Alice in Wonderland information 2025
Alice in Wonderland 2025 All School Performance Information
We are excited to present our all-school performances of Alice in Wonderland on December 6th at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater! The information below contains everything you need to know about our in-studio run-throughs, dress rehearsals and performance day details. PLEASE READ the entirety of this packet! Your dancer is expected to attend all required rehearsals.
We have two performances on December 6th: CAST A at 2:00pm and CAST B at 7:00pm. Please refer to the list below to find your dancer’s cast. Rehearsal times will depend on your child’s cast/performance time. Please note many dancers are on both casts for their role! Below is the show order for each performance:
CAST A 2:00pm
ACT I
Alice & Sister– MAD Co. duet
White Rabbit– MAD Co. solo
The Hole (Little Alice CAST A)
The Hall of Doors (CAST A)
Alice’s Tears
Pool of Tears– MAD Co.
Caucus Race
Caterpillar
Butterflies
The Flower Garden
INTERMISSION
ACT II
The Duchess– MAD Co. solo
Lobsters– Wednesday Preballet
Frog footmen– MAD Co. duet
Cheshire– MAD Co. solo
Dormouse’s Gavotte- MAD Trio
Tea Party– MAD Co.
The Cards– mini MAD
The Queen’s Entrance– Little Cards (CAST A) & mini MAD
Croquet Match– MAD Co. & mini MAD
The Trial– MAD Co. & mini MAD
Alice wakes up– MAD Co. duet
CAST B 7:00pm
ACT I
Alice & Sister– MAD Co. duet
White Rabbit– MAD Co. solo
The Hole (Litle Alice Cast B)
The Hall of Doors (CAST B)
Alice’s Tears
Pool of Tears– MAD Co.
Caucus Race
Caterpillar
Butterflies
The Flower Garden
INTERMISSION
ACT II
The Duchess– MAD Co. solo
Lobsters– Saturday Preballet
Frog footmen– MAD Co. duet
Cheshire– MAD Co. solo
Dormouse’s Gavotte- MAD Trio
Tea Party– MAD Co.
The Cards– mini MAD
The Queen’s Entrance– Little Cards (CAST B) & mini MAD
Croquet Match– MAD Co. & mini MAD
The Trial– MAD Co. & mini MAD
Alice wakes up– MAD Co. duet
November 22nd REQUIRED IN STUDIO RUN-THROUGH:
This required rehearsal at MotionArts on Saturday, November 22nd will be the only chance our dancers have to run the show in its entirety before dress rehearsals. Saturday morning classes will still take place as usual.
CAST A should arrive at MotionArts at 1:20pm to rehearse 1:30-2:30pm.
CAST B should arrive at MotionArts at 2:50pm to rehearse 3:00-4:00pm.
DRESS REHEARSALS at the Buskirck– Chumley Theater:
Dress Rehearsal at The Buskirk Chumley Theater for CAST A & both Little Alices (2:00pm Show) will take place on Friday, December 5th. ACT I dancers will rehearse 5:30-7:30pm, ACT II dancers will rehearse 7:30-9:30pm. A Parent may stay and quietly watch. Once your dancer has finished, we ask that you leave the rehearsal to open up space for incoming dancers.
Dress Rehearsal at The Buskirk Chumley Theater for CAST B (7:00pm Show) FOR THE FOLLOWING DANCER’S ONLY Saturday December 6th 10:30-11:10am: Hall of Doors Cast B with little Alice Cast B, Little Cards Cast B, Lobsters Saturday Preballet.
PERFORMANCE DAY:
CAST A (2:00pm Show): Please drop off your dancer READY TO DANCE (leave all water bottles, coats, bags, shoes etc. with parent) at the main entrance of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on December 6th by 1:10pm. Dancers will be directed to their assigned area to put on costumes and be organized with their teacher/group leader. Dancers will remain with their teacher/leader for the show, sitting in the student section with their class. If a dancer is in more than one dance, their teachers will make sure they are handed off to the next teacher. Older students ages 9+ in multiple dances may report to the downstairs dressing room and remain there for the show after checking in. The doors open for seating at 1:30, show starts at 2:00pm and should end at approximately 3:15pm. There will be a full cast bow at the end of the show. Dancers must return costumes neatly to their assigned area in the marked bins and check out before leaving the theater.
CAST B (7:00pm Show): Please drop off your dancer READY TO DANCE (leave all water bottles, coats, bags, shoes etc. with parent) at the main entrance of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on December 2nd by 6:10pm. Dancers will be directed to their assigned area to put on costumes and be organized with their teacher/group leader. Dancers will remain with their teacher/leader for the show, sitting in the student section with their class. If a dancer is in more than one dance, their teachers will make sure they are handed off to the next teacher. Older students ages 9+ in multiple dances may report to the downstairs dressing room and remain there for the show after checking in. The doors open for seating at 6:30, show starts at 7:00pm and should end at approximately 8:15pm. There will be a full cast bow at the end of the show. Dancers must return costumes neatly to their assigned area in the marked bins and check out before leaving the theater.
TICKETS: tickets can only be purchased through the Buskirk-Chumley Theater website (https:// buskirkchumley.org/events/) or in person at their box office 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408 Your dancer does not need a ticket since they will be in the student section.
Costume Requirements by Class:
Your dancer may receive a costume the last week of classes that they need to wear for dress rehearsals and performances, others may receive their costume at the theater. This costume must be returned at the theater at the end of the performance. Your dancer will need to supply the following:
The Hole: Costume per MotionArts
Hall of Doors: Black narrow strap leotard without skirt, pink tights and ballet slippers, hair in bun.
Alice’s Tears: Black narrow strap leotard without skirt, pink tights and ballet slippers, hair in bun.
Caucus Race: Black narrow strap leotard without skirt, pink tights, shoes tbd, hair in bun.
Butterflies: Black narrow strap leotard without skirt, Black leggings without logo (pink tights under if needed) and pink ballet shoes, hair in bun.
Flower Garden: nude camisole leotard, pink tights, hair in bun Costume per MotionArts
Lobsters: tank or camisole Leotard any color, tights optional, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun- Costume per MotionArts
Little Cards: Girls-Black narrow strap leotard without skirt, pink tights and ballet slippers, hair in bun. Boys- Black tank, leggings and ballet slippers.
ALL COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES MUST BE RETURNED AT THE THEATER BEFORE LEAVING!