AUDITIONS
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Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company Auditions
Auditions for Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company's Production of
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Directed by Kristin K. Berg and Doug Montoya
Auditions for Alice in Wonderland Jr. are Monday February 13th from 6:30-8:00 pm. We are looking for young actors/actresses from ages 8-17 years old. It will consist of a cold reading, and one song performed a capella prepared by the auditionee. Please pick a 15 minute timeslot CLICKING HERE. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us at info@theboxabq.com
Performances are March 30- April 1, 2012
Character Breakdown
| ALICE, SMALL ALICE, TALL ALICE | Alice, Small Alice and Tall Alice are differently sized versions of the same character. She is a spunky girl who enjoys adventures and is on a journey of self-discovery. She should be charming to the audience and be able to command the stage by herself. Alice has the largest part in the show so you should cast your strongest singer and actor. Small Alice must also be a good singer and actor while being comfortable as a big part of two dance numbers. And while Tall Alice doesn't have any solos, she needs to be a good actor with solid comic timing. When casting the 3 Alices, keep their height in mind, as that is part of the fun of the show. The more "average" sized your Alice is – the easier it will be find someone smaller and taller. Also it is possible to put Tall Alice on painter's stilts or have your actor sit on someone's shoulder to add height. 8-16 yrs old B3 - E6 |
| CATERPILLAR | Caterpillar, part sensei, part diva, the Caterpillar is comprised of five actors who play the head, body and all those hands, which move in synchronized gestures to help emphasize a point. The Caterpillar is one cool character who needs to be able to sing, dance, and act well. He provides the heart for the story and really convinces Alice to be herself. Any Age A3 - C5 *Played by 5 actors who play the head, body, and all the hands |
| CHORUS | The Chorus (Kids Playing in the Park, Rock Lobsters, Talking Fish, Royal Cardsmen, Unbirthday Partiers, etc.) should be comprised of good actors and singers who are featured in all of the production numbers. There are many opportunities for featured moments for many of your ensemble members. Various ages F3 - E5 |
| DODO BIRD | The Dodo Bird is the Captain of the Queen's Navy and needs to be a good actor and singer. He is in command of the lobsters and other animals and is another of Wonderland's vibrant characters. 12-25 yrs old C5 - D6 |
| DOORKNOB | The Doorknob is a wonderful additional role for a chorus member who is very funny. The character is based somewhat on Jimmy Durante and your actor can have fun playing with that idea. 16-30 yrs old Non-singing role |
| KING OF HEARTS | The King of Hearts is the often forgotten ruler of Wonderland. You need to have a good actor for this role who can handle some very high-level vocabulary. Casting a small boy in this role will highlight the fact that he is in the shadow of the Queen. Near the age, but perhaps slightly younger than the Queen Non-singing role |
| MAD HATTER | The Mad Hatter is the life of the tea party and should be performed by someone who enjoys acting larger than life. The actor needs to be comfortable being silly and has to sing one song, although it is an easy song to "speak-sing" if necessary. Any Age B5 - B6 |
| MARCH HARE | The March Hare is the counterpart to the Mad Hatter and also enjoys a good party. A little less crazy than the Mad Hatter, the March Hare is a happy fun character who enjoys playing. The March Hare has solo parts in one song, but a good actor can "speak-sing" them easily. Near same age as Mad Hatter B5 - B6 |
| MATHILDA | Mathilda is Alice's older sister and a non-singing role. She should be a strong actor who can speak loudly and clearly. 13-18 yrs old Non-singing role |
| QUEEN OF HEARTS | The Queen of Hearts is the big mean bully of the story. You need a great actor for this role who has a full resonant voice and is able to follow music well. The Queen of Hearts must have a commanding presence and should be a little scary, but funny at the same time. It would be fun to cast a large boy playing a female in this role to add another dimension to the crazy wonderland world. 16-30 yrs old C4 - C5 |
| THE CHESHIRE CAT | The Cheshire Cat is played by three separate actors who play the head, the body, and the tail of the cat. The Cheshire Cat serves as the Narrator for the story and the actors who are cast need to be able to speak clearly and be good storytellers. Strong singing skills are not a must, but comic timing is, as these three comprise a very funny character. Also make sure to cast a trio who will work well as a team. Any Age C4 - E5 *Played by 3 separate actors who play the head, body, and the tail |
| THE FLOWERS | The Flowers (Rose, Petunia, Lily, Violet, Daisy) are the snooty, mean girls who think they are the most important people in the whole world. They need to be good performers and singers who can handle harmonies. There are only five named flowers in the show but it is possible to add as many more as you like. 8 - 16 yrs old B3 - C6 *There are 5 named Flowers, but more may be added |
| TWEEDLE DUM & TWEEDLE DEE | Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee are a pair of goofballs similar to old comedy teams like Abbott & Costello or Laurel & Hardy. They should be good singers and actors who work well as a team. If possible, cast actors who look either exactly alike or completely different for added comic effect. Any Age C5 - E6 |
| WHITE RABBIT | The White Rabbit is an energetic, worrisome character that hardly ever stops moving. Even though the White Rabbit has a solo – the singing should come secondary to finding the person who can continuously exude a lot of energy and rapid-fire change of focus. Any Age C5 -E6 |
Auditions for Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company's Production of
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Directed by Easton Douglas
Auditions are Wednesday February 29th from 6:30-8:30 pm with callbacks Saturday March 3rd in the afternoon. We are looking for young actors/actresses from ages 16-21 years old. Actors not in this age range are STRONGLY encouraged to audition if interested in this project. Auditioners should bring no more than two minutes of a song. An accompanist will be available to play the sheet music. There will also be a cold reading of a monologue from the script. Each audition should last between 5-7 minutes and actors should arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to fill out an audition form. Please pick a 30 minute timeslot by CLICKING HERE. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us at eastonMD@q.com
Character breakdown
Charlie Brown
Male
Age: 16-21.
Baritone.
Range: low B-high F
Lucy Van Pelt
Female
Age: 16-21
Alto
Range: low G-high F
Linus Van Pelt
Male
Age: 16-21
Baritone
Range: low B-high E
Schroeder
Male
Age: 16-21
Tenor
Range: low B-high A
Sally Brown
Female
Age: 16-21
Soprano
Range: low B-high A
Snoopy
Male or female
Age: 16-21
Tenor
Range: low C-high A