The Junior Company

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY
AUGUST 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM

All students who are registered will be cast in this production.

ALL In THE GOLDEN AFTERNOON

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

For nearly a decade, Penny & Pound Theatre Productions has been a driving force in youth theatre education in Southwestern Ontario. Now, for the first time, we are pleased to present our JUNIOR INTENSIVE- a performance program designed specifically for young performers in Grades 4-8 who are looking to immerse themselves in the world of theatrical arts! Over the course of nine months, students will experience all aspects of theatre production while working towards performing a full-scale musical. Guided by experienced theatre veterans and bi-monthly guests, students are encouraged to take risks and grow in both their art and their confidence!
All students who register will be able to take part in this exciting project!

STUDENTS WILL...

Learn the fundamentals of musical theatre and performance including theatre terminology, script analysis, character creation, vocal techniques (spoken and musical), choreography, staging and improvisation
Experience all aspects of theatrical production including costuming, set and prop creation, and theatre tech
Learn and receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals
Earn high school volunteer hours
Grow in confidence and skill in a safe and encouraging environment dedicated to their comfort and well-being
Create lifelong friendships

This season's production? DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR!

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. is open for young singers, actors and dancers in Grades 4-8.

Penny & Pound Theatre Productions is a safe and inclusive youth and young adult production company with a mission to offer the best in community arts and youth theatre education in the Region. We encourage full participation from performers identifying as members of the BIPOC community and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as performers with disAbilities and those of all gender identities, social and economic backgrounds and beliefs. We are looking for enthusiastic performers with a keen knack for singing, acting, dancing or all three! No previous experience is necessary. All we ask is that all students enjoy creative challenges, are hardworking and have a love of the theatrical arts!

IMPORTANT DATES

PROGRAM DAYS | Saturdays from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
FIRST REHEARSAL | Saturday, September 14th
PERFORMANCE DATES | June 19-20, 2025 at Guelph Little Theatre

PROGRAM FEE

Those cast in ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR are asked to pay a program fee of $150/per month OR $37.50/per week.
As a not-for-profit, education-based company, Penny & Pound Theatre Productions rely on the support of grants and donors in order to operate. Program fees are used to cover the costs associated with producing a full-scale production, including (but not limited to): licensing rights, venue rental, sound and lighting rental, costuming, marketing and set construction. Program fees do not pay THE CREATIVE TEAM or STAFF.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

ALICE
(Feminine)
A curious and adventurous girl of different sizes.

SMALL ALICE
(Feminine)
A curious and adventurous girl of different sizes.

TALL ALICE
(Feminine)

A curious and adventurous girl of different sizes.

MATHILDA
(Feminine)
Alice’s older sister who is more logical and grounded than her sibling.

FRIENDS 1&2
(Any)
Mathilda’s snooty friends who find Alice odd.

CHESHIRE CAT 1, 2 & 3
(Any)
Magical felines in three parts who don’t always agree; friendly guides for both Alice and the audience.

WHITE RABBIT
(Any)
The perennially tardy royal trumpeter.

DOORKNOB
(Any)
Gatekeeper of Wonderland.

DODO BIRD
(Any)
Captain of the Queen’s navy and referee of the caucus race.

TWEEDLE DEE & TWEEDLE DUM
(Any)
Goofy twins with impeccable manners who are easily confused.

ROSE, LILY, PETUNIA, DAISY, VIOLET
(Any)
The rudely exclusive Flowers of the Golden Afternoon.

CATERPILLAR
(Any)
A charming, theatrical and encouraging soon-to-be-butterfly.

MAD HATTER
(Any)
A tea party host with a penchant for hats and making up rules.

MARCH HARE
(Any)
The ever-celebrating and game-loving tea party host.

KING OF HEARTS
(Masculine)
The Queen’s placid partner.

QUEEN OF HEARTS
(Feminine)
The highly feared, hot-tempered monarch of Wonderland.

ENSEMBLE
(Any)
The zany, magical and unique characters that Alice meets along her journey, from cats to rabbits to flowers and doorknobs. This group includes participants of the caucus race who are swept up by the clean of tears; party guests at the March Hare and Mad Hatter’s tea party; Royal cards; servants of the Queen and King of Hearts (including Ace of Spades, Two of Clubs, Three of Diamonds, and Four of Hearts.)

- CASTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th.
- ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED WILL BE CAST IN THE PRODUCTION.