About Alice in Wonderland Jr
"Alice in Wonderland, Jr." is a whimsical musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale. This enchanting production follows young Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a vibrant world filled with eccentric characters and fantastical adventures. As she navigates through this curious land, Alice encounters the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts, among others. The musical is a celebration of imagination, curiosity, and the importance of staying true to oneself, featuring delightful songs and a colorful, imaginative setting that brings the classic story to life for audiences of all ages. A perfect family-friendly production, "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." invites viewers to embrace the magic and madness of this extraordinary journey.
Bedford Acting Group
Bedford Acting Group gives cast members the opportunity to act, sing and dance and crew members the opportunity to learn and use technical crew skills, including props work, set building, scene changes, lighting and more. In BAG fall and spring shows, there is a role for any student who wishes to join BAG’s cast or crew, and it is a fun experience for those who want to casually dabble in theater as well as long term theater buffs who prepare in their spare time to compete for the lead roles. Bedford Acting Group is one of the largest, if not the largest, club at Bedford Middle School, with participation of around ~120 students in the most recent school year. Director Ryan Smith has been working with Bedford Acting Group for over 20 years and has the assistance of choreographers, music/voice directors, assistant directors, as well as crew and production professionals as needed to teach and supervise at rehearsals for the various shows. There is extensive parent volunteer involvement throughout the theater season and during show weekends, as Bedford Acting Group shows have drawn up to 2600+ audience members per show, including traveling family members and patrons from across Fairfield County. Other fun parts of joining BAG include logowear spirit days at BMS, accepting special invitations to Staples Players events (Middle School Night at their musicals and Staples black box performances with Q&A), and possible outside field trips.