Alice in Wonderland: A Play Script
Characters:
- Alice
- White Rabbit
- Mad Hatter
- March Hare
- Dormouse
- Cheshire Cat
- Queen of Hearts
- King of Hearts
- Caterpillar
- Gryphon
- Mock Turtle
Setting: A whimsical blend of locations, easily suggested through set design and props. Key locations include: Alice's garden, the rabbit hole, the Mad Hatter's tea party, the Queen of Hearts' croquet ground.
(Scene 1: Alice's Garden)
(Alice sits reading a book, bored. A White Rabbit rushes past, checking his pocket watch.)
Alice: Oh, my! A talking rabbit! I must follow him.
(Alice follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole.)
(Scene 2: The Rabbit Hole)
(Alice tumbles down a seemingly endless hole. She lands in a large hall with many doors.)
Alice: (To herself) This is quite extraordinary!
(Alice finds a small door and, after shrinking herself with a magical potion, enters a beautiful garden.)
(Scene 3: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party)
(Alice finds the Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Dormouse having tea. The table is laden with mismatched crockery.)
Mad Hatter: Have some tea, Alice! We’re always having tea.
March Hare: But there's never enough time!
Dormouse: (Mumbling) Snore… Tea… Sleep…
(A nonsensical conversation ensues, filled with riddles and puns.)
Alice: This is the maddest tea party I've ever been to!
(Scene 4: Encounter with the Caterpillar)
(Alice meets the Caterpillar, who is smoking a hookah.)
Caterpillar: Who are you?
Alice: I… I’m Alice.
Caterpillar: And what do you want?
Alice: I want to get home!
(The Caterpillar gives Alice advice, hinting at the need for self-discovery.)
(Scene 5: The Cheshire Cat's Advice)
(Alice encounters the Cheshire Cat, who appears and disappears at will.)
Alice: Excuse me, Mr. Cat, which way should I go?
Cheshire Cat: That depends on where you want to get to.
(The Cat vanishes, leaving only his grin behind.)
(Scene 6: The Queen of Hearts' Croquet Ground)
(Alice arrives at the Queen of Hearts' croquet ground. The flamingos are the mallets, and the hedgehogs are the balls.)
Queen of Hearts: Off with their heads! (She shouts this frequently.)
(A chaotic croquet game unfolds, with the Queen of Hearts constantly threatening everyone.)
(Scene 7: The Trial)
(Alice is brought to trial before the King and Queen of Hearts.)
Queen of Hearts: She stole my tarts! Off with her head!
(The trial is absurd and illogical. The witnesses give nonsensical testimony.)
(Scene 8: Alice's Awakening)
(Alice wakes up in her garden, realizing it was all a dream.)
Alice: It was all just a dream… But what a curious dream it was!
(The End)
Note: This is a simplified script. It can be expanded upon significantly with more dialogue, character development, and scene descriptions. The possibilities for creative staging and interpretation are vast. You can add songs, dances, and more visual elements to bring this classic story to life on stage. Remember to emphasize the absurdity and whimsical nature of Wonderland throughout the play.
