Sharon Playhouse with Pete Hathaway, Producer
Present
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
An Original Production Featuring Ages 12-18
Performances December 11-20, 2026
Gerard and Mary Ellen Baldwin, Pun Bandhu and Marc Falato,
Associate Producers
AUDITIONS
For the Sharon Playhouse Holiday YouthStage Production of
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Adapted and Directed by Andrus Nichols & Drew Ledbetter
Choreographed by Sarah Cuoco | Produced by Michael Kevin Baldwin
Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole in our original production of Alice in Wonderland this holiday season!
Join ten talented young actors as they bring to life whimsical characters like the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts in this delightful, ensemble-driven adventure! Audiences will be drawn into the story like never before with an interactive seating arrangement in The Bok. Overflowing with wonder, mischief, and the joy of imagination, this holiday experience is pure magic—and one you won’t want to miss!
Seeking local actors, singers, and movers between the ages of 12 and 18 for the Sharon Playhouse Holiday YouthStage Production of Alice in Wonderland, playing December 11-20, 2026
Round 1 and Round 2 Auditions: Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)
This is a production that will feature local youth (ages 12-18). In order to audition, individuals must turn 12 years old by September 7, 2026. These are volunteer positions and there is no fee to participate.
It is likely that not all actors who audition will be cast.
Round 1: Monday, September 7, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Those auditioning will be assigned a 4-minute time slot between 1pm and 4pm. During the 4-minute time slot, actors will perform a scene and sing a short song.
See below for the audition materials that actors should prepare.
Round 2: Monday, September 7, 2026, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
All individuals auditioning will be called during this time. This block of time will consist of a group ensemble audition, including playful sessions of movement and script work. There is nothing that actors need to prepare for this portion of the audition.
Round 3: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
A final callback will be held on Tuesday, September 8 from 5-7pm. Not all auditioners will be needed at these callbacks. Auditioners will be notified in the evening on Monday, September 7 as to whether they are needed at final callbacks on September 8.
General Rehearsal Details:
General rehearsals will take place between Monday, September 14 and Saturday, December 5. See below for Tech Rehearsal dates. General rehearsals will take place a few weekday evenings and one or two weekend days, per week. A conflict sheet will be submitted at auditions so that a master schedule can be crafted. Actors will not be called for all dates/times listed on the conflict sheet. We understand youth have other commitments, so there is some flexibility. Youth availability will be collected to create a rehearsal schedule that serves the entire company.
A Note About the Commitment from September-December
Auditions are happening this early in the school year so that students and families have the opportunity to prioritize this experience if they would like to. Those cast in the show will be asked to make themselves available for rehearsals in September, October, and November to the best of their ability, and to stick to their submitted conflict sheet at the time of auditions. From Sunday, December 5 to Sunday, December 20, cast members will be asked to prioritize this production of Alice in Wonderland ahead of extracurricular activities. Please only audition for Alice in Wonderland if you are willing and able to make this commitment.
Tech and Performance Details:
TECH REHEARSALS: Sunday, December 6 - Thursday, December 10.
10 PERFORMANCES: Friday, December 11 at 7pm (calltime 5:30pm), Saturday, December 12 at 3pm and 7pm (calltime 1:30pm), Sunday, December 13 at 2pm (calltime 12:30pm), Wednesday, December 16 at 7pm (calltime 5:30pm), Thursday, December 17 at 7pm (calltime 5:30pm), Friday, December 18 at 7pm (calltime 5:30pm), Saturday, December 19 at 3pm and 7pm (calltime 1:30pm), and Sunday, December 20 at 2pm (calltime 12:30pm).
STRIKE CALL: Sunday, December 20 from 3:30-5:30pm
TO AUDITION FOR ALICE IN WONDERLAND, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 STEPS:
Sign up: Alice in Wonderland Audition Sign Up
Prepare the Audition Materials
Bring a completed Conflict Sheet and Audition Form to Round 1 auditions
Audition Materials:
For their 4-minute time slot in round 1 of auditions, actors should prepare two things: a scene and a song.
The Scene: Please prepare the following scene. Auditioners can choose to play either Alice or the White Rabbit in the following scene. A reader will read the other part in the audition. The scene does not need to be memorized - the actors can hold the paper in their hand. Any actor of any gender can read any part.
Alice in Wonderland AUDITION SIDE.docx.pdf
The Song: please be prepared to sing this short clip from the song, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas .” This does not need to be memorized - actors can hold the paper in their hands. In the audition, actors will sing with the accompaniment track (without other voices).
Lyric Sheet: “I Want a Hippopatomus for Christmas” - Lyric Sheet.pdf
Guide Vocal Track: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas - PRACTICE.m4a
Accompaniment Track: I Want a Hippopatomus for Christmas - AUDITION.m4a
Conflict Sheet and Audition Form
Bring the following two documents with you to your individual audition appointment in Round 1:
Once you have signed up to audition, you will be contacted by email with your 4-minute time slot for Round 1.
Actor Tracks
Questions? Email Michael Kevin Baldwin (Education and Community Director) and Sarah Cuoco (Education and Outreach Manager) at
Production photos from last year's sold out Holiday YouthStage run of Peter Pan!
