TJC Academy of Dance presents ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ March 5-8

“We are thrilled to present this unique performance of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to East Texas and beyond,” said Carolyn Hanna, chair of the TJC Dance Department and director of the play. “With brand-new choreography from TJC Dance professors, audiences are welcome to dive into the mysterious and silly world with Alice.”

Dancing as Alice will be Kaylee Lesniewski, an eight-year veteran of TJC’s dance program; this is her first lead role.

Performances at the Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center on TJC’s central campus will be held:

• Thursday            March 5              7 p.m.
• Friday                   March 6              7 p.m.
• Saturday             March 7              2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
• Sunday                 March 8              2 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now, with admission prices ranging from $25-$40. Hours for the TJC Box Office are 3-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. To purchase tickets online, visit TJC.edu/AliceInWonderland. To make reservations, call 903-510-2212.

The TJC Academy of Dance Pre-Professional Division is a rigorous training program that prepares students both mentally and physically for a professional dance career. It is the only such program in East Texas.

For additional information, contact Carolyn Hanna at 903-510-2483.

The Cast:

Morgan Aldinger, Ana Alzamora, Caroline Bailey, Rose Barton, Kathryn Bloser, Audrey Boren, Kennedy Bragg, Camila Bravo, Cambrie Brooks, Claire Brown, Cailyn Bryce-Cotes, Vivian Butron, Caroline Caccitolo, Lillyana Cash, Wynnslo Davis, Anna Davis-Bennett, Addie Draffen, Halle Dunn, Zoey Dyer, Vivienne Elliott, Natalie Ellis, Caylie Fernandez, Stella Franks, Olivia Gale, Lillian Gardiner, Taynara Gomez, Lucia Gorman, Jules Gregory, Lennox Harlacher, Lily Rose Harlacher, Tesla Hartweg, Rylan Hernandez, Caroline Holmes, Maggie Hutchins, Claire Hutchinson, Ainsley Jones, Evay Joyce, Ellie King, Annabel Langford, Caroline Lesniewski, Kaylee Lesniewski, Kate Margraves, Mary-Meadows Marshall, Vivienne Marshall, Nalani Mata, AnnMarie Mayfield, Julia McClure, Addie McDonald, Tenley McKinzie, Nina Mikklesen, Valentina Morales, Delia Nava, Eva Navetta, Precious Ndetan, Evie Noteware, Paola Ortega, Victoria Ortega, Mariana Ortiz-Oliveras, Gentry Owens, Molly Patterson, Kaitlin Pearce, Georgia Price, Amaris Puren, Sydney Quintana, Lilliana Rains, Emma Ray, Ainsley Rhodus, Sam Rodgers, Sidney Roden, Jocelyn Rodriguez, Audrey Scarborough, Lily Scarborough, Emery Schimpf, Emma Scott, Jamira Simmons, Catherine Smith, Tenley Smiley, Fiona Solly, Iris Solly, Laurel Stout, Charlotte Stuebing, Brooklyn Thomas, Sierra Trigueiro, Rose Tucker, Natalie Umbower, Emily Rose Vahovius, Samantha Valle, Sammy Vig, Ava Wamboldt, Ivy Wamboldt, Naomi Warriner, Vivian Watts, Carolyn Whitener, Molly Whitener, Brynn Wilder, Isabella Williamson, Mary Martha Woods, Sidney Woolverton, Lily York

About TJC

Tyler Junior College is a comprehensive public community college located in East Texas. It was founded in 1926 and offers a wide range of programs, including bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificates, and workforce or vocational training. TJC offers more than 135 programs of study in areas including arts, sciences, health professions, business, technology, and trades and it helps both traditional students and adult learners.

TJC serves almost 20,000 students annually across its credit and non-credit programs, with over 16,000 in credit programs and nearly 4,000 in continuing studies. TJC strives to provide an outstanding educational experience that prepares students for success in their careers and communities.

Throughout its 145-acre central campus and multiple sites, TJC features rigorous academics, 70 national athletic championships, stellar fine and performing arts programs, modern residential facilities, and organizations and clubs that promote student engagement and diversity.