AUDITIONS
All Auditions are open to the public, we welcome all levels of experience, and each production holds two dates in order to allow the greatest number of people to fit auditions into their schedule. Unless otherwise specified in the audition notice below, directors will request cold readings from the script or provide sides for auditions. Some may do both. Click here for our current COVID-19 policy for actors and other volunteers.
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Audition Notice:
ALICE BY HEART
Director Tom Yenchick is seeking a cast for Alice by Heart. Alice by Heart has the same creative team as their earlier hit, Spring Awakening, Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Steven Sater, Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson, at Forge Theatre (241 First Avenue, Phoenixville, PA).
Auditions: Tuesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 18, at 7 pm
Rehearsal Schedule: Sunday Evening, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7, with additional rehearsals during tech week
Show Dates: July 19 and 20 at 8 pm, July 21 at 2 pm
Audition Information: Please prepare a 2-minute song that showcases your voice. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be present. No pre-recorded music please. Cold readings from the script will be done.
For further information about auditions, please contact Tom Yenchick at Tyenchick@yahoo.com.
Please see the cast descriptions, below, for open roles. Forge welcomes auditionees of any gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and ability level. Forge is committed to maintaining and further fostering an inclusive environment that embraces and encourages diversity across all aspects of our organization and throughout our community. Looking to cast 2 adults (age 21 on up) and 8 actors aged 14 to 21.
Synopsis: 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.
Roles
Alice Spencer / Alice: A young woman full of questions and wonder. Very driven for what she wants. Playing age: 15 to 23. Vocal range: G3-D5.
Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare: Alice's close friend. Also appears in the show as White Rabbit and March Hare. Playing age: 18 to 23. Vocal range: B2-A4.
Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts: Also appears in the show as Queen of Hearts. Adult role. Vocal range: F#3-D5.
Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter: Vocal range: C3-F4.
Tabatha/Cheshire Cat: Also appears in the show as Cheshire Cat. Vocal range: Bb3-D5.
Dodgy / Duchess: Vocal range: C3-E4.
Clarissa / Mock Mock Mock Turtle: Vocal range: B3-D5.
Nigel / Dormouse: Vocal range: E3-Bb4.
Angus / Caterpillar 1: Also appears in the show as Caterpillar and Knave of Hearts. Vocal range: F3-B4.
Dr. Butridge / King Of Hearts / Jabberwocky: Adult role. Vocal range: C3-G4.
Caterpillar 2: Vocal range: Ab3-C5.
Auditions: Tuesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 18, at 7 pm
Rehearsal Schedule: Sunday Evening, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7, with additional rehearsals during tech week
Show Dates: July 19 and 20 at 8 pm, July 21 at 2 pm
Audition Information: Please prepare a 2-minute song that showcases your voice. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be present. No pre-recorded music please. Cold readings from the script will be done.
For further information about auditions, please contact Tom Yenchick at Tyenchick@yahoo.com.
Please see the cast descriptions, below, for open roles. Forge welcomes auditionees of any gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and ability level. Forge is committed to maintaining and further fostering an inclusive environment that embraces and encourages diversity across all aspects of our organization and throughout our community. Looking to cast 2 adults (age 21 on up) and 8 actors aged 14 to 21.
Synopsis: 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.
Roles
Alice Spencer / Alice: A young woman full of questions and wonder. Very driven for what she wants. Playing age: 15 to 23. Vocal range: G3-D5.
Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare: Alice's close friend. Also appears in the show as White Rabbit and March Hare. Playing age: 18 to 23. Vocal range: B2-A4.
Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts: Also appears in the show as Queen of Hearts. Adult role. Vocal range: F#3-D5.
Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter: Vocal range: C3-F4.
Tabatha/Cheshire Cat: Also appears in the show as Cheshire Cat. Vocal range: Bb3-D5.
Dodgy / Duchess: Vocal range: C3-E4.
Clarissa / Mock Mock Mock Turtle: Vocal range: B3-D5.
Nigel / Dormouse: Vocal range: E3-Bb4.
Angus / Caterpillar 1: Also appears in the show as Caterpillar and Knave of Hearts. Vocal range: F3-B4.
Dr. Butridge / King Of Hearts / Jabberwocky: Adult role. Vocal range: C3-G4.
Caterpillar 2: Vocal range: Ab3-C5.