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Based on the beloved Disney animated film, Alice in Wonderland JR. follows the curious and imaginative Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into the whimsical world of Wonderland. Along her journey, she encounters a colorful cast of characters—including the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts—each more peculiar than the last! As Alice navigates the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, she learns the importance of curiosity, confidence, and being true to herself. Filled with lively songs, playful humor, and unforgettable moments, Alice in Wonderland JR. is a magical adventure for audiences of all ages.

Come be a part of this thrilling and imaginative experience! Register here and join us as we bring the weird and wonderful world of Alice in Wonderland JR. to life!

AUDITIONS

February 17, 18 and 19th at Sherwood Middle School Auditorium. Please read the information below to decide your audition path.

Auditioning for an Ensemble Role? You will come on Tuesday, February 17th only from 3:30-4:45PM for dance auditions. No audition prep is needed. We will teach you a dance. Please bring water and wear danceable clothes and shoes. No vocal audition necessary.

Auditioning for a Principal Role? You will come on Tuesday, February 17th from 3:30-4:45pm for dance auditions and you will additionally sign up to sing your song Tuesday between 5:00-6:30pm. You will be asked to prepare 1 minute from an Alice in Wonderland Jr song list. Information and sign-up details will be shared closer to auditions with ample time to prepare.

You can check out information about the show and specific roles here.

Callbacks will be by invitation on Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19th from 3:30-6:30pm. Anyone who auditions may be called back. While not everyone who auditions will get a callback, everyone who auditions will be cast in a role.

TECH TEAM

If you are interested in joining the Alice in Wonderland Jr. Tech Team please complete this form and we will contact you closer to production with all the information and details you need to shine in this role.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals begin February 23 thru April 30 (no rehearsals during Spring Break) at Sherwood Middle School Auditorium.

Read-through and Family Meeting will be Monday, February 23rd. The read-through will be from 3:30-5:30pm and the Family Meeting will be from 5:30-6:00pm. Please plan for at least one adult to attend the Family Meeting for each cast member/family.

Rehearsals are February 23-April 30th, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-6:00pm at Sherwood Middle School.

Tech Week is May 4-6th from 4:30-8:30PM daily, with a pickup rehearsal on May 13th from 4:30-8:30PM. More detail will be provided at the family meeting on 2/23.

PERFORMANCES

There will be TWO WEEKENDS of Performances at Sherwood Middle School. Please note that our Opening Weekend performances are on Mother's Day Weekend- we want no surprises for your scheduling.

Weekend One: May 7th at 7:00PM, May 8th at 7:00PM, and May 9th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM. Call time for evening performances is 4:30-8:30PM and call time for the afternoon performance is 11:30-3:30PM

Pick Up Rehearsal on May 13 from 4:30-8:30PM at Sherwood Middle School.

Weekend Two: May 14th at 7:00PM, May 15th at 7:00PM, and May 16th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM. Call time for evening performances is 4:30-8:30PM, and call time for the afternoon performance is 11:30-3:30PM

TUITION

Tuition for Alice in Wonderland Jr. is $195. However, in our commitment to making theatre accessible to everyone in our community, we offer a scholarship fund to support our families. Though production costs continue to rise, we remain dedicated to keeping enrollment fees consistent and affordable for all who wish to take part in the magic of the stage. While registering your performer, please select “We are interested in receiving information about a scholarship” in our final question, and we will contact you directly after registration.

VPA Summer Camp

This year’s musical theater camp led by our amazing VPA instructors was a resounding success! Throughout the week, campers built confidence and sharpened their vocal, acting, and dance skills in a fun and supportive environment. It was a memorable experience for everyone involved, leaving campers inspired and proud of their achievements.

Each production is run almost entirely by volunteers. It's a whole lot of fun but a whole lot of work, and every piece of the puzzle is necessary and important. It takes a village, as they say, and theater productions are no different. We love our volunteers and couldn’t do it without you. Each family must volunteer at least 8 hours per student for this production, or you may opt out by paying $80 in addition to tuition. Volunteer opportunities include chaperone, costumes, props, house help, set-up, tear-down, etc. There is something for everyone! There are several key roles in our Production Team that are open. These Production Team roles are essential to the show and require a bigger commitment and/or specific skill set. If you have some applicable skills, are looking for a deeper level of involvement, hope to make friends yourself, and want to be part of something pretty amazing, consider joining our team! One of these roles would cover all of your volunteer hours. Because these jobs go above and beyond the volunteer hour requirement, they also come with a 50% tuition reduction. Please reach out to us if you are interested in any of the following. For roles with an * some experience is preferred. If you are interested in one of these roles, please reach out to Shannon at theatre@vpafoundation.org.

Musical Director*
Technical Director*
Sound/Light Designer*
House Manager
Assistant Box Office Manager
Set design/construction*
Volunteer Coordinator
Stage Crew Lead

Health & Safety/Absences

VPA is committed to the health and safety of our students and volunteers. If you will be out sick, please notify us as soon as possible at theatre@vpafoundation.org.

We understand that students will occasionally have conflicts--a sporting event, orthodontist appointment, etc. But we have a limited amount of time to rehearse, and we need every minute. So we ask that you have no more than two conflicts during the rehearsal window.