’t need to because we got so much done last week. There is No ADDED REHEARSAL.
October 24th:
Hi Gang,
Great rehearsal tonight. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for focusing so well! We only have 5 rehearsals left until Tech Week.
This coming Thursday, only certain people are called to rehearsal. We'll be in the front KIDS building that belongs to the church because Annie has their performances.You may drop off and pick up there.
Homework:
1. Memorize Scenes 1-8, and Scenes 9, 12, and 13.
2. Practice Choreography (Your videos have been updates to include Oom-Pah-Pah, My Name, and the beginning of The Robbery)
3. Learn music for "Who Will Buy" and "Bows".
Here's who is called on Thursday, October 30th.
(If your name is NOT on this list, you have the night off.)
Celia
Noah
Rocky
Quinn
Sylvia
Cheri
Gill
Shay
Emma
Harper
Easton
Ethan
Luke
Reese
Blakely
Cami
Izzy
Addie Lou
October 22nd:
Hi gang,
Thank you for working hard this week! Your choreography has been updated to include Be Back Soon.
Rehearsal went well. However, there are several that are struggling with remembering their blocking and choreography. Please, practice.
Homework:
1. Learn music for Oom-Pah-Pah, and My Name.
2. Work on learning your blocking please! This is an area that you really need to focus on.
October 13th:
Hi Gang!
Your choreography videos have been updated to include I’d Do Anything. Please use these videos to help you practice each week at home.
We did not get to work scs. 1-6 this week, so we will do that this Thursday. We will run through it twice. Once for each cast.
Please start learning your music for:
1. Be Back Soon
2. Oom-Pah-Pah
October 6th:
Hi Gang,
Great job this week! Your choreography videos have been updated.
We will be choreographing I’d Do Anything and a big review this Thursday. We will be off book and using Performance Tracks for scenes 1-6.
Please practice so you are prepared.
September 29th:
Hi Cast!
Your choreography videos have been updated.
Homework:
1. Practice and memorize scenes 1-6.
2. Learn music for Fine Life & I’d do Anything.
3. Please practice your choreography!
September 23:
Hey Gang!
We got so much done this week. Thank you! Your choreography videos have been updated on YouTube.
Please start learning Pick a Pocket music.
September 12th:
Hi Cast,
Way to focus last night! Your choreography practice video for Food Glorious Food is uploaded on the YouTube page and ready for you.
Homework:
1. Learn music and choreography for Consider Yourself. We’ll be using the performance track this Thursday.
2. Learn music and choreography for Food Glorious Food.
3. Learn music for “Oliver”.
Thanks!
Mrs. Deb
August 29th:
Hi Cast!
Great job at rehearsal this week. The link to practice Consider Yourself Choreography is above under choreography videos. I hope you all have a great week. See you Thursday!
