JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Alice in Wonderland Jr. - BG Performing Arts

Title: Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Presented By: BG Performing Arts

Genre: Youth Musical Theatre

Synopsis: When young Alice tumbles into a strange and topsy-turvy world, she must find her way home — and herself — along the way. Meeting the iconic White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and more, Alice journeys through a whimsical and weird Wonderland in this youth-friendly stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic.

Audition Date: Sunday 31 August 2025

Audition Time: 9:00am–12:00pm (sign-in from 8:45am)

Audition Location and Address: BGPA Studios, 12 Jamieson Street, Bowen Hills QLD 4006

Audition Self-Tape Due: If unavailable for in-person featured role auditions (see below), email info@bgperformingarts.com for video submission instructions.

Audition Requirements:

• Ages: 6–12 (must be at least 6 years old by performance date)

• Wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes (jazz shoes recommended)

• Bring water, snacks, and a sweat towel

• All music and dance taught on the day; acting/singing materials provided via Dropbox after registration

• Be off-book where possible for prepared pieces (scripts allowed if needed)

• This is a workshop production — no previous experience required

Audition Pack: Download Here

Audition Registration: Register Here

Optional Featured Role Try-Outs:

• Date: Sunday 8 June 2025 (same location)

• For any participant wanting to be considered for a speaking/featured role

• Not compulsory for ensemble participation

• Video submissions available if unable to attend in person

Performance Dates: Saturday 27 September 2025 – 2:00pm & 5:30pm

Performance Location: Everton Park SHS Performing Arts Centre, 668 Stafford Rd, Everton Park QLD 4053

Rehearsal Dates:

• Workshop runs Monday 22 Sept – Saturday 27 Sept 2025

• Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–3:30pm at Bowen Hills Studio

• Friday: 9:00am–5:30pm at Everton Park SHS

• Saturday (performance day): 10:00am–7:00pm at Everton Park SHS

Participation Fee: $395 (covers rights, royalties, staff, set, props, venue hire)

Production Website: bgperformingarts.com

Warnings: Family friendly

Performer Age: 6–12 years old

Creative Team:

• Director/Choreographer: Bella Gordon

• Musical Director: Kate Baxter

• Associate Director: Zander Hutson

• Assistant Director: Ebony Baird

• Assistant Choreographer: Chloe Mortimer

• Producer: Sam Caruana

• Stage Manager: Tallulah Baird

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Alice, Tall Alice, Small Alice – curious and adventurous girl at different sizes

• Mathilda – Alice’s older, logical sister

• Friends 1 & 2 – Mathilda’s snooty companions

• Cheshire Cats (1–3) – magical, mischievous guides

• White Rabbit – frantic royal trumpeter, always late

• Doorknob – quirky gatekeeper of Wonderland

• Dodo Bird – captain of the Queen’s Navy

• Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum – goofy, polite twins

• Flowers (Rose, Lily, Petunia, Daisy, Violet) – snobbish garden residents

• Caterpillar – charming and encouraging

• Mad Hatter – eccentric tea party host

• March Hare – enthusiastic and game-loving

• King of Hearts – mild-mannered monarch

• Queen of Hearts – hot-tempered ruler of Wonderland