06/05/2026
THE BELFRY ANNOUNCES YOUTH CAST FOR APPRENTICE PLAYERS’ ‘OLIVER! JR.’
Hamilton County Theatre Guild’s Belfry Theatre announces the cast for the Apprentice Players’ summer youth production of the “Oliver! JR.” musical, July 22-26, directed by Nancy Lafferty, at Noblesville First United Methodist Church.
Here’s the cast:
Oliver Twist— Scarlett Espy
Artful Dodger — Lyla Pike
Fagin —Gavin Owens
Nancy — Mia Gordon
Bill Sykes — Paxton Shock
Bet — Lila Summers
Mr. Brownlow — Keighan Johnson
Mrs. Bedwin — Clara Siktberg
Mr. Bumble — Declan Worl
Widow Carney — Lucia Siktberg
Mrs. Sowerberry — Sophia Shay
Mr. Sowerberry — Vincent Lomellin
Dr. Grimwig — Harper Moore
Noah Claypole— Parker Oss
Charlotte — Chloe Oukada
Old Sally — Charlie Center
Matron — Emmalin Fisher
Chairman — Vincent Lomellin
Charlie Bates — Chace Ling
Nipper — Oliver Rains
Captain —Lauren Casolaro
Handwalker — Camryn Oukada
Strawberry Seller — Anna Terebinski
Rose Seller — Evie Espy
Knife Grinder — Marlee Callahan
Milkmaid — Ivy Welker
ENSEMBLE:
Asha Arredondo
Gwen Bird
Marlee Callahan
Lauren Casolaro
Charley Center
Brooke Cropper
Ariana Engelhardt
Evie Espy
Emmalin Fisher
Chace Ling
Elliott Long
Madi McGhan
Harper Moore
Parker Oss
Camryn Oukada
Chloe Oukada
Amara Rains
Oliver Rains
Charlotte Savitskas
Brynnlee Simon
Blake Summers
Anna Terrebinski
Ivy Welker
The show auditions, which took place May 17-28, were open to young actors who have completed fifth grade through age 18.
The Broadway Junior adaptation of the classic novel and award-winning musical springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs to ever grace the stage.
Consider yourself at home with “Oliver! JR.”, the Broadway Junior version of Lionel Bart's classic musical based on Charles Dickens' novel, “Oliver Twist.”
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
“Oliver! JR.” is full of classic songs like "Consider Yourself," "Food Glorious Food," and "Oom-Pah-Pah," nearly 20 musical selections, and perfectly showcases the talents of a large ensemble cast.
Lionel Barts’ “Oliver! Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
All tickets are $16, reserved seating, and will go on sale at a future date. For more information, visit thebelfrytheatre.com or call 317-773-1085.
