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Alice In Wonderland – The Panto
Metro Theatre is thrilled to present Alice In Wonderland our Holiday Musical Pantomime, an annual tradition for 35 consecutive years. The maddest panto in town hits the stage December 13, 2019 and continues through to January 4, 2020. Evening performances are at 7:30 pm with Matinees at 2 pm.
This odyssey of odd takes our beloved literary heroine Alice far from home and into a land of song, suspense, and silliness. Fantastical characters designed to captivate the young of heart, regardless of age join Alice on her whimsical journey from the orderliness of Victorian London to the weird and wild depths of Wonderland. The White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter and our perennial favourite Dame will see you there as Alice traverses the perils of this “curiouser and curiouser” Panto.
A cast of 25 talented singers, dancers, and actors bring the show to life in spectacular costumes, backed by an awesome jewel toned set with shifting platforms and lit clouds.
“I am thrilled that in a vast 35 year Panto history we are still able to present new and exciting stories to our audiences. Alice In Wonderland has never been done on the Metro Panto Stage. It is the perfect mix of excitement and whimsy that will be sure to entice the entire family.” Chris Adams, Director
ALICE IN WONDERLAND is written by panto playwright Erik Gow, directed by Chris Adams, choreographed by Suzanne Ouellette with musical direction by Katie-Rose Connors, stage managed by Kat Palmer and produced by Alison Schamberger & Catherine Morrison Photo credits: Tracy-Lynn Chernaske.
Don’t be late for this very important date. Tickets from $28 adult and from $18 for Children under 12 (Family Value 4 Pack from $85) can be reserved by calling the Box Office 604 266 7191 or Purchase Tickets
At the recommendation of the Cheshire Cat, our charitable appeal this year is on behalf of VOKRA – the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association. Should you be so inclined, you are invited to bring in items for the orphaned kittens and cats to put under our Christmas Tree in the lobby. The collected food, treats, blankets, and toys will be delivered to the organization in January.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
ALICE……………………………………………………………………….Kyra Leroux
THE DAME …………………………………………………………………James T Walker
THE QUEEN OF HEARTS……………………………………………..Danielle Lemon
ALICE’S FATHER/KING OF HEARTS/CATTERPILLER………Peter Stainton
NIGEL, THE PRINCE…………….……………………………………..James Ross
FLOPSY THE WHITE RABBIT………………………………………..Emma Ciprian
THE MAD HATTER……………………………………………………….David Johnston
BIANCA/DOOR 4/CHESHIRE CAT/DEMONETTE/…………….Haley Allen
THE DEMON……………………………………………………………….Tyler Felbel
THE GOOD FAIRY……………………………………………………….Kate Yahn
DOOR 1/HEAD CARD………………………………………………….Allyson Rilley
THE DOWAGER COUNTESS/SENIL-ITY CAT………………….Gillian Myers
TWEEDLE-DUM………………………………………………………….Sparky MacDonald
TWEEDLE-DEE………………………………………………………….Malcolm Stead
COURTNEY/TWEEDLE-DUMMER……………………….…………Joscelyne Tamburri
DOOR 3/FLATULYNX/DEMONETTE………………………………Meghan Grant
TIM-TAM-TANKED/DEMONETTE/THE MARCH HARE………Julia Schwartz
ALICE’S MOTHER/DOOR 2/CAT/QUEEN US……………………Claire Stewart
MAGICAL MR. HASLOTSA-A-FLEAS……………………..…………Liam Fetigan
THE DOORMOUSE/CARD……………………………………………. Aias Dalman
A QUEENS CARD/CHILDRENS ENSEMBLE.……………………..Olivia Aduna
A QUEENS CARD/CHILDRENS ENSEMBLE………………………Simone Farley
A QUEENS CARD/CHILDRENS ENSEMBLE ..……………………Elizabeth Ford
A QUEENS CARD/CHILDRENS ENSEMBLE ..……………………Faro Koza-Rogers
A QUEENS CARD/CHILDRENS ENSEMBLE .…………………….Maneli Shafiee
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
DIRECTOR………………………………………………………………….Chris Adams
PLAYWRIGHT……………………………………………………………..Erik Gow
CHOREOGRAPHER………………………………………………………Suzanne Ouellette
MUSICAL DIRECTOR……………………………………………………Katie-Rose Connors
PRODUCTION MANAGER……………………………………………..Catherine Morrison
PRODUCTION MANAGER……………………………………………..Alison Schamberger
STAGE MANAGER………………………………………………………..Kat Palmer
ASST STAGE MANAGER………………………………………………..Brooke Abram
SET DESIGNER……………………………………………………………Tracy-Lynn Chernaske
SCENIC PAINTER/SET DECORATION.……………………………Tracy-Lynn Chernaske
SCENIC CARPENTER.……………………………………………………Robin Richardson
COSTUME DESIGNER…………………………………………………..Rene Schindel
COSTUME LIAISON……………………………………………………….Sean Ullmann
LIGHTING DESIGNER…………………………………………………..Les Erskine
GENERAL MANAGER/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR…..…………………..…..Les Erskine
GRAPHIC DESIGN………………………………………..………………………..Barbara LaBounta
PUBLICITY.………………………………………………………………….Debra Danny PHOTOGRAPHER…………………………………………………………Tracy-Lynn Chernaske
Metro Theatre is a non-profit theatre company, dedicated to promoting and developing theatre arts. This is our 57th continuous season of bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences. Alice In Wonderland is our 520th show.
Join Chris Adams, a Jessie Award Nominated Director and the cast on Friday December 20th immediately following that evenings performance of Alice in Wonderland.
“I remember sitting in the audience, as a little kid, booing the demon and cheering the good fairy and then rushing to the stage after the show, just to get autographs from the cast. From that childhood time Panto has kept a warm place in my heart. It wasn’t until after theatre school that I was first cast in a Panto, the Metro Panto, of course. Alice In Wonderland is the fourth panto I have directed for Metro. There is a deep rooted respect of a time honoured tradition that influences all the knowledge and love I have of Pantomimes.
Thank you to the families that bring their kids to the theatre. Who knows, one day, they might be directing it. Happy Holidays!” Chris Adams, Director
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