Students are taking the stage in more than one way, as they will be leading–for the second time in two years– the traditional spring play.  

Director of Activities Jen Laaksonen advises the student production and will once again invite staff to supervise–not direct–student rehearsals and performances. 

The student director of this year’s spring play is senior Caroline Broberg, who has a plethora of theater experience at NDA. Following two days of auditions, the cast was announced February 12 and is listed at the end of this article.

“I am incredibly honored to take this challenge on,” said Broberg, who was selected by a panel of students as the director.

The play will be Alice in Wonderland and will be staged on April 17-18. 

Auditions for the play will take place on February 10 during 8th hour and February 11 at 3:30 in the auditorium; all are welcome. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to work with everyone and bring NDA a great show,” said Broberg.

More seniors are involved with bringing this production to life, like Jordan Johnson, the treasurer, who is in charge of budgeting and marketing. 

Ngoclam Nguyen is the stage manager, Cecilia Ortega is in charge of scheduling, Ana Inciarte is head of costumes, and Tinamarie Coronado is responsible for hair and makeup.

“I like doing hair and makeup because it allows me to be a part of a fun community and do something I am passionate about,” said Coronado. 

Rehearsals will take place Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. after school. 

“I hope the audience sees that the world is full of whimsical, wonderful people who will help you along the way,” said Broberg when discussing the choice of Alice in Wonderland.

Complete Cast List

White Rabbit ………………………………………………………….……………. Grace Goh

Alice …………………..………………………………………………………. Ahnika Adomski

Second Alice ……………………..………………………………………. Gabriella Waldrop

Old Squirrel …………………………………………………………………. Gabrielle Binard

Fish-Footman …………………..……………………………………………. Justin McAllister

Frog-Footman ……………..………………………………………………………. Ean Krause

Duchess …………………………….…………………………..………………. Cecilia Ortega

Cook ……………………………….……………………………………………. Sam Coppock

Cheshire Cat …………………………….………………………..…………. Analucia Inciarte

Mad Hatter …………………………………………………………..…………. Lily Gretzinger

March Hare ……………………….……………………………………………. Isabella Luke

Dormouse ………………………………………………………..……………. Ngoc Khanh Vy

Caterpillar ………………………………………………..……………………. Jordan Johnson

Rose …………………………………………..…………………………………. Rosie Mueller

Tiger-Lily ………………………………………………………………..………. Sam Coppock

Daisy 1 …………………………………………………………………………. Julia Gutowski

Daisy 2 ………………………………………………………………………… Olivia Longcore

Tweedle-Dee …………………………….…………………….…………………. Max Janick

Tweedle-Dum …………….……………………………………………. Raymond Lawrence

White Knight ………………………………………………………………… Gabrielle Binard

Humpty Dumpty ……………………………….…………………………………. David Gelb

General ………………………….…………………………………………. Hayleigh Cornwell

Gardener 2 ………………………………………………………….……………. Ean Krause

Gardener 5 ……………………….……………………………………………. Thomas Lyons

Gardener 7 …………………………..…………………….….…………… Justin McAllister

King of Hearts …………………………..……………………….……. Jaime Aguilar Morales

Queen of Hearts …………………………………….…..…………………. Camille Lawrence

Soldier Card 1 ……………………………………………………..…………. Olivia Longcore

Soldier Card 2 …………………………………………………………………. Julia Gutowski

Executioner ………………………….………………………..…………. Raymond Lawrence

Knave of Hearts …………………………………………………..……………. Carter Kramer

Alice’s Sister …………………………………………………………….………. Rosie Mueller

Jury Member 1 ………………………………………..………………………. Cecilia Ortega

Jury Member 2 ………………………………………………………………. Justin McAllister

Jury Member 3 ………………………………………………………………. Thomas Lyons

Jury Member 4 ……………………………………………………………… Jordan Johnson