On May 9, the curtain will go up at Orcas Center for the classical musical, “Oliver.” Known around the world as the greatest musical ever written for child actors, Orcas Center is excited about providing a new generation of children this opportunity to shine on stage.

Orcas Center will be holding auditions on Center Stage in December and January.

The first auditions will be Sunday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17, and Tuesday, Dec. 18 – 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 – 7:30 p.m.

The call is for 12 characters, ages 10 – 40, including six people to make up a “band of thieves.” Some of the characters require singing.

A second call for auditions with be in January for minor non-singing character parts, chorus and villagers of all ages. There will be a sign-up sheet for the three days for people to reserve audition times.

For more info, contact Deborah Sparks at 360-376-2281 ext. 2 or email sparks@orcascenter.org.