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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 27, 2016 | 42 John Bkila Sub-Editor jbkila@oakvillebeaver.com Nicole Rayy releases debut album Dig Album release party becomes fundraiser for neurofibromatosis support group by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff Artscene "Connected to your Community" Auditions for Burl-Oak Theatre Group's Oliver! open Nov. 12-13 Burl-Oak Theatre Group is looking for the cast of its next production Oliver! ­ A Musical. Based on the Charles Dickens novel, the play has music, lyrics and book written by Lionel Bart, is licensed by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Ltd. and is directed by Tim Cadeny. "We know that the community has lots of talent but we are looking to find the best possible Oliver for our musical: Oliver!," said Beth Poad, of the Burl-Oak Theatre Group. "In addition, we have many other parts to fill for children and adults of all ages and would like to give residents of Oakville and surrounding areas a chance to try out." A large, diverse community cast is needed, according to organizers, including actors, singers and dancers. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (for ensemble and junior ensemble) and 2-5 p.m. (leads); as well as on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for call-backs. Auditions will be held at the Burl-Oak Studio at 1290 Speers Rd., unit 12. Rehearsals for the cast will run from Jan. 14-April 12, 2017 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Performances will be held on April 1822, 2017 at 8 p.m. and April 22-23, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. To sign up for an audition or for more information, email execprod@botg.ca or leave a message at 905-825-0138. Oakville-born Nicole Rayy used the recent release of her debut album as a fundraiser for the Manitoba Neurofibromatosis Support Group (MBNF). "I was introduced to this charity by my manager whose nine-year-old nephew lives with NF and I've seen the daily challenges he faces," Rayy said, on why she chose to turn her release party into a fundraiser. "I wanted to give back and help spread awareness by donating all the proceeds from the evening to MBNF ." The release party raised more than $4,000 towards its cause and was held last Sunday (Oct. 15) at Cowboy's Roadhouse in Winnipeg, following the launch of her album the day before. Rayy said she was "beyond excited" for the release of Dig and couldn't wait to share it with her fans and the public. "I've put a lot of hard work and energy into this album to make sure it has the right songs, the right music and says exactly what I want to say," she told the Oakville Beaver. "This album is a whole new level of honesty and emotion." Recorded at Noble Street Studios in Toronto and produced by Doug Romanow (who has worked with Justin Bieber, Chantal Kreviazuk and Johnny Reid), Dig is a 10-track collection. "(It) challenges listeners to dig down to Oakville-born Nicole Rayy officially released her debut album, Dig, last weekend. Her album launch party on Oct. 15 acted as a fundraiser for a neurofibromatosis support group. | JanStar Entertainment photo their emotional core," stated a media release. "From upbeat, empowering anthems, such as Done With This Town and Rayy's previous single Don't, to the tender moments found in Never Cry Like That and Drive Until I Forget You, Rayy's debut is an emotional whirlwind of navigating the rollercoaster of young love." The album's title track, Dig, is available now to radio stations. The Oakville native was also at the 2016 World Music Festival earlier this month in Shanghai, China, saying she was looking forward to performing again. "Last year, performing on that stage was one of the best experiences I've had, the audience response was overwhelming," said Rayy. "I feel so fortunate and honoured that they want(ed) to have me back again this year." For a list of Rayy's upcoming performances, visit her Facebook or Twitter pages at facebook.com/NicoleRayyMusic or @NRayy, respectively, or www.nicolerayy.com. Big Movies, Small Prices! 171 Speers Road (at Kerr) Oakville General: $8.50 children (3-13): $6.50 seniors (65+): $6.50 tuesdays: $5.00 905-338-6397 www.film.ca facebook.com/filmca @filmcacinemas the Girl On the train (18a) OctOber 7 the accOuntant (14a) OctOber 14 KeepinG up With the JOneses (stc) OctOber 21 infernO (14a) OctOber 28 the rOcKy hOrrOr picture shOW (14a) OctOber 29, 30, 31 Only