This year’s winter musical is “Alice by Heart.” The production is based off of the famous Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland story. The story takes place during the London Blitz in World War II where Alice Spencer and her friend Alfred Hallam are taking shelter in an underground tube station.
Director Stefanie Grossmann announced the musical on Nov. 2 alongside conductor Andrew Kapetanakis and choreographer Heather Fleischman. The room filled with excitement as the production name flashed across the scene.
“[“Alice by Heart”] has so many fun features in diving into the world of Alice in Wonderland,” Grossmann said. “And it will give our students a lot of opportunities to feature their talents.”
“Alice by Heart” is a story of 15 year-old Alice Spencer living in an underground tube station with her sick friend, Alfred Hallam. To comfort her friend Alice reads him her favorite story, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” When a strict nurse rips the book apart Alice believes she knows the story by heart. As Alice recites the story, she speeds up stories and alters scenes as she tries to spend more time with Alfred.
“I am a big history nerd and I love Alice in Wonderland,” Elisabeth Muller, a thespian who has been in Del Val productions for three years, said. “I love Disney stories. So I’m very hyped in two different ways.”
The production featured a female lead with Alice along with common characters like the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, and the Mock Turtle. Being a part of the cast is not the only thing someone can do to be in the production. You can be part of the cast, crew or pit orchestra.
If you would like to be part of the production, email stefaniegrossmann@dvrhs.k12.nj.us or heatherfleischman@dvrhs.k12.nj.us.
“Come see the show. Buy tickets.” Muller said.
