Alice By Heart

Presented by the second year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre

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 madcap 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 encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

Please note this production includes mild depictions of drug use.

Creatives

Director: Erin James

Music Director: Peter Johns

Cast

	10 & 12 October @ 7:30pm 13 October @ 2pm	11 & 13 October @ 7:30pm 12 October @ 2pm
Alice  Spencer	Ellie McMahon	Erica Jones
Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare	Matthew Coogan	Matthew Coogan
Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts	Melanie Cowmeadow	Sally Harrop
Dr Butridge / King of Hearts / Jabberwock	Jaxon Joy	Jaxon Joy
Tabatha / Cheshire Cat	Bella Thomas	Jasmine Garcia
Clarissa / Mock Mock Mock Turtle	Billie-Rose Russell	Ella Simpson
Mamie / Caterpillar 2	Phoebe Rodger	Mia Lupton
Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter	Ryan Murphy	Ryan Murphy
Dodgy / Duchess / Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle	Damian Lee	Damian Lee
Nigel / Dormouse / Knave of Hearts	Joey Haenen	Joey Haenen
Angus / Caterpillar 1 / Knave of Clubs	Ranz Custodio	Ranz Custodio
Miss O’Shaughnessey / Queen of Diamonds	Bree Hall	Sophie Carmody
Lorina / Young Alice	Lara Wilson	Amelia Chapman
James / Young Alfred / Mock Turtle / Knave of Diamonds	Josh Rocca	Josh Rocca
Lewis / Mock Mock Turtle / Knave of Spades	Nam Hoang	Nam Hoang
Edith	Madison Schubert	Alison Clark
Pleasance	Jacinda Tsakalos	Jacinda Tsakalos