The stage is set in North Royalton.

This week, a team of teens is presenting "Alice by Heart."

The musical is based on a book inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

It is set in the London Underground during World War II and explores the power of first love, grief, and finding the courage to move forward.

The students reached out to News 5 because they wanted to share their pride in this production.

The students run everything: the direction, tech, choreography, costumes, props, set design and marketing. They say they did have some guidance from the choir teacher.

"We've been trying to do this for years, and this is our first year finally getting it together," said Alden Brinkley, co-director. "We didn't really think we could do it, not many people did, and this has gotten a l

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