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​Length: The estimated performance length is 2hrs including a 12 minute intermission.​

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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.

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

Content Consideration: This license is rated PG13+

• Setting: WWII London – The action of the play takes place in a tube station turned bomb shelter. Throughout the show, there are references to war, simulated explosion sounds, and a character who navigates war-related PTSD.

• Conflict – This is a coming-of-age play where characters experience normal milestones that come with it – changing bodies, romantic attraction, and self-actualization.

• Content – As this show is a drama, the text does grapple with some sensitive subjects.

• Here’s an abbreviated list of additional content considerations:

  • Illness, death, and loss

  • Simulated substance use – smoking

  • Language – there is one explicit use of language (“bi***”), which will be lessened by an air raid siren sound effet, and mention of anatomical terms (e.g., Alice’s blouse doesn’t fit like it used to, the word “bottom” is used several times colloquially to refer to one’s rear end, etc.)

Artistic Team: Shelbi Wescott (Director), Linzee Hamilton (Music Director), Jenna Wallace (Choreography)