Homeschool Oliver

Rehearsals: Tuesday 12:00-3:00

Extended Rehearsal Info:

Tuesday, November 11th and 18th from 11:00am-4:00pm.  

Tech:

Dec. 1st-3rd, 11am-3:00pm

Shows:

(Double casted role show times listed below)

Thursday, December 4th at 11am and 1:30pm

Friday, December 5th at 5:00pm and 7:30pm

Saturday, December 6th at 5:00pm and 7:30pm

Oliver Cast Divisions:

Cast A: Shows: 12/4 at 11am, 12/5 at 5pm, 12/6 at 7:30pm

Oliver: Aubrey Scott

Dodger: Pressley Scott

Nancy: Jemma Folloder

Bet: Oliva Currie

Cast B: Shows: 12/4 at 1:30pm, 12/5 at 7:30pm, 12/6 at 5pm

Oliver: Caroline Turner

Dodger: Kimber Gelok

Nancy: Lola Latson

Bet: Kinley McAlister

👞 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.
🔗 https://a.co/d/7hRy7nP

👢 Nancy, Bet & Female Characters

Required: Lace-up ankle boots in a vintage or Victorian style
Examples:
🔗 Walmart : 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: 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!

UPDATES:

November 7th:

Hi Gang!

Thank you for all the hard work Tuesday. Your Choreography Videos have been updated.

We have 2 rehearsals left until Tech Week and Performances. Both rehearsals have extended hours to give both casts full run-throughs, finish a couple things, and work trouble spots.

•Tuesday 11/11 & 11/18 11am-4pm.

I understand if your schedule doesn’t allow you to be there for the extended times. I really appreciate those who can make it.

Everyone should be off-book by Tuesday.

October 29th:

Great work yesterday! Your choreography videos have been updated to include Who Will Buy parts 1 and 2.

We have 3 rehearsals left until Tech Week. Please be Off Book by next Tuesday.

October 23rd: (IMPORTANT UPDATE!)

Hi Gang!

Your choreography videos have been updated to include Oom-Pah-Pah, My Name, and the beginning framework for The Robbery. Please practice with them. 

Please practice music for "My Name" because nobody knew it this week. We need to fix that please! :) 

We have 4 rehearsals until our Tech Week and Performances. Oliver is a very big show. Because of that, and also because we have a double cast, we are having extended rehearsal times for our last two rehearsals.

Extended Rehearsal Info:

Tuesday, November 11th and 18th from 11:00am-4:00pm.  

Homework:
* Get off book for scenes 1-8, and Scenes 9, 12, and 13. 
* Learn music for "My Name", "Who Will Buy", and "Bows"

October 15th:

Hey Gang!
Great work this week. Your choreography videos have been updated to include Be Back Soon.

Homework:
1. Music for Oom-Pah-Pah, My Name, and Who Will Buy
2. Practice scenes 1-6.

***Also if possible, I would like Dodgers, Nancys, Bets, Bill, and Fagin to stay after rehearsal for about 20 minutes to run It’s a Fine Life Reprise. It’s a tricky number. If you cannot stay, let us know ASAP.

October 8th:

Hi Gang!

Whoop whoop!! Half of our show is choreographed and blocked. Way to go. 

Your choreography videos have been updated to include “I’d Do Anything” and the beginning of “Be Back Soon”. 

Homework:

1. Learn the music for Be Back Soon and Oom-Pah-Pah.

2. Practice your choreography 

3. Update your transition journey 

October 1st:

Hi Gang,

Your choreography videos have been updated to include “It’s a Fine Life”. 

We didn’t get quite as much done as we needed to yesterday but no worries and thank you for your hard work!

This Tuesday, 10/7 will be a big rehearsal. 

1. Choreograph I’d Do Anything 

2. Work scenes 1-6 offbook

3. Block scene 9. 

Please practice so that you are prepared. Thank you!

September 25th:

Your choreography videos have been updated.

Homework:
1. Practice and memorize scenes 1-6.
2. Learn music for Fine Life & I’d do Anything.
Great job this week!
Mrs. Deb

September 19th:

Hi Cast,
Great job this week! So proud of you. Your choreography practice videos have been updated to include:
1. Food Glorious Food
2. Oliver
3. Boy for Sale
4. Consider Yourself
5. The Fight and Escape from sc. 4
Please practice your choreography.

Homework:
1. Practice music with Performance Track
2. Learn music for Pick a Pocket, It’s a Fine Life, and I’d Do Anything
3. Memorize lines for scs. 1-5.

September 10th:

Hi Cast!
I cannot believe how much we got done this week. Wow!! Y’all rock! Your choreography practice videos have been updated and are on the YouTube playlist . Also, girls please remember to bring your rehearsal skirts.
Homework:
1. Learn music and choreography for Food Glorious Food, Oliver, and Consider Yourself

2. Sowerberry’s, Noah Claypole, Mr. Bumble, and Oliver please lines for scenes 3 and 4.

September 3rd:

Hey Tuesday Cast!

Great rehearsal today. I’m so proud of your focus and hard work. The “Food Glorious Food” choreo video is uploaded for you to practice with. You can find the video button above labeled “Choreography videos”. We will finish it and move on to “Oliver” and also block scenes 1-3 next week. 

Mrs. Deb