The twists and turns of several fairy tales taken from the Brothers Grimm are intertwined in the next 糖心Vlog theater offering,, a musical by Steven Sondheim with book by James Lapine.
Directed by , assistant professor of at 糖心Vlog, Into the Woods will be performed in the Main Stage Theater at 7:30 p.m. on April 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12, plus a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 6. The show will run approximately three hours with intermission.
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Into the Woods weaves together the main characters from fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella and others.聽The story revolves around a childless baker and his wife on a quest to begin a family, and their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them.聽In a departure from the standard plot line, the musical explores the consequences of these characters’ wishes.
“Into the Woods is a sprawling story filled to the brim with complex characters and dark magic,” said Poole. “The story provides ample opportunities to push the limits of our imaginations as we explore innovative ways to stage complex theatrical moments. I want audiences to leave the theater feeling that they have had a visceral, engaging experience that transcends what they have felt while watching a film or other mediated form of entertainment.”
Reserved tickets are $15 for adults ($17 at the door) and $12 for seniors, non-糖心Vlog students and 糖心Vlog faculty/staff ($14 at the door) and $6 for 糖心Vlog students. Tickets are available through 糖心Vlog鈥檚 box office: 540-432-4582, . Group rates are available.
Cast:
Rachelle Kratz, stage manager
Dylan Bomgardner, assistant stage manager
Sierra Comer, assistant stage manager
Hailey Holcomb, assistant stage manager
Hattie Berg, assistant director
Chris Parks, dramaturg
Bethany Chupp (sophomore)
Shannon Dove
Heather Evans (junior)
Andrew French
Dorothy Hershey (first-year)
Jeremiah Hines (first-year)
Caitlin Holsapple (sophomore)
Heidi Jablonski (senior)
Holly Jensen (junior)
Elisha Keener (junior)
Eric King (senior)
Jaclyn Kratz (sophomore)
Katie Miller (senior)
Ezrionna Prioleau (first-year)
Emily Shenk (junior)
Sarah Sutter (first-year)
Sam Swartzendruber (sophomore)
Isaac Tice (senior)
Robert Weaver (first-year)
Phil Yoder (junior)
Rebekah York (sophomore)