Wireless Mics and Projection for Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR.
Show guide · JR. · 14 principals plus a Wonderland chorus · Reviewed by Stage Gear staff, October 2026
Short answer: plan on 16 channels. 14 body mics for Alice, Small Alice, the three Cheshire Cats and the main Wonderland characters, plus 2 spares. Cover the Flowers and ensemble with 2–3 area mics at the stage edge.
Stage Gear supplies wireless mics, rentals and projection to school and community theatres across the U.S. Our staff work in theatre; this guide is how we'd mic Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR.
Who gets a mic
We counted roles that sing solos or carry lines over music: Alice, Small Alice, the three Cheshire Cats, White Rabbit, Mathilda, Dodo Bird, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare and Queen of Hearts. That is 14 body mics plus 2 spares, for 16 channels.
Borderline: the Doorknob, King of Hearts, Tall Alice, Mathilda's friends and the five Flowers. The Flowers sing "The Golden Afternoon" mostly as a group, so area mics placed close to them usually work. The Doorknob is often a set piece with an actor behind it; a wired or handheld mic hidden in the set saves a channel. Share a pack between two small roles only if your script shows they are never on stage together.
Bigger budget: add the King of Hearts, the Doorknob and a lead Flower for about 19 channels. On 12 channels, keep Alice, one Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Dodo, both Tweedles, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare and Queen of Hearts on body mics, and move Mathilda, Small Alice and two Cats to area mics.
Mic plot
| Ch | Role | Mic | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel 1 | Alice | Hairline (3 mm), beige | On stage nearly all show; young lead performer. |
| Channel 2 | Small Alice | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Sings during the size changes; small head. |
| Channel 3 | Cheshire Cat 1 | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Narrates throughout; route the mic below the ears headband. |
| Channel 4 | Cheshire Cat 2 | Hairline (3 mm), brown | Narrates throughout; route the mic below the ears headband. |
| Channel 5 | Cheshire Cat 3 | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Narrates throughout; route the mic below the ears headband. |
| Channel 6 | White Rabbit | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Rabbit-ear headband; tuck the element below the band. |
| Channel 7 | Mathilda | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Opens and closes the story with Alice. |
| Channel 8 | Dodo Bird | Headset, beige | Referees the frantic caucus race; lots of movement. |
| Channel 9 | Tweedle Dee | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Comic duet with Dum; tuck the element under the cap. |
| Channel 10 | Tweedle Dum | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Comic duet with Dee; tuck the element under the cap. |
| Channel 11 | Caterpillar | Hairline, brown | Big theatrical scene; mic under the antennae headband. |
| Channel 12 | Mad Hatter | Hairline, beige | Top hat; mount the element just under the brim. |
| Channel 13 | March Hare | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Hare-ear headband; fast comic tea party dialogue. |
| Channel 14 | Queen of Hearts | Hairline, beige | Crown and wig; loud scenes, so set gain carefully. |
| Channel 15 | Spare | Hairline (3 mm), beige | Small-element spare for the many young leads. |
| Channel 16 | Spare | Earset, brown | Covers any headpiece role that rubs a hairline mic. |
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The ensemble
The Wonderland Ensemble covers the caucus race, the tea party guests and the Royal Cards. Cover them with 2–3 area or choir mics along the stage edge, and bring group moments like "The Caucus Race" and "Painting the Roses Red" downstage. If a Royal Card or other ensemble member has a featured line, hand them a spare body mic rather than adding a channel.
Show notes from our team
- Three Alices. Alice, Small Alice and Tall Alice trade places during the size changes. Label packs by actor, rehearse the handoffs with sound, and make sure only the Alice who is speaking is up on the mixer.
- Three Cheshire Cats. The three Cats guide the story and often talk in quick succession. Group their channels on one fader or DCA so the operator can ride them together and keep their levels matched.
- Hats, ears and headpieces. The Mad Hatter's top hat, the rabbit and hare ears, the Caterpillar's antennae and the Queen's crown all sit near the hairline. Fit mics with the pieces on and listen for rustle.
- The tea party. The Unbirthday tea party seats several miked actors close together around props. Keep cups and plates off the mics, and pull down whoever isn't speaking so the table doesn't sound hollow.
Projection
Alice in Wonderland JR. tumbles from a riverbank down the rabbit hole and through the flower garden, the Unbirthday tea party and the Queen's garden, so projected scenery is a natural way to show the fall and the size changes. Most school auditoriums need 7,000–10,000 lumens with the right lens; smaller black boxes need less.
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Rent it for the run, or own it
| What you get | Next step | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent for the show | A 16-channel wireless rental, Monday to Monday around tech week. Tested before it ships, return labels in every case. | See rental systems |
| Own it | Creative Audio Show-Ready, 16 channels: receivers, bodypacks and antennas racked, programmed and tested. $ 11,190.38. | See the system |
| Mics for the packs you have | Bodymics for the whole cast: hairline from $79, earsets and headsets from $99. | Build your Bodymics |
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Common questions
- How many wireless mics does Alice in Wonderland JR. need?
- Plan on 16 channels: body mics for Alice, Small Alice, the three Cheshire Cats, White Rabbit, Mathilda, Dodo, both Tweedles, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare and Queen of Hearts, plus 2 spares. On 12, drop Mathilda, Small Alice and two Cats.
- Do the Flowers in "The Golden Afternoon" need body mics?
- Usually not. The five Flowers sing mostly as a group, so two area or choir mics placed close to them cover the number. If one Flower has extended solo lines, give that performer a spare body mic.
- Do all three Cheshire Cats need their own mic?
- Ideally, yes. The Cats narrate and trade lines quickly, so one mic each keeps them clear. On a tight budget, mic one Cat and stage the other two near an area mic at the stage edge, though they will sound softer.
- Can we rent mics just for our show week?
- Yes. Stage Gear rentals run Monday to Monday around tech week, so you have mics for rehearsals and every performance. Systems arrive tested with return labels, and school purchase orders are welcome.
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