First United Methodist Church Presents Play titled 'Down the Rabbit Hole'

The following information was provided by the First United Methodist Church in Scotch Plains.

After a 7 year hiatus Faith Players come back with a bang!

Or a fall…Down a Rabbit Hole that is.  Faith players will be presenting an original play titled Down the Rabbit Hole.  This play is based on the famous Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland, and was written by Tori Clemens with original musical soundtrack by Scotch Plains resident Neal Acito.

Tori Clemens founded the Faith players back in 2005 and for the past few years the theatre group has been on hiatus.  Clemens decided it was time to brush off the cobwebs and start again with the original adaptation.  “I have read multiple scripts and adaptations of Alice.  Many were missing key characters or too childish.  I started writing this over a year ago and am so happy to be producing it with the first theatre group I created.  I am working with an extremely talented cast and a wonderful composer and friend Neal Acito, who paired my script with his music seamlessly!”

After 2 nights of auditions in January Clemens found the perfect cast of seasoned and first time actors.  Chris North, who plays the Mad Hatter just closed a production of Twist of Faith at Playhouse 22.  The White Rabbit, played by James ford has performed with Tori Clemens in various productions and is currently Seymour in Mount St. Mary’s Little Shop of Horrors.  The Cheshire Cat is played by Caitlyn Chattin, who is a professional dance instructor, and Alice is played by newcomer to the stage Jen Kurceski.  “This cast is one of the most diverse I have ever performed with.  I know the audience will be in for a great experience,” stated Ford.

If you are looking for a family friendly production, something fun to do in April then come out and be one of the first audiences to see this premier!  Shows are April 26^th and 27^th at 7:30 PM and April 27^th at 2 PM.  Performance will be presented at the First United Methodist Church in Scotch Plains NJ, located at 1171 Terrill RD Scotch Plains NJ.  Tickets are $8 and will be sold at the door or you can email Tori314@aol.com for more information or to reserve your tickets.