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Upper School Spring Musical

Calhoun Upper School Theater Presents:

Alice by Heart
Thurs., Apr. 23 – Sat., Apr. 25

Set in the midst of World War II in 1941, teenager Alice Spencer seeks refuge from the chaos of air raids in London's underground tube station turned bomb shelter. Grappling with the impending loss of Alfred, her best friend who is suffering from tuberculosis, Alice attempts to escape the horrors of war through an impromptu performance of her beloved storybook, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

The inhabitants of the shelter fall down the hole into a dark version of Wonderland where they embody various characters that reflect their struggles with grief, love, and the harsh realities of adulthood. Ultimately, Alice must confront her feelings and accept the painful truths of her life while finding hope amidst despair, as she learns what it means to grow up. 

Reserve tickets

Tickets are pay what you wish from set tiers, with a $2 minimum.

Artwork by Mars L. '26

Performances

Thursday, April 23 - 7pm
Friday, April 24 - 7pm
Saturday, April 25 - 2pm
Saturday, April 25 - 7pm

Mary Lea Johnson
Performing Arts Center 

433 West End Avenue
Accessible theater

The Cast

ALFRED HALLAM, WHITE RABBIT, MARCH HARE
Chris H. '26

CLARISSA, QUEEN OF DIAMONDS, YOUNG ALICE
Elliana G. '27

RED CROSS NURSE, QUEEN OF HEARTS
Gabi R. '28

DODGY, DUCHESS, YOUNG ALFRED
Ian C. '28

ALICE SPENCER, ALICE
Leila B. '27

TABATHA, CHESHIRE CAT
Lily G. '29

ANGUS, CATERPILLAR
Mars L. '26

CATERPILLAR 2, 3x MOCK TURTLE
Nailah T-K. '28

NIGEL, DORMOUSE, MOCK MOCK TURTLE
Nora M. '29

HAROLD PUDDING, MAD HATTER
Sasha T. '26

MOCK TURTLE
Zoe K. '27

The Creative/Tech Team

Director: Erin Spears

Music Director: Jackie Martino

Stage Manager: Griffen A.-G. '26

Assistant Stage Manager: Lucy P. '28

Musical Coordinator: Izzy S.-M. '27

Technical Director, Lighting & Scenic Designer: Trevor Powell

Costume Designer: Jennifer Hoddinott

Sound Tech: Alex James