Casting Call

Sponsored by

Book, Music & Lyrics by: Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman

Produced by

Lynda Chornomaz and Mark Noble

Directed by:
Holly Lessing

Come down the rabbit hole with Alice to a land of zany adventures where nothing is as it seems in this brand-new version of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic. From the Cheshire Cat to the Mad Hatter, it’s a magical, entertaining musical for the whole family – not just the children!

Director Holly Lessing is seeking the following:

8+ Adult/Teen Males (ages: 13 – 70’s)
6+ Adult/Teen Females (ages: 13 – 70’s)

CHARACTER	AGE RANGE	DESCRIPTION
Alice	13 +	is a spunky girl who enjoys adventures and is on a journey of self-discovery. You should be charming to the audience, very inquisitive and be able to command the stage by yourself. (Alto) (solo & ensemble singing)
The Queen of Hearts / Alice’s Mother	Adult female	is a childish, foul-tempered monarch, who is quick to give death sentences at even the slightest of offenses/Loving mother, busy with tea party plans. (Mezzo Soprano/big, soulful gospel voice) (ensemble singing)
The Mad Hatter	Adult Male	is the life of the tea party and should be performed by someone who enjoys acting larger than life. You need to be comfortable being silly and creative with facial expressions and vocal musicality (Tenor) (solo & ensemble singing)
The White Rabbit	Adult Male	is an energetic, worrisome character that hardly ever stops moving. (ensemble singing)
March Hare / King of Hearts	Adult Male	the counterpart to the Mad Hatter who also enjoys a good party. A little less crazy than the Mad Hatter/belittled by the Queen. (Baritone/Bass) (solo & ensemble singing)
Door Mouse / Tap Dancing Card	Female or Male	the third member of the Tea Party Guys, always sleepy (solo & ensemble singing)
Cheshire Cat / Tap Dancing Card	Male	is mysterious, mischievous, unpredictable, and cool (Bariton/ jazzy, smooth tone) (solo & ensemble singing)
Tweedle Dee/Loreena (Alice’s Sister)	Female	a goofball similar to old comedy teams like Abbott & Costello or Laurel & Hardy/Caring older sister. (Alto) (solo & ensemble singing)
Tweedle Dum	Male	a goofball similar to old comedy teams like Abbott & Costello or Laurel & Hardy. (Tenor/Baritone) (solo & ensemble singing)
Caterpillar	Male	laid back, cool guy (Bass, Rastafarian vibe) (solo & ensemble singing)
Knave of Hearts	Male	bossy face card (ensemble singing)
Dodo Bird	Male or Female	Leader of the Caucus race. (ensemble singing)
Mock Turtle	Adult Male	super slow, Eeyore like (Tenor) (solo & ensemble singing)
Ensemble Roles (x3)	Female	Pop-up flower, Caucus Race Animal, Tap Dancing Card

Auditions will be held at the

SOMERSET VALLEY PLAYERS

Located at 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough

Directions to SVP

Sunday, April 21st at 7:00 PM

and
Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 PM

Call backs, if necessary,

Wednesday, April 24th at 7PM

The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm

July 19th through August 4th.

** With an additional matinee on July 27th. **

NOTES FOR AUDITIONS:

Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song that best shows off your vocal ability. Be prepared to move, all auditioners will participate in the dance portion. Tap auditions will take place at callbacks by invite only. If you have any questions, please contact Holly at vp_marketing@svptheatre.org.

Sign-up for an audition spot at SVP Auditions.

Walk-ins are also welcome.

Somerset Valley Players are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Non-descript roles are available to all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis.