Into The Woods In Concert Playbill

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ACT OF CONNECTICUT Katie Diamond, Executive Director

Daniel C. Levine, Artistic Director presents

INTO THE WOODS In Concert

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

Music Supervision & Conducted by Bryan Perri Directed by Daniel C. Levine Original Broadway Production by Heidi Landesman, Rocco Landesman, Rick Steiner , M. Anthony Fisher, Frederic H. Mayerson, Jujamcyn Theatre Originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA. INTO THE WOODS is presented both in-person and streamed through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

CAST

In order of appearance Narrator ............................................................................................................................ Ira Joe Fisher Cinderella ..................................................................................................................... Jennifer Babiak Jack ................................................................................................................................ Jordan Dobson Jack’s Mother / Cinderella’s Mother / Granny ......................................................... Daniela Sikora Baker ........................................................................................................................................ Trey Ellett Baker’s Wife ......................................................................................................... Juliet Lambert Pratt Cinderella’s Stepmother ................................................................................................... Mia Scarpa Florinda ..................................................................................................................... Ashley Alexandra Lucinda ........................................................................................................................ Priya Mahendra Cinderella’s Father / Steward ................................................................................................. TJ Swetz Little Red Riding Hood .................................................................................. Morgan Billings Smith Witch ........................................................................................................................................ Pearl Sun Mysterious Man ................................................................................................................... Phil Sloves Wolf / Cinderella’s Prince ................................................................................................... Brad Greer Rapunzel .......................................................................................................................... Eileen Veghte Rapunzel’s Prince ............................................................................................................... Chris Minor Giant ............................................................................................................... Emma Tattenbaum-Fine

ORCHESTRA Music Supervisor / Conductor ......................................................................................... Bryan Perri Associate Music Director / Piano ................................................................................ Matt Doebler Assistant Music Director / Synthesizer ............................................................... Jenna Mee Dosch Violin 1 ..................................................................................................................................Jorge Avila* Violin 2 ......................................................................................................................Lori Miller Abbott* Viola ..................................................................................................................Suzanne Corey Sahlin* Cello ..........................................................................................................................Melissa Westgate* Bass .....................................................................................................................................Tod Hedrick* Flute / Piccolo ..................................................................................................................Cecilia Burns* Clarinet ..........................................................................................................................Diego Vasquez* French Horn ........................................................................................................Darlene Kaukoranta* Trumpet ..............................................................................................................................Jens Larsen* Percussion ......................................................................................................................Roger Post, Jr.* Synthesizer Programmer ............................................................................................Dennis Arcano RSO Executive Director ................................................................................................ Laurie Kenagy RSO Personnel Manager .......................................................................................................... TD Ellis *denotes member of Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Opening: Into the Woods.................................................................................................... Company Cinderella at the Grave ..................................................................................... Narrator, Cinderella,

Cinderella’s Mother

Hello, Little Girl .................................................................................... Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood I Guess This is Goodbye ............................................................................. Baker, Jack, Baker’s Wife

Maybe They’re Magic.......................................................................................... Baker’s Wife, Baker Rapunzel ................................................................................................... Narrator, Rapunzel, Witch,

Rapunzel’s Prince

Baker’s Reprise ............................................................................................................. Baker, Narrator Grandmother’s House................................................................. Narrator, Little Red Riding Hood,

Wolf, Baker, Grandmother

I Know Things Now ........................................................................................ Little Red Riding Hood Jack’s Mother.......................................................................................... Narrator, Jack’s Mother, Jack

Cinderella Coming from the Ball ............................................................. Baker’s Wife, Cinderella,

Cinderella’s Prince, Steward

A Very Nice Prince........................................................................................ Cinderella, Baker’s Wife First Midnight ......................................................................................................................... Company

Giants in the Sky ............................................................................................................................... Jack Agony...................................................................................... Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince

Jack, Jack / Rapunze................................................................... Jack’s Mother, Baker’s Wife, Baker, Mysterious Man, Witch, Rapunzel

A Very Nice Prince (Reprise)....................................................................... Cinderella, Baker’s Wife It Takes Two ............................................................................................................ Baker, Baker’s Wife Second Midnight................................................................................................................... Company

Stay With Me............................................................................................................... Witch, Rapunzel

On the Steps of the Palace.................................................................................................. Cinderella

The Potion.................................................................................................... Jack, Witch, Baker’s Wife, Baker, Mysterious Man

Act One Finale........................................................................................................................ Company

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT TWO Opening: Into the Woods.................................................................................................... Company Agony (Reprise).................................................................... Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince

Witch’s Lament .............................................................................................................................. Witch 100 Paces............................................................................................. Little Red Riding Hood, Baker,

Jack, Baker’s Wife

Any Moment................................................................................... Cinderella’s Prince, Baker’s Wife

Moments in the Woods ................................................................................................... Baker’s Wife

Your Fault ............................................................................................... Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Baker, Witch, Cinderella

Last Midnight................................................................................................ Witch, Cinderella, Baker,

Little Red Riding Hood

No More........................................................................................................... Baker, Mysterious Man

No One is Alone........................................................................ Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Baker, Jack

Act Two Finale......................................................................................................................... Company

INTO THE WOODS In Concert will run approximately 2 1/2 hours in length, and will be performed with a 20-minute intermission.

Late seating and/or reentry to the theatre will not be permitted Video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director ....................................................................................................................... Daniel C. Levine Music Supervisor /Conductor ......................................................................................... Bryan Perri Lighting Designer ............................................................................................................. Jack Mehler Sound Designers .......................................................................... Peter Hylenski, Simon Matthews Assistant Music Director ................................................................................................ Matt Doebler Assistant Music Director ........................................................................................ Jenna Mee Dosch Stage Manager ...............................................................................................................Katie Girardot Assistant Stage Manager ............................................................................................ Abbey Murray Audio Engineer / A1 ............................................................................................. John Montgomery Audio Assistant / A2 ........................................................................................... Jenny Montgomery Production Assistant.......................................................................................................... Ethan Karas COVID Compliance Officer / Production Assistant .............................................. Raven Brunner Turntable Operator / Crew ...................................................................................... Dominick Walch Master Electrican .........................................................................................................Adam Romano Electricians ................................................................... Stef Carr, Dominick Walch, Theresia Young Wardrobe Coordinator ................................................................................... Savannah Belle Miller Production Intern ...................................................................................................... Tommy Froessel Scenic Dressing ....................................................................................................... Barts Tree Service Graphic Design ..................................................................................................................Billy Mitchell Poster Design ...................................................................................................................... Kate Ducey Production photos ........................................................................................................... Jeff Butchen

ACT of CONNECTICUT STAFF Executive Director ........................................................................................................Katie Diamond Artistic Director ......................................................................................................... Daniel C. Levine Producing Director .......................................................................................................... R. Erin Craig Music Supervisor ................................................................................................................ Bryan Perri Director of Development ................................................................................................Shelley Terry Director of Education / Outreach ...........................................................................Heather Hillman Production Manager / Technical Director........................................................................ Tom Swetz Interim General Manager ................................................................................... Benjamin Simpson Education Administrator ................................................................................................. Tyler Forrest Medical Advisor ................................................................................................... Michael Brand, MD Patron Services ......................................................................... Emma Giorgio, Benjamin Simpson Front of House ............................................................................Derek Alexander, Julia Besterman, Tony Harkin, Sam Rogers, Carolyn Savoia Administrative and Development Intern......................................................................Ceyla Henry Interns ................................................................................................. Olivia Bellusci, Jack McDonald

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Ashley Alexandra (Florinda) is an NY/ NJ based singer and actress and is so excited to be returning to ACT of CT for their annual gala. Ashley was last seen on this stage playing Crystal in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. She has also performed both across the country and the globe, having sung on tour with Tara Vaughn and on board the Celebrity Summit. Follow Ashley on Instagram @ queenashalex or visit her website www. aaseldon.com Jennifer Babiak (Cinderella) is beyond thrilled to be a part of INTO THE WOODS- IN CONCERT and return to ACT of CT having previously performed in their production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! Jennifer was last seen as Golde in the OffBroadway production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH, directed by Joel Grey.

Other credits include: Broadway: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Tours: WEST SIDE STORY (Maria), EVITA (Mistress), GREASE (Sandy) ; Favorite Regional: MY FAIR LADY (Eliza), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Emma), LINCOLN IN LOVE (Mary Todd), and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Mabel). Jennifer is a graduate of NYU Steinhardt. Special thanks always to family, friends and husband Michael.

Jordan Dobson (Jack) is thrilled to return to ACT of CT after appearing in AUSTEN’S PRIDE as Charles Bingley. He is currently the Standby for Tony in the Broadway Revival of WEST SIDE STORY

(directed by Ivo Van Hove) after taking over the role temporarily. Jordan is a New York based actor, singer, dancer, and instrumentalist. His regional credits include AUSTEN’S PRIDE, THE COLOR PURPLE, A CHORUS LINE, CABARET, GYPSY, and many others.

Trey Ellett (Baker) made his Broadway debut playing Mark in RENT and more recently he returned to the Broadway stage in the new musical AMELIE. Other favorite roles include Lucas in IF/THEN, performing opposite Idina Menzel (1st National Tour), Harry Bright in MAMMA MIA (Tropicana, Las Vegas & Broadway Sacramento), Ethan in THE FULL MONTY (1st National Tour), Jonathan in TICK TICK BOOM (1st National Tour). Regional: The Baker in INTO THE WOODS (Village Theater), Trip in OTHER DESERT CITIES (Rubicon Theatre,), Dan in NEXTTO NORMAL (Farmers Alley Theatre), and Sam in FULLY COMMITTED (Lyric Theatre, LA directed by Wilson Cruz).TV appearances include REVENGE OF THE MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN (CBS) opposite Christine Lahti, CHARMED, MAD LOVE, and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. He now serves as an associate director for DEAR EVAN HANSEN. @treyellett Ira Joe Fisher (Narrator) regularly performed in THE FANTASTICKS at the New York’s storied Sullivan Street Playhouse. In 2003 he was Henry VIII in the musical THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER at New York City’s Lambs Theatre. He appeared in THE GARDEN OF DROMORE at the New York University Hot Ink Festival,

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and was Jacob in ACT of Connecticut’s 2018 production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Ira had a role in the film “California Girls,” and has appeared regularly on the “CBS Early Show.” Ira is the author of Some Holy Weight in the Village Air, Songs from an Earlier Century, and The Creek at the End of the Lawns, all collections of poetry, and Wide and Wavy Out of Salamanca, a collection of essays. He has a Master of Fine Arts degree in poetry from New England College and teaches at the University of Connecticut and Mercy College.

Brad Greer (Cinderella’s Prince / Wolf) Brad is BEYOND thrilled to be back at ACT of CT, and in one of his all-time favorite shows! NY Theatre: JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA (The New Group), Bernstein MASS (Lincoln Center).

National Tour: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL (Tsar Nickolas/Count Ipolitov, u/s Gleb) THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Paolo, u/s Robert), ALTAR BOYZ (Mark).

Regional: WORKING (Act of CT), LES MISERABLES (Marius, PSF), LEGALLY BLONDE (Emmett, Virginia Musical Theatre), GREASE (Walnut Street). TV: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Brad is also a proud member of The Broadway Boys.

BFA Musical Theatre, University of the Arts.

Follow him @bagreer Priya Mahendra (Lucinda) is so excited to be a part of ACT of CT’s INTO THE WOODS- IN CONCERT! She is passionate about making Theater a place where everyone feels like they belong, on and off stage. During quarantine, Priya

created The Princess Possibility Project: a video series that brings to life the hopes, constraints, dreams and desires of 7 princesses through their “I Want” songs. The purpose is to raise awareness that universally known characters can be portrayed in a consciously inclusive way. Thank you, thank you to Bryan, Dan, and the whole ACT of CT team. Infinite love to her parents and brother. www. priyamahendra.com.

Chris Minor (Rapunzel’s Prince) Chris is thrilled to be making his ACT of CT debut with INTO THE WOODS. Regional: AUSTEN’S PRIDE (5th Ave Theatre), GUYS AND DOLLS (Theatre Aspen), 42ND STREET (Midtown Arts Center), HAIRSPRAY, and EVITA (North Carolina Theatre). Proud graduate of East Carolina University. He sends much love to Mom, Dad, Carlos andGeorge.christophercminor.com. @ aminorprogression Juliet Lambert Pratt (Baker’s Wife) Broadway: LES MISERABLES (Fantine, 10th anniversary); PASSION (Mistress, original cast); MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (Rose, original cast).

Off-Broadway: PUTTING IT TOGETHER (MTC, with Julie Andrews). Tours: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Marta, 1st National with Chita Rivera); THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (Featured soloist, with Michael Crawford). Regional: RAGTIME (Mother, Music Theatre of CT); MAMMA MIA! (Donna, ACT of CT); KISS ME, KATE (Kate, Live Arts MD); THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Francesca, Music Theatre of CT, CT Critics

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Circle nomination); NEXT TO NORMA.L (Diana, Music Theatre of CT, CT Critics Circle award, best actress). Other regional: Goodspeed Opera House, Long Wharf Theatre, O’Neill Theatre Center, La Jolla Playhouse, Walnut St. Theatre, Alliance Theatre.

Mia Scarpa (Cinderella’s Stepmother) is happy to return to ACT of CT after appearing in the ensemble of EVITA in 2019. Select regional credits include RAGTIME (Emma Goldman), ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE (Patsy), and THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Marian and Others) at MTC, THE TAFFETAS (Kaye) at Seven Angels Theatre, and HELLO, DOLLY! (Dolly Levi) and ANYTHING GOES (Reno Sweeney) at Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre. Vocal training: Paul Elkin of Norwalk. Special thanks to Dan, Bryan, and Katie and love to Dad, Mom, Gina, and Michael. Mia’s most recent project was serving as the editor of Gary Scarpa’s debut novel, Exit 14.

Daniela Sikora (Jack’s Mother / Cinderella’s Mother / Granny) was born in Mannheim, Germany, but spent her formative years in Chicago. Tiny but tough, Daniela made her opera debut at age 7 in Verdi’s AIDA. Educated at Northwestern and Indiana Universities, Daniela continued her opera and concert career in New York. As a singer, Daniela has been the recipient of many awards and honors including the Metropolitan Opera Regional Award. Daniela is now the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Ridgefield Chorale, and the Founder’s Hall Singers. In addition to her conducting

work, Daniela coaches singers and maintains an active voice studio. Oh- she still sings now and then.

Phil Sloves (Mysterious Man) The last stage Phil performed on prepandemic was right here at ACT of CT during GODSPELL. It is only fitting that he re-enters the world of theatre on that very stage. So thankful and grateful to Dan and Bryan, along with the entire ACT of CT family. Check Phil out on Instagram/TikTok @philsloves Morgan Billings Smith (Little Red Riding Hood) is so happy to be returning to one of her favorite theaters having previously appeared in ACT of CT’s 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and GODSPELL. Other credits include THE FANTASTICKS (The Eagle Theatre), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Weathervane Playhouse) and ELF THE MUSICAL (National Tour).

Unending gratitude and love to Dan and Bryan. @minimorgana Pearl Sun (Witch) Broadway: COME FROM AWAY, IF/THEN, DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! OffBroadway: ASSASSINS (City Center Off-Center), MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (City Center Encores!), THE SEVEN (New York Theatre Workshop), HAPPINESS (Lincoln Center Theatre). Notable National Tours/Regional credits include; THE PRICE (Arena Stage), NEXT TO NORMAL (First

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National), Bernstein’s “Mass” (Philadelphia Orchestra), YOSHIMI BATTLES THE PINK ROBOTS and THE SEVEN (La Jolla Playhouse), and TICK TICK…BOOM! (Westport Country Playhouse). TV: “New Amsterdam” (NBC), “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Orange is the New Black” (Netflix), “Gotham” (FOX), and “The Good Wife” (CBS). Love always to Johannes and Max. Instagram: @pearlraysun

TJ Swetz (Steward / Cinderella’s Father) is excited to finally join the team of ACT of CT! TJ is the owner of his private studio, Swetz Studios, where he teaches voice, piano and acting/ audition prep lessons.

Some of TJ’s regional credits include: CRAZY FOR YOU, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Sharon Playhouse), WEST SIDE STORY, THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Interlakes Summer Theater). Western Connecticut State University BFA Musical Theater 2018. He is honored to join this amazing cast of professionals and locals here in Ridgefield.

Much love to his family, friends, and Haley for supporting him. @tj.swetz Emma TattenbaumFine (Giant) Emma returns to ACT of CT, having performed in GODSPELL and in 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE as Logainne.

Emma is a comedy writer and appeared as host of “HQ Trivia,” improvising live in front of a million viewers internationally. She can be seen in Netflix’s “Explained” and has written sketch and stand-up comedy for TruTV, Comedy Central, Refinery29 and New York Theatre Workshop’s 2019 gala, writing jokes for hosts Jeremy O. Harris and Heidi Schreck.

Emma is the author of a new illustrated book of comedic essays, poems, and rants entitled, Trash Mermaid. Find her book at emmatattenbaumfine.com and on Instagram @emmatattenbaumfine Eileen Veghte (Rapunzel) Eileen is thrilled to be back on stage and making her ACT of CT debut with this incredible team! She traveled as a Main Stage performer with Disney playing Belle in “Disney Dreams,” Anastasia in “Twice Charmed” and understudying Rapunzel in “Tangled.”

Other recent credits include Off-Broadway: ALICE IN WONDERLAND (Alice, Players Theatre). Regional: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Liesl U/S, Alabama Shakespeare Festival), HELLO, DOLLY! (Irene Molloy, SMT), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Ariel U/S, Alhambra), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Atina, STONC). TV: “Primal Instinct,” “Homicide City.” Endless gratitude to her family and Jake for their unwavering support.

Daniel C. Levine (Director / ACT of CT Artistic Director) Daniel is thrilled to serve as Artistic Director of ACT of CT. Daniel has appeared on Broadway and in the Broadway National Tours of: MAMMA MIA!, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Tony Nomination For Best Revival), CHICAGO, LES MISERABLES, and TOMMY. Daniel was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical by The League of American Theaters and Producers, for his role as Cousin Kevin in THE WHO’S TOMMY. He also originated the role of Mary Sunshine in the Broadway National tour of CHICAGO. Daniel has worked extensively across the country and has been seen in: OKLAHOMA! (5th Avenue, Seattle), NEXT TO NORMAL (Seven Angels Theater), GUYS & DOLLS (The Ordway Theater, Minneapolis), COMPANY (5th

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Avenue, Seattle), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Cleveland Playhouse), SWEET CHARITY (West Virginia Public), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (North Carolina Theater and Kansas City Starlight), JOSEPH…..

DREAMCOAT (North Shore Music Theater, Boston), and EVITA (Music Theater of CT).

Daniel is the creator, producer, and director of BROADWAY BACKSTAGE!, DANCIN’ BROADWAY, and AMERICAN DANCE SPECTACULAR! – all which have toured throughout the U.S. He is the creator and director of BORN TO DANCE, a multimedia production performed throughout the fleet of ships on Princess Cruise Lines, in collaboration with Stephen Schwartz.

Daniel serves as Artistic Advisor for The Ridgefield Playhouse Broadway & Cabaret Series in Ridgefield, CT and has directed TOMMY, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and AN EVENING WITH JOEL GREY at The Playhouse. He graduated Brandeis University and attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. At ACT of CT, Daniel has directed MAMMA MIA!, EVITA (for which he won the 2018 Broadway World CT Best Director of a Musical), WORKING (which he re-conceived with Stephen Schwartz), GODSPELL, and SNAPSHOTS. Daniel returned to his performing roots and played “The Dentist” in ACT’s production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and was also thrilled to star alongside Katie Diamond and Bryan Perri in ACT’s first production of their third season, THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Bryan Perri (Music Director / Conductor/ ACT of CT Resident Music Supervisor) Bryan is currently working alongside Alanis Moris currently working alongside Alanis Morissette, Tom Kitt, and Diane Paulus on the Broadway musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL, where he serves as the show’s Music Director. He also recently served as Music Director for the Broadway bound production of ALMOST FAMOUS at San Diego’s Old Globe Theater (Craig Noel

Award for Outstanding Music Direction).

Other credits as Music Director include the Broadway productions of WICKED, CHAPLIN, and the Broadway National Tour of NEXT TO NORMAL (starring TONY Winner Alice Ripley). Bryan also Music Directed SUPERHERO, DOGFIGHT and VANITIES all at 2nd Stage Theater off Broadway. He was also Music Supervisor for Disney’s FREAKY FRIDAY premiering at the Signature Theater in D.C. as well as LIMELIGHT at the La Jolla Playhouse. He was also Music Director for the National Tour of ALTAR BOYZ, and was the arranger, orchestrator and Music Director on BORN TO DANCE (a show currently on the fleet of ships on Princess Cruises in association with Stephen Schwartz and created by Daniel C. Levine). Bryan is also Music Director and arranger for Aaron Tveit and Lindsay Mendez, performing with them in venues across the country. Bryan recently conducted The NYCNext pop up event performing the song “Sunday” with many Broadway stars in Times Square. He is also a founding member of MUSE: musicians united for social equity- a collective of Broadway music professionals that are committed to creating diversity within the music departments of the theatre industry by providing access, internships, mentorships, and support to historically marginalized people of color museonline. org. Along with his husband Daniel C. Levine, Bryan is a proud founding member of ACT of Connecticut and also serves as their Resident Music Supervisor.

He has supervised and music directed numerous events and productions (at ACT of CT) including his own Broadway Unplugged Series. Bryan is thrilled to be a part of Ridgefield’s vibrant and thriving artistic community and looks forward to continuing to build community through the vital art form of live theater. www.museonline.org

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Jack Mehler (Lighting Design) is proud to be a founding board member of ACT of CT., where he designed scenery and lighting for MAMMA MIA!, EVITA, and WORKING, scenery for ...SPELLING BEE, lighting for LITTLE SHOP and GODSPELL, receiving BroadwayWorld Connecticut scenery and lighting awards for EVITA. He received the 2012 Korean Musical Theatre Award (Korean Tony) for ELISABETH and the 2013 award for REBECCA; a 2018 Gypsy Rose Lee (Seattle) nomination for (IM)PULSE; and IRNE nominations for JEKYLL AND HYDE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, NINE and CAMELOT, all at North Shore Music Theatre. He lit Daniel C. Levine’s BORN TO DANCE for Princess Cruises/Stephen Schwartz, currently running all around the world.

Other theatre includes Riverside Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Seattle Rep, Walnut Street Theatre. Dance work includes Alvin Ailey, Ballet Memphis, Ballet Met, Ballet West, Donald Byrd/Spectrum, Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Lar Lubovitch, San Francisco Ballet. He also consults for Arts organizations, designing and renovating performance spaces. www.jackmehlerdesign.com

Matt Doebler (Associate Music Director / Piano) has conducted and played keyboards for the Broadway hits WICKED and THE BOOK OF MORMON, as well as their respective national tours.

Currently, he is Associate Music Director for the Broadway musical, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, based on Alanis Morissette’s iconic album. Prior to that, Matt was the Associate Conductor and Accordionmeister for Broadway’s NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.

Regionally, favorites include Huey Lewis’ THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL (Old Globe), ELF (Papermill Playhouse), and NERDS (Philadelphia Theatre Company).

Student and faculty alumnus of Penn State University. ACT of CT debut!

Jenna Mee Dosch (Assistant Music Director / Synthesizer) received her Bachelor of Arts from Luther College and her Master of Music from Southern Illinois University and has worked at educational and regional theaters around the country.

Some of her favorite credits include: ROCK OF AGES and THE FULL MONTY (McLeod Summer Playhouse), NEXT TO NORMAL (CU Boulder), and THE LAST FIVE YEARS (ACT of Connecticut.) Jenna is also a team member of Rock The Audition with Sheri Sanders and contributed to the revised second edition of Rock The Audition: How to Prepare for and Get Cast in Rock Musicals.

Jorge Avila (Violin 1) Hailed as “a strong violinist” by the NY Times, Jorge Ávila has won attention as a soloist, recitalist, concertmaster, Broadway and chamber musician. Jorge is the Concertmaster of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra and other groups in the tri-state area. His CD of Spanish sonatas is available on iTunes. www.jorgeavilamusic.com Lori Miller Abbott (Violin 2) Lori has played over 25 Broadway shows including Les Miserables and Women on the Verge.

The Radio City Orchestra, American Ballet Theater, Opera Orchestra of NY, NYC Opera National Co, and NYC Chamber Orchestra among others. Founding member of the Queen’s Chamber Band and solo violin and percussion for Disney special events. She lives in Ridgefield, CT with husband Jim Abbott.

Suzanne Corey Sahlin (Viola) Suzanne is Principal Violist of the Ridgefield Symphony and Norwalk Symphony, where she has performed as soloist. Suzanne has studied with Albert Markov, Jesse Levine and Robert Glazer, and two years with the Manhattan String Quartet at Music Mountain. Suzanne has also performed in Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS, and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA throughout the United States, Japan, and South

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America. Suzanne concertizes with her husband Gunnar Sahlin, cellist, as Duetto Viello.

Melissa Westgate (Cello) Melissa is excited to return to ACT for Into The Woods. She was also Cellist for The Last Five Years, Austen’s Pride and Spelling Bee. Melissa is a member of the Greenwich Symphony and has previously held the position of Principal Cellist of the RSO. melissawestgate.com Tod Hedrick (Bass) Tod Hedrick plays double bass and viola da gamba, and is a musicologist specializing in Renaissance music. He is a PhD candidate in musicology, and teaches music history and theory at Queens College and Hunter College. He has performed and recorded jazz, common-practice orchestral music, and early music since 1999.

Cecilia Burns (Flute / Piccolo) Cecilia Burns is a board-certified hospice music therapist at Hartford Healthcare at Home, pursuing doctoral studies at Temple University. She has performed with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, Danbury Symphony Orchestra, and Connecticut Flute Orchestra. Cecilia is a private flute instructor and director of the Hat City Flutes.

Diego Vásquez (Clarinet) 2020 Connecticut Artist Fellow Diego Vásquez is a multidisciplinary artist residing in Hartford. He holds a doctorate from The Hartt School, is principal clarinetist of the Berkshire Opera Festival, has worked both as clarinetist and dancer-mime soloist for the Lucerne Festival (Switzerland) and is currently working on his first EP. Darlene Kaukoranta (French Horn) Darlene Kaukoranta plays French Horn, Piano and Accordion. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Boston

University. Darlene’s local orchestral credits include the Ridgefield Symphony, Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Greenwich Symphony, Taconic Opera, Brooklyn Philharmonic, and the New York Virtuosi, among others.

She has performed on Broadway for the productions of Cats, Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, The Producers, and The Phantom of the Opera, as well as several National Tours.

Jens Larsen (Trumpet) Jens Larsen holds degrees in trumpet performance from Old Dominion University and Rice University.

Having performed and taught extensively in the Southeast, Mr Larsen has been residing and freelancing in Connecticut since 2014, appearing with the Ridgefield Symphony, New Haven Symphony, Nutmeg Symphony, ACT of Connecticut, and co-founding the Gold Coast Brass.

Roger Post, Jr. (Percussion) Roger Post Jr’s 52 years of experience have encompassed an incredible variety of styles and music. Broadway: 42nd St. (original), Cats, Saturday Night Fever, Falsettos and revivals of Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Godspell. Big bands: New Haven Jazz Orchestra, Harold Zinno Big Band, Hartford Jazz Orchestra, Berkshire Big Band, Fairfield Counts, Rob Zappulla Orchestra, Bensen/Scott Big Band. Jazz Concerts with Bill Watrous, Marvin Stamm, Marshall McDonald, Houston Person, Bill Crow.

Dennis J. Arcano (Synth Programmer) Dennis has been involved as the Music Contractor, Synth & Drum Programmer and/or House Drummer for all main stage productions at ACT of CT from MAMMA MIA! to INTO THE WOODS. He has performed in the Broadway and OffBroadway productions of FOLLIES (2001 Revival), TICK, TICK...BOOM!, ALTAR BOYZ, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and JAGGED LITTLE PILL. Dennis also served as the Assistant

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Musical Director for the 1st National Tour of TICK, TICK...BOOM! and as the house drummer in numerous regional Equity theaters including Gateway’s Candlewood Playhouse, Barrington Stage Company and Goodspeed’s Norma Terris Theater.

Katie Girardot (Stage Manager) is excited to return to ACT of CT as the Production Stage Manager. Katie is a recent graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Theatre Management. Most recently, Katie was the PSM for THE LAST FIVE YEARS and the ASM on NICKEL MINES (ACT of CT) and was the assistant director & fight captain for HAND TO GOD (WCSU).

In the past year, Katie has received the award for Achievement in Stage Management from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for the shows UBU AN ABSURDIST IMMERSIVE GRAN GUIGNOL MUSICAL and UNCLE VANYA. She is so excited to be back working on her fourth production with ACT of CT! Abbey Murray (Assistant Stage Manager) is a New York and Connecticut based stage manager who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University. Some of her WCSU credits include HAND TO GOD (Production Stage Manager), DOGNAP ON DEKALB (Production Stage Manager) and CRAZY FOR YOU (Head Scenic Charge). Outside credits include PIPPIN and THE LIGHT PRINCESS (Assistant Stage Manager) at Summer Theatre of New Canaan, THE GREAT CAT MASSACRE at NYU Frigid Festival (Production Stage Manager), and the Hunter College Pocket Operas (Production Stage Manager) and INTO THE WOODS - IN CONCERT (ASM).

Katie Diamond (ACT of CT Executive Director) is honored to be a founding member and serve as Executive Director of ACT of CT. As a singer, actor, writer, and producer, Katie has written, produced, and/or performed in numerous musical theatre and cabaret shows over the past twenty years. Broadway and tour performing credits include: Lorraine in JERSEY BOYS, THE PIRATE QUEEN (understudy for Stephanie J. Block), WHITE CHRISTMAS, and THE WEDDING BANQUET. As a producer/performer, Katie has had the pleasure of working with Daniel C. Levine on THE WHO’S TOMMY, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, all presented at the Ridgefield Playhouse, as well as MAMMA MIA!, EVITA, WORKING, AUSTEN’S PRIDE, ...SPELLING BEE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and GODSPELL, and THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Cathy), which were all presented at ACT. She has also written, produced, and performed in three cabaret shows in NYC; SECONDARY CHARACTERS, ALL KNOCKED UP, and TYPED OUT. Katie has released two solo albums, Original Passion and Down by the Riverside, and can be heard on THE PIRATE QUEEN original cast recording.

A certified Music Together teacher, and lifelong advocate of arts education, Katie is thrilled that ACT is able to offer such wonderful classes for the youth of our community. After graduating with a bachelor of music in vocal performance from New England Conservatory of Music, Katie lived and worked in Seattle before moving to NYC in 2005. In 2014, she relocated to Ridgefield, CT with her husband Bill Diamond and their three children. She is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and The National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

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IN RECOGNITION OF OUR SUPPORTERS Board of Directors Katie Diamond, President Daniel C. Levine, VP Truitt Bell, Treasurer Heather Hillman, Secretary Rebecca Baglio Kristin Beylouni Betsy Brand Ashley Diamond Randy Donaldson Mike Evariste Mary E. Joyce Caroline Kellen Jack Mehler Trish Minskoff Larry Morley Bryan Perri Michael Seelbach Rajal Lele Young Artistic Advisory Board Susan Batten Al Blackstone Beowulf Boritt Christian Borle R. Erin Craig Caite Hevner Tom Kitt Lindsay Mendez Alan Menken Stephen Schwartz Education Advisory Committee Dennis Arcano Randy Donaldson Carina Drake Mike Evariste Cory Gillette Ivy Huff Angela Rice Claire Simard Business Advisors Bill Diamond Frank Selvaggi

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On behalf of the ACT Board of Directors and Artistic Advisory Board, we thank you for being here this evening for our INTO THE WOODS - IN CONCERT GALA! This night is the culmination of dozens of dedicated individuals, working tirelessly to bring you a safe, enjoyable and unforgettable in person event. We thank you for caring so much about the arts and arts education, and are thrilled that you are continuing to help us make this dream a reality. The past year has been especially hard on the theatre community. The team at ACT of CT has managed to creatively continue to produce extraordinary works of theatrical art during these challenging times. It is our honor to support and help put together this evening with the hope that we can raise a substantial amount to keep the theatre open.

We would also like to extend our congratulations to tonight’s honorees, First Selectman Rudy Marconi and HamletHub Founder Kerry Anne Decker-Ducey. They have both supported ACT of CT and we are all beyond grateful.

This evening will be one to remember! Our creative team has produced a phenomenal production of INTO THE WOODS, using top-notch Broadway talent and designers, that we guarantee will leave you singing and dancing all the way home. Please enjoy the delicious food, desserts and beverages donated by our sponsors, and please bid, bid, bid on the fabulous auction items that have all been generously donated.

Have a wonderful evening, and welcome back to ACT of Connecticut!!

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