Special Sub-Topic: Lobster Alice Authored by: vtechbeaver Sub-topic of: Obolensky, Kira

What is the setting of "Lobster Alice"?

John Finch's Office. The play takes place in John's office. Juan (last name unknown) is the nineteen year old boy Alice meets at Salvador's hotel. Thorton is the soldier who left Alice behind to go to war. Salvador Dali is the artist who is brought in to work on the "Destino" project.

What year does "Lobster Alice" take place?

1946. The play takes place in 1946, but Alice orders the remnants of a car that will be built in 1964.

Which of these items does Alice not order at the begining of the play?

Four rolls of vellum. Alice only orders three rolls of vellum.

What is the name of the song that is to be Salvador Dali's inspiration?

Destino & You Tempt Me. Salvador says this song isn't about love; it's about desire and lust.

What Disney Movie is John animating in the play?

Alice in Wonderland. Characters of "Alice in Wonderland" include Alice, the White Rabbit, the Duchess, The Mad Hatter, and the Dormouse. The book the movie is based on is by Lewis Caroll.

What school of art are Salvador Dali's works a part of?

Surrealism. One of his most well-known works was "The Persistence of Memory" created in 1931, which features three of his famous melting clocks.

What illness does Alice's mother have?

Gout. "Alice's mother is ill. Her mother has gout." John sings this when reading the note Alice left him in the office.

Which act of the movie they are animating is overrun with squirrels, according to Dali?

Second Act. As well as jellyfish that scurry like squirrels, there are also squirrels in the Second Act.

What is Alice's nose very sensitive to?

mildew. When Alice was visiting her mom in Oklahoma, Salvador and John flooded the office so they could go swimming and record the movement.

Finish the last line of the play: "You have baked me too brown, I must _____ my hair."

sugar. "'Tis the voice of the lobster; I heard him declare, you have baked me too brown, I must sugar my hair." - From "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Caroll.