Saturday September 16th, my friend, Candice, and I enjoyed a matinee at the Artisan Theater Center. Oliver! A golden oldie musical featuring our favorite Dicken's urchin, Oliver Twist.
"Please, sir. May I have some more?"
I really do need to get back to re-reading Charles Dickens. What a tale. Poor Oliver, an orphan, sold, run away, joins Fagin's gang of thieves, arrested, "saved", taken again, and reunited with the remaining family he had.
Great songs - Food, Glorious Food, Oliver, Where is Love, You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, As Long as He Needs Me, and more.
Memorable characters - Oliver, Artful Dodger, Mr. Bumble, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sikes (boo hiss), Mr. Brownlow, plus all of the urchins and street folks.
The Artisan cast gave a rousing performance. Solid vocals, acting, and production set. We had a fine time. Support local theater!
