Emil Sales.

Alice in Wonderland.

An original family show and box office hit, it offers a completely new take on Lewis Carroll's tale. The plot has been significantly transformed: it's not just a retelling, but a dynamic adventure with charismatic characters, vibrant makeup, and expansive costumes. The musical captivates both children and adults alike with its subtle humor and memorable pop-rock hits.

The entire city was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Theatre Company with a musical, as every TikTok was filled with edits for one production or another. And today, the Okhlopkov Theatre will be hosting the musical "Alice in Wonderland." Tickets were literally snapped up by parents and children dreaming of attending such a performance!

While the auditorium filled, the actors in their dressing rooms perfected their outfits and rehearsed the script they'd spent years studying. Sergei Khiro, the tall, muscular man who plays the White Rabbit, handed his colleague a small red rose in his jacket pocket, which Emil Sales quickly tucked into the right place. He plays the Mad Hatter.

"How many gifts have you given, anyway?" Sergei asked with interest, adjusting the earring on his head.

"Not at all. I usually pick it up after the musical," Emil responded calmly, holding up the pink-dyed strands of his bangs under his hat in the mirror to hide his natural chestnut brown; the spray didn't cover up the natural color so much. "But who knows, maybe I'll give it to you today."

Scene. Before the first intermission.

The musical ran perfectly because the script and roles were meticulously studied, without a single hitch or timing error. When the moment came to present the rose to the audience, Emil squatted at the edge of the stage and offered it selectively. It was the first time he'd ever chosen. And for the first time, he didn't want to take it back.

And then, with a slight smile and a bowed head, he walked back to the center of the stage, instantly becoming immersed in the musical’s plot, but his heart was beating a little more pleasantly?