Catskill Ballet Theatre returns to the Ulster Performing Arts Center this April with its beloved production of Alice in Wonderland, a full-length ballet bringing Lewis Carroll’s fantastical world to life through classical dance.

This year’s production stars guest artist Lilit Hogtanian as Alice. Hogtanian has performed as a featured artist with Slovak National Theatre, Ballet Memphis, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Alice in Wonderland marks her inaugural season with Catskill Ballet Theatre. Returning to the production is Ethan Schweitzer-Gaslin as the White Rabbit. Schweitzer-Gaslin has dazzled audiences in the Catskill Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker as the lead soloist in Candy Canes and the Soldier Doll.

Audiences will also meet new friends in Wonderland this season, including the Walrus, the Carpenter, and the Oysters, joining familiar favorites like the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and the Mad Hatter.

“Alice’s adventures invite audiences to journey into a magical world filled with wonder, curiosity, and childlike delight. The creatures of Wonderland stretch the imagination and carry audiences into a universe of the best kind of absurdity. This production remains a favorite for families throughout the Hudson Valley, and we are thrilled to introduce new characters that will delight, surprise, and charm audiences of all ages.”
— Melissa Bierstock, Artistic Director