PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Credits:
Music, and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Into the Woods JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com
Into the Woods JR. Audio Perusal © 2015 MTI Enterprises, Inc. Book Copyright © 1987 by James Lapine, Inc. Music and Lyrics Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1989 by Rilting Music, Inc. International Copyright Secured. Broadway Junior®, The Broadway Junior Collection®, Family Matters, and ShowKit are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Theatre International.
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SHOW SYNOPSIS
With a book by James Lapine and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods JR. is based on the Broadway production which won several Tony Awards, including Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a Musical. The musical follows a Baker and his Wife who learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door. The couple embarks on a quest – swindling, deceiving and stealing from such already-victimized characters as Cinderella, Little Red Ridding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (fresh off the beanstalk!) – to get the special objects required to break the spell. However, the story doesn’t simply end “happily ever after” as each character must now face the consequences of his/her decision.
DIRECTING TEAM
Nick Ono, Director
Alexandria Burdick, Vocal Director
Tessa Ogles, Assistant Director
Dominic Morenovilla, Assistant Director
Jill Burdick, Program Director
Frank Sierra, Program Director
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Stars Theatre Restaurant and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County have joined forces in creating the ultimate youth theatrical experience in Kern County focused on skill building, confidence and leadership cultivation.
The curtain is drawn at Stars Theatre and the stage lights come on to reveal a cast of children posed against a colorful background. This is the moment that all of the hard work and commitment pays off…our children are on stage and about to perform! As part of our performing arts experience, our children are mentored by a team of performance educators with professional directors and choreographers; Glamorized by a costumer; Supported by sound engineers, stage crew and many other professionals working together so that when the curtain is up, our children are given a real theater experience of a professional production.
We are so grateful to work with your talented child(ren) and we hope that this is an experience that they will cherish and use through adulthood.
OUR TALENTED CAST
Narrator - Alexandria Baker
Baker - Gabriel Anaya
Baker’s Wife - Morgan Reed
Cinderella - Leslie Bertram
Cinderella’s Mother / Milky White - Sarai Jordan
Cinderella’s Stepmother - Elyssa Walker
Florinda - Amelia Eao
Lucinda - Max Haggard
Cinderella’s Prince - Marshall Arias
Jack - Siena Deason
Jack’s Mother - Katie Bair
Witch - Lily Copus
Little Red
Ridinghood - Lauren Arambula
Mysterious Man / Granny - Samuel Adamson
Rapunzel - Kyndall Kaff
Rapunzel’s Prince - Ethan Sierra
Steward / Cinderella’s Father - Aurora Locke
Wolf - Amary Montano
ABOUT US
The Stage Door Academy by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County is an organization that specializes in the education of youth in the visual and performing arts.
The enrichment of our children in the visual and performing arts has benefits of improving the skills of acting, singing, dancing, painting, drawing and sculpting. However, the most fundamental benefits of studying the fine arts are promoting creativity, gaining social skills by working in teams, building self-confidence and encouraging individuality in self-expression. We view these benefits as invaluable assets to mold children into becoming successful adults.
Please contact us for more information: (661) 325-3730
Visit our website at bgckc.org
Since 1992, Bakersfield Music Theatre (Stars) has provided quality musical theatre training to students ages 6 to 18. Summer workshop builds core skills that will advance students in the entertainment industry and beyond! Led by professionals in the performing arts, students will rehearse and gain valuable singing, dancing, and acting training. Stars’ exceptional technical staff will collaborate with directors to provide top-tier costuming, lighting/ sound, props, and sets. The whole experience culminates with a Broadway-style performance on “the big stage” at Stars Theatre Restaurant in downtown Bakersfield.
Please contact us for more information: (661) 325-6100
Visit our website at bmtstars.com