Volunteer and Audition

CFCT relies on volunteers! They are the key to our success, and we look to involve volunteers in a variety of ways. If you are interested in helping us, read the info below and see which area may best suite your time and talents. All volunteers will be asked to complete an intake form. You may also email us with inquiries at info@MyCFCT.org.


As a thank you for your dedication, our volunteers get to see our shows for free!

Backstage Volunteer Opportunities

  • Stagehands assist with props and set pieces to make sure the show runs smoohtly.
  • Props Coordinators source (and sometimes even create!) props that will be used throughout a production.

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  • Costume Designers create the vision for the costume elements of the production.
  • Costumers assist with coordinating our costume areas, costume construction, and backstage during shows with costume changes. 
  • Hair & Makeup Heads/Crew help bring the story to life by transforming the actors into their characters. 

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  • Scenic Deisgners bring the world of the play to life right on the stage. 
  • Scenic Construction folks are responsible for building the set and transforming the Oster Regent. 
  • Scenic Painters bring their artistic talents to the stage by painting set and prop pieces.

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  • Lighting Designers bring technical expertise to the stage and bring the lighting world of a production to life.
  • Light Board Operators run the lighting componenets of a production.
  • Sound Designers bring technical expertise to the stage and bring the aural world of a production to life.
  • Sound Engineers run the audio components of a production. 

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Front of House Volunteer Opportunities

  • Box Office assistants help with selling tickets to patrons and handing out tickets at Will Call.

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  • Concessions volunteers make and sell popcorn and serve beverages before each show and during intermssion.

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  • Ushers help patrons find their reserved seats, open and close curtains, and assist throughout the performance. 

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Upcoming Auditions

2025-2026 Auditions:

These are the set audition dates for shows this season. More detailed information about each process will be announced here approximately four weeks before each audition.

  • Alice By Heart: Thursday, January 8 (6PM) and Sunday, January 11 (2PM)
    Production Dates: March 20-29, Directed by Shelby Davis

  • The Apiary: Friday, February 20 (6PM) and Saturday, February 21 (2PM)
    Production Dates: April 24-26, Directed by Kim Groninga
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AUDITION DATES:

Primary Cast (18+): Thursday, January 8 at 6PM

OR Sunday, January 11 at 2PM

Callbacks: Tuesday, January 13 at 6PM

Youth Roles (12 years and under): Thursday, January 15 at 6PM


PERFORMANCE DATES: 

March 20-29, 2026


DIRECTING TEAM:

Director: Shelby Davis

Assistant Director/Choreographer: Mandy Masmar

Music Director/Pit Conductor: Casey Tecklenburg

Stage Manager: Jordyn Aldrich


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.

Music and book by the creative team behind the Tony Award-Winning musical, Spring Awakening.


SCRIPTS: Scripts are available to check out with a $10 refundable deposit. Please call (319) 277-5283 for more info, or stop by the Box Office Mon-Fri 12-4PM.


REHEARSALS: Will begin in mid-January. Most rehearsals begin after 6:00PM on weeknights and during the day on weekends. You’ll have the chance to fill out a conflict calendar at the auditions, so be sure to bring your schedule with you. 


PERFORMANCES: All performances will take place on the main stage of the Oster Regent Theatre, located at 103 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA.


ADULT AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:

Acting auditions will consist of reading sides from the script provided by the director. Prepared monologues are NOT required. 

Music auditions will consist of singing a prepared 45-seconds to one-minute of a contemporary musical theatre song. Please provide your own accompaniment track (NO acapella). A Bluetooth speaker will be provided to play your track. 

Dance auditions will consist of learning a short choreographed piece, followed by a few movement exercises. Will include partnered movement and body contact. Please wear comfortable, flexible clothing that you can easily move in. 


YOUTH AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:

Youth auditions will consist of learning a short song and doing a movement exercise - no pre-prepared song needed. Please wear comfortable, flexible clothes that are easy to move in.


If you are unable to audition at any of the designated times, a one-on-one time can be arranged.


CASTING NOTES: Performers of all ethnic, racial, sexual, and gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged, needed and welcomed. Actors of all identities are welcomed and encouraged to submit for any and all of the roles listed with the understanding that there are individual characters that have specific identities specified within the script. No experience necessary. 

NOTE: All adult roles will be cast 18+; must be at least 18 years old at time of auditions.


AVAILABLE ROLES: 
ALICE SPENCER / ALICE (F, Age 18-24): A young woman full of questions and wonder. Very driven for what she wants.

Vocal Range: G3-D5 


ALFRED HALLAM / WHITE RABBIT (M, Age 18-24): Alice's close childhood friend. Also appears in Wonderland as White Rabbit and March Hare.

Vocal Range: B2-A4 


RED CROSS NURSE / QUEEN OF HEARTS (F, Age 30-45): Loud, blatant, often unkind nurse. Also appears in Wonderland as Queen of Hearts.

Vocal Range: F#3-D5


HAROLD PUDDING / MAD HATTER (M, Age 20-30): A young WWII soldier with PTSD. Also appears in Wonderland as Mad Hatter, Knave of Spades, and Mock Mock Turtle.

Vocal Range: C3-F4


TABATHA/CHESHIRE CAT (F, Age 20-30): Street smart and rough-around-the-edges, but ultimately kind. Also appears in Wonderland as Cheshire Cat.

Vocal Range: Bb3-D5


DODGY / DUCHESS (M, Age 18-26): Pompous, flamboyant young man. Also appears in Wonderland as Duchess and Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle.

Vocal Range: C3-E4


CLARISSA / CATERPILLAR 2 (F, Age 18-26): Posh, self-centered young woman. Also appears in Wonderland as Caterpillar 2, Queen of Diamonds, and Mock Mock Mock Turtle.

Vocal Range: Ab3-D5


NIGEL / DORMOUSE (ANY, 18-26): Timid, frightened young person. Also appears in Wonderland as Dormouse and Knave of Clubs.

Vocal Range: E3-Bb4


ANGUS / CATERPILLAR 1 (M, 20-30): Chill, charming young man. Also appears in Wonderland as Caterpillar and Knave of Hearts.

Vocal Range: F3-B4


DR. BUTRIDGE / KING OF HEARTS / JABBERWOCKY (M, Age 30-45): A hard-of-hearing doctor. Also appears in Wonderland as King of Hearts, Jabberwocky, and Mock Turtle.

Vocal Range: C3-G4


YOUNG ALICE (F, Age 6-12): Appears in flashbacks of Alice and Alfred’s childhood.


YOUNG ALFRED (M, Age 6-12): Appears in flashbacks of Alice and Alfred’s childhood.

Auditioning at Cedar Falls Community Theatre

Auditions take place 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the production dates. We encourage everyone to audition and do not discriminate. Everyone will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.


We'll try to take the pressure off to make the process enjoyable. Here are a few tips to help:

Prepare

Research the show and consider where you might fit in the cast. Familiarity should help you find your own voice, perspective or "take" on the role. You are welcome to rent a script ahead of time to help you prepare, just stop by during business hours.


Be Proactive About Your Schedule and Availability

Bring your calendar for the next couple of months. The director will want to know about pre-existing commitments now... not after you are cast.

Be Gracious

Not everyone can be the lead. The director has reasons for the decisions made and we ask that you respect that. You may be offered a role that you weren't planning for or be asked to help the show in other areas.


Be On Time

Please respect the production team and your fellow auditionees by showing up to audition on time. If you might have a conflict that prevents you from coming on time, reach out to the director ahead of time.

Have Fun

Because that's what theatre is all about!



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