Fine Arts Network Theater Company

Teen Musical Theatre Intensive

Auditions for

Alice by Heart

Director: Mia Dawson

Musical Director: Shane Ramil

Choreographer: Tanner Levasseur and Savannah Gibbs

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We are seeking 30–40 talented teens (ages 13 to 19) to participate in our upcoming Teen Musical Theatre Intensive, culminating in full production of Alice by Heart.

Lead roles may be double-cast.

 

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare a 32-bar cut (approximately 1 minute) of a song in the style/genre of Alice by Heart (i.e. musical theatre / emotionally expressive).

• Be prepared for a brief dance call (combination of basic jazz / musical theatre movement).

• You may be asked to do cold readings or ensemble movement in callbacks.

 

Audition Location:

• The Old Town Temecula Community Theater Rehearsal Rooms (Upstairs): 42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590

Audition Slots (select your preferred time):

• Saturday, November 1 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

• Sunday, November 2 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Callback Location:

• The Old Town Temecula Community Theater Rehearsal Rooms (Upstairs): 42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590

Callbacks (by invitation):

• Sunday, November 9 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

Commitment & Fees:

• Cast participants will pay a $350 intensive fee (covers training, materials, etc.).

• The Intensive includes vocal training, acting training, dance training, plus rehearsals and staging.

• Performance dates are tentatively February 6–15 at the Norris Performing Arts Center.

Potential Rehearsal Days and Times:

• Monday Tuesday, and Friday 6pm to 10pm

• Saturday 10am to 6pm

When you sign up, please provide:

1. Name

2. Age / Grade

3. Preferred audition slot (choose one)

4. Contact email & phone

5. Vocal range / voice part (if known)

6. Any scheduling conflicts (e.g. cannot make callback times)

We look forward to seeing your talent and energy. Break a leg!

About Alice by Heart

• Music by Duncan Sheik

• Lyrics by Steven Sater

• Book by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson

• Based on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll  

Synopsis:

Set in London, 1941, during the Blitz, Alice by Heart follows teenage Alice Spencer and her best friend Alfred, who is quarantined due to illness. Forced to shelter in an underground tube station, Alice is determined to escape the grimness of their world. She insists on reciting their beloved Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from memory, inviting those hiding in the bunker to transform into characters from Wonderland. As the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Alice confronts grief, love, loss, and the courage to move forward. The show weaves the darker realities of war with the whimsical, surreal elements of Wonderland, exploring themes of memory, imagination, grief, and growth. 

Running Time & Style Notes:

• The original Off-Broadway production ran approximately 1 hour 35 minutes (typically no intermission).  

• The tone is both lyrical and emotionally vivid, combining dramatic moments with fantasy, metaphor, and poetic language.  

• The creators are known for Spring Awakening (Sheik & Sater), and Alice by Heart continues their blend of emotional musical storytelling.  

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