AUDITION INFORMATION WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 11:00 am 4:00 pm; Auditions are made by appointment WHERE: Recreation Program Center, 64 E Walnut Street, Westerville, OH 43081. HOW TO REGISTER: Please visit www.westerville.org/arts and click on the audition registration link. This will take you to a form where you may enter your information and preferred time of audition. You will receive a confirmation email/phone call of your audition within two business days. WHO: All participants must be 15 years or younger. Children must be 8 years old at the time of audition. COST: All participants will pay a $100.00 registration fee if cast. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those in need of financial assistance. HOW TO AUDITION: Groups of 10-12 performers will sing, dance, and read if needed in one hour blocks. You may audition for a specific role or for the ensemble. The dance audition will be movement based. No formal dance training is necessary. Please prepare 16 bars of a song of your choice that displays your musicianship and vocal range. You will need to bring your sheet music with you to your audition for the accompanist. You may use the cut from Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah if needed. The sheet music is attached to the back of this packet. Wear clothes that are comfortable and appropriate. Please keep your hair tied back and away from your face. Wear shoes you can dance and move in. No flip flops or boots. Sneakers or smooth bottom shoes work well. HEADSHOT/RESUME: A picture is REQUIRED for your audition. Professional headshots are not necessary. A school photo or other clear photograph will be accepted. While resumes are not required for this audition, it is always encouraged to have a resume at the audition. This is particularly helpful if you have extensive dance or vocal training. There is a sample resume attached to back of the packet. CALLBACKS: Callbacks for leads will be held on Monday, March 18 th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 310 W. Main Street (Westerville Senior Center). You will be notified by email about a callback the evening of March 17th. You may be asked to prepare additional materials that we give you at the callback. CONFLICTS: Please be sure to complete the attached conflict calendar. You will not be considered for casting if you do not record your full list of conflicts on this form. Hello Actors! A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS We are very excited to bring the dynamic and imaginative characters of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. to the stage! We will be looking for charismatic and creative actors, singers, and dancers. Please prepare your audition song so that we can see how you bring a character to life. You will be taught movement at the audition. Come ready to do your best and be ready to display your work ethic. Kate and Anna 1
ABOUT THE SHOW Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney s Alice in Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. The ever-curious Alice s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit. Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters, providing plentiful opportunities for all skill levels. CAST OF CHARACTERS ALICE On a journey of self-discovery, the adventurous Alice has the heart of an explorer and instincts of a leader. Even when frustrated or confused, she's awfully charming. Roles also available for Tall Alice and Small Alice. Gender: Female Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 THE CHESHIRE CAT The Cheshire Cat is the perpetually grinning narrator of the story, a magical feline who doesn't always agree with itself. Mysterious and mischievous. WHITE RABBIT The White Rabbit is the fussy royal trumpeter, ever-worried that he is running terribly late. Nervous and fidgety. Gender: Male Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3 MAD HATTER The Mad Hatter is the life of the (tea) party and has a penchant for making up rules. Delightfully eccentric, the Mad Hatter has a flair for the theatrical and very little focus. Nonsensical and charismatic. Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 THE MARCH HARE The March Hare is the Mad Hatter's chummy sidekick, enjoys a good party. Just slightly more rational than the Mad Hatter, the March Hare lets the frenetic Hatter lead the way, while never passing up the chance to play a silly game. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: B3 2
CATERPILLAR Caterpillar is Alice's wise and fabulous mentor. In fact, if she had a fairy godmother, this cool Caterpillar would be it. Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 DODO BIRD The Dodo Bird is the imperious captain of the Queen's Navy. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4 TWEEDLE DEE AND TWEEDLE DUM Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee are twins with an identity crisis and an exhausting enthusiasm for proper manners. Incredibly silly and comedic. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C#4 THE FLOWERS The Flowers (Rose, Petunia, Lily, Violet, Daisy) are a stuck-up group of pleasing perennials. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 THE QUEEN OF HEARTS The Queen of Hearts is the hotheaded and overbearing ruler of Wonderland. Gender: Female Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: C4 THE KING OF HEARTS The King of Hearts, the Queen's partner, has a timid demeanor until taking expert command of Alice's trial. Gender: Male MATHILDA Mathilda is Alice's scholarly sister, has no time for silly games. She has no-nonsense attitude but is also affectionate and protective. Gender: Female DOORKNOB The Doorknob is the gatekeeper of Wonderland, knowingly encourages Alice to drink the magic potion. ENSEMBLE Includes Park Kids, Sea Creatures, Royal Cards and Party Guests 3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What if I have vacations/conflicts? A: Please bring any conflicts with you to auditions. We understand that conflicts will happen, however it is crucial that we know of conflicts before we cast and create rehearsal schedule. School conflicts and illnesses are always excused. Unlisted conflicts are taken seriously and can result in casting changes. *Please note: the weeks of May 19 and May 26 are mandatory and cannot be accommodated. Please keep open availability. Q: Why do I have to pay? A: Registration fees are paid to the City of Westerville Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of this show is to educate and to train. You are registering and paying a fee for a course offered through the Parks and Recreation Department. Registration fees include: Qualified instruction, all rehearsal materials, a t-shirt, two complimentary tickets to the performance of your choosing. Scholarships and payment plan options are available for those who require financial assistance. Q: When are rehearsals? A: Rehearsals will begin for everyone APRIL 14. The breakdown is listed below. Please note: Rehearsal dates and times may shift due to availability of space and personnel. Rehearsals will take place on Sunday from 2-5, and Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30PM 9 PM. Rehearsals will take place on Sundays at the Walnut Street location, on Mondays and Fridays at the Westerville Senior Center, and on Thursdays at Westerville South High School. There will also be rehearsals at our performance venue, the Alum Creek Amphitheatre. Please note that you should plan to be as available as possible for all rehearsals. However, you may not be called for all rehearsals each week until closer to the production weekend. A rehearsal schedule will be published shortly after casting and weekly updates will be announced. Please note that we do NOT meet on Easter or Mother s Day but we DO meet on Memorial Day. May 26 May 31 Please note that we will switch to daytime rehearsals during this time period. These rehearsals are still TBD. This schedule will be published as we move into more focused rehearsals. Rehearsal will like place in the late afternoon. Q: Do I have to find my own costume? A: There is a working costume shop that will provide costumes. You may be asked to bring in basic items. These include: Undergarments, undershirts, socks and shoes. Q: How can other members of my family or my friends get involved without being in the cast? A: We are always looking for volunteers to help with the following: Set building and painting Backstage Crew Ad sales and poster distribution Providing snacks and setting up meals Helping to look after kids during tech week, dress rehearsals, and performances 4
Alice in Wonderland Jr. Conflict Calendar PARTICIPANT NAME: You will NOT be called for rehearsal every day - when you are called, you will be requested to attend unless it is noted on your conflict calendar. Your availability may affect casting. Please note there is a company meeting on April 14 at 7 pm. Are you available? YES NO No conflicts will be allowed after May 19, 2019. Dates in GRAY are MANDATORY. Mark the calendar below with your conflicts. Please note the following instructions: 1. For each day that you are available, leave box blank 2. For each day that you will miss part of rehearsal, write in the time you ARE AVAILABLE 3. For each day that you are not available, mark box with an X SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4/14 Company Meeting 7 PM 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28 2-5 pm 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/3 6-9 pm 5/4 5/5 2-5 pm 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19 2-5 pm 5/20 5/21 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/26 5/26 2-6 pm 5/27 TBA 5/28 TBA 5/29 TBA 5/30 Call time 5 pm 5/31 Call time 5 pm 6/1 Call time 5 pm 6/2 Call time 5 pm 6/3 6/4 6/5 6/6 RAIN DATE 6/7 RAIN DATE 6/8 I HAVE LISTED EVERY REHEARSAL I WILL MISS DURING THE REHEARSAL PERIOD. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY ABSENCES FROM A SCHEDULED REHEARSAL MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE PRODUCTION. I UNDERSTAND THAT CONFLICTS FROM MAY 19 ON, WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. I ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY AVAILABILITY IS CONSIDERED WHEN CASTING. PARENT NAME: PARENT SIGNATURE:
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