Audition Notice
The Norbury Youth Theatre are holding auditions for this year’s show, Alice In Wonderland. If you are aged between 14 and 18, interested in singing, dancing or acting, we want to hear from you!
Audition Date: Sunday 3rd July 2010 Time: starts 10am. See part details for further information
Show Dates: Wednesday 16th November – Saturday 19th November 2010
Rehearsal Information: Tuesday and Friday evenings (7:30pm – 10 approx) and Sunday afternoons as arranged (2pm – finish, usually approx 5:30pm). There is a schedule so not everyone will be needed for every rehearsal.
Parts Information
Individual Auditions | Description | Audition Pieces |
Alice | A brave girl thrown into a world of neither here nor there. On stage at all times. Lots of singing/dialogue. | Script: Act 1 pg 8-16, Hallway – Pool of Tears. Song: No 4 pg 14 “Curiouser and curiouser” AND song of own choice. |
White Rabbit | In most scenes. Some solo singing and some with chorus/other cast.. | Script: Act 1 Pgs 34 – 38 Music hall scene. Song: No 2 “Oh my fur and whiskers” |
Cheshire Cat | Alice’s guide through Wonderland. Smaller principal role appearing throughout. Singing. Acrobatic/Gymnastic/Dancing abilities, and joint flexibility would be an advantage. | Script: Act 2 Sc1 pg 49 – 51 Wonderland Song: No 22 “I’m mad, You’re mad...” Other requirement: Movement demo |
Mock Turtle | Act 2 sc5 only, but has 2 songs, dances and has dialogue throughout. | Script: Pgs 71-72 The seashore Song: No 32 “Beautiful Soup” |
Walrus & Carpenter | Will be seen in pairs and asked to read for both parts. | No script reading required. Song: Act 1 sc 8 pgs 39 – 44. |
Caterpillar | Script: Pg 25-28 Song: No 12 “When I become a butterfly” | |
Duchess | Act I + 2.Sings. Would suit female or male. Male would be in drag either as a panto dame type, or something more feminine and convincing. | Script: pg 29-31 Duchess’ kitchen and pg 68-69 court. Song: No 14 “Speak roughly” |
Tweedledum/dee | Act II Music Hall Scene Only. Two interchangeable actors. Either as identical, or as different as possible. Pair MUST be attached together as if in a 3-legged race. NB: You must audition as a double act, however we reserve the right to pick two individuals from other auditions. | No script reading required Song: pg 37-38 Music hall scene. Other requirements: Pre-rehearsed double act, optional. |
Queen of Hearts | Act II. A Masterful woman, unwilling to listen to reason. Unhealthy obsession with beheading. | Script: Pgs 69-70 Trial scene. Song: No 27 “Off with your head” Other requirement: Execution voice |
The following parts will be picked from the unsuccessful principal auditions and the strongest chorus auditions. The Chorus will form the other residents of Wonderland, backing vocal groups, dancers and more.
Chorus Audition | Description | Audition Piece |
Mad Hatter (& Chorus) | Work together in scene. You may have to read to see what works. | Script: TBC depending on parts and groups. Song: No 1. Opening and Down the rabbit hole. |
March Hare (& Chorus) | ||
Blackouts (& Chorus) | Used throughout, constantly onstage. Furniture and puppeteers. Will be required to give lines in places, and sing with the chorus, or as puppets – Oysters. | |
Doormouse & Baby (Puppets) (& Blackout) | One “Blackout” to operate the puppets for the characters and give them a voice. | |
Lady in Waiting (& Chorus) | Queen’s PA | |
King of Hearts (& Chorus) | Queen’s husband, needs to “man up” | |
Knave of Hearts (& Chorus) | He stole those tarts... | |
French Mouse (& Chorus) | Will work together in scenes. You may have to read to see what works. | |
Duck (& Chorus) | ||
Lory (& Chorus) | ||
Dodo (& Chorus) | ||
Cook (& Chorus) | Works for the Duchess. Likes pepper. | |
Gryphon (& Chorus) | Half lion-half eagle. | |
Flora & Dora flowers (& Chorus) | Probably all the chorus | |
Sun & Moon (& Chorus) | Probably to be puppets. |
Audition Day Timetable
Sunday 3rd July 2011 10:15 am start
Rehearsals start on Friday 2nd September 2011 7:30pm sharp. They will run every Tuesday and Friday, and sporadic Sunday afternoons where possible from 2pm
Character audition | Time | Audition pieces |
Alice | 10:15am – 11am | Script: Act 1 pg 8-16, Hallway – Pool of Tears. Song: No 4 pg 14 “Curiouser and curiouser” AND song of own choice.(provide own backing track.) |
White Rabbit | 11am-11:30am | Script: Act 1 Pgs 34 – 38 Music hall scene. Song: No 2 “Oh my fur and whiskers” |
Cheshire Cat | 11:30am – 12pm | Script: Act 2 pg 49 – 51 Song: No 22 “I’m mad, You’re mad...” Other requirement: Movement demo |
Mock Turtle | 12pm – 12:30pm | Script: Pgs 71-72 The seashore Song: No 32 “Beautiful Soup” |
Walrus & Carpenter | 12:30pm – 1pm | No script reading required. Song: Act 1 sc 8 pgs 39 – 44. |
30 mins LUNCH/CATCH UP/REVIEW | ||
Caterpillar | 1:30pm – 2pm | Script: Pg 25-28 Song: No 12 “When I become a butterfly” |
Duchess | 2pm – 2:30pm | Script: pg 29-31 Duchess’ kitchen and pg 68-69 court. Song: No 14 “Speak roughly” |
Tweedledee/dum | 2:30pm – 3pm | No script reading required Song: pg 37-38 Music hall scene. |
Queen of Hearts | 3:pm – 3:30pm | Script: Pgs 69-70 Trial scene. Song: No 27 “Off with your head” Other requirement: Execution voice |
15 mins COMFORT BREAK/CATCH UP/REVIEW OF PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS | ||
Chorus | 3:45pm – finish | Script: No specific scene reading required at present. We will ask to hear groups of you read in order to establish suitable groups for part distribution. Song: No 1. “Opening and Down the rabbit hole.” |
Important Audition Information. Please read this carefully.
- All audition times are approximate, if we run early we will not begin a new audition until the allotted time.
- If a session runs late we will not begin the next audition until we have seen everybody waiting for the previous audition.
- Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before the audition time stated, report to the reception desk upon arrival to be given audition pieces, song sheets, and to be allocated a number.
- You MUST audition alone unless stated or requested. (e.g. Tweedledee/dum, reading to compare groups for scenes.)
- A private rehearsal/preparation space will be provided, but we will impose a strict time limit so it is fairly available for everyone.
- Audition slots are given on a first-come-first-seen basis.
- A passport sized picture will be useful for us, please bring one if you can.
- Once you have completed your audition(s) you must return your audition materials to reception and leave the theatre immediately.
- If you have auditioned for a principal role you DO NOT have to audition for a chorus role, you will be automatically considered.
- Other minor speaking/singing roles will be distributed among the unsuccessful principal auditions and stronger chorus auditions.
- Please come prepared with any dates, including holidays that you cannot make and so will prevent you from attending rehearsals.
- We will let you know if you have OR have not been successful by phone by the end of the day.
If you cannot make the main auditions at all please inform Ellie or Simon immediately to make other arrangements.
If you can only do before/after a certain time we will do our best to squeeze you in on the day.
