Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Alice in Wonderland" Show
Kids in 2nd grade to 12th grade are welcome to audition for the "Alice in Wonderland" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love, including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. Additional info: Cast Announced: Wednesday, November 12 Parent Meeting: Monday, December 8, 6:00 p.m. Read Through: Thursday, December 11, 6:00 p.m. Performances: February 12–15, 2025, at Struthers Library Theatre. Please download the attached audition packet to complete the forms and access the audition material. If interested, please apply.
24 roles
The protagonist, a curious and polite girl from the Victorian era who navigates anonsensical world. She is characterized by her common sense, which is often in conflict with Wonderland's absurdity.
A tyrannical and irrational ruler with a short temper who constantly shouts "Off with their head!". She is the wife of the King of Hearts.
The Queen of Heart’s cousin. She behaves rudely to Alice at first, but later treats her so affectionately that her advances feel threatening.
A grinning cat that can disappear and reappear at will. She provides Alice with cryptic advice and observations, often confusing her further.
Domineering and obsessed with nonsensical etiquette. Helps explain the rules of chess to Alice to help her become a queen.
A nonsensical, forgetful character who lives backwards in time and moves in a bizarre, anti-logic way.
He has a timid demeanor until taking expert command of Alice's trial. He is the Queen of Heart’s companion, reigning over Wonderland, but is a servant to the Queen's violent whims
An attendant to the King and Queen. The Knave has been accused of stealing the Queen’s tarts.
A mythical creature, half-lion and half-eagle, who is an old friend of the Mock Turtle.
A melancholy character who was once a sea turtle. He tells Alice about his schooling and his "Lobster Quadrille".
Always late, Alice follows them down the rabbit hole. They serve as a herald for the Queen of Hearts and often acts as a flustered, nervous figure.
One of the first Wonderland creature that Alice encounters. The Mouse is initially frightened of Alice and her talk about her pet cat, and eventually tells Alice their tragic “Mouse Tale”
Found sitting on a mushroom, they are a theatrical and encouraging character who questions Alice's identity and offers advice.
A host of a never-ending tea party with the March Hare and the Dormouse. They are known for their nonsensical riddles and made-up rules
The Mad Hatter’s tea-time companion. The March Hare takes great pleasure in frustrating Alice.
The Mad Hatter and March Hare’s companion. The Dormouse sits at the tea table and drifts in and out of sleep.
The playing-card gardeners. Two, Five, and Seven are fearful and fumbling, especially in the presence of the Queen especially when caught painting the roses red.
Eccentric twins who act as entertainers and guides to Alice. They tell the tale of “The Walrus and the Carpenter”
Eccentric twins who act as entertainers and guides to Alice. They tell the tale of “The Walrus and the Carpenter”
He is an expert in language who believes he can make words mean whatever he wants, but ultimately demonstrates the limitations of this philosophy when he falls from his wall and breaks, a direct reference to the nursery rhanyme.
The Duchess’s footman. The Frog-footman is accustomed to the fact that nothing makes sense in Wonderland.
Messenger of the Queen’s court. Delivers invitations to the Queen of Heart’s croquet party.
The Duchess’s cook, who causes everyone to sneeze with the amount of pepper she uses in her cooking. The Cook is ill-tempered, throwing objects at the Duchess and Alice.
Queen’s Procession and Wonderland Creatures.