Sept 13 - 22, 2024
A dark musical comedy intertwining familiar fairytale characters, each with a wish
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This adventure follows Little Red as she embarks on a journey to visit her grandmother, 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. As each sets off in pursuit of their deepest desires, their paths intertwine and the woods become a place of both wonder and danger as The Witch, giants, and curses meet them along the way.
Into the Woods is a Tony-award winning musical known for its clever storytelling and exquisite music with brilliant lyrics. It’s funny, dark, challenging, romantic, and full of possibilities – a cautionary tale that asks if happily ever after exists and reminds us to be careful what you wish for.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Ethan Nienaber
Music Director: Hillary Vermillion
Scenic Designer: Anthony Freitas
Costume Designer: Jessica Mancini
Lighting Designer: Shannon Elliott
Sound Designer: Steven Sanders
Prop Designer: Bonnie Bologna
Stage Manager: Madison Kessel
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Content Advisory: GREAT does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. It is worth noting the fairytale characters and stories that are familiar to many through Disney productions are not represented in this version, as the musical focuses on the original Brothers Grimm stories which tend to be “darker” and less “happy ending” focused. If you have other questions about the content or age appropriateness, please contact us at 320-258-2787.
CAST LIST
NARRATOR/MYSTERIOUS MAN – Raine Hokan
CINDERELLA – Maddison Hofer
JACK – Dylan Mart
JACK’S MOTHER/GRANNY – Kari Wendroth
BAKER – Nathan Kleppe
BAKER’S WIFE – Celena Hansen
CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER – Nelia Peterson
FLORINDA – Elizabeth Kothman
LUCINDA – Kalli Balken
CINDERELLA’S FATHER/STEWARD – Shawn Leslie
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD – Jessica Fisher
WITCH – Susan Schleper
CINDERELLA’S MOTHER/RAPUNZEL – Kelsey Short
WOLF/CINDERELLA’S PRINCE – Elliott Hammer
RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE – Drew Elo
SNOW WHITE/PUPPETEER & ALTERNATE CINDERELLA – Kate Fergen
SLEEPING BEAUTY/ PUPPETEER & ALTERNATE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD – Elizabeth St. Hilaire
MILKY WHITE PUPPETEER – Audrey Zeiszler
ALTERNATE WITCH & UNDERSTUDY JACK’S MOTHER/GRANNY – Molly McAlister
ALTERNATE BAKER’S WIFE & UNDERSTUDY RAPUNZEL/ CINDERELLA’S MOTHER – Rebecca Botz
ALTERNATE BAKER & UNDERSTUDY STEWARD/CINDERELLA’S FATHER – Gabriel Van Heel
ALTERNATE JACK & UNDERSTUDY NARRATOR/MAN – Nick Rysavy
ALTERNATE WOLF/CINDERELLA’S PRINCE & UNDERSTUDY RAPUNZEL PRINCE – Max Marek
PERFORMANCES
Whether it’s illness, injury, family emergencies, or one of the many unpredictable things thrown our way–life happens. Having understudies and alternates helps cast members feel they truly have an option to take care of themselves while ensuring performances can go on smoothly and audiences receive a high-quality experience without cancellations.
For Into the Woods, we have cast alternates for some roles. They will be performing on the following dates:
- Saturday, Sept 14 at 7:30pm – Alternates Performing: Cinderella, Witch
- Sunday, Sept 15, 2pm – Alternates Performing: Baker, Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince
- Saturday, Sept 21 at 7:30pm – Alternates Performing: Bakers Wife, Little Red, Jack, and Witch