Alice by Heart (2024)
Produced by
Music: Duncan Sheik
Lyrics: Steven Sater
Book: Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson
Director: Caitlyn Grant
Venue
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Run
May 30th, 2024 – June 1st, 2024
Synopsis
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. (thaumatropetheatre.com)
Cast
| Jasmine Haughey | Alice Spencer |
| Luca McPhee | Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare |
| Tega Aror | Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts |
| Maya Bogojevic | Cheshire Cat / Tabatha (June 1st) |
| Gabby Noga | Cheshire Cat / Tabatha (May 30-31) |
| Justus Alexander | Dr. Butridge / King of Hearts / Jabberwock |
| Talfryn Quiring | Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter |
| Angelli McGuigan | Dodgy / Duchess |
| Ayokunmi Oladesu | Clarissa / Caterpillar / Queen of Diamonds |
| Rhys Parker | Angus / Caterpillar |
| Luka Lars-Nova | Nigel / Dormouse |
| Daniela Monaco | Young Alice |
| Zander Van Nynatten | Young Alfred |
Creative Team
| Duncan Sheik | Music |
| Steven Sater | Lyrics |
| Steven Sater | Book |
| Jessie Nelson | Book |
| Caitlyn Grant | Director |
| Duncan Sheik | Orchestrations |
| Simon Hole | Additional Orchestrations |
| Jason Hart | Vocal Arrangements |
| Saroosh Kahnemuyipour | Vocal Director |
| Gabby Noga | Choreographer |
| Cameron Ashley | Costume Designer |
| Montserrat Cadena | Set Designer |
| Isabella Cesari | Lighting Designer |
| Will Carriere | Sound Designer |
| Cass Iacovelli | Sound Designer |
Music
| Hannah Huang-Semeniuk | Band Director |
| Tomas Peña | Cello |
| Olivia Van Alebeek | Guitar 1 |
| Artem Rybentsev | Guitar 2 |
| Yabo Li | Drums |
| Crystal Chong | Clarinet |
| Ren Strzelczyk | Flute |
| Sophia Franc | Trumpet |
Production
| Andrea Perez | Stage Manager |
| Nikki Battiston | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Sofia Gaber | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Jojo Komlos | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Will Carriere | Sound Mixer |
| Clark Steeves | Sound Operator |
| Ayokunmi Oladesu | Dance Captain |
| Isabella Cesari | Producer |
| Mia Aubuchon | Dialect Coach |
Staff
| David Fisher | Venue Technician |
