ADULT & JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Alice in Wonderland - Ballet Theatre QLD

Title: Alice in Wonderland

Presented By: Ballet Theatre Queensland

Genre: Ballet

About: Ballet Theatre Queensland invites passionate young dancers to audition for their 2026 season of Alice in Wonderland. This immersive experience provides dancers with the opportunity to train and perform in a professional ballet environment. From rehearsals to full-scale performances at QPAC, this production offers a comprehensive artistic journey for developing dancers aged 8 to 22.

Alice in Wonderland is a bold new ballet set in a 1930s Hollywood sound stage, where syncopated tea parties, flamingo showgirls, and film-noir fantasy collide. With original choreography by Clare Morehen, a dazzling jazz-infused score by Lucas D. Lynch, lucious costumes by Rebekah Ellis and fantastical sets by Josh McIntosh, this is adventure like you’ve never seen before. Lights, Camera.... Wonderland!

Audition Registration: Applications are now open and close 5pm, Friday 6 June Apply Now

Audition Date:

• Junior Apprentice and Junior (Ages 8+): Saturday 14 June 2025

• Intermediate and Senior: Saturday 21 June 2025

Audition Time:

• Dancers must be available 9am–5pm on the audition day.

• Final times, including potential call backs, will be emailed 1 week prior.

Audition Location: 57 Hayward Street, Stafford QLD 4053

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Prior to relevant audition date (14 or 21 June)

Audition Requirements:

• In-person audition (preferred) includes a ballet masterclass, potential repertoire, and acting exercises

• Video auditions must include barre and centre work (including pointe for Intermediate and Senior levels)

• Minimum RAD Grade 2 (or equivalent)

• Age 8+ as of 27 July 2025

• Pointe requirements:

  • Intermediate: minimum 1 year of pointe training

  • Senior: minimum 2 years of pointe training

Available Roles:

• Multiple ensemble and featured roles across four levels:

  • Junior Apprentice (approx. ages 8–10)

  • Junior (approx. ages 10–12)

  • Intermediate (approx. ages 12–14)

  • Senior (ages 14–22)

Performance Dates: 19–25 January 2026

Performance Location: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane

Rehearsal Dates:

• Orientation Day: 27 July 2025

• Weekly rehearsals during Term 3 and 4 (Sundays)

• Intensive rehearsals:

  • 21–27 September 2025

  • 12–17 January 2026 (compulsory)

Rehearsal Times: Typically 9am–5pm, Rehearsals initially at 57 Hayward St, later moving to 12 Windorah St, Stafford

Warnings: Intensive rehearsal schedule; commitment to full season required

Recommended Age: Dancers aged 8–22 (must meet training prerequisites)

Production Website: https://btq.com.au/opportunities/alice-auditions/

Other information:

• Company Fee: $2,100 (includes rehearsals and performance week)

• Dancer Application Fee: $50

• Scholarships available:

  • Phyllis Danaher Memorial Scholarship

  • Jodie White-Bivona Memorial Scholarship

  • Additional bursaries available upon request

• Additional costs may include uniform and performance make-up, tights and shoes.

• All applicants must audition; no roles pre-cast

• Equal opportunity for dancers from all schools