Chapter 1: Down the Rabbit-Hole

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Alice follows a talking White Rabbit into its hole and falls down a deep well that leads her to a hall full of locked doors. After finding a golden key and a small door leading to a beautiful garden, she drinks from a bottle that shrinks her, but forgets the key on the table and finally eats a cake in hopes of changing size again.

On stage

Alice Follows a white rabbit down its hole, falls through a deep well, and arrives at a hall where she experiences size changes by drinking from a bottle and eating a cake.
The White Rabbit Runs past Alice, which piques her curiosity and leads her to follow him into the hole.

Mentioned

Alice's Sister Appears at the beginning sitting on the bank reading a book, which motivates Alice's boredom.
Dinah Is mentioned by Alice during her fall and in her thoughts while she is sleepy.

Settings

The Riverbank The initial place where Alice is sitting with her sister before seeing the rabbit.
The Rabbit-Hole / The Well A tunnel that begins under a hedge and turns into a very deep well with walls full of cupboards, maps, and pictures.
The Hall of Doors A long, low hall, lit by lamps, with many locked doors and a glass table.
The Beautiful Garden A place with bright flower beds and cool fountains, visible through a fifteen-centimeter small door.
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Alice

A curious, thoughtful, and polite girl who has the habit of talking to herself and giving herself advice. She has learned lessons in geography and manners, although she sometimes confuses terms. She is capable of remaining calm even while falling down a deep well.

Alice's Sister sisterThe White Rabbit pursued by AliceDinah owner of the cat
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The White Rabbit

A rabbit with pink eyes wearing a waistcoat, carrying a pocket watch, and appearing to be in a great hurry. He can talk and worries about being late.

Alice is pursued by her
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Alice's Sister

Alice's sister, who reads a book without pictures or conversations on the riverbank.

Alice sister
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Mentioned 1
Dinah She is mentioned by Alice in her attempt to strike up a conversation with the Mouse, which causes a conflict.
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The Riverbank

The initial place where Alice is sitting with her sister before seeing the rabbit.

  • Alice feels bored and sleepy before seeing the White Rabbit.
  • Alice wakes up from her dream on her sister's lap.
  • Alice tells her adventures to her sister.
  • Alice's sister remains daydreaming as the sun sets.
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The Beautiful Garden

A place with bright flower beds and cool fountains, visible through a fifteen-centimeter small door.

  • Alice watches it longingly through the small door but cannot enter due to her size.
  • Alice finally enters the garden after reducing her size to ten inches.
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The Rabbit-Hole / The Well

A tunnel that begins under a hedge and turns into a very deep well with walls full of cupboards, maps, and pictures.

The Hall of Doors

A long, low hall, lit by lamps, with many locked doors and a glass table.

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