Where?: Has the Hatter Gone [Stageplay, Book 1]

Character Notes and Costuming

Notes on the Cast (In no particular order)

Cheshire Cat- a teenage girl 14 - 18 preferably short, the spirit of a mute high schooler who died in a car crash, she’s quite laid-back with an innate curiosity

Mad Hatter- young adult male preferably tall and lanky, the guardian angel spirit tasked with rescuing souls stuck between realms, he’s a Shakespearan con-man

Aaron Miller- can be performed by the same actor as Hatter, a detective with a dark past investigating the death of a politicians wife and daughter, he’s easily irritable 

Crime Scene Supervisor- an upper middle-aged person, the leader of the investigation team on this case, takes their job very seriously, can be any gender 

Paris Travers- a young adult about the same age as Aaron Miller, an aspiring computer programmer, and Aaron’s childhood friend, he is a bit awkward but very friendly 

The Queen Who Rules Over Nothing and Nowhere- a teenage girl 16-19, an enchanting leader who rules over the provinces of Nothing and Nowhere, she is calm yet very firm

Auxiliary (Optional)- Investigators, The Queen’s Guards, City Folk, Creature Actors

Investigators- an array of police enforcement and first responders, they appear in the crime scene and the CSI office

The Queen’s Guards- trained protectors of the Queen and her palace, they all lost something dear to them in their past life and need an idea or person to protect and defend, they show up in the palace and some escort the Queen

City Folk- average citizens to set the city, show up in most real-world scenes

Creature Actors- Midsummers inspired fairy creatures who set the stage of the afterlife

Notes on Costuming (in no particular order)

Cheshire Cat- This can be the most complicated part of the show. The Cheshire is modeled off of Alice in Wonderland’s Cheshire Cat. She should have a long, shabby hooded cloak, and a makeshift wand staff. Cat ears and a tail are also essential. Make-up-wise is optional, however, a creepy toothy smile is this character’s trademark. The mouth should cover the actor’s mouth and neck. Fake pointed teeth should come from across the upper lip and up from the collar bone. If the actor has a microphone, hide it under the teeth. She should also have scars on her face that symbolize her death from a car crash. 

Mad Hatter- The Hatter is based on the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. He should have a pompous dress coat and a high-top hat. His look should also include a long white wig done in a simple side pony. Optionally, there can also be a heavenly-looking symbol on the middle of his forehead. This actor’s makeup should be simple and his outfit easy to change out of so he can easily change into Aaron Miller’s simple look.

Aaron Miller- When on the scene of the crime he should wear a modern investigator’s uniform. In other scenes, he should be business casual with a dark color palette. 

Crime Scene Supervisor- wears an average police/investigator uniform 

The Queen of Nothing and Nowhere- This luxurious Queen should have a sparkly golden Greek robe, as well as golden and white makeup to make her look more like a spirit. An actress with long curly hair is preferable. 

Paris Travers- A man of simple taste, you can dress him up or down. The only thing worth noting is that he should have a costume change from the first time we see him to the next. Preferably, save his more fashionable outfit for Act III Scene III. 

The Queen’s Guards- See recommendations for creatures, but more specifically they should match her golden and white color scheme. They should also carry long white spears to present their authority.

Creature Actors- These costumes can be up to artistic interpretation. However the idea is glowing fairy-like creatures. They should resemble things like mushrooms and flowers or be completely abstract. For the most impactful effect, use glow-in-the-dark body paint on the creatures and the scenery. This gives an otherworldly, negative feel. Make sure these actors have diverse physical acting skills as they don't have lines.

Investigators- They wear standard first responder and investigator uniforms

City Folk- Average street clothes