This piece was inspired by the Bay Colony Productions performance of Oliver! My son played one of the orphan boys. One particular scene caught my attention. It was the moment when Fagin introduces the naive Oliver to the pick pocket trade. It's one that is at once touching and a little disturbing. Is Fagin being kind or vicious in providing Oliver with a place to stay and a nefarious occupation? This painting is one of a series belonging to the Orpheum Theater in Foxboro.