The 5 & Dime, in partnership with Swoop Troupe, announces an OPEN CASTING CALL for our upcoming production of ...

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ALICE BY HEART

book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson
music by Duncan Sheik
lyrics by Steven Sater

directed by Leland Locke
choreography by Lucy Graff
assistant director: Hailey Ketterer
stage manager: Jillian Cote

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IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Check In at 10:30am
Florida Ballet
10131 Atlantic Blvd., Jax, FL 32225
 

Check in will begin at 10:30AM and close at 11AM
Dance Call - 11AM - 1PM
Vocal Auditions 1PM - Until Finished

Please note: if you have scheduling conflicts, are unable to attend the auditions but
would like to be considered, or have other questions, please contact the director, Leland Locke, at
lelandlockeproductions@gmail.com

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WHAT TO PREPARE

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• Bring a Headshot and Resume (A selfie is acceptable in lieu of a professional headshot)

• Have your personal calendar prepared with everything you'll be doing between the end of October and February, and be prepared to let the director know of any conflicts you'll have with rehearsals.

• The audition will consist of vocal auditions, director selected cold readings, and dance
  call

• Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. (You are
  welcome to sing from the show if you’d like. You would still have to provide your own
  sheet music)

• Provide appropriately marked sheet music as an accompanist will be provided.
  Instrumental tracks will not be approved. No acapella auditions.

• Please be prepared to learn a short combination for dance call after vocal auditions have
  concluded. We suggest bringing a change of clothes!

• Please bring all known conflicts from October 5th 2025- February 21st 2026

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INVITATION-ONLY CALLBACKS

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 5:30pm

• Callback is by invitation only and will be announced via Director email – lelandlockeproductions@gmail.com

• Callbacks will consist of singing songs from the show with script cold-reading

• Callback begins promptly at 5:30 pm and end at 9 pm

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ABOUT THE PLAY

From the creators of Spring Awakening, Alice by Heart is a bold reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, set in an air raid shelter during the London Blitz and pulsing with indie-rock energy, aching nostalgia, and wild theatricality. A meditation on the power of imagination during the darkest of times.

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Note to those auditioning: Alice By Heart explores topics such as war-related trauma, terminal illness, death, grief, and mental health struggles. It also touches on issues of sexual identity and repression, and includes mild language and suggestive content.

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PRODUCTION DATES 

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Friday, February 6 at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 7 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 8 at 2:00pm
Thursday, February 12 at 8:00pm
Friday, February 13 at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 14 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 15 at 2:00pm
Monday, February 16 at 8:00pm
Thursday, February 19 at 8:00pm (possible add-on performance)
Friday, February 20 at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 21 at 8:00pm

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REHEARSALS

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• Rehearsals will likely be Monday - Thursday with occasional Sundays.

• Full rehearsal attendance is required from January 26 - February 5.

• First month of rehearsals will be taking place at the University Of North Florida. The rest of rehearsals (and performances will be held at The Florida Ballet.

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AVAILABLE ROLES

Note: Actors must be 18 years or older to be cast. There are roles available for all gender and ethnic identities​

 

Alice Spencer / Alice (Female, 18-23): Full of questions, wonder, and a tenacious stubbornness when it comes to achieving her goals. Entering a confusing time of transition in her body while trying to survive a distressed situation — living in a tube station, displaced from her family. Possesses a wonderful imagination that allows her to escape her present situation. | Vocal range: G3- D5

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Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare (Male, 18-23): Alice's ailing childhood friend. Alfred contracted tuberculosis while living on the streets and is now being cared for by a small medical staff in the Underground station. Doubles as White Rabbit: Attractive, obsessive-compulsive, and a little manic - running from something he doesn't understand. Strong contemporary pop/rock singing voice. | Vocal range: B2- A4
 

Red Cross Nurse / Queen Of Hearts (Female, 25-50): Also appears in the show as Queen of Hearts. Tough, funny, take-charge. Dominates her husband and gets what she wants. Big singing voice with strong belt and riffs. | Vocal range: F#3 - D5
 

Dr. Butridge / King Of Hearts / Jabberwocky / Mock Turtle (Male, 25-50): Falling apart and anxious to a comic extent, a la Larry David. A nervous yet somehow still threatening doctor tasked with managing the Underground station. Doubles as Jabberwocky, King Of Hearts. Character singing voice. | Vocal range: C3 - G4
 

Angus / Caterpillar (Male, 20 - 30): A working class youth with a penchant for escapism. Doubles as Caterpillar 1. | Vocal range: F3 - B4
 

Tabatha / Cheshire Cat / Caterpillar 2 (Female, 18-25): Smart; streetwise; has gravity. Also appears in the show as Cheshire Cat. | Vocal range: Ab3 - D5
 

Dodgy / Dutchess / Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle (Male, 18-25): A somewhat flamboyant street urchin with sticky fingers. Requires drag for song, comedic chops required. | Vocal range: C3 - E4
 

Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter / Mock Mock Turtle (Male, 25 - 40): To play late teens to early 20s; preening; demanding; full of riddles; also plays "Harold Pudding," a soldier who has lost his wits in the war who is manic, funny, charming and nuts. | Vocal range: C3 - F4
 

Clarissa / Queen Of Diamonds / Mock Mock Mock Turtle (Female, 18-25): An upper-class young girl who finds herself in the Underground with the rest of the survivors. Doubles as Queen of Diamonds. | Vocal range: B3 - D5
 

Nigel / Dormmouse / Knave Of Hearts (Male, 18-25): A young boy who has been traumatized by the bombs and the loss of his family. Doubles as Dormouse and Knave of Clubs. | Vocal range: E3 - Bb4​

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(Up to 6 Ensemble Members)

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QUESTIONS?

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Contact Director Leland Locke at lelandlockeproductions@gmail.com 

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