Alice
adapted by Lindsay Price from Lewis Carroll
An adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic book. Practical solutions to all special effects. A magical trip to Wonderland!
Average Producer Rating:
About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
13
2 M | 3 W | 8 Any Gender, Plus Ensemble
Simple Set
27 pages
Reviews from Past Producers
Practical and economical solutions to all aspects of the story.
A one-act adaptation of the famous novel by Lewis Carroll.
Alice follows the white rabbit down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, where she meets a cornucopia of strange creatures.
A caterpillar gives advice, the Mad Hatter and March Hare are always at tea time, and the Queen of Hearts continually cries, "Off with her head!"
The Cheshire Cat says everyone in Wonderland is mad, and therefore Alice must be too. Has Alice lost her head? Only the Cheshire Cat knows for sure.
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Characters
13
2 Men, 3 Women, 8 Any Gender, Plus Ensemble
Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.
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Alice
[W]
115 lines
- A curious girl in a curiouser world.
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White Rabbit
[A]
23 lines
- Late, and in a hurry.
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Caterpillar
[A]
11 lines
- a Pompous inchworm with serious ego.
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Pigeon
[A]
8 lines
- On the lookout for serpents.
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Duchess
[W]
6 lines
- A rough-handling matron, tasked with calming a little boy.
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Cheshire Cat
[A]
15,12,11 lines
- A mischievous spirit of Wonderland. All smiles. (played by three performers)
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Mad Hatter
[M]
35 lines
- The loony toastmaster of the tea party.
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March Hare
[A]
17 lines
- First guest at the tea party.
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Dormouse
[A]
15 lines
- Sleepy
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King of Hearts
[M]
34 lines
- The tentative judge of the unusual trial.
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Queen of Hearts
[W]
16 lines
- Terribly tyrant of Wonderland. A bad sport.
Chorus
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Doors (four)
[A]
2 lines
- Bar Alice’s way.
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Key
[A]
4 lines
- A helpful little key. Where does it fit?
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Bottle
[A]
3 lines
- it doesn’t say poison, so it must be safe to drink.
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Cake
[A]
3 lines
- “Eat me!” Who needs invitation?
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Footmen
[A]
2,5 lines
- They guard their doors like good soldiers.
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Lackey
[A]
2 lines
- Has an invitation from the queen.
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Cook
[A]
5 lines
- A rude and grumpy cook.
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Cards
[A]
3 lines
- two, five, and seven – Dutifully perform the Queen’s wishes.
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Knave
[A]
1 line
- On trial… but, for what?
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Jury
[A]
2 lines
- Here to pass justice.
- Subgenres
- Fantasy Adventure Adaptation Movement-based Fairy tales
- Settings
- Abstract setting 19th Century
- Dress
- Fantasy costumes Contemporary costumes Elaborate costumes
- Audience
- All audiences Children Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Mime Multimedia Variable Cast Size Choral work Movement-based Physical comedy Music Special effects Opportunity for spectacle
- Set
- Opportunity for spectacle Simple set
- Themes
- Individuality
- Cross-Curricular Uses
- English
- Other uses
- Competition Monologues Scene work Audition material Class work
Prop List
key, bottle, piece of cake, fan, gloves,, pieces of mushroom, invitation, baby, pig, tea set,watch, flamingos, scroll, tea cup, letter
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Customer Comments
Just wanted to let you know that my drama school S.W.A.T.S. (The Shaun Winterflood Academy of Theatrical Studies) performed ALICE last Saturday afternoon as the culmination of their Summer School.
All 46 children really loved working on the script during the week and the performance was enjoyed by the entire audience and pupils alike.
Thank you for a wonderful script which suited the age group concerned of 5 - 14 year olds.
The play was a great success, so thank you for producing a well-written and easy to perform work. The kids loved it, and it went over well with our public performance!
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Alice
adapted by Lindsay Price from Lewis Carroll
About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
13
2 M | 3 W | 8 Any Gender, Plus Ensemble
Simple Set
27 pages