"Alice by Heart" The Musical Needs Cast
"Alice by Heart" show needs actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Plot: From the Tony and Grammy award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. Additional info: *You are only needed one day of auditions. Audition Details: Please prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show (contemporary musical theatre). There will be no accompanist available for auditions, so please bring a track. Speaker will be provided. There will be a dance call so please bring or wear appropriate clothing and shoes. There will be a cold read of the script requested of some. Please list any special skills you may have (tumbling, ballet, shadow puppets, anything!) on the audition form. List any schedule conflicts that may occur during the rehearsal timeframe. Callbacks: Wednesday, October 16th @ 6 pm. Invitation only. Important Dates: Readthrough will be Sunday, October 20th at 6 PM. Rehearsals are expected to be on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that this is subject to change when cast conflicts have been considered. Tech week is January 19th through 23rd. There can be no conflicts for tech week or performances. Performances: Friday January 24th at 7:30 pm Saturday January 25th at 7:30 pm Sunday January 26th at 2 pm Friday January 31st at 7:30 pm Saturday February 1st at 7:30 pm Sunday February 2nd at 2 pm Friday February 7th at 7:30 pm Saturday February 8th at 7:30 pm If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
Full of questions, wonder, and a tenacious stubbornness when it comes to achieving her goals. Entering a confusing time of transition in her body while trying to survive a distressed situation — living in a tube station during a war, displaced from her family and possibly orphaned. Possesses a wonderful imagination that allows her to escape her present situation. Age: Must believably play age 15. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: G3
Alice's ailing childhood friend. Alfred contracted tuberculosis while living on the streets and is now being cared for by a small medical staff in the Underground station. Doubles as White Rabbit: Mature but not stoic; sometimes can be manic but likes things done “by the book”. Accepts his diagnosis long before Alice does. Strong contemporary pop/rock singing voice. Age: Must believably play age 18. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: B2
In the real world and Wonderland a street smart leader, helping Alice on her journey through grief. Still dealing with the loss of her own younger sister, she passes on her wisdom to Alice. A character with gravity and a level head, even as the mysterious Cheshire Cat. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3
In the real world a strict Red Cross nurse tasked with taking care of the many people trapped in the tube station, the stress of the situation leads her to be harsh and even cruel. Having had to abandon her own childhood too quickly to serve others around her as a nurse, she remains bitter and has no compassion for those still in the process of growing up. Big singing voice with belt. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: F#3.
In the real world a soldier who has lost his wits in the war who is manic, funny, and charming. In Wonderland the chaotic Mad Hatter, preening; demanding; full of riddles. Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: C3
In the real world, a sensitive and guarded teen who sometimes comes across as a bit of a bully as a defense mechanism. Plays the role of the Duchess in Wonderland, a comedic and overdramatic older woman. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: C3
In the real world a frightened and traumatized teenage boy, struggling in the underground. In Wonderland he plays the sleepy Dormouse who accompanies the Hatter and the March Hare. Vocal range top: Bb4. Vocal range bottom: E3
A working class youth with a penchant for escapism. A smoker, he tries to keep the peace in the bunker the best way he knows how. Doubles as Caterpillar 1, with 80’s glam rock star vibes. Strong belt preferred. Vocal range top: B4. Vocal range bottom: F
In the real world, a hard of hearing and anxious doctor tasked with looking after the people in the tube station. He plays both the King of Hearts, a weak-willed counterpoint to the Queen, and the Jabberwocky, a monstrous expression of Alice's fears. Comedic and dramatic. Can have character voice. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: C3.
In the real world a once wealthy young woman who attempts to hold onto that class in the war. Often making fun of others in the bunker, she has a bit of a “mean girl” vibe and doesn’t care about Alice’s story until she sees that the others in the bunker have come together through it. She plays a variety of small roles in Wonderland. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B3.
(Someone with tumbling or gymnastics experience preferred). ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
ENSEMBLE ROLE (Appear in most songs in Wonderland).
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