Synopsis:
Real world:
Alice - An imaginative young girl. Soprano/Mix.
Mother - Alice’s overbearing mother who values discipline and practicality. She expects Alice to become a doctor like her. Soprano.
Father - Alice’s eccentric, imaginative father who finds the fun in every learning opportunity. Tenor.
Peter - Alice’s younger brother; the quintessential “Mama’s Boy.” Baritone.
Grandmother - Mother’s mother; living in the family home. Alto/Belt.
Deandra - The family maid. Mezzo.
Mr. Dumbledore - The family butler. Baritone.
Specs:
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8 actors
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3 females
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3 males
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2 open​
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approx. 60 min without intermission
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10 songs
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music style: contemporary musical theatre
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elements of rock, pop, gospel, and hip hop
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Our Jr. version was originally created for a cast of 24 elementary and middle school students, but is easily customizable!​
Jr. version available
Alice, an imaginative young girl, is being pressured by her mother to become a doctor. When she decides to run away from home to prove her independence, she ends up discovering more than she ever dreamed. Join her on her magical journey to Wonderland, where a cast of crazy characters show her that with a little patience, hard work, teamwork, and fun, her future is full of possibilities!
Queen of Hearts - The Supreme Ruler of Wonderland. Wants to control
everything, including Alice. (Mother)
White Rabbit - The Queen’s frantic, personal assistant. (Peter)
Cheshire Cat - A mysterious and mischievous cat. Alice’s guide in
Wonderland.
Mad Hatter - The fun, crazy lead singer of Wonderland’s favorite
rock-n-roll band. (Father)
Lil’ Mouse - The rock band’s drummer. Always speaks in rhymes. (Grandmother)
March Hare - The lead guitar player for the band. Speaks in alliteration. (Dumbledore)
Tweedle Dee - Argumentative and dim-witted construction worker. (Deandra)
Tweedle Dum - Argumentative and dim-witted construction worker. (Dumbledore)
Ace of Hearts - The Queen’s general. (Grandmother)
Rose - The sweet matriarch of the flower family; she is wise and loving. (Grandmother)
Dandelion - A tough broad (or bloke) who does “grunt work.” (Dumbledore)
Lily - A somewhat vapid flower. She’s the beauty-queen/model type of the group, but still sweet. (Deandra)
Caterpillar - A serious and condescending caterpillar. Transforms into The Game Show Host. (Cheshire Cat)
M. Butterfly - The butterfly that the Caterpillar transforms into. Energetic and positive, a stereotypical game show host. (Cheshire Cat)
Characters:
Wonderland:
1st-5th grade
Purpose:
Audiences will learn some important qualities to look for in a career, including: having fun, working hard, teamwork, and patience.
Learning Goals:
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Rhyming
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Alliteration
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Basic rhythms
Music Samples
Well, that depends.... which one are you?
What's Next?
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