Alice in Wonderland

Everything is Curiouser and Curiouser!

Alice in Wonderland

Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll. Adapted by Anne Coulter Martens.

As the curtain rises, Alice slides into view at the end of her long fall down the rabbit-hole. It is a more delightful place for the audience than for Alice, who is trying desperately to get back home. She tries to get help from the Mad Hatter, the Rabbit, and from the very nice Cheshire Cat.

Rated G

SEEKING:

This cast will be comprised of ages 6-19.
We welcome first time performers and experienced performers. We understand not everyone can sing or dance; we accept all skill levels and work with those who are offered roles to find a way to make you comfortable and shine on stage.
If you do not want to be on stage but still would like to be involved, we have roles you can participate in backstage or with lights and sound.

ROLLS TO BE FILLED:

All who audition will be given equal consideration. No roles have been pre-cast. No special treatment shall be given to those who have been in previous shows at Creative Theater.

• Alice
• Cheshire Cat
• Mad Hatter
• March Hare
• White Rabbit
• Cook
• Duchess
• Queen
• King
• Caterpillar
• Tweedledee
• Tweedledum
• Humpty Dumpty
• Knave
• Mock Turtle
• Gryphon
• Dormouse
• Frog Footman
• Gardner
• Courtier
• Lady
• Executioner
• Soldiers
• Flowers

WHERE:

Creative Theater is Sevier County’s Community Theater
125 Music Mountain Drive
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

WHEN:

Auditions will be held 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday, February 24, and Tuesday, February 25.

We will make phone call role offers on Wednesday February 26. Cast List will be posted on Thursday February 27.

Monday, March 2nd from 5:30 to 8:30pm is orientation, meeting with parents, read through of script, and registration due.

Performance Dates:

• Thursday, May 7 at 7:00pm
• Friday, May 8 at 7:00pm
• Saturday, May 9 at 7:00pm
• Sunday, May 10 at 3:00pm
• Thursday, May 14 at 7:00pm
• Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm
• Saturday, May 16 at 7:00pm
• Sunday, May 17 at 3:00pm

The Rehearsal Schedule is listed below. It is imperative that you bring to auditions a list of all scheduling conflicts between Monday, March 2 and Wednesday, May 6. You are only permitted to miss two rehearsals and no absences during final tech week.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

When rehearsals begin, Cast will be given a detailed breakdown that explains who is needed on which days based on the role they are in.
Cast is allowed to miss two rehearsals only and cannot miss any rehearsals after April 27.
In an effort to keep distractions to a minimum, parents are not permitted to wait in the room while auditions or rehearsals are taking place. We encourage parents to spend rehearsal time helping with costumes, props, sets, painting scenery, and other tasks to assist the production.

Date	Time	Information
Monday, March 2, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Parent Meeting followed by Cast Read-through
Tuesday, March 3, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, March 7, 2020	10:30 am – 2:30 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, March 9, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 10, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, March 14, 2020	10:30 am – 2:30 pm	Headshots and Rehearsal
Monday, March 16, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 17, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, March 21, 2020	10:30 am – 2:30 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, March 23, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 24, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, March 28, 2020	10:30 am – 2:30 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, March 30, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 31, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, April 4, 2020	10:30 am – 2:30 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, April 6, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 7, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, April 11, 2020	11:00 am – 7:00 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, April 13, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 14, 2020	5:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Rehearsal for Alice only
Saturday, April 18, 2020	10:30 am – 2:30 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, April 20, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 21, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Friday, April 24, 2020	5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, April 25, 2020	10:30 am – 3:30 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, April 27, 2020	5:30 pm – 9:00 pm	Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 28, 2020	5:30 pm – 9:00 pm	Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 29, 2020	5:30 pm – 9:00 pm	Rehearsal
Friday, May 1, 2020	5:30 pm – 9:00 pm	Rehearsal
Saturday, May 2, 2020	12:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Rehearsal
Monday, May 4, 2020	5:30 pm – 10:00 pm	Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 5, 2020	5:30 pm – 10:00 pm	Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 6, 2020	5:30 pm – 10:00 pm	Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, May 7, 2020	5:15 pm Call Time 7:00 pm Show Time	Performance
Friday, May 8, 2020	5:15 pm Call Time 7:00 pm Show Time	Performance
Saturday, May 9, 2020	5:15 pm Call Time 7:00 pm Show Time	Performance
Sunday, May 10, 2020	1:15 pm Call Time 3:00 pm Show Time	Performance
Thursday, May 14, 2020	5:15 pm Call Time 7:00 pm Show Time	Performance
Friday, May 15, 2020	5:15 pm Call Time 7:00 pm Show Time	Performance
Saturday, May 16, 2020	5:15 pm Call Time 7:00 pm Show Time	Performance
Sunday, May 17, 2020	1:15 pm Call Time 3:00 pm Show Time	Performance and Strike After the Show

 

Other Possible Activities and Events – Times and Details TBD

• Early Morning/Afternoon at local news station
• Mountain Fun Life Channel internet news show 
• Video Commercial Shoot
• Chamber of Commerce Promo Breakfast – 3-4 Characters

WHAT TO PREPARE:

• Audition Requirements
• All those auditioning shall be prepared with the following:
  • Present cold reading from the script.
  • Present a 30 second to 2 minute monologue
  • Auditioners should be prepared to discuss their understanding of the production and various characters they are auditioning for (It is strongly encouraged that all who audition become familiar with Alice in Wonderland characters and general storyline associated with it –Know Your Story)
• Audition Tips:
  • Here are links that may be helpful.
    • MALE: https://theatrenerds.com/17-comedic-monologues-for-men/
    • FEMALE (sample): https://stageagent.com/monologues/674/anne-of-green-gables/anne-shirley
    • FEMALE: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/professional-theatre/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/monologues_contemporary_female.pdf
  • Do not be late.
  • Follow directions.
  • Smile.
  • Have an open mind.
  • No gum, eating or drinking during the audition.
  • Relax and breathe before, during and after the audition.
  • Turn your phone off or turn the ‘Airplane mode’ setting on.
  • If you make a mistake, keep going.
  • Do not be afraid to ask questions.
  • Wear the correct clothing and footwear for the auditions.
  • Have fun! Keep in mind, everyone in that audition room, as well as the entire theater community, wants you to have fun!

COST:

• A $40.00 registration fee for all cast is due at the first rehearsal to cover a portion of the cost of sets, props, costumes and marketing.
• To attend the performances, we have reserved seating with a suggested donation of $9.00 for children and $13.00 for adults.
• For costumes, depending on the style of the show, we may ask actors to provide certain pieces of clothing that they most likely already have such as blue jeans, T-shirt, long sleeve white shirt, black pants, coat, shoes, etc.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• There are many ways for you to volunteer and connect with your teen or child.
• We will ask Parents to lead up committees such as Costumes, Props, Backstage, Scenery, Lighting, Dressing Rooms, Concessions, Cast Party and others. If you do not feel comfortable leading the committee, we ask you to please consider helping by donating your time to be a part of these committees. We invite you to learn new skills and share your talent.
• In order to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, all adults over the age of 18 must have a background check. A Creative Theater Board Member will gather information from you and will then run the Background Check at the Theater’s expense. This is the same procedure required in the Sevier County School District for all parents who volunteer to help at school or go on field trips.
• We strive to be respectful of everyone’s time. At rehearsals, we practice specific scenes and you will only be needed if you are in the scenes taught that day.
• A detailed rehearsal schedule will be given to each cast member with a specific breakdown of who is needed each rehearsal. Every cast member may not be required to attend every rehearsal; however, it is crucial to the success of the rehearsal process that everyone attends on required days.
• Participants may not miss more than two rehearsals or will be removed from the production. During the final week of rehearsals (called Tech Week or Dress Rehearsals), we will rehearse each day through the opening show.

PRODUCTION BIO:

Stephanie Butters -Director
Stephanie is originally from upstate New York, but has lived in Tennessee for 5 ½ years. She is no stranger to performing. She was a competitive dancer for 18 years, has been in more than 10 different stage productions and just finished three seasons at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre in Gatlinburg. She has been a choreographer for competitive dance studios and assistant directed several productions in college. Stephanie also works full time at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge as a tour guide/character performer.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

To receive an audition slot, we ask you to register for a time slot that works for you. Arrive 20 minutes early before your scheduled time. If you are only available to audition at a certain day or time on Monday, February 24th or Tuesday February 25th and that day/time is already full, please call or text our Casting Director at 865-851-1147 and she will find a way to get you in the schedule. We will find a way to make sure everyone has an equal amount of time to be seen by the Audition Team.

Upon arrival, you will fill out an information sheet. Please bring a list of ALL of your conflicts between now and May 6. Unless the Director gives special permission, cast cannot miss more than two rehearsals. No rehearsals can be missed Tech Week.

We will then take a photograph of you so the Casting team can remember your fantastic audition.
 
You will then be taken into a private room away from the others auditioning and present a cold reading for the Production Team. There may be several Directors in the room to cheer for you.

AUDITION REGISTRATION:

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