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oAK CITY ACADEMY 2020-21

Alice in Wonderland - COSTUME RETURNS

COstume Information

Costume returns

Many of the costume and or prop pieces you will see were borrowed from other schools or local theatre companies.   Do not wash them - we’ll take care of dry-cleaning before returning them.   Thanks!


HERE ARE THE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE RETURNED TO THE CLASSROOMS: 


Blended Lower Elementary 

All vests. If your vest has a pin on it, you may keep the pin.  

All bow ties

All Alice dresses unless you wish to purchase them for future dress-up fun!


Lower Elementary 1  

All Alice dresses unless you wish to purchase them for future dress-up fun!

Blue gloves

Abby's caterpillar coat

Pigeon Vest and Dresses


Lower Elementary 2 

All Alice dresses unless you wish to purchase them for future dress-up fun!

All vests

Doormouse ears, tail


Blended/Upper Elementary 

All Alice dresses unless you wish to purchase them for future dress-up fun!

Queen of Hearts Dresses and shoes


Middle School 

All suits

All ties/cravats

All hoop skirts and petticoats

All Storyteller dresses and skirts

Madhatter jacket, skirt, leggings

All female blouses (Storytellers, Mad Hatter)

Madhatter, March Hare, Queen of Hearts headpieces

White Rabbit shirt, pants, tie

Pigeon vest

Caterpillar tailcoat

Alice' shoes

Doormouse ears, tail




Most of the pieces were purchased or created specifically for this production. If you would like to  contribute to offset the cost of the production, please consider a production fee of $15/student or $30/family. Seed Art Share is a 501- c3 and tax-deductible donations may be made here.  



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A note from the Mad Hatter (aka Mrs. WImberley)


    I am not sure about the kids, but I feel a little like Alice going down the rabbit hole… Alas it was not meant to be.  While there were many cool things parents missed on Monday night. I was more disappointed that really no one except me (including the kids and teachers, got to see the whole piece - and even I never saw it in costume).  So if you will indulge me, I’d like to tell you a bit about what we all should have shared together, had we gathered on Monday the 24th, or Friday the 14th, or at some point this year in Wonderland. 


When artists make films, they shoot out of sequence, over time, in different locations, with actors who may never meet .  The story isn’t fully told until it is completed in post-production. Live theater doesn’t generally work that way. But some kinds of experiencial theatre allow all of the puzzle pieces to lock in as the audience experiences it.  In fact - the audience, is often a piece themselves. If you have ever been to - or in - another Seed Art Share production, you know that is similar to our process. Our actors may only be familiar with their short play or scene unaware of where it fits into the context of the larger project. However, when the audience steps into their piece halfway through the performance in one section of a city block or corner of a museum, they are well aware of how it plays into the context of the full story.  This would have been the case with our audiences in the Oak City production of Alice in Wonderland.


And speaking of context.. Here was my context as a producer, director, and instructor teaching Pandemic Playmaking as of August 2020  I wanted to focus on a piece of 19th century literature with multiple that could be double or tripled (Fun fact - there were fourteen Alices in our show!) characters that could be performed  with simple costumes and props and could be performed with all covid protocols - masks, socially distanced actors, outside if needed and with  limited numbers of audience members depending on how regulations evolved.  That would require rotating audiences - which is how Seed constructs all of our shows so that was relatively easy for me to wrap my head around, but in this case, it also meant we would need/get to record dialogue with our middle schoolers.  So once the concept was set,  I chose the title and we were set to go. 


The Middle School students auditioned and were cast as different characters and recorded the script. Once the Middle Schoolers recorded the scenes, the Lower and Upper Elementary classes were assigned parts of the story to pantomime for audiences who rotated throughout the campus. We knew this would be possible with or without masks in the context of Covid regulations.   Blended Lower Elementary students opened the story by introducing Lewis Carrol, the author of Alice in Wonderland who began by photographing (with a period camera designed by middle schooler Lilah Borisov) a playful Alice Liddle, the daughter of his boss in 1865.  As she falls asleep, she begins to dream as the others sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”.  The rotating Storytellers, lead the further down the middle building to the 2nd scene where we meet The White Rabbit who Alice follows down his hole.  Here BLE students create a hallway of lanterns, doors, and a table containing the infamous key and bottle labeled “Drink Me”. This allows her to fit through the smallest door. 

Around the corner, we meet a cast of mushrooms, on top of one which sits a caterpillar made up of four Lower Elementary students stacked in a row.   They encourage Alice to eat from one side of the mushroom which makes her grow taller than the trees. As she rounds the corner behind the building, she finds herself above the forest squaring off with a hilarious family of pigeons who believe she is just there to steal their eggs.  Side note: the pigeons' costumes were recycled from the silver triangles that were created to be the dragon scales for last year’s play that was canceled due to Covid.  Who knows what they will become next year! They send her packing.


The Middle School Storyteller leads us around the bend to meet the sly Cheshire Cat and his band of kitties from Lower Elementary 2 who meow their way through another round of ”Twinkle Twinkle”. When Alice asks for directions to the Queen, the cat points us to the March Hare and Mad Hatter’s home stating, “We’re all mad here.”  (And after this last year, I’m pretty sure that cat is on to something.)   We then arrive in the carport at the famous Mad Tea Party. This fall, several students colored mosaic pieces and glued them to cups and saucers which became the tea set for this scene.  Here the March Hare and Alice face off, the Doormouse recites riddles, and the Mad Hatter eventually sends everyone on their way. 


In the front of the back building, Alice finds herself in a garden of roses made by the Blended Upper Elementary Students. The gardeners, dressed as playing cards, run off as soon as they see the Queen of Hearts approaching in the distance.   


In Scene 8, at the adjacent garden, the Queen and Alice play a not so friendly game of croquet using flamingos for mallets and playing cards/humans as the targets.  When Alice challenges the Queen for cheating in the game, the Queen shouts “Off with her head”, arrests Alice and the Storyteller leads us up the hill to the carport for the trial.  


The remaining Upper Elementary students play the final recorded scene which concludes with Alice rallying the jury and court attendants to her side.   They chase her off as the queen contests on grounds of treason.  Once the “courtroom” is empty, Alice falls back asleep and is replaced “on stage” by Elli Breed who was the voice of Alice on the sound track.   


It is then that Lewis Carrol (played by Eli Paquette) enters the courtroom encouraging the crowd to sing “Twinkle Twinkle” to wake her  from this Wonderland dream. The Storyteller leads us to the back field to meet the Middle School voice actors who represent Alice’s dream and the play ends.  The Storyteller shares some closing historical information about Lewis Caroll which you can Google and we call it a night after 5 rotations that were about 15 minutes apart!  


That is what was supposed to happen. Since we were unable to perform, the Middle Schoolers' soundtrack will be edited and available for digital download for $7 on www.seedartshare.org.  


I am blessed by the work the kids put in and how all of the pieces fit together in our brains. I hope they will continue thinking outside of the box as we continue telling stories together.   Seed has lots of opportunities for kiddos to make plays this summer and next season.    Keep an eye on our website and follow us on social media for more information on upcoming events and student programs!

CLASS WINTER DESIGN ASSIGNMENTS

It's not too late to decorate!

Lower Elementary(Blended) - Radez

Lower Elementary(Blended) - Radez

This winter,  students worked on design projects at home such as cat collars, vest trimings and hat bands.  If they were unable to complete their project then but would still like to decorate their costume piece, the patterns and instructions are still listed below.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at renee@seedartshare.org 



Lower Elementary(Blended) - Radez

Lower Elementary(Blended) - Radez

Lower Elementary(Blended) - Radez

Your class is presenting Scenes 1 and 2. 

During the break you will be working on either teacups or trimmings for vests. 


 

Teacup design team: Logan, Lydia, Abigail, Elle, Briley, Ella, Owen


 

Trimmings design team:  RED: Ryland, Madigan, Analise, Nathaniel, GREEN: Hudson, Connor, Ace, BLUE: Willow, Mitchell, Izzi, Mazilyn, Noah, PURPLE: Lyla



Lower Elementary - Perkins

Lower Elementary(Blended) - Radez

Lower Elementary - Perkins

Your class is presenting Scenes 5 and 6. During the break you will be working on cat collars, hat bands, or saucers.


Cat collar design team: Dylan, Riley, Stewart, Aliana, Seth, Paige


 Saucer design team:  Keller, Hannah, Della, Isabel, Liam


Hat band design team: Declan, Jason, Nolan, Emory, Carter, Madison, Isaac, Troy




Lower Elementary - Fisher

Upper Elementary (Blended) - John

Lower Elementary - Perkins

 Your class is presenting Scenes 3 and 4. During the break you will be working on either teacups, saucers, mushroom circles, or leaves


 Teacup design team: Clara, Bennett, Levi, Redding, Isaiah , Abby


 

Saucer design team: Hadley, Evan, Rivers, Azalea


Leaf design team: Kara, Madeline, Lucas, Aiden, Emily, Caleb, Meredith, Kate, Emily

 

Mushrooms: Emmett and Owen





Upper Elementary (Blended) - John

Upper Elementary (Blended) - John

Upper Elementary (Blended) - John

 Your class is presenting Scene 7.  During the break you will be working on either saucers or playing card suits .  


 Saucer design team: June


Playing Card Suits design team: Mira, Avery, Tucker, Jacob, Blake, Parker


Upper Elementary - Egger

Upper Elementary (Blended) - John

Upper Elementary (Blended) - John

 Your class is presenting Scenes 8 and 9.  During the break you will be working on either tea cups, saucers, hat bands, or playing card suits .   


 Teacup design team: Grace, Stella


  Saucer design team: Sadie, Amiah

Playing Card Suits design team: Wesley, Carter, MJ, Oliver, Champ, John, Alison, Gabby, Kaliah, Lela, Casher, Ari


 Hat Band design team: Owen, Vincent, Tate, Noah, Emma



Middle School

Middle School

Middle School

 Your class is presenting Scene 10.  I am very excited about you creating designs for your costumes!  Hopefully you have been thinking through some ideas based on the images we looked at in class. Here is your challenge for next week: 

  1. RESEARCH:  
    1. the fashion of 1865 focusing on the general shapes and lines of the suits and dresses.   Also pay attention to accessories such as hats, scarves, etc. 
    2. If your character is an animal or fantastical creature - also then look at images of your animal for coloring, textures (feathers, fur, etc.)
  2. COLOR SCHEME: Our colors are jewel tones of red, orange, green, blue, and purple, white, black.   Other neutral colors may be included but the primary colors are the ones above. Pigeons may still be grey but may have accessories  that are one of the other colors.  I can answer any specific questions via email. 
  3. DESIGN: Combine the two visual elements.   For example: The March Hare: How can I combine the elements of a well tailored period suit while also including elements that let the audience know he is a rabbit?  Ie. (rabbit ears on a top hat).  Gardeners who are cards, decide which suit and number A-10 (no face cards) that you will be. 
  4. PRESENTATION: You may represent your design suggestions however works best for you (drawing, collage, fabric samples, etc.)  Personally, I am not great at figure drawing so I collect pictures, colors, and write descriptions. 
  5. Bring your design projects and bags back with you to our next in-person theatre class.  If you would like to take a picture of your design ideas for feedback prior to that, you may email me at renee@seedartshare.org.

PRoject Resources

Tea Cups

Trimmings

Trimmings

 

 You are charged with decorating the cup that is in your bag.  (Don’t worry, we’ll add the handle later.)

  1.  Download and print out the MOSAIC COLORING PAGE below.  
  2. Mix and match crayons, colored pencils, markers, paints and pens to color the mosaic. Use only the following colors: RED, ORANGE, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE (light or dark shades or a mix of both!)    
  3. Cut out all of the shapes.
  4. Create your own 3D mosaic pattern by gluing the shapes onto the cup in any pattern until it is covered on the outside.
  5. Let it dry well and then place it back in your bag for safe keeping.   

Trimmings

Trimmings

Trimmings

 

For the next few weeks collect small items that may be sewn or hot glued onto fabric. If you are on this design team, all of your trimmings must be ONE COLOR (different shades or textures are great!). Got an old red hair bow or one blue shoelace? What about that tiny green lego you stepped on this morning? Think of it as a month-long scavenger hunt around the house and keep all of your tiny trinkets in your bag.  Just make sure you are willing to part with them - they will be turned into something else. Other examples include: feathers, cloth flowers, old costume jewelry, buttons, jewels, paper clips, old hair accessories, charms, ribbons, yarn, fabric scraps, foam stickers, dice, small gears, etc. Think outside of the box - it’s WONDERLAND! Fill up your bag with items ONLY in the color next to your name (It should also be circled on your sheet in the bag)

Saucers

Trimmings

Saucers

 

  1. Cut out the center ring of the plate that is in your bag.  Recycle the scrap - you will not need it. 
  2. Download and print out the MOSAIC COLORING PAGE below.  
  3. Mix and match crayons, colored pencils, markers, paints and pens to color the mosaic. Use only the following colors: RED, ORANGE, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE (light or dark shades or a mix of both!)    
  4. Cut out all of the shapes.
  5. Create your own 3D mosaic pattern by gluing the shapes onto both sides of the saucer in any pattern until it is covered on the back and front.

Let it dry well and then place it back in your bag for safe keeping. 

LEaves

Cat Collars/hat bands

Saucers

 

  1.  Download and print out the LEAVES pattern below.  
  2. Look back at your sheet to see which one you already circled and match it up with the one on the pattern. 
  3. Trace that leaf several times onto your fabric using a magic marker.
  4. Cut out all of your leaves and put them back in your bag for safe keeping.


Mushroom

Cat Collars/hat bands

Cat Collars/hat bands

 

  1. In your bag you should have a white piece of felt. 
  2. Look around your house and find 3-4 different sizes of cups.
  3. Turn the cups upside down and onto the fabric and trace each  one several times onto your fabric using a magic marker. See how many sizes you can make!
  4. Cut out all of your circles and put them back in your bag for safe keeping.


Cat Collars/hat bands

Cat Collars/hat bands

Cat Collars/hat bands

 

  1.  Download and print out the COLLAR/HAT BAND pattern below.  
  2. Cut out the 2 rectangles along the edge of the page. 
  3. Place each rectangle along the LONG end of your fabric and cut out 2 rectangles.
  4. Using glue, attach the beads, feathers, flowers, and any other small decorative trim (ribbons, jewels, etc.) you may have at home that you would like to attach. Once you have decorated your felt, allow them to dry.  Put them back in your bag (along with the remaining felt) for safekeeping.


Playing Card SUits

Playing Card SUits

Playing Card SUits

 

  1.  Download and print out the Playing Card Suits pattern below.  
  2. Look back at your sheet to see which suit and number you wrote on your sheet and match it up with the one on the pattern. 
  3. Cut out the large and small shapes. Check your number on your sheet.  You will need as many large shapes as your character requires.  You will also need 2 small shapes for your card. For instance if you are the 4 of hearts - you will need to cut out 4 LARGE hearts and 2 small hearts.
  4. Cut out all of your shapes and put them back in your bag for safe keeping.

MOSAIC COLORING PAGE

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collar/hat band PAttern

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leaves PAttern

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Playing Card Suits PAttern

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