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AUDITION NOTICE: Alistair in Wonderland - KATZ Acting Academy

Title: Alistair in Wonderland

Presented By: Katz Acting Academy

Genre: Musical Theatre


Synopsis: The Queen of Hearts has demanded a rematch with Alice on the croquet lawn, but instead of fetching the girl back to Wonderland as instructed, the easily muddled Dormouse has returned with a very confused boy named Alistair. Luckily, Alice has also arrived, having learned of the Queen’s summons from the Cheshire Cat, and it becomes her mission to get Alistair safely home while also enjoying a new adventure herself.


Audition Date:

  • Saturday 1st February 2025

  • Sunday 2nd February 2025 (Callbacks if required)

Audition Time:

  • Saturday: 11 am to 1 pm

  • Sunday: 11 am to 1 pm

Audition Location and Address:

  • Saturday: Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben St, Mitchelton QLD

  • Sunday: Venue TBA


Audition Requirements:

  • Prepare a short song (approx. 1 minute) in the style of Disney/Pop/Musical Theatre.

  • Accompaniment must be a backing track on a device with Bluetooth capability or USB (no a cappella or sheet music).

  • Wear comfortable clothing for a short dance routine.

  • Be prepared for cold reads from the script.

Audition Registration: Complete your audition form here: Audition Form


Available Roles: Performers of all ages, genders, abilities, backgrounds, and ethnicities are welcome to audition. Some roles may be doubled. Roles include:

  • NARRATOR: Optional

  • MOTHER:  Maternal but firm in a timeless, motherly way.

  • FATHER:  A proper but gentle father with a teasing manner.

  • ALISTAIR:  A spirited boy who’s open to adventure.

  • DORMOUSE: Childlike and funny with a desire to please others.

  • WHITE RABBIT: Anxious and burdened by a strong sense of responsibility as well as a genuine fear of the Queen.

  • HARE: Sardonic and dry with a penchant for winding the Rabbit up.

  • HATTER: Zany and unaffected by whatever excites other around her.

  • ALICE:  More mature than she was in her first two visits to Wonderland, she falls easily into the role of guide and cautionary companion to Alistair.

  • CHESHIRE CAT: Wise and confidant, showing up when needed and readily commenting on the activities of Wonderland’s citizens.

  • CATERPILLAR: Direct descendent of a famous chain-smoker, this caterpillar has the much healthier habit of juggling.

  • BILL the LIZARD: Still sore about his earlier experiences with Alice.

  • DODO: Bossy emcee of the caucus race with a distinctive vocabulary.

  • TWEEDLE-DUM: Dee’s comic friend. Together, they stir up trouble for Alistair.

  • TWEEDLE-DEE: Dum’s comic friend. Together, they stir up trouble for Alistair.

  • GRYPHON: A gentle and solicitous friend to all, particularly the Mock Turtle.

  • MOCK TURTLE: Humble and self-effacing soul who thinks the best of others.

  • QUEEN of HEARTS: As two-dimensional as a playing card: shrill, bossy, driven.

  • KING of HEARTS: Bumbling and ever after claiming his own agency.

  • CARD 5: Servant to the Queen.

  • LORY: Dances at the cotillion.

  • DUCK: Dances at the cotillion.

  • EAGLET: Dances at the cotillion.

  • CARD 7: Announces at the trial.


Rehearsal Dates:

  • Commence: Thursday 6th February 2025 (First read-through and information session)

  • Regular rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 pm, Sundays from 10 am – 3 pm

  • Technical and dress rehearsals: Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, and Monday 7th April 2025


Performance Dates:

  • Wednesday 9th April – Saturday 19th April 2025

  • Performances include daytime and evening shows during the school holidays. Possible performances on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.

  • Venue: TBA


Recommended Age: All ages

Crew:

  • Directed by: Sandra Harman

  • Musical Direction by: Natalie Mead

Production Website: KATZ Acting

Other Information:

  • This is an unpaid opportunity.

  • Everyone must be available for most rehearsals, all of production week, and all performance dates.

  • For further details or enquiries, please email alicekatz4053@gmail.com.




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