Shakespeare in the Park
SVCC Theatre, Woodlawn Arts Academy, and Sterling Centennial Auditorium
proudly present the musical
Into the Woods
in the woods at Hoover Park
July 8 - 12 @ 7 PM
If it rains, the show will be performed inside Woodlawn Arts Academy!
Check the SVCC Facebook page for information regarding rain and location.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Special thank you to our title sponsor: Savant Capital Management
“The cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, the slipper as pure as gold.”
We know the classic stories: an adventure that begins with a shoe or a beanstalk, some crazy hair or a cape. While Into the Woods tells the story of these beloved fairy tale characters, what we know may not be the whole story. Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood collide with a new fairy tale about a Baker and his wife in a musical that explores the true meaning of happily ever after. These characters must face their deepest fears as they fight their way through the woods. When witches, wolves, and giants are not the worst things to be encountered, sometimes we must be careful what we wish for and sometimes we must dare to wish again. “Witches can be right, giants can be good” and the classic stories we tell may contain lessons we never realized before.
Note for parents:
This production is suitable for ages 10 and up; however, parents are encouraged to use their own
discretion as they know their children’s sensitivities and maturity levels best.
The first act is lighter in tone than the second. The show contains some mature content.
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Shakespeare In the Park
This summer Shakespeare in the Park broadens its horizons with the presentation of the musical Into the Woods. While Shakespeare will always be the heart of this summer event, our hope is to include other classic works into our repertoire as we strive to provide the Sauk Valley area with quality, entertaining, and culturally enriching theatrical experiences.
Join us as we celebrate the anniversaries of 3 organizations that have created educational opportunities and theatre experiences for the Sauk Valley area:
Sauk Valley Community College celebrates 50 years
The Sterling Schools Foundation celebrates 25 years
Woodlawn Arts Academy celebrates 10 years
Thank you to our local sponsors!
The King's Men:
The Queen's Men:
Select Employees
Woodhaven Associates
The Lord Chamberlain's Men:
Sterling Federal Bank
State Farm: Hammitt Insurance Agency, Inc
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Cast
Baker | Dylan Hinrichs |
Baker’s Wife | Monique Elmendorf |
Cinderella | Rachel Pashon |
Jack | Evan Lobdell |
Little Red | Meghan Clodfelter |
The Witch | Sarah Baxter |
The Narrator | Mavrik McMeekan |
Cinderella’s Prince | Steven Whitney |
Jack’s Mother | Emily Sheaffer |
Rapunzel | Katlyn Bay |
Mysterious Man | Jay Pauley |
Cinderella’s Stepmother | Suzie Branch |
Florinda | Abby Langner |
Lucinda | Calista Kern-Lyons |
Rapunzel’s Prince | Kevin Tumelson |
The Wolf | Molly Pashon |
Steward | Hunter Wolfe |
Little Red’s Granny | Mardi Huffstetler |
Cinderella’s Mother | Samantha O’Keefe |
Cinderella’s Father | Ed Davis |
Milky White | Maddie Kull |
Ensemble | Annie Etchison Mackenzie Davis Joey Janke |
Production Team
Director Music Director Costume Designers Set Designer Prop Designer/Set Dresser Sound and Lighting Engineer Stage Manager | Anna K. Kurtz Kevin O’Keefe Faith Morrison and Ashley Frye Chuck Price Kaitlin Haley Ian Wankerl Zachary Lawson |
Shakespearience camp:
Join us July 10 for Shakespearience! A special presentation of Shakespeare scenes from local youth talent. The scenes will be developed in two week camps and will be performed on the Shakespeare in the Park stage at 6 PM. Contact Woodlawn Arts Academy to register or contact anna.k.kurtz@svcc.edu for more information.
Showings
- Wednesday, July 8, 2015
- 7:00 PM
- Woodlawn Arts Academy back lawn- Hoover Park
- Thursday, July 9, 2015
- 7:00 PM
- Woodlawn Arts Academy back lawn- Hoover Park
- Friday, July 10, 2015
- 7:00 PM
- Woodlawn Arts Academy back lawn- Hoover Park
- Saturday, July 11, 2015
- 7:00 PM
- Woodlawn Arts Academy back lawn- Hoover Park
- Sunday, July 12, 2015
- 7:00 PM
- Woodlawn Arts Academy back lawn- Hoover Park
Tickets
Tickets for the Shakespeare in the Park are FREE! Chairs are not available. Audiences are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Audiences may also bring food and drinks including adult beverages. Please check the SVCC Facebook page or this web page for possible rain changes. In the event of rain, the show will be performed inside Woodlawn Arts Academy!
- Adults
- Free
- Seniors
- Free
- Students
- Free
- Faculty/Staff
- Free
Sauk Valley Theatre Alliance is a cooperative agreement among Sauk Valley Community College, Woodlawn Arts Academy, and Sterling Public Schools (Centennial Auditorium).
