AUDITIONS
Alice By Heart
Directed by: Kris Heller
Music Directed by: Melissa Sondergeld-Hood
Stage Management: Shannon Jung
Choreographer: Chynna Rae Shurts
Assistant Stage Management:
In Person Auditions:
Friday, January 24th, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Callbacks:
Saturday, September 25th, 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Performances:
May 6th - May 21st
ABOUT THE SHOW
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Actors under the age of 18 must be enrolled in at least one class with Metropolitan Performing Arts. Actors under the age of 12 are not eligible for mainstage productions. If Actors are between the ages of 12 and 18 and enrolled in 3 or more classes they have a spot in the cast/tech team pending their audition. All actors must audition for the Musical in order to be cast. Actors over the age of 18 are volunteers. There is no monetary compensation for this show. If actors between the ages of 12 and 18 are cast in this show, they will need to enroll on Active in Mainstage Alice by Heart and agree to pay a show fee of 350.00 per student. (discounts if applicable may apply) Show fees include the cost of *Performance/Show Conditioning. All students in Mainstage must take Show Conditioning if possible with their schedule. This class is not a substitute for a dance class. * If you have already signed up for Show Conditioning for the year please talk with our Office Manager as this can be put towards your show fee if cast.
Our Show fees help us to perform amazing shows like Newsies and White Christmas. The Rights for a show like Alice by Heart are over $4000, plus the cost of scripts, costumes, sets and more. This is just a small ask to help us perform the shows your kids love. If you would like to become a show sponsor for Alice by Heart or any future shows please let Kris Heller or Chulina Wheeler know or pick up a flier in the MPA lobby.
Audition Submission and Contact Details
There will be no email audition submission for this show.
Audition & Callback Date, Time and Venue
In person Auditions will be Friday, January 24th, 5:00 - 9:00pm
An accompanist will be provided.
Callbacks
Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 25th, 1:30pm - 6:00pm
The audition, callback, rehearsal and performance venue is
Metropolitan Performing Arts located at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98686.
Audition and Callbacks Panel
You will be auditioning for the Director Kris Heller, Music Director Melissa Sondergeld-Hood, and Choreographer Chynna Rae Shurts. An MPA representative may also be present. An accompanist will be provided. Please utilize the accompanist on two or more of your song selections. The Stage Manager, Shannon Jung, and an ASM will be at the venue to run the callbacks and assist with any questions.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Alice by Heart is a brilliantly moving, high energy, and choreography heavy musical and it needs a cast to match. We are looking for:
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A variety in look with all ethnicities, body shapes and sizes.
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Versatility in acting range, with the ability to play more than one character, including characters in contrasting ages.
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Strong solo singers who can also blend in an ensemble
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Strong singers who can danceStrong dancers who can sing
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Triple Threats
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Friendly people who work hard
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Commitment to the show and rehearsal process
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A great attitude.
Alice Spencer / Alice
A young woman full of questions and wonder. Very driven for what she wants.
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare
Alice's close friend.
Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter
Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Tabatha/Cheshire Cat:
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Dodgy / Duchess
Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Clarissa / Mock Mock Mock Turtle
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Nigel / Dormouse
Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: E3
Angus / Caterpillar 1
Also appears in the show as Knave of Hearts
Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: F3
Dr. Butridge / King Of Hearts / Jabberwocky
Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Caterpillar 2
Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Young Alice
Vocal range top: A#4 Vocal range bottom: F#4
Young Alfred
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Ensemble
THE CHARACTERS
AUDITION FORMAT
Please try to bring in a headshot, acting resume and completed audition form. If you do not have these things that is okay but if you do we would like to see them. Please don't stress but treat this like a professional audition.
Auditions
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Auditions are on January 24th from 5PM to 9PM - you will sign up in time slots online.
Vocal
You are required to bring in three 32 bar selections that are audition ready. These should
be in the styles listed and demonstrate your vocal range and ability. These should be memorized and sung with the provided pianist.
Song 1 Rock and Roll - let it tell a story, show off your voice, and is appropriate in lyrics for MPA.
Examples- Queen, Radiohead, My Chemical Romance
Song 2 a musical theater contemporary Ballad (1980’s-Now). Please no Freeze your Brain (Heathers) or I’m Alive (Next to Normal) or anything from Dear Evan Hansen, they are too overdone.
Examples- Look at the Sky (Urinetown), Whispering (Spring Awakening),Secondhand White Baby Grand (Smash)
Song 3 Something that shows off your voice that may match the style of one of the characters you are interested in. There are so many types of voices in this show. Show us how you love to sing!
There will be an accompanist that we highly recommend you use for at least two of your three songs. Please bring in sheet music marked appropriately in your key. If you need help with this please ask. You can sing one of your songs with a track if you provide one. There will be a bluetooth speaker and an aux cord provided for you to use at the audition, although we highly encourage you to use the pianist.
Callback Format
All auditionees should keep the call back date ( January 25th from 1:30pm - 6:00pm ) available in case of a callback.
You will be contacted if you are required for call backs and emailed further music to prepare if required. We suggest familiarizing yourself with the songs from the show before the call backs. Everyone should be prepared to dance at call backs and bring clothing and shoes they can move in. No Crocs, or sandals, closed toe shoes only.
Casting Outcomes
We will notify you as soon as possible of the outcome of your audition whether you are cast or not. Please ensure that the contact details you provide on your audition form are correct and legible. Auditionees who are cast will be contacted by telephone. Auditionees who are not cast will be notified by email.
REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
Rehearsals
General rehearsals are planned to commence February 1st. All rehearsals are held at Metropolitan Performing Arts or at a TBD offsite location. Please note that rehearsal calls are subject to change. All potential rehearsal days are listed below. Not all cast members may be called to each rehearsal day, but you must have it available.
Please note all conflicts and possible conflicts at the time of your audition. Please do this on the Audition form provided in the link above. Bring this with you to the audition.
Thank you and Break a Leg!
