Alice, shrinking from the effect of the White Rabbit’s fan, cries in the pool that forms around her until she becomes surrounded by animals. The White Rabbit runs in panic and drops his white kid gloves and a large fan; Alice gathers them. In the pool, Alice speaks with Mouse, but the topic of cats and dogs angers him until he agrees to tell his story after they reach the shore, where a duck, a dodo, a lory, an eaglet, and other creatures gather.
On stage
Alice
Shrinks while holding the White Rabbit’s fan, cries in the pool of tears, and tries to talk her way through her confusion. Speaks with Mouse, calms the conversation enough for him to agree to tell his story on shore, and reaches the pool’s edge as more animals arrive.
White Rabbit
Returns dressed and carrying white kid gloves and a large fan, mutters about the Duchess being angry, then panics and bolts away. Leaves behind the gloves and fan, which Alice picks up.
Mouse
Surfaces near Alice, listens to her attempts to speak, and becomes agitated when cats and dogs are discussed. Agrees to come to the shore and then explain why he hates cats and dogs, telling his story afterward.
Duck
Arrives and is part of the group swimming to the shore with Alice and the other animals.
Dodo
Appears among the creatures in the pool and goes with the group to the shore.
Lory
Joins the group of animals at the pool and moves with them to the shore.
Eaglet
Appears among the gathered creatures and swims to shore with the group.
Mentioned
Dinah
Mentioned by Alice as a friendly example when she tries to reassure Mouse.
Duchess
Referenced by the White Rabbit as the person he fears will be angry with him for being late.
Settings
The Pool of Tears
A pool of salty water formed around Alice after she cries; initially reaches into the hallway and later fills, attracting birds and animals.
Vestibule / Entrance Hall
The hall/vestibule ceiling is struck by Alice’s head when she grows taller; positioned near the garden door.
Garden Door
A small door leading to the garden; Alice attempts to reach it using the small golden key, but it is closed again later.
Crystal Table
A glass table near the garden door where the golden key lies after Alice’s attempts to reach the garden.