Lewis Carroll’s story of “Alice in Wonderland” takes on a new twist in the production of “Alice the Brave and Other Tales from Wonderland.”  
The production, co-sponsored by Alpha Psi Omega and the Southeastern Louisiana University Theatre Department, is a three-venue traveling tour with the final performances taking place at Southeastern’s Vonnie Borden Theatre Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m.
The show opened at the Faith Family Church in Denham Springs on April 12 and then traveled to Bogalusa’s Cassidy Park on April 26.  Tickets for all ages are $10.
“The university doesn’t often do full productions of plays designed to entertain the whole family,” said Jim Winter, director of “Alive the Brave” and theater instructor at Southeastern. “I think many of our students will appreciate this show.  Besides, it is ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ The stories and films have such a huge following. It has all of the familiar characters, but it is an all new story.”
New York playwright Tommy Jamerson wrote the play, meant to be entertaining for both children and adults.  Jamerson also wrote Murderous Innocent, a play previously performed at Southeastern.
“[Jamerson] is a student of mine through the University of New Orleans MFA in Creative Writing program,” said Winter.
The modern production will involve puppets, interaction with the audience, lively costumes and more.
“Costumes are perhaps the biggest design element of this play,” said Winter.  “I am particularly proud of all of the hard work Rebecca Fife, our costume designer, has done.  Because this isn’t a university production, she didn’t have a costume shop to work in.  All of the costumes she designed were built by her and her team in their own homes.”
The show being a touring production adds a new and unique quality to the feeling of the production.  Although productions away from home are great, being on home grounds will add a new relief.
“Touring a show is interesting, especially on a budget,” said Winter.  “It is an exciting experience for all involved but there are a lot of challenges with each new venue.  Certainly it will be nice to be on our home turf.  We know the theatre and we have access to a few more technical elements and effects for the show here at Southeastern.”
Lead roles are played by Southeastern student Olivia Matte as Alice and LSU student Tyler Meyer as the Mad Hatter.  
For more information, contact the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at 985-549-2184.