COASTER THEATRE KIDS
AUDITION NOTICE
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR
DATE: Saturday, December 13, 2025
TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Coaster Theatre Playhouse
WHO: Ages 8-15 years
PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25, 2026
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ABOUT AUDITIONS
If you are unable to make the audition date/time, please contact the theatre at 503-436-1242 to make alternate arrangements for an audition.
Make sure to come prepared:
- Familiarize yourself with the story and characters
- Come dressed for success in comfortable clothes and shoes that allow for free and easy movement
- Download and complete the audition form and bring it with you. (Forms will be available at the auditions if you are unable to print the form. Make sure to arrive to allow time to fill it out at the theatre)
- Prepare a one minute song to be sung acapella (no piano or recorded accompanimen). Songs from musicals are preferred. We recommend avoiding pop songs. Remember only one minute!
- Everyone will read from specific lines in the script. Not all characters to be cast will be read at auditions
- Please no food or treats at the auditions
CHARACTERS:
ALICE: Alice has the heart of an explorer and the instincts of a leader. Strong singing voice – 5 songs
MATHILDA: Alice’s scholarly sister. Non-singing – will double as an ensemble member.
FRIEND 1: Mathilda’s judgmental and condescending friend. Non-singing – will double as an ensemble member
FRIEND 2: Mathilda’s judgmental and condescending friend. Non-singing – will double as an ensemble member
CATERPILLAR: The most helpful to Alice, turns into a Butterfly. Strong singing voice – featured soloist – good mover
CHESHIRE CAT 1: The perpetually grinning, magical, and mischievous feline. One of three; always seen together; no solo
CHESHIRE CAT 2: The perpetually grinning, magical, and mischievous feline. One of three; always seen together; no solo
CHESHIRE CAT 3: The perpetually grinning, magical, and mischievous feline. One of three; always seen together; no solo
WHITE RABBIT: The fussy royal trumpeter who is ever worried about running late. Strong signing voice
DOORKNOB: The put-upon gatekeeper to Wonderland. Speaking role
SMALL ALICE: Alice has the heart of an explorer and the instincts of a leader. Strong singing voice – 2 songs
TALL ALICE: Alice has the heart of an explorer and the instincts of a leader. Speaking role
DODO BIRD: The imperious captain of the Queen’s Royal Navy. Good singing voice – 2 songs
TWEEDLE DEE: A twin with exhausting enthusiasm for proper manners. One of two; always seen together; strong singer 1 song and reprise
TWEEDLE DUM: A twin with exhausting enthusiasm for proper manners. One of two; always seen together; strong singer 1 song and reprise
ROSE: A stuck-up group of pleasing perennials. Part of a girl group, 1 song
LILLY: A stuck-up group of pleasing perennials. Part of a girl group, 1 song
PETUNIA: A stuck-up group of pleasing perennials. Part of a girl group, 1 song
VIOLET: A stuck-up group of pleasing perennials. Part of a girl group, 1 song
MAD HATTER: The life of the tea party, who likes to make up rules. Good singer – 1 song and reprise
MARCH HARE: The Mad Hatter’s slightly more rational, chummy sidekick. Good singer – 1 song
QUEEN OF HEARTS: The hotheaded and overbearing ruler of Wonderland. Strong singer; 3 songs
ACE OF SPADES: An anxious member of the Queen’s court. One song
TWO OF CLUBS: An anxious member of the Queen’s court. One song
THREE OF DIAMONDS: An anxious member of the Queen’s court. One song
FOUR OF HEARTS: An anxious member of the Queen’s court. One song
KING OF HEARTS: The timid husband of the Queen until taking command at the trial. Non-singing
ENSEMBLE: Additional party guests and royal cards. All actors except Alice will participate in the ensemble
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Coaster Theatre Kidz Present
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR
Music and Lyrics by Danny Elfman, Smmy Fain & Bob Hillard, Oliver Wallace & Cy Coben, Michael Abbott & Sarah Weeks, and Mac David, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Additional Arrangements & Orchestrations by Patrick Sulken
Book and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico
Based on the 1951 Disney film Alice in Wonderland and the novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun!
DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com
PROPOSED REHERSAL SCHEDULE:
Rehersals: Saturdays, January 17-April 18 | 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Special Rehersals: Wed. March 25 & Thurs. March 26 | 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Tech Rehersal: Tues. April 21 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Dress Rehersal: Wed. April 22 | 11:00 a.m. call time
