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The Last Queen
of Wonderland

An original play inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland When Lacie's sister goes missing, she follows her through the looking glass and discovers all the stories were real — now she must find her sister, survive a rebellion, and escape before she's trapped in Wonderland forever.
Cast: 26+ (flexible) Run time: ~2 hrs All ages 9 productions
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An actor in a white rabbit costume -- white top hat with pink ears, embroidered tailcoat, and tall boots -- stands at center stage on a black-and-white checkered floor, holding a pocket watch chain, while a large ensemble cast in colorful fantastical costumes stand frozen behind him facing off like pieces on a chess board.
26+ Cast size
~2 hrs Run time
All ages Audience
9 Productions to date
Available Licensing status

About the play

150 years after Lewis Carroll wrote about Alice's adventures in Wonderland, a young girl goes missing and her sister Lacie discovers an impossible secret — all the stories were real. Now, Lacie must travel through the looking glass where she meets the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and even curiouser, a lost Otherlander like her — from two centuries before she was born. With time broken and Wonderland on the brink of rebellion against the Queen of Hearts, Lacie finds herself at the heart of a fight for freedom. Will she find a way to save her sister and escape back through the looking glass, or will she be too late and end up trapped in Wonderland forever? The Last Queen of Wonderland was originally commissioned and produced by Street Theatre Company's ClassAct Dramatics. It premiered on October 16, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee — Artistic Director Cathy Street; directed by Curtis LeMoine-Reed and Robert Taylor Kelly.
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Good for High school theatre programs Youth theatre companies Community stages Middle school programs Family audiences
Media Watch MOTWP promo video (2022) → LTA Rehearsal Video Blog (2018) → LaGrange Daily News review (2018) → Listen to podcast interview (2015) →

What people are saying

“This is not Alice in Wonderland. It is a wild ride of an adventure story that borrows liberally from the book but takes it in new directions. The play takes place before, during, and after Alice’s infamous trip to Wonderland — new plot points, twists, travel through time, and the nonsense that is Wonderland are smartly rearranged to bring us a new story with a lot more intrigue than the original. Packed with action — ideal for young audiences and families of all ages.”

Claudia Haas, Playwright · Recommendation on New Play Exchange

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cast size for this play?

The play has a flexible cast of 26 or more performers, making it ideal for large middle and high school casts and youth theatre programs where maximum participation is a priority. While it is often performed by youth casts, several roles can be played by adults, giving community theatres the option to cast adults and youth actors in family productions.

Is this appropriate for middle school and high school students?

Yes. The play is suitable for all ages and has been produced by middle schools, high school theatre programs, and youth theatre companies. Content is family-friendly throughout.

How do I get a perusal copy of the script?

The full script is available to read on the New Play Exchange. A sample script is also available to download as a PDF. Contact Jeremy Sony directly for a full perusal copy for season planning.

What is the licensing fee?

The licensing fee is $75 per performance. Theaters will receive a PDF of the script. Contact Jeremy Sony to arrange licensing and receive script materials.

Has this play been produced before?

Yes — The Last Queen of Wonderland has had nine productions since its 2015 world premiere, including productions in Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Washington State, and Beijing, China.

Is this a sequel to Alice in Wonderland?

Not exactly. The play takes place before and after Alice's original adventures — reimagining the Wonderland universe rather than continuing it directly. It stands completely on its own for audiences who have never read Lewis Carroll, but offers plenty of references to delight fans of the original stories.

Production history & media

  • Hyatts Middle School — Powell, Ohio 2025
  • Mouth of the Wolf Productions — Lithopolis, Ohio 2022
  • Pacific Crest Montessori School — Seattle, Washington 2020
  • Mouth of the Wolf Productions — Marysville, Ohio 2019
  • Genoa Middle School — Westerville, Ohio 2019
  • Beijing SMIC Private School — Beijing, China 2019
  • Lafayette Theatre Academy — LaGrange, Georgia 2018
  • NCT Theatre Arts — Nolensville, Tennessee 2016
  • ClassAct Dramatics at Street Theatre Company — Nashville, Tennessee (World Premiere) 2015
Press & media
Watch the 2022 production promo video → Mouth of the Wolf Productions
Watch the 2018 rehearsal video blog → Lafayette Theatre Academy, LaGrange, Georgia
Read the LaGrange Daily News coverage → Lafayette Theatre Academy, LaGrange, Georgia — March 2018
Listen to the Inexplicable Dumb Show podcast → Interview with playwright Jeremy Sony, 2015

Production photos

Mouth of the Wolf Productions 2022 · Lafayette Theatre Academy 2018 · ClassAct Dramatics 2015 (Your Image Photography)
Mouth of the Wolf Productions at Wagnalls Memorial Theatre — Lithopolis, Ohio, 2022 A wide shot of the Wagnalls Memorial Theatre stage, with the full cast visible in costume beneath amber and green stage lighting. Two young actors in elaborate floral and butterfly masks perform on a stage with rich red fabric in the background. A young actor in a red tunic and cape performs an impassioned moment center stage, arms outstretched, with ensemble members visible behind him. A young actress in a grey dress and an actress in a checkered Mad Hatter costume face each other on a colorfully decorated stage. Two actors on a darkened stage -- one in a white rabbit costume with whisker face paint, the other in a period waistcoat behind him. A group of actors in brightly colored Tweedledee and Tweedledum costumes perform a scene on stage with playing card set pieces. Two actors in elaborate animal costumes -- one as the March Hare with tall ears, one as the Mad Hatter in a checkered jacket -- pose together in a darkened scene. A young actress in a grey dress reads from an ornate book, standing before a painted white tree backdrop. An actress in a red Queen of Hearts gown and crown faces a young actor in red beside her on a darkly lit stage. An actress in a tall checkered Mad Hatter hat and striped stockings sits on painted book-spine risers reading Jabberwocky and Through the Looking-Glass. An actor in a grey mouse costume gestures expressively on stage in front of a red-framed doorway. A young actor in a period waistcoat holds a small object delicately, posed against a dark background. An actor in a white rabbit costume peers through a tall arched doorframe draped in red velvet, face painted with whiskers. Two actresses in red and white queen costumes stand in profile holding swords, posed against an ornate wooden interior. A young actress in a grey dress stands with a book against a painted blue and gold tree backdrop. Lafayette Theatre Academy — LaGrange, Georgia, 2018 A group of actors in Victorian and fantasy-inspired costumes stand around tables on a stage with a lush green forest backdrop as an actor in modern clothing stands nearby. A group of actors in formal Victorian costumes and masquerade masks, including a woman in a red gown, dance together on a stage with a painted stone bridge backdrop. Four actors in period and steampunk-inspired costumes sit and crouch on the stage floor in an animated conversation, with red-draped tables and a backdrop depicting stone arches behind them. Three actors in steampunk-inspired costumes -- including a figure in a gear-adorned top hat -- share an animated exchange on a darkened stage, with additional cast members visible in the background. Actors in period costumes dressed as birds and field animals sit and stand around long wooden tables drinking tea on a stage with a painted forest backdrop. A lone actor in a dark period suit and top hat stands in a single spotlight on an otherwise darkened stage. A large cast of young actors in colorful costumes sits and stands on a stage with a green forest backdrop, facing a figure in a hat at stage right. An actress in a red brocade robe and small crown stands imperiously with a scepter while actors costumed as playing cards bow and kneel before her on a darkened stage. ClassAct Dramatics at Street Theatre Company — Nashville, Tennessee, 2015 · Photography by Your Image Photography A large cast in whimsical costumes stands on a black-and-white checkered stage, with a central figure in a white rabbit costume framed by a circular arch. A young woman in a white blouse and black skirt holds a book and gestures expressively on a checkered stage, while a young man in an argyle sweater looks on behind her. A cast of actors in fantastical costumes -- including a figure in a red gown holding a wand, playing card soldiers, and a girl in a white dress -- stand beneath a large circular arch decorated with gears, on a black-and-white checkered stage. An actor in a red gown and antlered crown gestures imperiously over a second actor bowing low on the checkered stage floor, with a gear-adorned set piece visible in the background. Four actors perform on a multilevel set, with two figures in white and red gowns raising their arms atop a platform while two others sit below among colorful floral props and gear-adorned set pieces. Three actors in whimsical costumes -- including a figure in a white rabbit suit holding a book -- engage in conversation on a gear-decorated set. An actor in a yellow jacket and wide-brimmed hat wearing make-up to resemble a hare gestures dramatically at center stage, flanked by a small figure at a tea table on the left and a young man in a brown leather jacket on the right. Three actors face off around a tea table on a checkered stage, with the central figure in a white rabbit costume holding up a hand between the other two in a tense confrontation. Two actors in elaborate costumes -- one in a yellow jacket and tall top hat and brown fur rabbit ears, the other in a ruffled lavender dress and feathered hat -- perform an animated scene together beneath a circular arch. A large ensemble cast in colorful fantastical costumes spreads across the checkered stage, some covering their ears, with a central figure in a red gown and crown screaming a command at the front. Two actors in character -- one in a blue corset blouse with pink hair and a unicorn horn, the other in an edgy mustard-yellow dress and lion make-up -- face each other in an intense, close exchange under moody purple and amber lighting. A young actress in a blue lace corset and lace collar holds a book and gazes upward with a look of surprise, with a large gear prop visible in the background. A young actor in a red wide-brimmed hat and shimmering costume sits at a tea table, face painted with a clock design, gazing pensively into the scene. Four actors in formal costumes, two in red, two in white, hold decorative masquerade masks to their faces, posed together beneath a leafy arch in a dimly lit scene. A young actor in a white rabbit costume -- including a white top hat with pink ears, face paint, and an embroidered tailcoat -- performs expressively, one hand raised to his hat.

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