Show based on Charles Dickens classic story
Published in the July 23 – August 5, 2014 issue of Morgan Hill Life
By Staff Report
“Oliver!” starts August 1 at the Morgan Hill Playhouse
A little bit of Victorian London comes to downtown Morgan Hill as the South Valley Civic Theater opens “Oliver!,” the beloved musical created by Lionel Bart.
“The play is a family musical,” said Scott Lynch, the co-producer. “‘Oliver’ naturally fits in that category. The subject matter is family friendly and very touching. It serves the community well.”
The story of a young orphan is based on the Charles Dickens novel “Oliver Twist.” Memorable songs include, “Food, Glorious Food,” “I’d Do Anything,” and “Consider Yourself Lucky.”
The show is co-produced by Pam Drayton with Lynch and directed by Joanna Evans. Young actress Tegan Leong plays the title role of Oliver.
“She’s awesome. She has a beautiful voice,” Lynch said. “She’s has, you would hope for a child that age, a wonderful innocence about her. And she plays off all the other characters so wonderfully.”
The play will create a Dickensian world with 47 performers and a live orchestra. “From the basic story to the heart-warming music to the wonderful performances that are coming together, it’s going to be a great show,” Lynch said. “I saw the movie when I was six and loved it, loved the songs. I’m a fan of Dickens. It’s all those things rolled into one making it a fun project to be involved in.”
