Dress Rehearsal for Laurel Ballet “Alice in Wonderland”

My daughter is playing the “Caterpillar Head / Butterfly,” in her first ballet performance this weekend. The cast has been rehearsing for months, but only a few days ago did Carolyn first get to practice with the professional dancers who will be doing the lifts. Similar:SHU Commemoration of September 11 Terrorism Attacks — Looking Back After 10…

Go Ask Alice

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“Daddy, I’m obsessed with Alice in Wonderland. Wil…

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My daughter playing “Alice in Wonderland” in her dollhouse

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Stage Right’s Alice in Wonderland

My daughter shared the role of Alice this weekend (she played “Small Alice”). On one night, she also doubled as the mouse, for a different Alice. Similar:Took the whole day off and spent part of it making #greebles with #Blender3D because reaso…AestheticsAnother section of #steampunk control panel. #neovictorian #design #aesthetics #blender3d …AestheticsInsipidest. Play. Ever. –Pepys,…