ALICE SPENCER Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: G3
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. Strong contemporary pop/rock singing voice.
ALFRED HALLAM / WHITE RABBIT / MARCH HARE Vocal range top: A4, bottom: B2
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 tube station. As White Rabbit: Obsessive-compulsive, and a little manic - running from something he doesn't understand. Strong contemporary pop/rock singing voice.
RED CROSS NURSE / QUEEN OF HEARTS Vocal range top: D5, bottom: F#3
Tough, funny, sultry, and take-charge, she dominates her husband and knows how to get what she wants.
HAROLD PUDDING / MAD HATTER Vocal range top: F4, bottom: C3
A young soldier suffering from shell shock (PTSD). As Mad Hatter: Manic, funny, charming, and nuts.
TABATHA / CHESHIRE CAT Vocal range top: D5, bottom: Bb3
A dry, mysterious young woman who is mourning the loss of her sister. Street tough; a survivor. As Cheshire Cat: mischievous, mysterious, questioning.
DODGY / DUCHESS Vocal range top: E4, bottom: C3
A somewhat flamboyant street urchin with sticky fingers. As Duchess: Drag role, comedic chops required.
CLARISSA / MOCK MOCK MOCK TURTLE Vocal range top: D5, bottom: B3
An upper-class young girl who finds herself in the Underground with the rest of the survivors. Wealthy. Privileged. Posh. Feels too good for the people around her. Underneath, there’s pain. Needs dry wit. Contemporary pop/rock singing voice.
NIGEL / DORMOUSE Vocal range top: Bb4, bottom: E3
A young boy who has been traumatized by the bombs and the loss of his family. Nervous; dry; snobby; non-engaged; puts everyone in their place.
ANGUS / CATERPILLAR / KNAVE OF HEARTS Vocal range top: B4, bottom: F3
A working class youth with a penchant for opium and escapism. As Caterpillar: Edgy; sensual; funny; great contemporary pop/rock singing voice; strong dancer.
DR. BUTRIDGE / JABBERWOCKY / KING OF HEARTS Vocal range top: G4, bottom: C3
Falling apart and anxious to a comic extent. A nervous yet somehow still threatening doctor tasked with managing the tube station. As Jabberwocky: peculiar, slithery. Character singing voice.
The following roles will be cast as best suits the needs of the production:
CATERPILLAR 2
KNAVE OF SPADES
QUEEN OF DIAMONDS
MOCK TURTLE
MOCK MOCK TURTLE
MOCK MOCK MOCK MOCK TURTLE
Young Alice
Age: 8-12. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: A#4, Vocal range bottom: F#4
Young Alfred
Age: 8-12. Gender: Male. Vocal range bottom: C#4