Alice,
a new musical
Adaptation by Andrew Barbato
Music & Lyrics by Andrew Barbato & Lesley DeSantis
Adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
Directed by Andrew Barbato
Musical Direction by Robert L. Rucinski
October 17 – November 16, 2014
This new adaptation sends us on a fantastical coming of age adventure. Alice, relying on her wit and empathy, must negotiate the seemingly arbitrary rules of polite society; the tea parties, the poetry recitals, the croquet matches, and the important dates with royalty. In this distorted adult world of Wonderland, will Alice retain her dreams when pressured by the capricious nature of conformity?
CAST
Mother/Queen of Hearts – Leigh Barrett*
White Rabbit – Stephen Benson*
Alice – Maritza Bostic*
Tweedle Dee – Dashiell Evett
Mouse – William Gardiner*
Mad Hatter – Russell Garrett*
Caterpillar – Elbert Joseph
Duchess – Robin Long*
Cook – Alexandra Nader*
Dormouse – Merle Perkins*
Frog Footman – Jenna Lea Scott*
Sister/Crackle – Jennifer Elizabeth Smith
Dinah/Cheshire Cat – Julia Talbot
Tweedle Dum – Noah Virgile
White Queen – Aubin Wise
Flower Buds –Violet de Besche, Alba Clarke, Emma Kahn, Juliann F. Khirallah, Anna Kraffmiller, Neel Anand Kumar, Owen Lonergan, Zoë Leah Parkin, Arianna Reith, Jeraldy Rivera, Grace Schifilliti, Abigail Tenenbaum
CREATIVE
Director – Andrew Barbato
Musical Director – Robert L. Rucinski
Set Designer – Matthew T. Lazure
Lighting Designer – Scott Clyve
Costume Designer – Lisa Simpson
Props Designer – Marjorie Lusignan
Sound Designer – Roger J. Moore
Production Stage Manager –Susan Lombardi-Verticeli*
Assistant Director – Laura Grczyk
**Represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE
*Denotes Member of Actors’ Equity Association
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From seedlings to adolescents to full-grown, the vibrant members of this ensemble are all ready to embark on the journey with Alice, down the rabbit hole and wherever it may lead.
… this talented Wheelock Family Theatre ensemble shine.
Rehearsal Photos
