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share thisMOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School Music Department announces its upcoming production, "Into The Woods," will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 19 and 20 in the Richard F. Beierschmitt Auditorium of the high school.
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A witch who raps? These are all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale.
When a baker and his wife learn they have been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results.
With plenty of unforgettable roles, "Into the Woods" is a great way to showcase a talented ensemble cast. Since the show's emphasis is on character rather than spectacle, it is equally at home in large or intimate spaces. One of Sondheim's most popular works, this timeless yet relevant piece is a rare modern classic.
The director is Sharon L. Styer. Pit orchestra director is Bernard Stellar. David McFee is the artistic director. The cast includes:
Cinderella - Carissa Pupo.
Cinderella's father - David Besser.
Cinderella's mother - Alyssa Palewicz.
Cinderella's prince - Ian Kanezo.
Cinderella's stepmother - Christine Mzozek.
Florinda - Brittany Bartol.
Giant - Maura Frasch.
Granny - Elizabeth Sassani.
Jack - Michael Swatski.
Jack's mother - Diane Gidaro.
Little Red Ridinghood -- Samantha Yuschock.
Lucinda - Brooke Bartol.
Mysterious man - Bobby Beierschmitt.
Narrator - Justin Latorre.
Rapunzel - Brigid Demko.
Rapunzel's prince - Shaine Lepley.
Sleeping Beauty - Tara Demko.
Snow White - Alex McLeod.
Steward - Andrew Megosh.
The Baker - Adam Joraskie.
The Baker's Wife - Hayley Stepp.
The Witch - Andrea Sentkoski.
Wolf - Tirus Twyne.
Ensemble - Cheyanne Kramer, Bridget Wagner, Samantha Allen, Katherine Sowa, Maura Frasch, Kelly Flynn, Tara Demko, Alex McLeod, Alyssa Fallat, Emily Skonecki, Jordan Watkins, Marissa Klinger, Kaitlynn Hughes, Amanda Hurlburt, Shawna Facer, Cara Sinopoli, Joseph Bishop, Michael McAndrew, Jonathan Thomas, Dylan Matukaitis, Tim Duceman and Michael Purcell
Tickets for the show are $10 for adults and $7 for students. All seats are reserved. Doors will open a half-hour before curtain time. Tickets are available, in advance, by calling 339-1500, extension 3125, or at the door on the evening of the performance.
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