Lewis Carroll’s story of a bored schoolgirl who finds herself in the middle of an adventure was originally made for bored schoolgirls Carroll entertained on a riverboat. People remember Carroll's story for its clever wordplay and imaginative settings, but as this article states he also drew inspiration from popular sayings and people from Carroll's day job at Oxford College.
Think about it: In it's time Alice in Wonderland was created with children in mind, but had pop-culture references that only adults would get. It was the Shrek of its time, but continues to endure even after the satiric elements lost their original meaning. That's solid writing.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland is a musical adaptation of Carroll’s most-famous work. The play will be set up and performed by local children with the support of MCT members. Thanks to the MCT, Treasure Coast children will have a final week of adventure before their classes start.
The play is this Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $10 and can be pre-ordered here.
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