4 | FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY GW E S T H AWA I I D A N C E T H E A T ‘Alice’s Adventures BY et whisked away to a world of fantasy where all things are possible next Saturday March Hare (Soleil Fitz-Gerald), left, Dormouse (Alexis Pargett),Hendrickson) and White Rabbit (Mako Yamamoto) rehearse production of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” on May years. It’s also her last with the dance company heading off to college. “It’s going to be super TOP: Alice (Catie Hendrickson) enters the music is awesome, the small door in the West Hawaii Dance Theatre crafty and colorful and & Academy production of “Alice’s Adventures The local production in Wonderland.” Lewis Carroll classic ABOVE: Zoolily Fancy Pants (Kira Kane) inspired by Christopher rehearses her role. choreography for The when West Hawaii Dance Theatre & Academy puts a fresh, jazzy touch on the beloved classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Donning colorful, snazzy costumes pumped up with all sorts of glitz and glam, about 80 local dancers — including guest dancers from Maui Academy of Performing Arts — will lead Alice and the audience down the rabbit hole into a whimsical world of unique characters performing a variety of dance styles including not just ballet, but also lyrical, contemporary, tap and hip hop stylings. “This is our most creative show that we’ve done. We have the most props ever and the coolest costumes — it’s going to look super cool,” said Soleil Fitz-Gerald, 17, who plays the March Hare. “I think this is one of the most amazing shows I’ve been a part of.” The one-show-only production, under the direction of Megan Joy Chapman, as well as WHDT Artistic Director Virginia Holte, Co-Director Midori Satoh, and instructors Juanita Finkenberg, Jenna Ojeda and Ann Marie Pargett, gets underway at 4 p.m. May 27 at the historic Kahilu Theatre. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” tells the story of Alice, a curious young girl who encounters a lively white rabbit who leads her down a rabbit hole into a fascinating land where all things are possible — but nothing makes sense. As Alice follows White Rabbit, she meets interesting characters including the Cheshire Cat, a Garden of Living Flowers, The Knave of Hearts who’s on the run for stealing a treat, Dormouse, March Hare, The Mad Tapper, a Caterpillar, and the villain of the story, The Queen of Hearts, along with her Card attendants and “Small King,” all of whom she bosses and threatens to behead. Playing Alice is Catie Hendrickson, a 17-year-old from Captain Cook who’s been with WHDT for 6 1/2 CHELSEA JENSEN WEST HAWAII TODAY cjensen@westhawaiitoday.com
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