Audition Details:
Auditions will take place in-person in the Loft Stage on Wednesday, September 4th from 3:15-6pm or on Thursday, September 5th from 3:15-6. There will be a singing, dancing, and acting portion. Please dress for movement. Auditioners need only come to one day of auditions.
Students should prepare a song cutting of their choice, in the style of the show (no more than 90 seconds) OR can choose to learn the selected cutting at auditions.
Choreography and Scenework will be given at the auditions and does not need to be prepared in advance
Callbacks will be Friday, September 6 from 3:15-8:30 PM.
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 9 from 3:15-6pm
Alice by Heart
Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Show Description: From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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.
Please note: All ethnicities and genders are welcome to audition with particular encouragement to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, People of Color and Trans artists.The Loft Stage employs color-conscious and gender imaginative casting for all roles, as culturally appropriate to the telling of the story. Even if you do not see yourself directly reflected in the roles/shows, please feel welcome to submit your audition.
Any role can be played by a person of any gender. Some characters may be male or female, but the performer cast can be any gender.
Vocal ranges and cast of characters, can be found HERE.
Students will use the following Google form to register for auditions: https://forms.gle/ue6Pay8149hJWaH8A
* The audition form will not work using your school account.*
Important dates: There should be NO CONFLICTS after MEA. Tech is November 2-7.
Performances: are November 8-10 and 15-16 with a mandatory strike on Sunday, November 17.
If you have any questions about the show or the rehearsal process, please reach out to director Kajsa Jones-Higgins (kjones@theloftstage.org) or assistant director Katie Carlson (kcarlson1@sowashco.org).