PERFORMANCE COMPANY
AUDITION NOTICE
(As of 03/07/26)
Casting FOR
Performers Age 14-19
Mock Turtle / King of Hearts (shared role
Clarissa / Queen of Diamonds (shared role)
Alice By Heart
Auditions for Alice By Heart will be open to performers age 14-19. This production will be cast by audition only, and callbacks will be included. Younger performers may request to audition. Admission at the discretion of the director.
Not all who audition will be cast in the show. Industry standard audition process will apply. Free Educational Audition Workshop provided.
If cast in the production, tuition fees will apply.
ABOUT
Show: Alice By Heart
Book by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
MTI Rating: PG-13
A young girl takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and love with the help of her favorite book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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.
Listen to Original Cast Recording - [LISTEN]
Performance Company Casting Process
AUDITIONS
Actors audition to be considered for placement in the Performance Company cast.
SELECTION NOTIFICATION
Actors will receive an email indicating whether they have been invited to join the Performance Company, along with a link to complete registration for production.
REGISTRATION
Actors invited to the Performance Company must confirm their spot by completing registration.
CASTING ANNOUNCED
Roles* will be announced and the cast list will be emailed.
CAST PRODUCTION MEETING
Actors are called to the first production meeting to receive scripts and music, Artistic overview, and meet the creative team.
*All Performance Company members will be cast in acting and singing roles; no non-speaking or dance-only ensemble tracks will be assigned in this production.
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
If you are currently in this production, use the production guide at this link.
EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT
Actors receive training in Laban Efforts, Viewpoints, Vocal Production, and Character Development.
TUITION
$775 - $1,275 (sliding scale, payment plans and scholarships available)
Auditioning performers will be notified of their acceptance by Dec 18
Registration is due by December 31
Role announcements by January 5
Base Tuition – $775
Inclusive rate to keep the program accessible.
Supportive Tuition – $975
Recommended for participants who are able to pay full cost.
Helps sustain high-quality productions with professional staff, costumes, sets, and technical resources.
Sustainer Tuition – $1,275
For families who wish to go above and beyond, covering not only their student but also supporting scholarships for others.
Includes special recognition in the program/playbill.
Payment OPTIONS
Pay in Full – One-time payment at registration.
Payment Plan (deposit required, auto-billed on due dates):
2 Payments – 50% 1st installment at registration, 1 remaining installment
3 Payments – 35% 1st installment at registration, 2 remaining installments
4 Payments – 35% 1st installment at registration, 3 remaining installments. A $10 payment plan fee applies.
Scholarships
OYES is committed to making theater accessible to all youth. We offer partial scholarships, made possible through individual sponsors, ongoing fundraising and grants.
Because scholarship funds are limited, we encourage families to consider our payment plan options before applying.
Deadline to apply: [deadline]
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No student is turned away. We encourage all families in need to apply.
DISCOUNTS
Sibling Discount: 10% – when two or more siblings are registered for the same program, or for programs taking place in the same semester. Applicable to all registered siblings in the same program/semester. Email admin@oyespresents.org
