Alice by Heart
The closing production for Spotlight Youth Theatre’s 2023–2024 season will be performed May 17 – June 2 on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Book by Steven Sater & Jessica Nelson
About This Production
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.
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 musical production encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Cast
| Role(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| Cast | |
| Alice Spencer/Alice | Jay Schwab |
| Alfred Hallam/White Rabbit/March Hare | Eeshan Kumar |
| Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts | Alex Dwyer |
| Dr. Butridge/King of Hearts/Jabberwock/Mock Turtle | Andrei Igdanes |
| Tabatha/Cheshire Cat | Katerina Anderson |
| Harold Pudding/Mad Hatter/Knave of Spades/Mock Mock Turtle | Joey Garcia |
| Angus/Caterpillar/Knave of Hearts | Hope Estle |
| Dodgy/Duchess/Mock Mock Mock Turtle | Shane Sedivy |
| Clarissa/Queen of Diamonds/Mock Mock Mock Turtle | Sophia Mengel |
| Nigel/Dormouse/Knave of Clubs | Markus Rosendahl |
| Ensemble (Mock Turtles/Caterpillars/Jabberwocks/Cards) | |
| Rowan Cross | |
| Addi Lauder | |
| Ava Case |
Production Team
| Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Kenny Grossman |
| Music Director | Elise Kurbat |
| Choreographer | Falin Taylor |
| Costume Design | Sam Utpadel |
| Hair & Makeup | Angel DeMichael |
| Set Design | Rob Adams |
| Assistant Director | Lainey Kenly |
| Light & Sound Design | Josh Hontz |