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INTO THE WOODS
April 23 through May 16

 
This 1988 Tony Award-winning show is a brilliantly conceived exploration of what happens after "happily ever after." The show, which has an enchanting, moving, and profound score by Stephen Sondheim, and a powerful, witty book by James Lapine, opened on Broadway on November 5, 1987.

Into The Woods is a seamless fusion of fairy tales that we all grew up reading and listening to. Sondheim and Lapine create another fairy tale about a Baker and his Wife which ties all of the familiar characters together. As the intricate, absorbing plot unfolds, the childless Baker and his Wife, cursed by a wicked witch, go off "into the woods" in hopes of ridding themselves of her evil influence. There they encounter Cinderella, her Prince, Little Red Ridinghood, the Wolf, Jack the Giant Killer, Rapunzel, and other fairy tale characters who are attempting to realize wishes of their own.

By the end of the first act, everything seems to be blissfully, happily resolved. But a destructive, vengeful force looms in the woods which leads to tragic consequences in the second act, bring the characters to a painful, but hopeful resolution.

Filled with unexpected twists and dazzling insights, Into The Woods is a plea for commitment and includes subjects as diverse as the promise of perfect love, the foolhardiness of questing for material goods, and the loving but difficult relationship between parents and children. With tenderness and laughter, the writers bring us through a maze that mirrors the complexity of everyday existence. And like the characters on stage, we end this journey aware of the moral consequences of our actions and the power of tolerance, community, and shared sacrifice.

Directed by Greg Williams, who also directed The Wizard of Oz and Best Christmas Pageant Ever at CSTOCK, the cast includes Wallace Ross as the Baker with Leslie Engelhard playing the Baker's Wife. The part of Cinderella is portrayed by Chandra Orme, with Denise Peterson and Christie Ferguson as the wicked stepsisters and Sharry Caldwell as the stepmother.

Sarah McGregor is seen as Little Red Ridinghood and Kevin Matthew as the Wolf. Jack the Giant Killer will be played by Josh Kluth, with Gwen Adams as Jack's Mum. Others in the cast are Heather Morrill as the Witch, Grant Lott as the Steward, Kelly Cliber as Rapunzel, Marge Kluth as Granny, Brenda Ryan as Snow White, Danielle Aldana as Sleeping Beauty, Kevin Matthew and Bruce Taylor as the Princes, and Larry Adams as Cinderella's Pa. Narrating the interwoven tales is Al Gunby.

Directing the musicians who will sing and play Sondheim's Tony award-winning score is Bob Olcott of Poulsbo, who was music director for last fall's production of Oliver. The set is designed and built by Larry Adams, and the set artist is Willo McKee-Huard. Costumes are fashioned by CSTOCK costume coordinator Kathy Kershaw and props provided by Sally Richardson. Arnold Lozano will design the lighting effects for the production.

**TICKETS**
Tickets for all performances are available at the Kitsap Mall Customer Service/Information Booth and at Langlois Pianos in Silverdale at $8 for adults and $6 for children (11 and under). CSTOCK discount punchcards (10 punches for $60) are available at both outlets. Employees of Johnson Controls can also purchase tickets at SUBASE Bangor through their Recreation Association. Showtime is 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. on Sundays. All performances are at the CSTOCK theatre in the Silverdale Community Center at 9729 Silverdale Way.