Please see below for important information
regarding auditions and the show. If you have any questions, please reach out to the director at
Audition Requirements
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 2 from 5-10pm. To sign up for an audition slot,
email ashley.stull@scottsdalecc.edu . Please prepare the following:
● One 30-60 second monologue
● 60-second song that showcases your acting and vocal talent
o Please bring sheet music or an accompaniment recording on a device that connects to
Bluetooth
Callbacks will be held on Thursday, September 4, 5-10pm. Callbacks are by invitation only.
Class Information
REGISTRATION & CLASS REQUIREMENTS
If cast, students must register for SCC Musical Theatre Workshop (MUP270) and pay the tuition
and fee(s) by the deadline. If you have questions about registration, please reach out to Dr.
Kira Rugen or Alyssa Pitner .
The class meets from 6:30-10:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Students may occasionally be
called earlier. During tech/dress, rehearsals may go past 10 pm due to costume changes.
Following the final show, all students are required to help strike the set.
For each class, students should bring their script, score, and pencils/erasable pens. Students
must wear appropriate closed-toed shoes and movement clothing for blocking and
choreography rehearsals.
REHEARSALS
Students are expected to attend all rehearsals for which they are called. All conflicts must be
shared with the directors and stage manager during the audition process. Directors will take
these conflicts into account. Failure to attend required rehearsals may impact your grade. By
accepting a role in the show, students are committing to the show and its rehearsals.
Show Information
SYNOPSIS
“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.” - MTI
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Note: This is an ensemble-heavy show. All actors will be onstage for most, if not all, of the
production. All characters have a British dialect. Ages listed reflect the character, not necessarily
the actor. To view the play map for this production, click here .
ALICE SPENCER/ALICE | Female, 15-23.
Alice is a driven and imaginative young woman grappling with the challenges of growing up and
the grief of losing Alfred. Displaced from her family and living in a distressed situation, she uses
her fierce imagination and the world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as a coping mechanism
to navigate this confusing time of transition. The actor playing Alice must possess excellent
stamina, a strong contemporary singing voice, and be a solid, bold performer willing to take risks,
as she is never offstage and sings in nearly every song.
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: G3
ALFRED HALLAM/WHITE RABBIT/MARCH HARE | Male, 18-23.
Alice's ailing childhood friend and kind of love interest, Alfred, is a gentle and thoughtful young
man suffering from tuberculosis. He also embodies the manic, time-obsessed White Rabbit who
constantly tries to reach the story’s end; he also portrays the March Hare, who is bitter and
aggressive. The actor playing Alfred should possess sensitivity, nuance, and a strong
contemporary pop/rock singing voice.
Vocal Range Top: A4
Vocal Range Bottom: B2
RED CROSS NURSE/QUEEN OF HEARTS | Female, 30-40.
A tough, no-nonsense nurse who is in charge of the tube station. Her Wonderland counterpart,
the Queen of Hearts, is a domineering, childish figure who is obsessed with control and
punishment. This actor should have strong comedic timing and a strong singing voice, with the
ability to belt and riff.
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: F#3
HAROLD PUDDING/MAD HATTER | Male, 18-22.
A soldier who has been deeply traumatized by the war. He is manic and frightened, but also funny
and charming. The Mad Hatter is demanding and full of nonsensical riddles - an embodiment of
chaos.
Vocal Range Top: F4
Vocal Range Bottom: C3
TABATHA/CHESHIRE CAT/CATERPILLAR 2 | Female, 18-23.
A street-smart young woman who serves as an almost mentor to Alice in her journey with grief.
She is fiercely loyal to those she wants to protect. As the Cheshire Cat, she is perpetually grinning
and mysterious and offers somewhat cryptic advice to Alice. This actor should have a strong
stage presence and voice, with a healthy belt mix.
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: Bb3
DODGY/DUCHESS | Male, 18-22
A somewhat flamboyant street urchin, often with sticky fingers, who is sensitive beneath a tough
exterior. The Duchess is an over-the-top comedic woman. This actor needs strong comedic
timing.
Vocal Range Top: E4
Vocal Range Bottom: C3
CLARISSA/QUEEN OF DIAMONDS | Female, 17-22.
An upper-class young woman who is displaced by the war but struggles to give up her fancier
ways. Posh and polished, but uses this as a mask to hide her pain. The Queen of Diamonds is a
member of the Queen of Hearts’ court.
Vocal Range Top: D5
Vocal Range Bottom: B3
NIGEL/DORMOUSE | Male, 16-22.
A young boy traumatized by the bombings and the loss of his family. He is shy and anxious. The
Dormouse is sleepy, anxious, and sometimes overwhelmed by the chaos wielded by the Mad
Hatter and March Hare.
Vocal Range Top: Bb4
Vocal Range Bottom: E3
ANGUS/CATERPILLAR | Male, 18-23.
A working-class young man who escapes his problems by smoking an opium pipe. He is flirty,
charming, and tries to help others cope with life in the shelter. The Caterpillar is a mysterious and
somewhat seductive figure who challenges Alice’s beliefs.
Vocal Range Top: B4
Vocal Range Bottom: F3
DR. BUTRIDGE/KING OF HEARTS/JABBERWOCKY | Male, 35-50.
A fumbling and anxious doctor who works in the Underground shelter. AS the King of Hearts, he
bows to queen. As the Jabberwocky, he becomes a fearsome and taunting figure that represents
Alice’s regrets and grief. This role requires a strong character actor.
Vocal Range Top: G4
Vocal Range Bottom: C3
SHOW CONTENT
To help you prepare for this show, the directors would like to make you aware of the following:
Themes
This show includes the following themes/content:
● War (discussion of bombings and violence, explosion sounds)
● Trauma (all characters dealing with trauma from the war, some with PTSD)
● Grief/Death (all characters have experienced loss)
● Some sexual innuendos
Character specific disclosures:
● Alice: grief, loss, body image. Characters make references to Alice’s changing body.
● Alfred: illness and death
● Angus/Caterpillar 1 & 2: substance use
● Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts: use of the word “bitch”
Touch/Proximity
Actors may be asked to be physically close during numbers like “Chillin’ the Regrets.” The actors
that play Alice and Alfred will have close proximity in certain moments, including hand-holding
and an attempted kiss. During some of the Wonderland moments, the actor who plays Alice may
be pushed through space in numbers like “Sick to Death of Alice-ness” or “Do You Think We Think
You’re Alice.” Blocking may include staged intimacy such as hand holding, hugging, being
held/holding someone, touching faces, and heads resting on another person. All blocking and
choreography will be approached using intimacy choreography best practices, including consent
and boundary work.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
This play explores a story that is deeply emotional. To help us create the best production we can,
artists involved in the production are expected to approach all members of our team with
compassion and empathy. Through creating this play, all artists - actors, technicians, and
production team - are learning more about our craft and ourselves as artists. It is the job of all
members of the team to create a space where artists feel free to take risks, be vulnerable, and
find joy in the work we do. We ask that all who participate in this show are open to listening,
learning, and creating a positive and encouraging experience for all.
SONG LIST
West of Words Alice, Tabatha, and Company
Down the Hole Company
Still Alice, Alfred
Chillin’ the Regrets Caterpillar 1&2, Alice, Company
The Key Is Alice, White Rabbit, Caterpillar 1&2, Company
Those Long Eyes Cheshire Cat, Alice, White Rabbit
Manage Your Flamingo Duchess, Company
Sick to Death of Aliceness Mad Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse, Alice
Brillig Braeligg Jabberwock, Company, Alice
Some Things Fall Away Cheshire Cat
Your Shell of Grief Mock Turtles, Alice
Another Room in Your Head Alfred, Alice, Company
Isn’t it a Trial? Queen of Hearts, Company
Do You Think We Think You’re Alice? Company
I’ve Shrunk Enough Alice, Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Company
Still (Reprise) Alice, Alfred, Young Alice, Young Alfred
Afternoon Alice, Alfred, Company
Winter Blooms Alice, Tabatha, Company
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