Sachiko Nicholson as Alice Spencer. Alice is seen falling surrounded by elements from the classic story: playing cards, a clock, a teapot, teacups, and a pocket watch. Alice's expression is hopeful as she falls downward in her 1940s dress.

alice by heart

Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Steven Sater, and Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson

DIRECTED BY LESLIE MARBERRY

MUSIC DIRECTED BY RANDY CRAFT

CHOREOGRAPHY BY JOI WARE

WITH SACHIKO NICHOLSON, SIMON ELLIOTT, SAVANNAH STEIN, ROBERT PARKER JENKINS, GRAYSON STANKO, SHELBY TALBERT, XAVIER MAY, XAVIER WILSON, MARCO TOMÁS, BEN FRIESEN, AND EVE PETTY

February 7-23*, 2025

In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.

As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. Alice by Heart encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

*Following 13 sold-out performances, Alice by Heart is extending again to add one final performance on 2/23!

Cast

Sachiko Nicholson: Alice Spencer/Alice

Simon Elliott: Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare

Savannah Stein: Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts

Ben Friesen: Harold Pudding/Mad Hatter/Knave of Spades/Mock Mock Turtle

Grayson Stanko : Tabitha/Chesire Cat

Marco Tomás: Dodgy/Duchess/Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle

Shelby Talbert: Clarissa/Queen of Diamonds/Mock Mock Mock Turtle

Xavier Wilson: Nigel/Dormouse/Knave of Clubs

Xavier May: Angus/Caterpillar/Knave of Hearts

Robert Parker Jenkins: Dr. Butridge/King of Hearts/Jabberwocky/Mock Turtle

Eve Petty: Female Swing/Tabitha u/s

The role of Tabitha will be played by Eve Petty at the following performances:

Saturday, February 8th at 2:00 pm

Sunday, February 9th at 2:00 pm

Production Team

Producer: Randy Craft

Director: Leslie Marberry

Music Director: Randy Craft

Stage Manager: Maya Denning

Choreographer: Joi Ware

Lighting Designer: Kristen DuBois

Costume Designer: Bonny Green

Properties Designer: Sarah Levis

Scenic Designer: Garner Harsh

Sound Designer: Jacob Allen

Sound Design Apprentice: David Dismuke

Marketing: Taryn Pray & Alex Hopper

A look inside the rehearsal room of Alice by Heart

Inside the Rehearsal Room of Alice by Heart

FAQs

We highly recommend purchasing tickets as far in advance as possible. The Barbershop Theater is an intimate space with limited seating, so we cannot guarantee ticket availability at the door.
Age Recommendation: 12+
Mature Content including: Loss and grief, Violence and implied gun violence (Bombs, WWII Setting), Mild sexual Content, Substance Use, Mild Language, Bullying
Yes! Groups of 6 or more get 20% off! This discount is added automatically at checkout.
Late seating is not guaranteed. Patrons should plan to arrive at least 15-30 minutes early for parking, entry, purchasing concessions, and using the restroom.
Seats that remain unfilled at the start of the show are subject to be released to those on the waitlist.
Refunds will not be made for those arriving late.
Street Theatre Company tickets often sell out FAST! For those who miss out on tickets, we will have a waitlist at the door available 30 minutes before the start of the show. Unfilled seats will be released at the top of the show for those on the waitlist. Joining the wait list does not guarantee seating.