Alice By Heart

Alice By Heart

Made possible with the generous support of
The John P. Cadle Foundation

Teen Musical

July 25 & 26, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 27, 2025, at 2:30pm

Dick Van Dyke Auditorium at Danville High School

Directed by Jordan Richey
Music Directed by Cameron Cornell
Choreographed by Kady Richey

Ticket Information
Adult: $15
Student/Child: $5

Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Book by Steven Sater, Jessie Nelson

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.

Alice By Heart is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com

Audition Information

Sign Up for Your Audition Appointment

  • Who: Teens who have just completed 8th grade through 12th grade – no experience required
  • When: Friday, May 9th from 6:30-9:00 PM; Callbacks (if needed) Saturday, May 10 from 12:00-2:00 PM.
  • Where: DLO’s Backstage at 141 N Walnut Street in Danville
  • Prepare:
    • Sign up for ONE 20-minute time slot for Friday, May 9th. Auditionees will audition in groups of four.
    • Fill out the audition form and include ALL conflicts between May 9th and July 27th.
    • Prepare 16 measures of a contemporary musical theatre song (1970s or later). Sheet music must be clearly marked and no more than 2 pages. Tracks will not be accepted for this audition.
    • It is highly encouraged to prepare an additional song (2-minute limit) to sing if asked.
  • What to Expect:
    • You will sing your prepared song. Mark your sheet music ahead of time so that you can show it to the accompanist quickly.
    • Auditionees may be asked to sing scales to check for vocal range.
    • Be prepared to read scenes from the script.
    • There will not be a dance audition.
    • Most of all, enjoy yourself and let your personality shine through. This is about fun and community!

Characters

  • Alice Spencer / Alice: A young woman full of questions and wonder. Very driven for what she wants.Gender: female
    Vocal range: G3-D5
  • Alfred Hallam: Alice’s close friend. Also appears in the show as White Rabbit and March Hare.
    Gender: male
    Vocal range: B2-A4
  • Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts
    Gender: female
    Vocal range: F#3-D5
  • Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter
    Vocal range: C3-F4
  • Tabatha/Cheshire Cat
    Gender: female
    Vocal range: Bb3-D5
  • Dodgy / Duchess
    Vocal range: C3-E4
  • Clarissa / Mock Mock Mock Turtle
    Gender: female
    Vocal range: B3-D5
  • Nigel / Dormouse
    Gender: male
    Vocal range: E3-Bb4
  • Angus / Caterpillar 1 / Knave of Hearts
    Gender: male

    Vocal range: F3-B4

  • Dr. Butridge / King Of Hearts / Jabberwocky
    Gender: male
    Vocal range: C3-G4
  • Caterpillar 2

    Vocal range: Ab3-C5

  • Young Alice
    Gender: female
    Vocal range: F#4-A#4

  • Young Alfred
    Gender: male

  • Ensemble