A M Y S C U R R I A
composer
Composer Amy Scurria
Librettist Zane Corriher
A.L.I.C.E. invites audiences down the rabbit hole to experience a spellbinding world of wonder, laughter, and self-discovery. Journey with Alice through soaring arias, mad duets, and outlandish ensembles as she encounters curious and confounding creatures. Follow the path of the nervous but regal White Rabbit. Encounter a condescending and sleepy Caterpillar, a dismissive, vulgar Duchess, and a mysterious, mystical Cheshire Cat. Laugh until you fall apart with the silly, but tragic, Hatter and Hare. And join the royal court along with a sycophantic choir of cards, a covertly beneficent King, and finally, the cruel and vainglorious Queen of Hearts. This adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved novel is a quest for identity, to answer the question that burns deep within the furnace of every human being: Who are you?
Photo by Holly Johnson Luther
Red River Lyric Opera
Photo by Holly Johnson Luther
Photo by Holly Johnson Luther
Selected to be PRESENTED at the
2024 NATIONAL OPERA ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE in Tempe, AZ
PRESENTED at the 2023 WOMEN'S THEATER FESTIVAL
NATIONAL FINALIST for the AMERICAN PRIZE
FESTIVAL PREMIERE at the
RED RIVER LYRIC OPERA FESTIVAL in July of 2023
with CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
UNIVERSITY PREMIERE at the
UNIVERSITY of UTAH in Spring of 2024
with FULL ORCHESTRA
CAST: 10 roles (as few as 6 singers with doublings indicated by suit below), SATB Chorus, 1 Supernumerary
Please reach out with questions or concerns about casting or voice types. I'm happy to collaborate and see how we can meet your organization or program's needs.
INSTRUMENTATION:
This work can be tailored to fit any instrumentation.
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Piano/Vocal
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Chamber Ensemble (2-12 players)
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Chamber Orchestra
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Full Orchestra
Lewis Carroll's "Adventures in Wonderland" has been reimagined countless times, but none quite like Amy Scurria's operatic version. In "Alice: An Operatic Wonderland," audiences are transported to a whimsical world filled with magical creatures and enchanting music. Scurria's adaptation brings a new level of depth and emotion to the classic tale. Through soaring arias and stunning duets, we see Alice's journey from a curious young girl to a brave adventurer. Each character is brought to life through the power of music, from the playful Cheshire Cat to the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. (Note by Director, Grace Edgar)
A comedic opera in 2 acts
Duration - approx. 2 hours
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White Rabbit.........
Alice.......................
Sister......................
Caterpillar.............
Duchess................
Cheshire Cat.........
Cook......................
Mad Hatter...........
March Hare...........
King........................
Queen of Hearts..
SATB Chorus.........
tenor
soprano
mezzo-soprano
bass-baritone
mezzo-soprano
mezzo-soprano
supernumerary
tenor
baritone or countertenor
bass
mezzo-soprano
Cards, Jury, & Flowers
ALICE, An Operatic Wonderland Staged Workshop
January 15th and 16th, 2022
Maguire Theatre, Arts of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC
Staged Workshop Cast and Creative Team:
White Rabbit.........................Scott Williamson
Alice......................................Kelly Balmaceda
Sister.....................................Sandra Krueger
Caterpillar..............................James Demler
Duchess................................Sandra Krueger
Cheshire Cat.........................Sishel Claverie
Cook.....................................Gary Hobbs
Mad Hatter............................Nick Nestorak
March Hare...........................Scott Williamson
King......................................James Demler
Queen of Hearts...................Sandra Krueger
SAB Chorus (Cards/Jury & Flowers).....
Tim Andersen, Abby Bright, Ashton Corriher*, Kristin Faulkner, Willow Harris, Brent Hartigan, Lauren Heath, Jennifer Merrick*, Richard Merrick, Joshua Panek, Rebecca Seekatz, Emily Tabolt
Pianist....................................Stephanie Otto Ørvik
Director..................................Jennifer Blades
Producer................................Kelly Balmaceda
In Collaboration With.............Music Off Main
Lighting Design......................Nathan Schierer
Stage Manager......................Christi Panek
Front of House Manager........Lauren Luther
Special thanks to all the donors who supported the Staged Workshop:
INDIVIDUALS:
Suhne Ahn, Adrienne Albert, Stephen & Karen Amrhein, Robert & Catherine Askey, Estella Balmaceda, Elizabeth Bartlett, Ford Bartlett, Ranger Bartlett, Sahara Bartlett, Gwen Bell, Nannette Borden, Elizabeth Boyle, Ann Marie Bucchino, Bekki Buenviaje, Shannon Cascarano, Adam & Angie Cernovich, Jennifer Dickinson, Anne Dillon, Dan East, Frank & Jane Elfring, The Faulkner Family, Julie Fisher, Dave Foley, Joe Francavilla, Dustin Frost, Susan Griffith, Heidi Halstead, Stephanie Gaither-Harris, Carrietta Haskins, Lee Hermandorfer, Mary Joan Hughes, Jennifer Hustace, Sarah & Jeff Johnson, George Lam, Sylvia Lanspery, Robert & Susan Letwenski, Corinne Kopf, John & Leslie Miner, Emily & Casey Nekl, Robert Norton, Brenda Oliphant, Jack Parton, Silvana Montserrat Aleman Perez, Christine Perlick, Kathy & Chris Perlick, Lauri Perlick, Matt Perlick, Bruce Raby, Ann Romer, Tina Rowen, Steven & Ellen Rubin, Michael & Amanda Sardone, Jim Schaeffer, Susan Scurria, Jackie Scurria Shapaker, Dave & Leah Simpson, Joanne Sinkway, John Smith, Neil Stafford, Leif Steinhour, Michele Swiderick, Shannon Mohr Thornburg, Mae Costello Villanueva, Sharon Goodman Waller, Christine Ward.
BUSINESSES:
3 Amigos, Coastal Purl, Elizabeth City Music Club, Farm Bureau, Gary Hobbs Team at Hall and Nixon, The NC Arts Council, Water Street Real Estate Group
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