Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters.

Production requires Strong Ensembles, Strong Male and Female Leads, All Ages. Roles are plentiful, including three Alices (small, medium & tall), three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters.

Because of the episodic nature of the show every character will have their chance to be the focus of the story.

Read the “About Us” section on the Home  website www.dougskidsonstage.com  Or ask us your questions in the “Contact Us ” section – be sure to leave us your email so we can reply.

Does my child have to give up all other interests in order to be a part of your program?

What is the time commitment?

Rehearsals are every Saturday from August 23 to October 25 (Labor Day Saturday August 30 is optional).

Junior Troupers rehearse from 9:00-12:00*

Super Troupers rehearse from 12:30 to 4:00*

*Rehearsal times will be modified as rehearsals progress.

Because of the short rehearsal period (10 weeks), extra rehearsals will be scheduled on many Thursdays (4:15-5:45) & Fridays (4:30-6:00) from Aug 28 & Oct 24. These rehearsals may include music, choreography and blocking. For more detailed rehearsal info, Click here for Rehearsal Schedule   (coming soon).

You must commit to the MANDATORY Tech & Dress Rehearsals in full as follows:

Sat - October 25 (9:00-5:00) at The Chapel

Sun - October 26 (1:00 - 6:00 pm) at Lakeshore High School

Mon thru Thurs October 27, 28, 29, 30 (all 4:30-8:00 pm) at Lakeshore HS

Performance will be ONE cast that rehearse in two separate groups*.

• Junior Troupers (1st - 3rd graders)
• Super Troupers (4th - 12th graders)

Date	What	Junior Troupers	Super Troupers	Principals	Where
Saturday, Aug 23	Music Rehearsal	9:00 - noon	12:30 - 4:00		Grace Lutheran - 404 E. Glenlord near E.P. Clarke, SJ
Thursday, Aug 28	Music Rehearsal	4:15 - 5:45	4:15 - 5:45		The Chapel - 4250 Washington Ave., St. Joseph
Friday, Aug 29	Music Rehearal	4:30 - 6:00	4:30 - 6:00		The Chapel
Saturday, Aug 30	Music Rehearsal and Audition "How-to's"	10:00-Noon	12:30-3:00		Grace Lutheran
	Parent Info Meetings	10:00 or 3:00 (choose one)
Thursday, Sept 4	Music Rehearsal	4:15 - 5:45	4:15 - 5:45		The Chapel
Friday, Sept 5	Music Rehearsal	4:30-6:00	4:30-6:00		The Chapel
Saturday, Sept 6	Auditions	10:00 - 4:00	10:00 - 4:00		The Chapel
Saturdays, Sept 13 thru Oct 25	Blocking & Choreography	TBA	TBA	TBA	The Chapel

As progress is made, rehearsals will combine to include both groups for the entire rehearsal period 9:00-4:00 (most likely beginning October 4th or 11th).

Auditions for principal parts will be Sept 6th during regular rehearsal times for both Super and Junior Troupers. Kids winning principal parts may be asked to attend extra rehearsals for blocking -Thursdays (4:15-5:45) & Fridays (4:30-6:00) from Aug 28 & Oct 24

• All Troupers must commit to being at all of the following in their entirety:
• MANDATORY Tech & Dress Rehearsals: Sat - Oct 25 (9:00-5:00), Sun - Oct 26 (1:00-6:00), Mon thru Thurs Oct 27,28,29,30 (all 4:30-8:00 pm)
• Performances (three): November 1st at 3 pm & 7pm, and Nov 2nd at 3 pm

*Times and location are subject to variations based on the availability of the rehearsal (church) space. See Rehearsal Calendar

Auditions for principal parts will be September 6th - 10:00 to 4:00 for both groups of Troupers. Kids winning principal parts may be asked to attend some extra rehearsals for blocking - Thursdays & Fridays, too.

*Note: All Troupers in major roles and their parents will be asked to sign a contract in order to assure their attendance at extra rehearsals, mandatory rehearsals in entirety and performances.

MANDATORY Tech & Dress Rehearsals: Sat - Oct 25 (9:00-5:00), Sun - Oct 26 (1:00-6:00), Mon thru Thurs Oct 27,28,29,30 (all 4:30-8:00 pm). Please do not register your child if they will fail to attend any one of these MANDATORY rehearsals & performances in full. 

Many questions can be answered easily and promptly through email! doug@dougskidsonstage.com or jeri@dougskidsonstage.com

Parent Meeting #1 - August 30th at 10:00 or 3:00 (you choose which one). It will last approx. 30 minutes.

Parent Meeting #2 - September 20th 12:30 to 1:00

Will my child get the lead role? (This question is from all you “stage parents”):

Kids On Stage accepts performers at every level.  All you have to do to be in the show is to sign up (until class size is full)! We do not guarantee the “spotlight” for every child, but we do guarantee they will be on stage as much as is possible within the limitations of the show.  Our goal is not to raise up the next American Idol or Oscar winner, but to help performers grow incrementally from where they start.

While there are abundant roles in Alice in Wonderland Jr., principal roles must be "earned" by audition as part of the rehearsal process. We believe that auditioning in front of their peers and the directors gives kids experience and confidence to face their fears of public speaking/singing. While they may not earn a principal role the first time they audition, it is a process that helps develop confidence and which builds on itself every time they audition.

Principal parts include

• Cheshire Cat 1, 2 & 3
• Mathilda
• Alice
• Tall Alice
• Small Alice
• White Rabbit
• Doorknob
• DoDo Bird
• Rock Lobsters
• Tweedle Dum
• Tweedle Dee
• Rose
• Petunia
• Lily
• Violet
• Daisy
• Caterpillar
• Mad Hatter
• March Hare
• Royal Cardsmen
• Queen of Hearts
• King of Hearts

Auditions will be held Saturday, September 6th during rehearsal.   Yes! During rehearsal (stage parents are asked to go shopping during this time).

Those earning a principal role should be prepared to attend a few extra rehearsals on Thursdays and Fridays.

Where do you Rehearse and Perform?

The first two rehearsals (Aug 23 & 30) are at Grace Lutheran Church/School (404 E. Glenlord near E.P. Clarke)

Subsequent rehearsals are at The Chapel (Multi Purpose Room), 4250 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, just south of Glenlord Rd .

Performances are held at Lakeshore High school Auditorium in Stevensville.

Yes!!!! Many Parents (and grandparents) have found their true calling working behind the scenes.  Please fill out your areas of interest at the bottom of the registration form, call Jeri at 269-313-2796 OR fill out and send the VOLUNTEER PAGE on our website: http://www.dougskidsonstage.com. OR print and fill out the Volunteer Form and bring it to the parent meeting on August 30th at either 10:00 or 3:00 (you choose).

Also, we usually ask you to help with your child's costume, but we give you lots of help and instructions.

Do you need my email address so you can answer questions and communicate with us?

Registration Fees and policies are on the registration form. Please read the ENTIRE form. Also, there is an EARLY BIRD discount if you register before August 20th.

In addition to the Registration Fee, other expenses to expect:

1. Optional Tee shirt fee of $15
2. Optional music books
3. Costume expense for your child (KOS will provide if parents are not able)
4. Tickets for the performance
5. Optional photos
6. Donations of food to the concession stand
7. Optional Video of the performance

Scholarships are available. Just call Doug and ask! 269-313-2795. All scholarships are provided by our Volunteers doing fundraisers such as our concession stand. All we ask from our Scholarship recipients is that you volunteer in some capacity and there are plenty of opportunities!