Star of the Day Event Productions will stage the beloved musical “Oliver!,” Sept. 19 - 28, St, John’s United Church of Christ, Emmaus.

Based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy’s Progress” (1838), the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning musical transports audiences back to Victorian England for the classic story of the boy who asked for more.

The story follows the young orphan Oliver (Henry Wills), as he escapes the workhouse and joins a group of petty thieves led by Fagin (John Corl) and the Artful Dodger (Liam Griffith).

“Oliver!” was the first musical adaptation of a famous Charles Dickens’ work to become a stage hit, premiering on Broadway in 1963, winning for Lionel Bart (book, music, lyrics) a best score Tony Award.

The show includes well-known songs like “Where is Love?” “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself” and “As Long as He Needs Me.”

Star of the Day Artistic Director Kirsten Almeida, who also plays Nancy, says the musical explores themes of resilience, friendship and finding a family in the most unexpected places. And, she adds, “The cast’s energy and dedication is infectious.”

The cast includes Patrick Curley. Kaitlyn Glickman, Nathaniel Lawall, Jill Wills, Mickey Brown, Mike Daniels, Maggie Toner, Daniel VanArsdale, Rich Kliman, Ana Zetterberg, Safran Astra, Elise Curley, Vega Lucia Rivas-Alarcon, May Reeves and Gary Salijko.

“Oliver!,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27; 3 p.m. Sept. 21, 28, Star of the Day Event Productions, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus. 484-809-9228, http://www.staroftheday.org/

Six Flags auditions: Anyone interested in being a part of Six Flags Great Adventure’s “Fright Fest” can apply to be a scare actor at the New Jersey amusement park.

“Fright Fest,” which kicked off Sept. 12, transforms the park into haunted attractions and scare zones.

Performers will be transformed professional costumes and make-up.

To audition, you must be 16 years or older, be available to work nights, weekends and holidays and be able to crouch, kneel and move quickly in varied weather conditions.

“Fright Fest” performers get complimentary park admission and tickets for friends and family; discounts on food and merchandise; access to professional development and employee ride parties.

To apply: www.sixflagsjobs.com

“Curtain Rises” is a column about the theater, stage shows, the actors in them and the directors and artists who make them happen. To request coverage, email: Paul Willistein, Focus editor, pwillistein@tnonline.com