AUDITIONS
WSSR Dance+Theater 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 of all abilities
AGES: Age 8 - Adult
PAY: $25 - $200 stipend
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.
NUTCRACKER/HOLIDAY 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.
AUDITION 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 CLOTHES
Please bring dance shoes if you have them (ballet, jazz, etc.) or socks work great as well. Wear clothes that you can move freely in.
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.
SHOW INFO
CREATIVE STAFF
Director: Stephanie Foster
Choreographers: Caitlyn Baylor, Meghan Baylor, Myca Cumpston, Christopher Damle, Brandi Mather, and Theresa Sinks
ROLES
We are looking for exciting movers and performers or all ages and abilities to participate in the creative process of bring the following well-known characters to life:
Alice
The White Rabbit
The Cheshire Cat
The Caterpillar
The Mad Hatter
The March Hare
The Dormouse
The Queen of Hearts
The King of Hearts
The Knave of Hearts
The Mock Turtle
The Gryphon
Tweedledee
Tweedledum
Humpty Dumpty
The Flowers
The Jabberwock
And many others…
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
We welcome performers of all ages and body types and will adapt choreography and movement to each individual’s skills and fitness level.
Choreographed and Incidental Touching: Performers can expect normal and appropriate physical contact associated with dance and stage movement. This may include hand-holding, standing in close proximity where bodies may touch, guiding movements, spotting for safety, partner work, and the possibility of lifts. All contact will be supervised, professional, respectful, and limited to only what is necessary for the production.
COSTUME REQUIREMENTS
Alice is a fantasy story with fantastical characters. Dancers and performers can expect to wear costumes that might be hot and limit movement. Some may be required to wear wigs, hats or masks that cover the face.
SCHEDULE INFO
REHEARSALS
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland rehearsals will start in late September 2025. We schedule 1-5 rehearsals per week during the following time windows:
Weekday evenings (6-11pm)
Weekend mornings (9am-12pm)
Weekend afternoons (12pm-6pm)
Weekend evenings (6-11pm)
You will recieve a finalized schedule before rehearsals start with dates and times.
The average rehearsal is 3 hours (e.g. 6-9pm). Performers under age 18 are not typically scheduled later than 9pm. 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 Rehersals are important rehearsals where we put the whole show together. These rehearsals are typically scheduled during a 10am-10pm window the weekend before the show opens.
Performers will not be called for the entire duration, but you must be available during these windows. A schedule with exact times for tech will be issued by Wed, Nov 19, 2025.
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. Younger performers will not be kept late.
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)
Please email dance@wssr.org with any questions.