Emerging Professionals Ensemble Announces Auditions for Summer 2024 Season - ALICE BY HEART by Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, & Jessie Nelson
Emerging Professionals Ensemble (EPE) is accepting submissions for Summer 2024. Actors aged 16-24 are invited to submit for consideration for the Sater/Sheik musical ALICE BY HEART.
Video audition submissions will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Monday, May 6, 2024. Callbacks will be held both in-person and virtually on the evening of Monday, May 13. All auditioners will be contacted about their status no later than Friday, May 17.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. 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.
Co-directed by Rachel Brady & Rob Thompson
& Directing Fellow Jack Moorman
Choreography by John Mark
Music Direction by Katie McKnight
ALICE BY HEART Character Breakdown:
Alice Spencer/Alice
Vocal Range: G3 - D5
Clarissa/ Mock Mock Mock Turtle
Vocal range: B3 - D5
Alfred Hallam/White Rabbit/March Hare
Vocal range: B2 - A4
Nigel/Dormouse
Vocal range: E3 - Bb4
Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts
Vocal Range: F#3 - D5
Angus/Caterpillar 1
Vocal range top: F3 - B4
Harold Pudding/Mad Hatter
Vocal range: C3 - F4
Dr. Butridge/King of Hearts/Jabberwocky
Vocal range: C3 - G4
Tabatha/Cheshire Cat:
Vocal range: Bb3-D5
Dodgy/Duchess
Vocal range: C3 - E4
ENSEMBLE:
Caterpillar 2, Knave of Spades, Knave of Hearts, Queen of Diamonds, Mock Turtle, Mock Mock Turtle, Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle
REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITION:
- Song: A video audition performing (approx) 32 bars of a contemporary song of your choosing. Choose a song that makes you feel like your best self - contemporary musical theatre, pop, and indie songs are strongly encouraged.
- You should perform using a track or accompaniment - no a capella, please - and record in a space that is quiet & allows us to see you from the torso up.
- You should perform using a track or accompaniment - no a capella, please - and record in a space that is quiet & allows us to see you from the torso up.
- Monologue: Please prepare a 1-minute contemporary monologue that shows your range.
- Please record in a space that offers a neutral background & allows us to see you from the torso up.
- Please record in a space that offers a neutral background & allows us to see you from the torso up.
- Dance: Prepare and record this dance combination to The Key Is.
- Please record in a space that allows us to see your full body.
- Please record in a space that allows us to see your full body.
- To complete your audition, Follow these instructions:
- Complete an Audition Intake Form here.
- Where prompted, upload your Audition Video(s) to YouTube as unlisted, and then share the link(s) to your unlisted video(s) in the form where prompted. Video submissions will be used for casting purposes only and will not be utilized or distributed for any other purpose.
Questions? Email [email protected] for help.
MORE INFORMATION:
- Rehearsals & performances take place at the Performing Institute of Minnesota at 7255 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie.
- Performances: July 18-27, 2024
- Rehearsals: Begin June 3 & run evenings Tuesday - Saturday.
- Transportation support is limited, but available if necessary.
- COVID-19: EPE requires that all performers, technicians, and production staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the first rehearsal.
- View more information, such as our production history, and Inclusive Casting Guidelines at our website: www.epemn.org
ABOUT EPE:
The Performing Institute of Minnesota’s Emerging Professional Ensemble (EPE) is envisioned as a rigorous, theatrical playground for professionally-minded performers. EPE is committed to ensemble-driven, compelling, and contemporary storytelling and strives to empower a creative space where all voices are heard and honored; a space where young emerging artists can collaborate and create with peers and those starting their professional journeys. Artists ages 16 to 24, are encouraged to engage in the collaborative process in producing high-quality, impactful theatre and musical theatre.
EPE pursues productions that allow for incidental portrayal — where the artist’s personal characteristics are nonessential to the role — providing many opportunities to increase diversity on stage. EPE productions also allow for intentional portrayal — where the artist’s personal characteristics are essential to the role — providing real opportunities for artists of diverse backgrounds and identities to truthfully illustrate their lived experiences.