Be careful what you wish for as Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods Jr.
Into the Woods Jr. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
The musical centers on a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival, and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.
The Area Stage Company, committed to its excellence in performance, theater, and dance, announces that its second summer session will be Into the Woods Jr. Students ages 10-16 will work with professional coaches while experiencing life in a conservatory setting.
Scholarships are available depending upon the applicant’s demonstrated financial need, maturity as a person and artist, and overall merit as determined by the theater directors.
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine.
The session is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 3-23. Performances are: Friday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 23, at 5 p.m.
Area Stage Company is located at the historic Riviera Theatre. 1560 S. Dixie Hwy in Coral Gables.
Price for the session is $825 (DVD Included). Scholarships are available via an application form on the website. For more information call 305-666-2078 or visit areastagecompany.com.
