Graham Regional Theatre
Graham Regional Theatre has returned with the musical “Into the Woods” based on the book by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The play will be at Graham Memorial Auditorium Friday, June 25, at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 27, at 2 p.m. The Graham Memorial Auditorium is located at 628 Third St. If you’re a fan of the Grimm
If you’re a fan of the Grimm brothers fairy tales, you will want to see this play. While the latest edition published in 1857 had more than 200 fairy tales, “Into the Woods” focuses on four popular fairy tales: “Cinderella,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Rapunzel.” Of course, the plot is a variation of the original tales wherein the cursed baker and his wife embark on a journey into the woods. As they search for ways to reverse the curse, they meet Cinderella, Jack, Little Red and Rapunzel. The story grows into a twisted tale that forces you to the edge of your seat.
As with any form of art, the takeaway is the imitation of life and the lessons we learn. The duality of the characters such as the Narrator and Mysterious Man broadens the viewer’s perspective by showing the struggle between good and evil as well as right and wrong. It will be interesting to see GRT’s rendition presented by Director Christian Sanders,
It is always a pleasure to see shows such as this that have been on Broadway with award-winning actors like Meryl Streep. The GRT cast includes Evan Faris (Narrator/Mysterious Man), Rachel Criswell (Cinderella), Jack Page (Jack), Kay Berru (Jack’s Mother), Andrew Jonas (Baker), Morgan Dayley (Baker’s Wife), Katie Huitt (Cinderella’s Stepmother), Hannah Bell (Florinda), Jessica Braswell (Lucinda), Pat Dohoney (Cinderella’s Father), Cassidy Freeman (Little Red Riding Hood), Faris Sanders (Witch), Meghan Clark (Cinderella’s Mother), Nik Braswell (Wolf), Summer Branum (Granny), Sarah Huitt (Rapunzel), Benjamin Apgar (Rapunzel’s Prince), Josh Kidd (Cinderella’s Prince), Scott Kirkland (Steward), Amanda Brake (Giant), Judy Crawford (Snow White) and Arielle Page (Sleeping Beauty).
The creative and stage team includes Director and Technical Director Christian Sanders, Assistant Director Jessica Burgess, Stage Manager Kem Forbus, Musical Director Stephanie Sanders, Conductor Dax Freeman, House Manager Judy Craw ford, Projection Operator Jackson Kidd, Crew Managers Julie Bell, Deedra Page and James Page. Costumes by Elizabeth Hart Kirkland and Susan Hart.
You may purchase tickets and learn more information on GRT’s website: www.http://grahamregionaltheatre.com/coming-soon. Also, tickets are available for purchase one hour before the commencement of each show.
For more information about tickets, please call 940.532.1252.