Alice by Whoopi Goldberg; adapted for the stage by Kim Hines
Smart and sassy young Alice heads into the neon wonderland of the Big City to claim a mysterious sweepstakes prize, in this adaptation of Whoopi Goldberg's children's book.
- Dec 9, 2005 - Jan 2, 2006
- Family Theater
- Family Theater
- Approx. 1 hour
- $15.00
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About the Program
Grand Opening of the New Family TheaterA World Premiere Kennedy Center Original Production
By Whoopi Goldberg
Adapted for the Stage by Kim Hines
So you think being rich will get you a giant house, fun times, and lots of great friends? Smart and sassy young Alice believes it will, so when she wins a mysterious sweepstakes, there's no time to lose to claim her prize! With her two best friends in tow--a white rabbit who's, well, kind of invisible, and a card-playing nerd who has a thing for hats--Alice heads into the topsy-turvy neon wonderland of the Big City in a race against the clock in this adaptation of Whoopi Goldberg's children's book.
Recommended for ages 5 & up
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Additional Resources
About the Kennedy Center Performances for Young Audiences Series
Reviews and Articles
Review – "Family's 'Alice': Amusingly Mild"
The Washington Post – Washington, DC (Dec. 20, 2005) "Kim Hines's hour-long adaptation, directed by Shirley Jo Finney, features a cast of six resourceful actors, most of whom assume multiple roles in the story of Alice (Audra Alise Polk), who dreams herself into the finals of a sweepstakes, which takes her to some intimidating neighborhoods of the nearby Big City." Read More...
The Washington Post – Washington, DC (Dec. 20, 2005) "Kim Hines's hour-long adaptation, directed by Shirley Jo Finney, features a cast of six resourceful actors, most of whom assume multiple roles in the story of Alice (Audra Alise Polk), who dreams herself into the finals of a sweepstakes, which takes her to some intimidating neighborhoods of the nearby Big City." Read More...
Related Article-"Kennedy Center to Open Family Theater"
The Washington Post – Washington, DC (Nov. 08, 2005) "A theater organized by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to entertain children opens Dec. 9 with a stage adaptation of "Alice," a children's book by actress/comedienne Whoopi Goldberg." Read More...
The Washington Post – Washington, DC (Nov. 08, 2005) "A theater organized by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to entertain children opens Dec. 9 with a stage adaptation of "Alice," a children's book by actress/comedienne Whoopi Goldberg." Read More...
Related Article-"Make Way For 'Alice' At Family Theater"
The Washington Post – Washington, DC ( Dec. 09, 2005) "…a gift that can stay with a child long after the Christmas commercials have faded from the airwaves and the latest toys, so devoutly anticipated, have been forgotten." Read More...
The Washington Post – Washington, DC ( Dec. 09, 2005) "…a gift that can stay with a child long after the Christmas commercials have faded from the airwaves and the latest toys, so devoutly anticipated, have been forgotten." Read More...
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