MEET THE CHARACTERS:

Introducing the White Rabbit !

Alice in Wonderland is headed your way, so we’ve asked the dancers to help introduce you to some of the characters you’ll meet in this imaginative, delightfully original ballet. Today, let’s say hello to the White Rabbit!

Wyatt Weeces: “When I saw that I was cast as the White Rabbit, I was excited because it’s not the typical role that I would do. I had seen bits and pieces of it, and knew it was really technical and challenging.

“I used to watch the Disney movie a lot when I was a little kid, so I referenced that for the character: he’s always really frantic, trying to get everywhere, and I always thought he’s really funny. He carries the story through the ballet, and he’s a fun character – I was excited to try to do that.”

Jack Kadzis: “When I was cast, I knew it was going to be a different experience. The dancing is fast, and I’ve played other roles that require fast dancing. But this is frantic dancing, and yet as a professional, I have to keep it controlled – it’s professionally frantic, which is new to me.

“Finding the right level of panic, while still doing the steps the way they need to be done, has helped me fall into the role. My character is really worried about the passage of time, and I’m worried about falling behind the music with my steps – so the panic, you could say, comes naturally given the speed of the choreography!”

Get Your Tickets Now:

• Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, Council Bluffs: April 12 & 13
• Omaha’s Orpheum Theater: April 26 & 27