Archmere Dramatics Presents "Alice By Heart"
From the Tony and Grammy award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Featuring an incredible pop-rock score and a unique twist on Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alice by Heart follows the story of a young girl who takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and love with the help of her favorite book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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. The musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Archmere’s production will feature over forty students. Senior Bridget McNamara will play Alice, and junior Colin Mosley will play Alfred / White Rabbit. Seniors Caileigh Crane (Tabitha / Cheshire Cat), Luke Merritt (Dr. Buttridge / King of Hearts), Natalie Skelley (Time), Vivian Lehman (Angus / Caterpillar), and Maya Granda (Caterpilllar 2) play part of the supporting cast. Juniors Brianna Cubbler (Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts), Don Bogey (Nigel / Dormouse), Gretchen Tonn (Clarissa / Queen of Diamonds) and ninth grader Benjamin Yi (Harold / Mad Hatter) fill out the supporting cast.
The show is directed by Mr. Brian Manelski, choreographed by alumnus Christina Lawless ’12, with musical direction by alumnus Pat D'Amato '08. The costume design is led by Mrs. Amanda Bellace. The performance is done by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (www.mtishows.com)
The show will be performed in the newly renovated Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Performing Arts Center for just one weekend, with performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 3rd to April 5th at 7pm (with a Saturday matinee at 2pm). Tickets for the shows are available online at the Seat Yourself website (https://archmereacademy.seatyourself.biz) and at the door (cash only). Tickets purchased in advance will be $15 for general admission, $10 for students/faculty of any school and senior citizens. Tickets bought at the door will be $20 for general admission and $15 for students.
Please make plans to come and revel in the talents of the cast and crew and be a part of the first performance in our newly renovated performance space. Thank you for supporting the performing arts at Archmere Academy!!
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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