Into the Woods is a delightful exploration about wishes, family and the choices we make as told through several familiar fairy tale characters by the inimitable Brothers Grimm.
The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and the Baker’s Wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature singing actors adept at dark comedy.
This powerful production inspired by the Brothers Grimm reminds us to be careful what you wish for. A baker and his wife wish for children but due to a witches curse are unable. On their journey to find the ingredients that will reverse the witch’s spell – hair as yellow as corn, a cow white as milk, a blood-red cape and a slipper made of gold – the baker and his wife meet Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack of the Beanstalk. Each character in this Sondheim classic is in search of the key to fulfilling their wishes. But what happens beyond happily ever after? Is it “Agony” or something else?
Cast
- Narrator: Jon South
- Jack: Jeffery E. Fowler
- Cinderella: Elisa Verb
- Jack’s Mother: Paula Ginder
- Baker: Sev Moro
- Baker’s Wife: Suzane Talarico
- Stepmother: Elena Smith
- Florinda: Erica Petersen
- Lucinda: Rachel L. Pearlman
- Little Red Ridinghood: Carrie Cimma
- Cinderella’s Father: Matt Thornton
- Witch: Joan Horgan
- Cinderella’s Mother/Grandmother/Giant: Debbie Paul
- Mysterious Man: John Field Wood
- Wolf: David Albanese
- Rapunzel: Allison Sharpley
- Rapunzel’s Prince: Edwin Graham
- Cinderella’s Prince: Peter C. Lacijan
- Steward: Keith S. Allerton
Production Team
- Producer: Jennifer S. Depew
- Director: Ted Rucinski
- Music Director: Vincent M. Bonafede
- Choreographer: Caren Lessner
- Set Design: Bob Farquharson and Ken Zarnoch
- Set Construction: Bob Farquharson & crew
- Set Painting & Decor: Bob Farquharson & crew
- Costumes: Pat Thompson
- Lighting Design & Execution: Greg Rucinski
- Stage Manager: Clair Bee
- Properties: Laura Houlihan and Jacqueline Bee
- Make-up Design and Execution: David Harrison
- Hair Design: Loretta Romero
- Sound: Paul Croteau
