CALLING ALL THOSE WHO WANT TO FLY OFF TO WONDERLAND
Hello All! I am Amber Snead, one of the Associate Casting Directors at ARC here in NYC. Over the years, our office has cast THE LION KING, CHICAGO THE MUSICAL, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, LIFE OF PI, and numerous other Broadway and Touring productions. Our NETworks, Troika, and Crossroads Live Tours have been equally as wonderful with 1776, MY FAIR LADY, HAIRSPRAY, WAITRESS, and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to name just a few. In addition to all of these wonderful projects, we have also cast many Regional productions across the country. And now….our office is reaching out to you with a new adventure!
We are at the beginning stages of casting a new show: MAD HATTER, directed and choreographed by Joe Barros, Music, Book and Lyrics by Vincent Connor, Michael J. Polo, and Victor Valdez. It’s a top-notch team across the board.
If you or anyone wants to audition for this new version of the iconic classic, please do reach out to us immediately and no later than Friday, January 26th by 12:00PM Mountain time by sending an email to info@madhatterthemusical.com. When writing please do include your pic/resume, the Principal and/or Ensemble role you are submitting for and most importantly in the subject line state the name MAD HATTER. We will then review all submissions and start in on the self-tape (followed by possible in-the-room auditions) process.
Finally, I am including the full breakdown below for your perusal.
This is going to be one ‘heck-of-a’ magical production and me/my casting team would love to see you be a part of it.
Thanks so much,
Amber Snead (she | her | hers) ARC, Associate Casting Director
347 West 36th St, Suite 903, New York, NY 10018
T. 347.774.3468 x62
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MAD HATTER: BREAKDOWN
Herberger Theater Center
Theatre
AEA (LOA REFERENCING LORT D)
Union & Non-Union Casting
Producer: Shannon Bienvenue
Book, Music, & Lyrics by: Vincent Connor, Michael J. Polo, and Victor Valdez
Director/Choreographer: Joe Barros
Casting Director: ARC – Duncan Stewart
Casting Associates: ARC – Amber Snead, Jarrett Reiche, & Patrick Maravilla
Casting Assistant: ARC – Devi Peot
General Management: Hillel Friedman/Evan Bernardin Productions
Audition Date(s): Initial Appointments on 2/14-2/15, and Final Callback on 2/16.
1st Rehearsal: 4/1/24
1st Preview: 5/1/24
Opening: 5/4/24
Closing: 5/19/24 (with a possible extension)
Rate of Pay:
min. $800 p/w AEA
min. $600 p/w non-union
CURRENTLY SEEKING:
[FRANKLIN] – FRANKLIN, male-identifying. 30 years old. English. The “Mad Hatter”. Stubborn, depressed, angry, curious husband and father of two, who finds his identity in Wonderland. He undergoes deep psychological changes as he journeys through Wonderland, unrooting and facing traumas from his past. Bari-tenor crossover. PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[MARYBETH/YOLA] – MARYBETH, female-identifying. 30 years old. English. Wife of Franklin. Positive, caring, compassionate, who loves her husband and will do anything for her children. Former ballet dancer, lower-middle class. YOLA, Head Cheshire Cat, protector of the crystal. Exotic sphinx-like creature, seductive, sassy. She unexpectedly falls in love with Franklin and is betrayed by him. MARYBETH PLAYS THE CHARACTER OF YOLA, FRANKLIN’S LOVE INTEREST IN WONDERLAND. Mezzo-soprano, belter/lyrical. PRINCIPAL ROLE
[BARTHOLOMEW/FRANKLIN’S FATHER] – BARTHOLOMEW, male-identifying. 40 years old. Bearded gentleman. Soulful, holy, wise. Smokes a pipe and owns a clock shop. FRANKLIN’S FATHER, male-identifying. 40 years old. The Mad Hatter’s father, senile. Grungy, hatter, stoic, angry, drunk. Baritone. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[BOLA/TEXTILE SISTER 2] – BOLA, Cheshire Cat, Yola’s right hand. Sensual, sassy, but stern and proud. TEXTILE SISTER 2, female-identifying. 30 years old. Helper in her sister’s shop in London. Sensual, sassy, but stern and proud. BOLA PLAYS TEXTILE SISTER 2 IN THE OPENING SEQUENCE. Mezzo-soprano. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[CATERPILLAR] – CATERPILLAR. Old-looking. Eclectic, beatnik, somber. Known for wisdom and transformation, he is a Wonderland staple and is always smoking his pipe. He is pivotal in Franklin’s enlightenment as he journeys through Wonderland. Baritone. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[PRIMROSE/YOUNG MARYBETH] – PRIMROSE, female-identifying. 10 years old. Daughter of Franklin and Marybeth. Pre-teen. Daddy’s girl, cute as a button, has a doll named Alice, fights with her brother constantly. Witty, charismatic, smart. YOUNG MARYBETH, female-identifying. 10 years old. Witty, passionate, caring, just. Comes to Franklin’s aid when he is being bullied. PRIMROSE PLAYS YOUNG MARYBETH IN THE OPENING SEQUENCE. Soprano. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[THE QUEEN OF HEARTS/MERCURY] – THE QUEEN OF HEARTS. 25-45 years old. Ageless look. Classic, Victorian, dramatic ruler. Shallow, seductive, ruthless tyrant who takes pleasure in showing her power. MERCURY. Alluring, feminine, demonic silhouette, wearing a large top hat. She is poison personified, and responsible for every hatter’s demise. THE QUEEN OF HEARTS MAY DOUBLE AS MERCURY. Soprano. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[ROLA/TEXTILE SISTER 1] – ROLA, Cheshire Cat, idolizes Yola, her shadow. Flighty, sassy, sensual. TEXTILE SISTER 1, female-identifying. 30 years old. Helper in her sister’s shop in London. Flighty, sassy, sensual. ROLA PLAYS TEXTILE SISTER 1 IN THE OPENING SEQUENCE. Soprano. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[ROSE/MOTHER ROSE] – ROSE. 35 years old. Sweet, caring, nurturing, ballerina. Franklin’s mother. She loves her son and wishes for him to follow his heart, until that dream is stifled by her mad husband and a premature death. MOTHER ROSE, the most beautiful red rose in the Wonderland garden. Caring, regal, and the first encounter Franklin has in Wonderland. ROSE PLAYS THE MOTHER ROSE IN WONDERLAND. Mezzo-soprano. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[PHILIP/YOUNG FRANKLIN/BAILEY] – PHILIP, male-identifying. 14 years old. Son of Franklin and Marybeth, momma’s boy, picks on his sister and has a complicated relationship with his father. Lonely. YOUNG FRANKLIN, male-identifying. 10 years old. Sweet, delicate, with a passion for dance. Momma’s boy. He is mistreated by his father when he refuses to follow his footsteps as a Hatter. BAILEY, The Field Mouse, The Time Keeper of Wonderland. Works for the Queen until he inspires the revolution. Cartoon-like character. PHILIP PLAYS YOUNG FRANKLIN IN THE OPENING SEQUENCE, AS WELL AS BAILEY, THE FIELD MOUSE, IN WONDERLAND. Tenor. SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ROLE.
[F. IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE] – Wonderlandonians! Ensemble characters sometimes act as “greek chorus” to narrate the show while other times they are embedded in the drama, depicting locals of Wonderland. Vibrant characters with varying voice types. Members of the ensemble are required to dance and sing in harmony.
[M. IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE] – Wonderlandonians! Ensemble characters sometimes act as “greek chorus” to narrate the show while other times they are embedded in the drama, depicting locals of Wonderland. Vibrant characters with varying voice types. Members of the ensemble are required to dance and sing in harmony.
