Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre is excited to announce that Jefferson High School will present Alice in Wonderland, based on the Lewis Carroll novel and directed by Theatre Department Head Joe Link. Alice is supposed to be reading her book, but her imagination and curiosity takes over and she falls down a rabbit hole into a world of talking animals, ruthless royalty, and wonder. This script, written by Jefferson’s own Joe Link, is filled with audience participation, puppetry, and magic. There is never a dull moment because the audience is constantly called upon to offer suggestions and help make decisions as Alice tracks down the white rabbit and finds her way home.
This is the first high school production in Playtime Poppy’s 74th Season. Performance dates and times are:
October 16, 2025: 5:00 PM
October 17, 2025: 5:00 PM* & 7:30 PM
October 18, 2025: 11:00 AM* & 2:00 PM
*ASL interpreted performance
Playtime Poppy productions are appropriate for all ages. General admission tickets are $5 for all ages and will be available at the door or online at https://jhscr.booktix.com/.
On October 8, Playtime Poppy and Jefferson will present Operation Backstage which will give 3rd grade students from some of Jefferson’s feeder schools the chance to experience activities behind-the-scenes and learn how a play is brought to life on stage. On October 15, the Jefferson auditorium will be filled with elementary students and students with special needs who are invited to a special matinee production of Alice in Wonderland. Teachers will be given an Imagination Guide, which will also be available on Poppy’s website, filled with information about the play, activities with curricular connections, and resources for additional learning.
The other high school productions in Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre’s 74th Season are: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Kennedy December 4, 5, and 6, 2025 and The Princess who Wouldn’t Wear Pink at Washington April 23, 24, and 25, 2026. Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre is also busy bringing their arts-integrated, classroom programs to elementary students in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Book Adventures, an interactive storytelling program, promotes reading comprehension and prepares younger elementary students to engage with story, characters and emotions. One Great Line brings theatre into 5th grade classrooms. Students learn how to use the design process and explore the technical and dramatic aspects of theatre.
Playtime Poppy is preparing for their 75th anniversary celebration. Watch for more information and updates on Facebook, Instagram, and the Playtime Poppy website: playtimepoppy.org
Upcoming Occurrences of Jefferson and Playtime Poppy present "Alice in Wonderland"
