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鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥� CMR Touring Play Comes to UCM Sunday, May 29
By Jeff Murphy, May 27, 2022
WARRENSBURG, MO 鈥� Looking for a fun, family opportunity this weekend? The University
of Central Missouri鈥檚 James L. Highlander Theatre will provide a great setting when
it hosts Central Missouri Repertory Theatre鈥檚 presentation of the touring play 鈥淎lice
in Wonderland.鈥� The play by Lewis Carroll and adapted by Kathryn Schultz is free and
open to the public, and begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at UCM.
In this production of 鈥淎lice in Wonderland,鈥� all of the famous characters are here.
Along with Lewis Carroll himself, you'll see Alice, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the
Mad Hatter and, of course, the Queen of Hearts. True to Carroll's original work, this
remarkable adaptation appeals to audiences of any age. Full of adventure and audience
participation, 鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥� is a light-hearted romp through childhood imagination,
and is great entertainment for the whole family. 鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥� is directed
by Mary Trotter, assistant professor of theatre in the Division of Theatre and Dance
at UCM.
If you can鈥檛 make this performance, there are a number of other opportunities not
far from home. 鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥� was presented May 26 in Richmond, and other upcoming
performances are: 10:30 a.m. May 31, Wonderland Camp, in Rocky Mount, Lake of the
Ozarks; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 1, Legacy Park Amphitheater in Lee鈥檚 Summit; 10
a.m. June 2, Carrollton Elementary School; 10 a.m. June 3, Lexington Middle School;
and 1:15 p.m. June 3, Henry Elementary School Gymnasium in Clinton.
The company includes: Katie Marshall as Alice and Jace Nielsen as Lewis Carroll/The
White Rabbit/Caterpillar/Pigeon/Cheshire Cat/Mad Hatter/Gardener/Queen of Hearts.
Ashley Miller-Scully is the Production Manager/Producer for this show, Mallory Griffin
is the Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Ansley Walker is Stage Manager,
Seth Holt is the Scenic/Props Designer/Technical Director and Hollie Neumann is the
Costume/Hair/Makeup Designer.
鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥� is sponsored through the support of the Wetzel Family Foundation.
This season marks the 38th anniversary of CMR bringing live children鈥檚 theatre productions
to west-central Missouri.
Individuals who have questions should contact Ashley Miller-Scully (almiller@ucmo.edu)
or Mallory Griffin in UCM Theatre and Dance at 660-543-4020.