This Friday and Saturday, February 6-7, William Floyd Middle School proudly presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr., an adventure that goes deep down the rabbit hole as Alice navigates the curious world of Wonderland with the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, the cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, a temperamental Queen and many others! There will be three shows – one on Friday, February 6 at 6:30 pm, followed by two shows on Saturday, February 7 at 12 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $10 each and are available in advance online. All shows will take place at the William Floyd Middle School auditorium.

“We are thrilled to present Alice in Wonderland Jr., a production that invites audiences of all ages to fall down the rabbit hole and embrace the unexpected,” said Aliyah Kingston, a math and ENL teacher at William Floyd Middle School who is serving as director. “This production celebrates creativity, individuality, and the courage to ask questions. It reminds us that growth often comes from embracing uncertainty and that imagination is a powerful tool for understanding ourselves and others.”

Alice in Wonderland Jr. is based on the 1951 Disney film Alice in Wonderland and the novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by author Lewis Carroll. It will feature song favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” performed by our very talented William Floyd Middle School students.

The cast of Alice in Wonderland Jr. includes: Ariella Fantini (Alice); Naveen Nagajrun (White Rabbit); Megan Pagan Rosario (Mathilda); Nahl Umair (Mad Hatter); Eden Bailey (Queen of Hearts); Olivya Nin (Caterpillar); Aaliyah Soto, Jose Sanchez Garcia and Jocelyn Diaz (Cheshire Cat 1, 2 & 3); Mackenzie Davis and Lisbeth Chavez (Friends 1 & 2); Anderson Menendez Amaya (Dodo Bird); Angelina Randazzo (Rose); Isabella Engo (Doorknob); Hailey Mitola (Small Alice); Lillian Gruce (Tall Alice); Olivia Weiss (Tweedle Dee); Kaylee O’Rourke (Tweedle Dum); Omairy Jiminez (Lily); Brailynn Allen (Petunia); Adrianis Perez (Violet); Noah Pinto (March Hare); Ryan Hoffman (King of Hearts); Kay Mendoza, Sparrow Collins, and Kayleigh Scheifele (Tea Party Guests/Royal Cards).

Working behind the scenes are Sound and Light crew members Flavio Musso, Jaden Washington, Milan Davis, Sophia Benjamin, Rafael Mulhall, Liam Sookhansingh, Nicole Tenecela, Tyheim Riddick, Ava Brown, Jonathan Danielson, and Olivia Rodriguez.

Serving along with Director Aliyah Kingston are Amanda Niemann who is in charge of choreography and Camelle Person as producer. Leanna Ozman serves as the music director, with Jack Carter in charge of set construction, and Stephanie Taisler overseeing set design. Sandra Schleuter serves as make-up, props and costume director, with Jon Dignam managing sound and lighting. William Floyd High School freshman Mia Cartelami returns to William Floyd Middle School as the production’s stage manager.

“The arts play a vital role in education, offering students opportunities to explore self-expression, collaboration, and problem-solving in ways that extend far beyond the stage. Throughout this process, our cast and crew have worked diligently to bring this whimsical world to life. They have learned responsibility, perseverance, and cooperation while supporting one another through rehearsals, challenges, and triumphs. These experiences are just as important as the final performance!”

Tickets will also be available at the door. Be sure to skip the line and order in advance!

See additional rehearsal photos in the album below!