MCC Theatre to Run Alice in Wonderland as Theatre for Youth Show

MESA, Arizona – September 2, 2015 – Mesa Community College (MCC) Theatre & Film Arts Department is presenting Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland, October 16, 17, 22 & 23 at 7 p.m.; and October 17 & 24 at 2 p.m., at the MCC Theatre located on the south side of MCC’s campus (1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 85202) . Tickets, ranging from $9 to $12, are available by calling the MCC Box Office at 480-461-7172, online at www.purplepass.com/MCC, or at the door. 

The play is adapted from the original by the production’s director, Jordan Deffenbaugh. It follows Alice as she plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in a madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. Chasing the White Rabbit, Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, where she meets all its famous residents: the King of Hearts, the Red Queen, the Dormouse, Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Caterpillar and other fantastical characters designed to captivate the young of heart, regardless of age. 

This production will also tour elementary schools in the Mesa Public School District once the run at the MCC Theatre is completed. 

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Media Contact:
Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu,480-461-7892

Box Office & Tickets:
Marisa Estrada, Box Office Coordinator
marisa.estrada@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7172

News & Information:
Kevin Dressler, Director of Theatre Activities
kevin.dressler@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7538 

About Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning.  Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations.  MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.

Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) http://www.ncahlc.org

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. 

About MCC Theatre & Film Arts
Theatrical education provides a valuable base from which to launch careers in film, television, stage, management, marketing, advertising, law, politics, theology, social work, and therapeutic fields among others. The Department provides its students with opportunities to work with industry professionals from across the country. Students have the opportunities to act, design, write, direct and crew a variety of productions. Please visit MCC’s Theatre & Film Arts online to learn more. Many MCC events are open to the public. Visit the college’s Events & News page for additional information.