Theatre Muskoka, in association with the Rotary Club of Bracebridge and Dragonfly Theatre Company are excited to announce a community theatre production of "INTO THE WOODS" as the next "Rotary" show, scheduled to open on February 20, 2025 and run for 7 shows through March 1, 2025
Please meet our outstanding cast and crew:
Narrator: Allen Hutchings
An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Cinderella: Kaleigh Adie
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Jack: Shaman Johann
The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Jack's Mother: Nicole Moore
Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
The Baker: Earl Sacrey
A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
The Baker's Wife: Lauren Rodrigues
Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavours.
Cinderella's Stepmother: Aussa Penniall
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Florinda: Rachel Walker
Lucinda: Annalise Henderson
Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Little Red Ridinghood: Lyla Stanton
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
The Witch: Nicole Cutting
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Cinderella's Mother: Rachel Thompson
Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Mysterious Man: David Walton
A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Wolf: Tim Lucier
Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Rapunzel: Lizzie Bentley
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Cinderella's Prince: Nickolas Kulcher
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Rapunzel's Prince: Tim Lucier
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavour.
Giant's Voice: Rachel Thompson
Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.
Steward: Thomas Flynn
Ensemble:
Julianna Rasmussen (Snow White)
Emily Kuehn
Kimberly Kane (Bird)
Laura Lynn Martin (Cinderella's Father)
Elizabeth Bromstein (Bird)
Greg Morris (Milky White)
Hillary Bignell
Joanne Kmiec
Ellen Carlton (Sleeping Beauty)
Director:.............................. Emma Phillips
Executive Producer(Theatre Muskoka):... Michelle Emson
Executive Producer(Rotary):............ Keith Montgomery
Musical Director:...................... Neil Barlow
Vocal Director:........................ Fran Harvey
Stage Manager:......................... Emily Yule
Assistant Director:.................... Molly Phillips
Set Construction Lead:................. Alec Hollands
Set Decoration Lead:................... Nancy Robinson
Lighting & Sound Design:............... Michelle Emson
Show Photographer:..................... Larry Carroll
Marketing Team Lead:................... Dyanna Jacklin
Advertising Team Lead:................. Neil Hutchinson
Consultant to Producers:............... Jean Polak
More to come...
At Theatre Muskoka, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants and patrons. Our vision is to create a vibrant performing arts community that thrives for the pleasure, enjoyment, and benefit of performers, patrons, and the community at large.
About the show "INTO THE WOODS"
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favourite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece—a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. 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 his 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.
OUR RATING: PG-13 (Parental Advisory) – Adult situations. Not recommended for young children.
Production Team:
Director: Emma Phillips (Dragonfly Theatre Company)
Musical Director: Neil Barlow
Producer & Technical Director: Michelle Emson (Theatre Muskoka)
Auditions:
Wednesday September 25th, 2024 (evening)
Saturday September 28th, 2024 (all-day)
Show information:
Shows: Feb 20, 21, 22(m), 23(m), 27, 28, and Mar 1(m). [m=matinee]
Rehearsals start November on most Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Full schedule will be released soon.