Alice by Heart

Voices Amplified presents Alice by Heart at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center Black Box. With a book by Steven Slater and Jessie Nelson (Waitress) and music by Duncan Sheik ( Spring Awakening), this inspiring musical explores the beauty of first love, the resilience needed to cope with loss, and the courage it takes to move forward. It serves as a reminder to celebrate the transformative power of imagination, even in life's harshest moments. Alice by Heart is made possible through a generous grant from LexArts. 

Set during the London Blitz of World War II, the story follows Alice Spencer as her teenage life is turned upside down. Alongside her dear friend Alfred, she seeks refuge in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice inspires him to join her in escaping to the world of their cherished book, embarking on a magical journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.

The original cast of the production featured Lexington native and Tony Award-nominated Colton Ryan. This production features a cast of local professionals,, college students and recent high school graduates. Featuring: Adeleine Johnson, Anyuli Martinez-Gomez, Cerise Archer, Cricket Brown, Daniel Hilbourn, Elena Guerra, Emily Spencer, Ian Hammond, Jackson Becker, Jacob Ernst, Joey Webb, Joslyn Hope, Laurel Swanz, Sarah Money, Vivien Kurtz with Direction and Choreography by Emma Erwin and Musical Direction by Jessica Greene.