Auditions at West Valley Arts

Current Auditions

A Chorus Line

Searching for black/BIPOC actors to portray Richie. Tenor, Strong Dancer

For Consideration: Please submit your headshot and resume to both vanessa.olson@wvcarts.org and wendy.dang@wvcarts.org.

Follow up audition materials will be sent directly to individuals

Direction Team

Co-Director & Co-Choreographer: Izzy Arrieta

Co-Director & Co-Choreographer: Ben Roeling

Music Director: Anne Puzey

Learn more about A Chorus Line

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic.

KEY DATES:
Performances: One Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, April 11 – May 3, 2025. You must be available for all performances.
Rehearsals: Weekday evenings, Saturday mornings (exact time to be determined). Rehearsals begin February 3, 2025

All performers will receive a rehearsal and performance stipend. Company is open to and able to support a guest equity contract.

We do not offer housing for performers.

West Valley Performing Arts is committed to diverse and inclusive casting. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, sexual orientations and disabilities to audition. All performers must be 18 and older, except the roles listed for children.

Alice by Heart

Virtual Auditions: February 27, 2025
In-Person Auditions: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00am-2:00pm
Callbacks (by invitation only): March 8, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm
Rehearsals begin: March 31, 2025
Performances: June 6-28, 2025

Schedule Audition

Direction Team

Director: Brooklynn Kohler
Music Director: Ginger Bess
Assistant Director: Yasamin Marashi
Choreographer: Emily Henwood

Learn more about Alice By Heart

Synopsis:

In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.

As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

Key Dates:

Virtual Auditions Due: February 27, 2025
In-Person Auditions: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00am-2:00pm
Callbacks: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00am-2:00pm
Rehearsals: Weekday evenings 6:30-10:30pm and Saturday mornings 9:00am-2:00pm beginning March 31, 2025
Tech Rehearsals: May 26-June 5, 2025
Performances: One Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays June 6-28, 2025

For in-person auditions, please prepare to sing 16 measures in the style of the show and prepare the linked dance combination (Youth do not need to prepare the dance combination). You may also sing a piece directly from the show. No a cappella singing, please. An accompanist will be available. Connections to your phone will also be available to play accompaniment tracks. Dance combination can be found here: Alice by Heart Dance Audition

For virtual auditions, please slate with your name, your height, and if you’re available for callbacks. Prepare 16 measures of a song in the style of the show and also prepare the dance combination found here: Alice by Heart Dance Audition (Youth do not need to submit the dance combo.)

You must be available for all performances, dress rehearsals, and tech rehearsals.

All performers will receive a rehearsal and performance stipend. We do not offer housing.

Auditions will be held in-person at West Valley Performing arts located at 3333 S Decker Lake Dr. West Valley City, UT 84119

CHARACTERS:

Alice Spencer / Alice (Any Ethnicity) 18-30s, A young woman full of questions and wonder. Very driven for what she wants. Range: G3–D5
Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare (Any Ethnicity) Age: 18-60s, Alice’s closest friend. Sick. Filled with love, deeply understands the passage of time. Range: B2–A4
Tabatha / Cheshire Cat (Any Ethnicity) Age: 18-60s, Tough, wise, intuitive, compassionate. Range: Bb3–D5
Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts (Any Ethnicity) Age: 30s-60s, Severe. Only sees one side of things. Range: F#3–D5
Dr Butridge / King of Hearts / Jabberwock / Mock Turtle (Any Ethnicity) Age: 30s-60s, Old-fashioned. Straightlaced, with little humor or room to think outside the box. Range: C3–G4.
Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter / Knave of Spades / Mock Mock Turtle (Any Ethnicity) Age: 18-60s, A young soldier with PTSD. Finding truth in strange places. Range: C3–F4.
Clarissa / Queen of Diamonds / Mock Mock Mock Turtle (Any Ethnicity) Age: 18-60s, Posh, frivolous. Range: B3–D5.
Dodgy / Duchess / Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle (Any Ethnicity) Age: 18-60s, Vague, aloof, standing alone. Range: C3–E4.
Nigel / Dormouse / Knave of Clubs (Any Ethnicity) Age: 18-60s, Newly orphaned. Shy, anxious. Range: E3–Bb4
Angus / Caterpillar / Knave of Hearts (Any Ethnicity) Age: 18-60s, Rough around the edges. Range: F3–B4.
Young Alice (Any Ethnicity) Age: 10-12, Her whole life ahead of her. Range: F#4–A#4
Young Alfred(Any Ethnicity) Age: 10-12, Playful. Living in every moment. Range: C#4
Ensemble:Any ethnicity, various Londoners and Wonderland characters/creatures.