Linfield Theatre presents
Alice by Heart
Performance dates April 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. on May 9 and May 10.
Alice by Heart
Audiences will go back in time and through the looking glass in Alice by Heart. A musical by the creators of Spring Awakening, this poignant and meditative piece follows a young protagonist and her dearest friend as they shelter in a London Tube station during World War II air raids. They escape their dark circumstances through their imaginations and a copy of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. With stunning music and a rich movement tapestry, this production explores the bittersweet process of facing grief, change and coming of age. Directed by Janet Gupton, with book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson, music by Duncan Sheik and lyrics by Steven Sater.
Opening Night Reception on Thursday, April 30: Please join us after the performance to congratulate the cast, crew and creative team with wine and light refreshments. And help us celebrate Linfield Theatre’s 105th season of live theatre!
Even in Darkness: Imagination, Theatre, and Hope Post–show Discussion & Alumni Appreciation Night on Friday, May 1: Please join us after the performance for a discussion of how art is used to comfort and afford escape when the world is falling apart around you. Professor Lindsey Mantoan and her team of student dramaturgs will lead the discussion along with alums from the Theatre Program. Linfield Theatre Program alums can get tickets for $12 on this night. The discussion is free but tickets are required to attend the performance.
about this show
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Cast and Creative Team The cast includes Lucy Ingham as “Alice” and Tony Pascalar as “Alfred/the White Rabbit” with the following students creating an ensemble of characters from London of 1941 as well as their transformation into “Alice in Wonderland” characters: Amanthis Allen, Eleanor Black, Lola Dimoff, Emi Hansen, Hannah Jones, MJ Lorino, Shayden Lough, Cristina Purkey, Aaron Smith, David Stephens, and DeAndre Williams. On May 7 and 8, Emi Hansen and MJ Lorino will perform the roles of Alice and Alfred as the swing understudies. Directed by Dr. Janet Gupton with assistance from Alyssa Catalani. Music direction by adjunct music professor Matthew Fletcher and choreography by Linfield alumni Eve Brindis. Scenic and properties design is by Professor Derek Lane with assistance from Alyssa Catalani; Lighting Design by Skylar McLeod, Costume, wig and make-up design and construction by Instructional Associate Laurel Peterson, Sound Design by Instructional Associate Jesse Klug with assistance from Saniyah Ayala.
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Box office Tickets are $16 for full price; $14 for seniors (62+) and Linfield faculty and staff (two tickets per ID); and $10 for students 13+ (any school, one ticket per ID. Tickets will go on sale online April 15 at noon and the box office will open April 28 at 3 p.m. Located in Ford Hall, box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m., until 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and from noon to 2 on matinee days. We encourage you to order online with our digital ticket or print–at–home option. Seating is reserved. Please call 503.883.2292 for more information. The performance is approximately 90 minutes. Children under the age of seven (including babes in arms) will not be admitted to any performance.
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Warnings This play may not be suitable for all audiences due to mature themes. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
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Accessibility The Marshall Theatre is accessible. Please contact the box office for help with accessible seating. For more information, call 503.883.2292.
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Sponsorship This production is sponsored by the Linfield Theatre Program in collaboration with the Department of Music, with special thanks to Damian Lillard Toyota and the Lacroute Art Series, generous sponsors for the 2025–26 theatre season. It is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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Directions To reach Kenneth W. Ford Hall from Hwy. 99W in south McMinnville, turn east on Keck Drive at Albertson’s. Take Keck Drive to Lever Street and turn right. Take the next immediate right at Ford Drive into the theatre parking lot. Ford Hall is located at the west end of the parking lot.
Playwrights Welcome
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