OLIVER!

Artisan Center Theater presents

OLIVER

Music, Lyrics, and Book by Lionel Bart

Directed by Christine Chambers

Music Direction by Richard Gwozdz

Choreography by Elise Lavallee

Production Runs March 23 – April 28, 2012

Hurst, Texas, March 14, 2012 – Artisan Center Theater proudly presents OLIVER at its 150 seat theater-in-the-round.  The theater is located in the old historic Belaire Plaza at 420 East Pipeline Road.  The daytime box office is located at 418 East Pipeline Road.  The show runs Friday March 23 – April 28, 2012, 2012. Performances are at 7:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with 3 pm matinees on Saturdays 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/2012.  Reserved seating tickets are $18.00 for adults, $16.00 for students and seniors, and $9.00 for children 12 and under.  Monday through Thursday tickets are $14.00.  The box office number is 817-284-1200.  More information can be found on the website at http://www.ArtisanCT.com

OLIVER will be interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired by TCC Practicum students on Tuesday March 27, 2012 at 7:30pm.

About OLIVER:

Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Oliver Twist comes to life on Artisan’s stage in the hit musical OLIVER!  Join Oliver on the colorful but perilous streets of London, as he meets the Artful Dodger and Fagin’s gang of young pick-pockets in the search for a family to call his own.  “Food, Glorious Food,” “I’d Do Anything,” “Where Is Love?” “Consider Yourself,” “As Long as he Needs Me,” are musical theatre classics from Lionel Bart’s score.

Cast (double cast):

Oliver – Max Vrig, Henry Cawood, Isaac Jarrell

Fagin – Bob Wiley, Jason Leyva

Artful Dodger – Brandon Shreve, Zach Leyva

Nancy – Rachel Marek, Stephanie Felton

Bill Sykes – Zeke Branim, Keith Warren

Mr. Bumble – Toni Billante

Widow Corney – Gena Robbins, Evelyn Kryska

Mr. Sowerberry - Oliver Cozby, Timothy Raif

Mrs. Sowerberry – Christina Cornevin, Kimberly Mickle

Mr. Brownlow – Dan Nolen, Jr., Ron Staggs

Bet - Diana Sharber, Chole Vories

Charolette – Joanna Berry, Ariana Stephens

Noah Claypole – Cooper Wiseman, Mathew Pandolfo

Mrs. Bedwin – Katy Hill, Rosemary Krysta

Dr. Grimwig – Rob Colwell, Richard Cawood

Old Sally – Glenda Maskell

Charley Bates – Hayden Cawood

Knife Grinder – Michael Magnus, Christopher Dorf

Milk Maid – Carolyn Robbins

Rose Seller – Alison Borish, Emma Colwell

Strawberry Seller – Kristen DiFrancesco

Production Team:

Producer – Dee Ann Blair

Director – Christine Chambers

Production Assistant – Rob Colwell

Stage Managers – Lindsay Hardisty and Phyllis Huaute

Music Director – Richard Gwozdz

Choreographer – Elise Lavallee

Set Design – Jason Leyva

Props Design – Michelle Cawood, Chris Seil

Costumes – Rebecca Roberts

SUMMARY OF OLIVER:

Who: Artisan Center Theater, a 150 seat theater-in-the-round

What: OLIVER

When: March 23 – April 28, 2012

When: The Belaire Plaza, 420 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, Texas

Director: Christine Chambers

Showtimes: 7:30pm M/T/Th/F/Sat with 3 pm matinees on Saturdays 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/2012.

Tickets: Reserved seats:  $18.00 for adults, $16.00 for students and senior citizens, $9.00 for children 12 and under.

Mondays through Thursdays are $14.00 for ages 13 and up and $7.00 for 12 and under.

Reservations: Call 817-284-1200; web site: www.ArtisanCT.com

List of actors and biographical information can be found on the website at www.ArtisanCT.com

Photo credits:

Isaac Jarrell as Oliver

Photography by Al Smith

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Directed by Steve Lindsay

  • SUMMARY OF OLIVER!
  • Who: Artisan Center Theater, a 150 seat theater-in-the-round
  • When: March 23 to April 28
  • Where: The Belaire Plaza, 420 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, Texas
  • Director: Christine Chambers
  • Showtimes: 7:30pm M/T/Th/F/Sat, with 3pm matinees on Saturdays
  • Tickets: Reserved seats: $18.00 for adults, $16.00 for students and senior citizens, $9.00 for children 12 and under. Mondays through Thursdays are $14.00 for ages 13 and up and $7.00 for 12 and under
  • Reservations: Call 817 284 1200; or order online at www.artisanct.com
  • Press Contact – Dee Ann Blair 817 999 8935 or deeann@artisanct.com
  • Photographer – Al Smith