By SDCN Staff
San Diego, CA–The TERI Players will bring the whimsical world of “Alice in Wonderland” to life in a vibrant theatrical production at The Bornemann Theatre on the TERI Campus of Life.
In response to consistent sell-out crowds, the company will present four performances on May 7, 8, 14, and 15 for the first time in its history.
The TERI Players are a dynamic ensemble of adults with special needs enrolled in the Center for the Arts program at TERI Campus of Life, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Known for their fun and professional performances, the players have steadily grown in popularity as audiences from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond discover the talent, humor, and heart these passionate performers bring to the stage.
“It’s amazing to see how far the TERI Players have come–from performing once a year at an offsite local theater to having their own stage now at The Bornemann and putting on four performances,” said Kyle Ramirez, Director of Performing Arts at TERI. “The excitement and support from the community have been incredible.”
Each ticket sold helps sustain TERI’s transformative opportunities for the special needs community as a nonprofit offering them independence, enrichment opportunities, and community connection.
In the TERI Players’ adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland,” audiences follow Alice, an inquisitive young woman whose ordinary afternoon turns extraordinary when she falls into a dreamlike journey through Wonderland. After drifting into sleep while listening to a fantastical tale read by her eccentric uncle, Alice finds herself chasing the mysterious White Rabbit into a strange and whimsical world.
Along the way, she encounters a cast of delightfully peculiar characters — including a philosophical Caterpillar, the mischievous Cheshire Cat, the unpredictable Mad Hatter, and a garden of lively dancing flowers. Alice’s surreal adventure eventually leads her to the chaotic court of the Queen of Hearts, where absurd rules and unpredictable behavior challenge her courage and imagination.
The production highlights the creativity and talents of the TERI Players who contribute to the writing, music, dance and filmed portions in addition to the crew for lighting, set design, costumes, and more with the support of TERI professionals.
“We believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and that everyone gains from it – the individual, the families, the community,” adds Ramirez. “There’s a ripple effect of joy that this kind of empowerment creates.”
Tickets for performances are $30. All proceeds support TERI Campus of Life and its 20-plus quality programs and services for the special needs community.
Dinner is available at TERI Common Grounds Café before each performance, beginning at 4 p.m. Doors and concessions open at The Bornemann Theatre at 6 p.m.
For ticket information, or schedule of performances, click here.
