Thursday – Saturday, May 9 – 11 & 16 – 18 at 7:30, Orcas Center

Known for its outstanding musical numbers and many wonderful child and adult roles, Oliver! is a well-crafted-tale full of delight.

Robert Hall as Fagin in upcoming production of Oliver! at Orcas Center.

Robert Hall as Fagin in upcoming production of Oliver! at Orcas Center.

Oliver! music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart is based on the Charles Dickens story, Oliver Twist, and is directed by Deborah Sparks with musical direction by Pamela Wright.

Performed throughout the world by theaters year after year, Oliver! is known for its many great parts for children and adult character actors. The story, mixing humor with tragedy and memorable music, offers the audience a rollicking evening of entertainment.

The title role of Oliver is played by 11 year old, Mason Scoggins, Artful Dodger is played by young magician, Mathew Laslo-White and Robert Hall plays the beloved crook, Fagin. There are thirty four delightful cast members including Cali Bagby as Nancy, Conrad Wrobel as the villain Sykes, Joe Babcock as Mr. Bumble, Leslie Liddle as Widow Corney, Freddy Hinkle as Mr. Sowerberry and Elane Phipps as Mrs. Sowerberry.

Tickets for Oliver! are $18 for adults, $11 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon – 4 pm. For more information about Orcas Center 2013 season events, please visit orcascenter.org.