AUDITIONS DATE
February 21st | 5:30-8:30pm
Performers will be asked to cold read, sing scales and do some physical theater exercises. No need to prepare any text in advance. If you play an instrument, we encourage you to bring it (if it is portable) and play us something! A piano will be available.
Questions can be sent to info@olyft.org
ABOUT THE PROJECT
OFT is producing a brand-new musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland written by Lavinia Roberts with music by Ahmed Alabaca. The play is directed by OFT Artistic Director, Lily Raabe The script and music is currently under development. Our adaptation is set in modern-day. Alice is a teen filled with existential angst when faced with the world around them. Rather than facing the world, they often escape into fantastical worlds through gaming. When they tumble down the rabbit hole they find themselves in a magical world that is parallel to our own and facing a climate crisis. When Alice looks around, she realizes she has to step up and take action. Will you choose to do the same?
In addition to the play, the performance will feature an immersive and interactive pre-show experience that will further build the world of the play for our audience.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Artists interested in collaborating on this play should be interested in physical theater, immersive/experimental theater, intergenerational storytelling, puppetry, and more!
This is an ensemble-heavy production. Therefore we are not auditioning for individual roles, we are auditioning for a talented and creative ensemble. Individuals will be approached for character roles post-audition. Several roles are pre-cast including Alice and the Queen of Hearts. Please note: no pre-casting took place in advance of OFT General Auditions – all actors participating in Generals were considered for all roles.
- Actors ages 13-adult
- Actors with experience in: dance, movement, acrobatics, clowning etc…
- The ability to carry a tune and/or play a musical instrument
- Experience acting in masks and/or with puppets
- Folks who enjoy collaborating and stepping out of their comfort zone!
TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Week of March 20 – Ensemble building
Wed, March 22 5:30pm-8:30pm, First Public Read Through Sun, March 26 1pm-4pm
Week of March 27 – Ensemble building
Wed, March 29 5:30-8:30pm
Sun, April 2 1pm-4pm
Week of April 3 – Blocking
Tue-Thur 5:30-8:30pm
Sun 1pm-5pm
Week of April 10 – Finish Blocking & Spot Rehearsals
Tue-Thur 5:30-8:30pm
Sun 1pm-5pm
Week of April 17 – Off Book & Running the Show
Tue-Thur 5:30-8:30pm
Sun 1pm-5pm
Week of April 24 – Soft Tech into Tech Weekend
Tue-Thur 5:30-8:30pm
Sat 12pm-6pm – Tech
Sun 12pm-6pm – Tech
Week of May 1 – Tech Week
Tue-Thur 5:30-9:30pm
PERFORMANCES
Fri, May 5 – Sun, May 28 (4 weekends of performances)
