DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Neuroscientists have agreed that we begin to lose our ability to imagine in Middle School. Research reinforces that social and emotional learning (SEL) requires a “must do and not just witness” attitude in order to truly empathize. Education in the 21st century mandates that students must learn to answer a probing question and create an authentic solution that is ultimately presented.
And so we ask, “Why do we do a musical in 8th grade?” The answer is clear.
By asking the probing question, ”How do we put on a musical?” We create a solution by using personal responsibility and cooperative collaboration and interpretation to create an original, authentic presentation: our performance for you. This is a true project-based learning opportunity.
By preparing for a musical, through the rehearsal process, we stretch the imagination and encourage it to grow. We can step into another person’s shoes and empathize with their feelings. We create characters that take us beyond ourselves and help us learn to understand perspective. We begin our
play at Wonderland High School where Alice encounters all the different friend groups. These heavily influence her dreams of Wonderland. Our theme for Alice In Wonderland, Jr. is that we need to love our own special qualities, embrace our differences, and appreciate each other. Alice changes when she realizes that everyone is unique and those differences should be embraced.
These values of caring for self and others are truly Sacred Heart.
This Class of 2029 has learned how to imagine, create, analyze, problem-solve, grow in individual responsibility, and care for and be responsible to a group. These are key leadership abilities for now and in the future stages of life. We hope that all of the girls will have a greater appreciation for theater, music, and the arts through this experience. They are proud of their hard work and so are we.
Thank you for the support that you have given these amazing young women. Congratulations to our future leaders!
Jan Baldwin and Kelsey Lewis
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Opening: Alice’s Theme
In a World of My Own
I’m Late
Very Good Advice
Ocean of Tears/Smallification
The Caucus Race
I’m Late (Reprise)
How D’ye Do and Shake Hands
How D’ye Do and Shake Hands (Reprise)
The Golden Afternoon
Adventure is a Wonderful Thing
The Unbirthday Song (Part 1)
The Unbirthday Song (Part 2)
I’m Late (Reprise 2)
Painting the Roses Red
Painting the Roses Red (Reprise)
Simon Says (Part 1)
Simon Says (Part 2)
The Unbirthday Song (Reprise)
Finale
Alice Azara Broughton
Mathilda Ava Yang
Friends of Mathilda
Cheshire Cat 1
Cheshire Cat 2
Cheshire Cat 3
White Rabbit
Doorknob
Dodo Bird
Tweedle Dee
Tweedle Dum
Flowers of the Golden Afternoon
Rose
Lily
Petunia
Daisy
Violet
Iris
Caterpillar
Mad Hatter
March Hare
Door Mouse
Queen of Hearts
King of Hearts
Jasmine Qian
Vanessa Harrison
Isabella Winkler
Eva June Sbarro
Esme Haeberli
Ava Teti
Lily Schotland
Andrea Weiss
Julia Walker
Catherine Arns
Laila Sanders
Maame Larbi
Lucia Lopez-Watt
Eva June Sbarro
Ava Yang
Isabella Winkler
Jasmine Qian
Vanessa Harrison
Esme Haeberli
Sophia Mondello
Shriya Ram
Ellie Crosby
Haylie Park
Ella Gee
Maddy Basile
CREW PIT BAND
Director Jan Baldwin
Musical Director Kelsey Lewis
Choreographer Jacqueline Silva
Technical Director Walt Cupit
Production Stage Manager Jessica Kosek
Sound Tom Seeland Sound
Costume Manager Mrs. Sanders
Stage Managers Annika Alden-Siegel
Dana Thompson Ryan Lagay
STAGE CREW
Anna Xu, Sophie Bogumil, Elaina Ryan, Aurelia Lopez-Spencer, Ellery Badros, Imogen Eaton, Aryianna Johnson, Nana Larbi, Madelyn Morrison, Izzy Trupin, Vivian Wang, Middle School Stagecraft Club
Conductor Kelsey Lewis
Piano Spenser Gallo
Keyboard Ray Nugent
Bass
Kai Gibson
Drums & Percussion Liam McGeary
SPECIAL THANK YOU
Many grateful thanks to the following members of the Stuart family, without whom this production would have not been possible.
Walt Cupit
Ryan Lagay
Our Parents and Guardians
Robert Missonis
Cynthia Haney
Hilary Morris
Monica Vogel
8th Grade Faculty
Middle School Stagecraft Club
FUTURE EVENTS
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
November 26, 2024
8:30 AM
Christmas Programs
December 19, 2024
8:45 AM: Early Childhood Christmas Celebration
11 AM: Lower School Veni Emmanuel
7 PM: Middle & Upper School Evensong
Upper School ITS Coffeehouse
January 17, 2025
6:00 PM
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
February 28, 2025
7:00 PM
March 1, 2025
2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Middle School Players
March 12, 2025
7:00 PM
Disney’s Frozen Kids
May 2, 2025 1:30 PM May 3, 2025 12:30 PM
