Curiouser and curiouser!!
Attention all theater lovers!
April 13, 2023
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
The Bell High Theater Department showcases a new musical this week. The Trials of Alice in Wonderland is based on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. The play premieres on Saturday, April 15th at 7:00 at Corona Avenue Elementary.
According to Theater teacher Mrs. Whitney, over 40 students came on the day of the auditions. She was “grateful, happy, and humbled,” and her eyes lit up when she saw all the talented people at the auditions. Many were new to the theater environment. When they asked Mrs. Whitney how they could improve on their roles, she told them the entire show is directed, managed, performed, and designed by students. “It’s your show. I just work here,” she says
She found the potential of these students very moving. Their creativity runs wild especially with the upcoming play. According to Mrs. Whitney, it fulfills and enlightens her to see such amazingly talented students at Bell.
There is much more to look forward to with new actors, and exciting new directors in the theater department.
The play will continue its run on:
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Tuesday April 18th at 4:30
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Wednesday, April 19th at 5:30
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Thursday April 20th at 6:30.
Richard Sosa Colin • May 25, 2023 at 12:31 pm
I learned that a lot of students wanted to be in the play, Alice in Wonderland. Over 40 students auditioned and a lot were new to theater. I think its cool that Mrs. Whitney lets the students run the show.
Richard Sosa Colin
Ms. Castillo Period 5
Paulina • May 24, 2023 at 2:49 pm
This really influenced me a lot to watch Alice in Wonderland since I’ve never seen this movie before but after watching the play it really made me think that the actual movie couldn’t be that bad. There was a lot of stuff going on in the play but overall I really enjoyed it because of how funny some of the characters were. Ms. Whitney was really stressed getting all the stuff right for the play and worked really hard to make this play happen. All the characters were really creative costumes and makeup and they all looked like the actual movie.
Delailah Zamora • May 24, 2023 at 11:14 am
This play was really an awesome experience and I loved being a part of it. There were many great young actors and supportive people there. Hope to see most of you guys next year! 😀
eleenah • May 23, 2023 at 12:17 pm
It influenced me to watch Alice in Wonderland because I’ve never seen it and I really like the movie and play. There were a lot of references and overall I loved the play. Ms. Whitney does say she “just works here” a lot, I’m in her class. She really lets them have creative control and lets them be them.
Eleenah
Ms.Castillo period 5
Monika Rivera • May 3, 2023 at 8:57 am
This play has so much effort and time put into it, it’s both fun and humorous. It’s a play worth taking a small snippet of your day to simply watch.
Alondra Virrueta • Apr 25, 2023 at 3:08 pm
This is my second time watching a play with this Theater Production and this team is amazing. They are such hard workers, seeing them put their all into this and work even with obstacles coming towards them like our auditorium going under construction, they were still able to pull effort through and make this play happen. All props were very creative and incredible. You guys all did an amazing job, conflagrations on the achievement!
Jude Angel Medina • Apr 18, 2023 at 9:31 pm
I loved the musical play. Really enjoyed it. Awesome performance and good job to everyone. ” Off with your head.” Lol.
Ali Saab • Apr 14, 2023 at 12:50 pm
We all do stuff in class, so to see it in person is great. Mrs. Whitney has been getting ready to go see this production as a student in theater class, so this makes me extremely interested to see what my fellow classmates have put together for this play.
Ali Saab • Apr 14, 2023 at 12:44 pm
We do all of stuff in class, so to see it in person is great. Mrs. Whitney has been getting ready to go see this production as a student in theater class, so this makes me extremely interested to see what my fellow classmates have put together for this play.
Genesis L. • Apr 13, 2023 at 11:24 pm
Love it very much and that they should do more of this!
Leilani Renteria • Apr 13, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Seems like a nice play!
Montserrat • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:41 pm The Bell Chimes Pick
I’m really proud of all that we’ve accomplished, even more so because we’re in this new space. This has been a really cool experience for me, even though I’ve felt mad as a hatter sometimes. I’m honored to have gotten to work with this talented group of performers and crew members, who have worked really hard to bring this show to life. Please come see our show if you can, you won’t regret it!
shoutout to my friend Reily’s dog <3
Brianna Barajas • Apr 19, 2023 at 2:16 pm
Your love and dedication to this play really shows! You should feel very proud!
Jeremy • Apr 13, 2023 at 3:10 pm
I’m looking forward to watching this play and I think it’s interesting how the drama teacher Mrs. Whitney is giving some students a chance to direct and kinda run the show I can’t wait to see what the students came up with all their creativity.
Liz Boyd • Apr 13, 2023 at 3:07 pm
I like how the students dedicated the time onto expanding their horizons, and auditing for the play. i like how the students put in effort to make a show that everyone will enjoy
Brianna Barajas • Apr 19, 2023 at 2:21 pm
It’s really incredible to see how incredible and dedicated the actors at Bell High School are. Their dedication to this play really shows.
Naomi Sanchez • Apr 13, 2023 at 3:05 pm
I love how Mrs.Whitney and her students took their time into this show. The students and her have put so much into this show and it looks very exicting to watch. CANT WAIT!!
Montse • Apr 13, 2023 at 3:03 pm The Bell Chimes Pick
As Music Director, I am so proud of everything we’ve been able to accomplish over the past few months, even though we’ve been in a new space. This has been a great experience for me, even though it’s been absolutely insane sometimes. I feel honored to have been able to work with such a talented group of performers and crew members. Please come watch our show if you can, our company has been working hard to make this production an out-of-this-world experience.
shoutout to reily’s dog <3
Melissa R • Apr 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm
I love how Mrs. Whitney lets the students be creative and just lets the students do their own thing. I’m so excited to see this play as a result of all the creative and talented students!
Reily • Apr 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm The Bell Chimes Pick
I was a company manager in this show and I enjoyed all the social radiance in the theater! It was a lively environment where everyone always had something to say. I really hope the audience gets to experience that social energy burst through the stage and feel the excitement that is felt in the theater!
Katherine L. • Apr 13, 2023 at 3:01 pm
I love that this show will allow people who are new to the theater environment to have a new experience with stuff that they haven’t tried or done yet. Mrs. Whitney allows students to express themselves in the show while also having a fun time this show looks super fun!
Jennifer Perez • Apr 13, 2023 at 2:59 pm
I like how Mrs. Whitney gives the opportunity to many up-and-coming actors, singers, and dancers to have a chance to try out the theater environment. Can’t wait to be at the play and see many of these new performances!!!!
Hernan • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:38 pm
If this play is as good as it sounds, I am looking very forward to watching!
Yaretzi • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:37 pm
Im excited to see the outcome of all the time and hard work students put into this play.
Darlene • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:35 pm
This article is very mind opening giving us information about theater and how many people participated. I can’t wait to see the show and how the student creativity and acting went into it doing this show.
Nadine • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:35 pm
I really do believe I will enjoy the show because of the creativity and talent put into the show.
Yaretzi • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:34 pm
I´m excited to see the outcome of this play that many students put their time into.
Marlene • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:33 pm
I think the show is going to be good since the students will be running the show from what I read.
Anahi Ortiz • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:33 pm
I love how much Mr’s Whitney gave freedom to the cast. Helping them understand that this is their show and they are the ones in charge of what they do.
Dealilah • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:33 pm
I think the show is going to be good because it is run by students and they are able to express themselves.
Andrew Torres • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:32 pm
I feel like this play is going to be the best out of all of the plays because I like how the students give ideas to the teacher, I feel like those students tend to have a bigger creativity, and that shows students can think amazing stuff that adults can’t think of and I’m not trying to rude.
Sebastian E • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:32 pm
This sounds like it will be a great show. The background behind the students work makes this play something you have to see. It brings the students work to life as they showcase their talent and efforts they did to make this play possible.
Liz Jimenez • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:31 pm
I like how Ms.Whitney gives students the chance to share their creativity with many others really helps students open up to other students. Cant wait to watch what other students work so hard for and by the reading of it the play is so interesting.
Kaitlyn • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:31 pm
I wonder how many new people showed up to the auditions for this play. Can’t wait to go see it and witness the talent of these students!
Sophia perez • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:31 pm
I love how the theater teacher Mrs. Whitney and her students put their time into this show mean a lot.The sudents put their creative minds and shows that they really love doing the show.
karen • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:31 pm
Wow! I love this!!
Brandon S • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:30 pm
the comment about Mrs.Whitney saying “It’s your show. I just work here” is very funny very how true it is! Many of the people there are very talented and are run by students. The fact that it is over 40 students working together says, quite a lot since it helps show the dedication and teamwork between everyone in the show itself that its quite amazing how far these students have come, plus you can see that people work together in acting, painting, how its fully ran by students is quite enough to say, this is going to be some show!
eleenah avalos • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:30 pm
I like how Whitney lets the actors kind of be in control when she told them its there show i just work here and she trusts her crew/actors and everybody’s opinion.
Karol Vazquez • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:30 pm
It seems like a great play, I will definitely go watch it. I love how it is run by students because they can show their creativity and talents and it gives them responsibility for running things.
Roxanna Zuniga • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:29 pm
This play seems very entertaining just by how many talented people are in it. I like how many people find interest in theater and enjoy doing things they love.
Tim • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:29 pm
The play seems to be entertaining I can’t wait for the premier and it is also very flexible with the dates it’s going to be on
angel • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:29 pm
the play sounds like it gonna be good
Giovanny Rodriguez • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:29 pm
Sounds Like a great show, full of creativity and can’t wait to see it!
leslie T • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:29 pm
the play looks like it will be fun, and it’s exciting to see a play directed by students.
Neftali B • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:27 pm
So excited to see what these actors have worked so hard on!
Alejandra • Apr 13, 2023 at 12:26 pm
I like how you explained just how excited Mrs.Whitney is for this show and just how happy she is to see all of the students in the theater department working on the show.
Diana • Apr 13, 2023 at 11:36 am The Bell Chimes Pick
As Technical Director, working on this play has been hectic yet fun to do. Although this show will not be performed at Bell High, all of our actors and crew have been hard at work to make this the best experience possible. So please, if you can, come and watch the Trials of Alice in Wonderland at Corona Elementary on any of our select show dates!
Brianna Barajas • Apr 19, 2023 at 2:13 pm
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Technical Director working on this incredible play. It’s been incredible to hear and see how much the actors have been working hard.
Ashley bernal • Apr 13, 2023 at 10:02 am
i like the Play a lot
Jason • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:57 am
I like the play because it have a different time and days for the show
Jasmin • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:50 am
The play seems to be full of talent, can’t wait to go see it!
Daniel Garcia • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:49 am
Ms. Whiney is funny when she says “I just work here.”
Sergio Avina • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:49 am
Sounds like a great rendition of the Alice in wonderland story. It is also run by students, sounds like it’ll be a great show.
Martha Valladares • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:48 am
It was informative, I liked how they gave a backstory of how the play began and how it’s about the students with their ideas.
David Ochoa • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:47 am
I think it’s gonna be a good show. I like how the students are running the show and not the teacher because students tend to have a bigger creativity than most adults.
Axel Rodriguez • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:47 am
The show sounds like it’ll be a roller coaster of pure blissful emotions.
I’m very exhilarated to see the show especially knowing the struggles they had to endure to give us this very captivating show.
Samantha Jimenez • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:45 am
I like how you described the play and how you mentioned how new people always come into the theater environment to help Ms. Whitney for the play’s and upcoming one’s as well.
Jennifer • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:44 am
I like how Mrs. Whitney let the kids improve on their own and figure things out on their own.
Alaya • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:43 am
It’s amazing how this play will be coming alive with creativity.
Rony • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:43 am The Bell Chimes Pick
I am proud of every single person involved in the making of this show. You guys have worked so hard for this and I am so excited to see the show for the first time this weekend! (Ms.Whitney’s response is hilarious)
Ashley • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:43 am
It’s good that there’s so much talent at Bell!
Rafael E. • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:42 am
Good Article, The best part was the inclusion of positive comments towards the students from Mrs. Whitney. It created an upbeat and enjoyable read.
Eder Leyva • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:42 am
I’m excited to see this show after hearing about some problems the Theather was having and how it affected the performance I’m glad I will be able to watch this soon.
A. Rivera-Sis • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:42 am
How exciting! Cant wait to see it!!
daymein. • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:41 am
It’s honestly interesting how invested kids can be when it comes to plays such as these and it really shows how the theater can bring people together regardless of whom they may be. 1011
John Czarnecki • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:38 am
It amazes me how students can be so creative with this and I think that this show will be amazing from what I see
Alejandra Gonzalez • Apr 13, 2023 at 9:37 am
I love the dedication from the students and Ms. Whitney since musicals aren’t easy, but it’ll be successful, can’t wait to go watch it!
Giselle • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:51 am
Is it hard going up there acting and performing in front of many people?
Gael Guerrero • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:51 am
I did some photography for his production and it was amazing to see all the work that the students of Bell are putting into this show
Melanie Loya • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:50 am The Bell Chimes Pick
As an actor and the assistant choreographer of the show “The Trails Of Alice In Wonderland”, we have had so much fun making this show for the students at bell high school. It was stressful and we stayed late, but in the end, we made it all work and we are all so glad to call this our show, and on behalf of the actors and the directors of the show we can’t wait to see you soon.
Michelle • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:50 am
Looking forward to see the show!! You can tell these students are devoted in working together in the play.
erick • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:50 am
I am excited to watch the show because they work so hard on it to make it look so good and make you have a fun time watching the show.
David Garcia • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:48 am
The theater students have spent their time making a play that is fun to watch and is for all ages.
Lily Leon • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:48 am
As a person in theater class who has been a part of a show before I know that everyone works hard in putting this show together and everyone should go and watch the show to support them.
Emily • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:48 am
There are so many talented people in Bell High School. This page is really nice and provides good information about the play.
Tristen Hauffen • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:47 am
OMG, being an actor in this show has been so fun and I can’t wait for all of you to come and see our show. Everyone in the show, both cast and crew have worked so hard to start this show from nothing and bring it to what it is today… a show of excitement… and a show of mystery… and a show of madness that might make you LOSE YOUR HEAD.
Although it has been tough for all of us to work outside of our theater, which is currently being renovated, I know that all of us here at the BHS theater has worked our darn hardest to make it the best it could be and we hope to see you all there.
Ethan Zavala • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:46 am The Bell Chimes Pick
As the Assistant Director, the unfamiliarity of the Corona Elementary stage was a challenge. Now that our show days are approaching, I feel very confident that we were able to use the stage in its entirety. Still, I do miss the auditorium stage of Bell. Hope to see the seats filled at every showing!
Miah Ramirez • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:46 am
I am excited to see what my fellow classmates put together for this play, Mrs.Whitney has been getting hyped to go watch this show as a student in theater class this makes me very excited because we do all of this in class so to see it in person is amazing!
Jocelynn G • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:44 am
As a person in a theater class I’ve seen their hard work and determination in this play. I am very excited to see how the play turns out!!
Litzy Melchor • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:44 am
I like how it’s well organized and easy to read and how it tells us all the information about the play.
Priscilla Venegas • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:42 am
as a student in theater class i know how much hard work, time and creativity this takes.
JV Ruvalcaba • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:42 am
I am beyond excited to watch this show, as a student in Tec Theater it’s been amazing seeing everyone work on putting this play together. I can’t wait to see the final outcome.
Angel • Apr 13, 2023 at 8:42 am
i hope it goes well at the play hopefully many people watch it.