AUDITIONS FOR ALICE’s ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

West Side Show Room is seeking actors and dancers of all ages and abilities for our upcoming Dance+Theater adaptation of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland.

TITLE: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

SHOW DATES: Dec 4 - 21, 2025

CASTING: Dancers and Actors

AGES: Age 8 - Adult

PAY: $25 - $200

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Drawing on the traditions of ballet, modern, tap, and hip hop, and incorporating the poetry of Lewis Carroll— join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into an exciting world of curious characters and amazing adventures! She’ll meet the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Queen of Hearts— and many more!

Dance Theater is a highly entertaining form that blends elements of contemporary dance and traditional theater. Choreographed movement is used to tell stories, express emotions, and convey ideas while incorporating the use of sets, furniture, props and costumes.

This event will be an hour long work devised by a team of choreographers led by director Stephanie Foster. Unlike a typical dance recital, Alice’s Adventures will be presented with multiple performances over the course of 3 weeks.

DANCER AVAILABILITY

Some roles can be double cast, enabling dancers and actors who are in The Nutcracker or other holiday performances to participate in Alice’s Adventures as well.

REQUIREMENTS

All styles and performance backgrounds are welcome. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with multiple artists, and we welcome actors and dancers of all levels, styles and body types to contribute their unique storytelling abilities to this production.

AUDITION TIMES

SUN Sep 21: 2:00 - 3:30pm
MON Sep 22: 5:30 - 7:00pm

**If you can’t make these times, please let us know and we will schedule a time that works for you.

LOCATION

WEST SIDE SHOW ROOM
1414 N Main St
Rockford, IL 61103

AUDITION INFO: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and warm up. Actors and dancers of all ability levels will be guided through a variety of movement combinations and improvisations led by our creative team. You may be asked to read from a script we provide.

Please email dance@wssr.org with any questions.

SHOW INFO

CREATIVE STAFF

Director: Stephanie Foster
Choreographers: Caitlyn Baylor, Meghan Baylor, Myca Cumpston, Christopher Damle, Brandi Mather, and Theresa Sinks

REHEARSALS

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland rehearsals will start in late September 2025. Rehearsals will be scheduled with individual choreographers and dancers based on availability. Some rehearsals will be scheduled during WSSR Dance+Theater evening class times: Mon 6-8pm, Tue 5-7pm.

Attendance is required at all rehearsals you are scheduled for.

TECH REHEARSALS

Tech is scheduled from 10am-10pm with meal breaks. These are important rehearsals where we put the whole show together. A daily call sheet will be issued by Wed, Nov 26, 2025. Dancers and actors will not be called for the entire duration, but we need you to be available during these times.

SAT Nov 22: 10am-10pm TECH
SUN Nov 23: 10am-10pm TECH
MON Nov 24: 6pm-10pm TECH

MON Dec 1: 6pm - 10pm TECH + DRESS
TUE Dec 2: 6pm - 10pm TECH + DRESS
WED Dec 3: 6pm - 10pm DRESS/PREVIEW

Note: You are expected to stay after Dress and Preview rehearsals for notes.

PERFORMANCES

THU Dec 4: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW
FRI Dec 5: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW
SAT Dec 6: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW
SUN Dec 7: 3pm CALL, 4pm SHOW

THU Dec 11: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (ADD)
FRI Dec 12: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SAT Dec 13: 1pm CALL, 2pm SHOW
SAT Dec 13: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SUN Dec 14: 3pm CALL, 4pm SHOW

THU Dec 18: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (ADD)
FRI Dec 19: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SAT Dec 20: 1pm CALL, 2pm SHOW
SAT Dec 20: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SUN Dec 21: 3pm CALL, 4pm SHOW

(ADD) indicates possible added performances. (EXT) indicates potential extension dates. You must be available at these times. If the show is successful, we may schedule performances at these times.

BRUSH UP REHEARSALS

THU Dec 11: 6-9 pm (if no performance scheduled)
THU Dec 18: 6-9 pm (if no performance scheduled)