Alice in Wonderland, The Rise of the Cards

Written by Lisa Avila

Directed by Kelly Baxter and Caleb Crocker

Auditions

Auditions are open to all youth ages 8 and up.  Must be able to read independently, follow directions and work well with others.

Auditions will be:

  • Monday, June 9 from 6-7 pm
  • Tuesday, June 10 from 4-6 pm
  • Participants only need to come to one day of audition.
  • Click the button below to sign up for an audition time.
Audition Sign Up

Practice Schedule

Practices will generally be on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6-8 pm.

Practice days will include:

  • June 16, 17, 23, 224, 30
  • July 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29 & 31
  • August 4, 5 & 6
  • Sunday, August 3 if needed
  • Full dress rehearsal will be Thursday, August 7. Show will start at 7 pm, with immediate family invited to attend.  Actors will be called earlier that evening. Exact time is to be determined.
  • Initially, practices will be held at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham.  At some point, the practice location will shift to the performance location.  The performance location is planned to be the historic Auditorium on Main Street, next to LH Rather Junior High.
  • Many of the early practices will be on an on-call basis.  In other words, specific actors will be called for specific days and times.  Some actors may not be called for certain days or may only be asked to attend part of a practice.

Show times

  • 7 pm on August 8, 9, 15 & 16
  • 2 pm on August 10 & 17

 

Ticket Sales

Tickets will go on sale here soon!

Character Descriptions

1. Alice: Curious, witty, sometimes sarcastic, and determined. Often confused, but always pressing forward to help Wonderland.

2. White Rabbit: Nervous and snarky, but less frantic than usual. Pushes Alice into action, often with dry wit.

3. Dodo: Thoughtful and wise. Becomes the unlikely leader of Wonderland. Has a calm presence with a touch of sarcasm.

4. Mad Hatter: Quirky and energetic, big personality. Loves attention and chaos.

5. Dormouse: Feisty, funny, a little impatient. Good for an expressive and bold actor despite the character’s small size.

6. March Hare: Competitive and fiery. Often annoyed but funny. Works closely with Dormouse and Hatter.

7. Red Queen: Loud, over-the-top villain. Yells “Off with their heads!” constantly. She has huge stage presence.

8. Cheshire Cat: Smooth, egotistical, a show-stealer. Breaks the fourth wall and loves being the center of attention.

9. Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum: Silly, fun, and childlike. Constantly bickering or confused. Often used for physical comedy.

10. Mock Turtle: A dramatic, overly emotional storyteller. Constantly crying and reciting long, tragic tales.

11. Butterfly: Sharp-tongued and confident. Former Caterpillar’s child, wise beyond her years, with biting wit.

12. Gryphon: Kind, comforting presence. Often seen supporting the Mock Turtle.

13. Rock: A literal rock who becomes increasingly expressive. Has deadpan humor and joins the action in silly ways.

14. Page: Fast-moving, random-task assistant. Delivers props and comedic interruptions.

15. King of Hearts: Afraid of his wife, tries to keep the peace. Short but funny scenes.

 

Sponsorships

  • Platinum – $250
    • Full Page Ad in the Program
    • At least 3 posts on social media
    • Up to 10 show tickets ($100 value)
  • Gold – $100
    • Full Page Ad in the Program
    • At least 2 posts on social media
    • Up to 4 show tickets ($40 value)
  • Silver – $50
    • Half Page Ad in the Program
    • At least 1 posts on social media
    • Up to 2 show tickets ($20 value)
  • Bronze – $25
    • Name listed in the Program
    • 1 show ticket ($10 value)
Sponsor

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors:

  • Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
  • MW & Fair Miller Foundation

    About the Directors

    Kelly Baxter

    Meet Kelly Baxter! After having such a wonderful experience as a Kidz Krew parent, she went on to deepen her passion for theater. She has been involved in different cast and crew roles in the McKinney area for the last five years.

    With a degree in education and over ten years of teaching experience, she currently enjoys teaching workshops and theater-related classes to kids.

    Ms. Kelly was excited to bring Kidz Krew back along with CAC Director Sandy Barber (previous Kidz Krew Mom & Director) in the summer of 2024 with “The Magnificent Seven” production and then again in the fall with “To Be Frank(enstein).  She is  excited for more shows in 2025 and looks forward to having our community come support the local performing arts.

    Kidz Krew cast and director, Kelly Baxter, The Magnificent Seven, 2024

    Caleb Crocker

    Caleb Crocker is a seasoned theater and performing arts professional with nearly 20 years of experience both on and off the stage. Passionate about storytelling and community, Caleb has directed several stage productions as well as a television pilot co-written with a stand-up comedian from Richardson, Texas. Beyond the spotlight, Caleb is deeply committed to giving back and enriching the lives of others through the arts.

    Caleb Crocker