Script by Sarah Kwong. Based on the novel by Lewis Carroll.
Suggestions are made in the script for contemporary songs. Rights to the script does not include the music rights which need to be applied for seperately through APRA/AMCOS and PPCA. Advice on how to go about this process can be given. Song suggestions include Changes, Dance the Way I Feel, and Heads Will Roll. Availability of the rights to song suggestions is not guaranteed.
Speaking roles: 31
Doubling is possible with some roles.
Ensemble: Flexible numbers but need a group of Cards, plus additional Animals at the production's discretion.
Detailed casting information is below.
Solos for particular roles are suggested.
Duration: 85 minutes. One Act but could include interval at producer's discretion.
Appropriate for all audiences.
Suitable for youth productions and school groups.
Based on the original story by Lewis Caroll.
After complaining of boredom, young Alice follows a talking White Rabbit down its hole and ends up in Wonderland. After having some initial issues with her size, she has encounters with some more talking Animals, a relaxed Caterpillar, an absurd Duchess, and a mysterious smiling Cat. Trying to find her way home, she attends a disastrous tea party, before playing croquet with the Queen. Before Alice can make sense of the game, she his whisked off to the trial of the stolen tarts, a legal proceeding that eludes all sense. Alice is finally able to get home, determined not to complain of boredom ever again.
Alice (Solo)
Alice’s sister - Carol
White Rabbit (Solo)
Queen of Hearts (Solo)
King of Hearts
Knave of Hearts
The Duchess
The Cook
Gryphon
Mock Turtle
Mad Hatter
March Hare
The Dormouse
The Caterpillar (Solo)
The Cheshire Cat (Solo)
Mouse
Duck
Dodo
Lory
Eaglet
Frog Footman
Fish Footman
Cards:
Five
Seven
Two
Executioner
5 Narrators
Ensemble – Cards, Animals
A small sample of the script is available at the link below. This digital document cannot be copied or used for any performance purposes.