Edited by Randi Bjornstad
This version of the classic story of Alice in Wonderland — onstage Dec. 5 through xx at Cottage Theatre — stands out among the many versions that have been done for one primary reason: It is an adaptation of the Lewis Carroll by none other than Glenn B. Rust, with music by Tony Rust and lyrics by Glenn and Tony Rust.
As the announcement of the production says, “Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this magical, musical retelling of Lewis Carroll’s beloved fantasy. Dashing after a mysterious white rabbit, Young Alice accidentally tumbles down, down, down into a most peculiar world. Wonderland is full of mad tea parties, nonsense poems, a croquet-playing Queen, and a Jabberwocky. Notably absent is a clear path home. As things become curiouser and curiouser, Alice relies on cryptic clues from The Caterpillar, Humpty Dumpty, and — of course — the Cheshire Cat while seeking her way.”
That’s all fairly familiar stuff, but then comes this:
“This adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland — by a playwright who grew up at Cottage Theatre — will appeal to you whether your own journey through the looking glass was last week or decades ago.”
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
When: Evenings at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5-6, 11-13, and 18-20; matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, 14, and 21 (Note: Several performances are already sold out.)
Where: Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove (east of the I-5 Freeway, off Exit 174)
Tickets: $15-$29, available by telephone at 541-942-8001 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and one hour before performances); or online at cottagetheatre.org
