(he/him) Mr. Bozanich is marking his 8th year at MV. Alice By Heart marks his 60th production in the directing chair. His work spans from Hawaii, to California (northern and southern), and now Ohio. He would like to thank the cast and crew for their enthusiasm in tackling new work in an interesting way. While his request of students to think theatre, share stories, and create community has been answered with a resounding, ‘YES’ for the last 36 years, this trip to Wonderland has been a unique gift.

(she/her) Jessyca is excited to be choreographing her 3rd musical here! She has been teaching dance and choreography throughout Ohio for over 20 years. Jessyca is both the dance teacher and show choir choreographer for TPS schools, and also the choreographer for several local high schools and community theaters. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support and Mr. B for welcoming her into such an amazing theater family! She wishes the cast and crew many ‘broken legs!’ and hopes the audience enjoys their trip down the hole as much as she has!

(she/her) Maddi, a senior, has been at MV for 4 years. Her first show was Chicago, where she played Hunyak. She was given the opportunity to assistant direct A Wrinkle in Time. In 12th Night, she loved her character, Maria, who is clever, sharp-tongued, and a little fruity. Maddi is back in action as Stage Manager for Alice By Heart, her last show. As someone who is quite reserved, Maddi is glad she made her way to the theatre program as it has allowed her to grow as a person and find a loving community. She is proud of everyone in the theatre community, and cannot wait to continue MV's legacy in college. Outside of theater, Maddi enjoys traveling, especially to NYC to see her favorite Broadway musicals. She loves to experience the hard work they do to put on the show and hopes that she can do the same.

(he/him) Alice By Heart is Charlie’s 3rd production and his second time working in the booth with sound, he is excited as he always is and is striving to do the best job possible.

(they/it) Echo is 16 years old and has worked on the tech side of shows since War of the Worlds in 8th grade. They’ve also been seen in stage during the Comedy People Show and She Kills monsters. Though they prefer to be in the tech booth, they are more than happy to help with things backstage.

(she/her) Katherine is 17 years old and is currently a junior. She's looking forward to work tech for Alice by Heart, as this is her first time working tech for a musical. Katherine's first show was The Little Mermaid, and she's participated both onstage and as a crew member. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her theater ambitions and everyone in the theatre community for their efforts in making the theatre an enjoyable place to be.

(she/her) Lauren is fifteen year old and is currently a freshman. She is super excited to be working on the set for this year’s musical, and hopes to continue to help out with theater in the future.

(she/her) Samantha is 15 years old and is currently a freshman. She is very excited to be working on costumes for Alice by Heart. Samantha has done theater before, but this is only her second time working behind the scenes.

(he/him) Mr. Brown is in his 22nd year at Maumee Valley where he teaches Middle School and Upper School music. Additionally, he oversees the Creative Arts Program where students study privately with individual teachers in the areas of piano, strings and guitar. Mr. Brown also accompanies various instrumental students in preparation for solo and ensemble contests and other events. Aside from his duties here at school, Mr. Brown also works as a church organist and church choir accompanist. He wishes to congratulate Mr. Bozanich, and the talented students of theater and music to produce this performance of "Alice By Heart!"

(she/her) Jenica has taught K-6 Music, Strings, and Choir for MVCDS for 4 years and has played bass for over 20 years. Mrs. Fox received her Bachelor's of Music in Education from UW-Whitewater and her Master's of Music in Education from BGSU. Mrs. Fox plays in the musicals because she loves to see all the students' hard work up close and to work alongside Mr. Brown and Mr. Bozanich.

(he/him) Alexander is a senior. This is his first time participating theater production. As a musician for (he/him) this musical, he very much enjoy new challenges and his time spent with the group.

(she/her) Karen is currently a senior. She has played the piano for Beauty and The Beast, Chicago, and is looking forward to doing so for Alice by Heart. In her free time, she writes and freaks out over her dying plants.

(she/her) Carol is a senior and she has a passion for music. She has been playing piano for 14 years and loves classical and Chinese traditional music. She has performed in multiple events, including concerts and coffee house. Carol would like to thank her director, teachers and friends for always supporting her. She is really looking forward to playing music for Alice by Heart.

(he/him) Frank is a senior and he is currently 18. He had been playing drums for musicals for two years. His favorite musical he played has been Chicago. He would like to thank Mr. Brown for being a wonderful conductor, musicians for the great memories of producing beautiful music together and all of his friend for their support. He really appreciates the experience he had for the two years playing drums for musicals.

Jessie Nelson wrote the musical Waitress with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. The show played on Broadway for 4 years and moved to the West End in London. Sara and Jessie went on to create the show Little Voice which they Executive Produced with JJ Abrams for Apple TV. Jessie wrote, directed and produced Corrina Corrina and I Am Sam staring Sean Penn, who received an Academy Award nomination for his performance. Among her other directing credits are Curb Your Enthusiasm and Love, the Coopers with Diane Keaton. Her writing credits include Step Mom and The Story of Us . She produced Fred Claus and Danny Collins . In London, Jessie directed Alice By Heart which she co-wrote with Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik at the National Theater Connections Program and again at MCC in NYC. She began her career as an actress at the Public Theater working with the award-winning experimental theater Mabou Mines and at the New York Shakespeare Festival. She wrote the children's book Labracadabra. She has been the artistic Director of the Sundance Screen Writers Lab.

Steven Sater won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score, as well as the Grammy Award, both the NY and UK Drama Critics’ Circle, and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical for Spring Awakening. A revival of Spring Awakening, produced by Deaf West Theatre, was Tony-nominated for Best Musical Revival. The recent Almeida Theatre revival received the London Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Best Musical. In November 2021, the original Broadway cast reunited for a one-night benefit, which is now the subject of the HBO documentary, Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known. Sater’s other musicals include Alice by Heart (National Theatre of London, MCC Theater, novel version from Razorbill/Penguin Random House); The Nightingale (La Jolla Playhouse); Prometheus Bound (A.R.T.); Nero (Magic Theatre, NYSAF, forthcoming in London); and Some Lovers (music by Burt Bacharach, The Old Globe, Grammy-nominated album from Broadway Records). His pop songs have been recorded by artists such as Michael Bublé, Dionne Warwick, and Leslie Odom Jr. TikTok: @steven_sater. Instagram: @stevensater

Duncan Sheik is a Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist who launched his career in 1996 with his Grammy nominated self-titled debut album. Sheik is the composer for the critically acclaimed musical Spring Awakening, which went on to win eight Tony Awards in 2007, including awards for Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score. The album earned Sheik a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. In years since, Sheik has released multiple albums, most recently Claptrap in 2022 and American Psycho: Original London Cast Recording, with lyrics and music written by Sheik, premiered in the U.S. on Broadway in 2016 after a sold-out London run. His most recent theater projects include Alice By Heart, The Secret Life of Bees, Because of Winn Dixie, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, Nero, and Noir. Theatre credits include; Spring Awakening (2006) Tony Awards for “Best Original Score” and “Best Orchestrations,” 2008 Grammy Award for “Best Musical Show Album”, The Secret Life of Bees (Almeida Theatre in London April 2023, Atlantic Theatre Company 2019), Noir (The Alley Theatre 2022), Nero (London 2023), Memoirs of An Amorous Gentleman (In Development), Alice by Heart (MCC Theater 2019), Because of Winn-Dixie (Goodspeed Opera House 2019, Alabama Shakespeare Festival 2017, Delaware Theatre Company 2015), Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (The New Group 2020), Whisper House (London 2017, Old Globe Theater 2011), American Psycho (2016). Recordings include; Claptrap (2022) American Psycho Original London Cast Recording (2016), Legerdemain (2015) Covers 80s (Sneaky Records 2011), Whisper House (Sony 2009), Spring Awakening (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2006), White Limousine (Rounder 2006), Daylight (Atlantic Records 2002), Phantom Moon (Nonesuch 2001), Humming (Atlantic Records 1998), Duncan Sheik (Atlantic Records 1996).