Arts
The Prout School Theatre Department presents the timeless story of Into the Woods by James Lapine and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim for its spring musical this year. This play is directed by Valerie Remillard, with assistance from student director Maria Baptista. This show wouldn't be possible without the numerous students from The Prout School community who act, help with backstage crew, create sets, and so much more!
- Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at 7pm
- John Neidl Auditorium at The Prout School (4640 Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI)
- An all-age show, perfect for the whole family!
Free parking is available at the school. Tickets are available at the door the day of the show and in advance online.
The cost of admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. The doors to the theatre will open at 6:30pm and concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby.
Cast
Student actors and actresses from across the Prout School community include: Cecilia Bormes as Cinderella, Marina Cormerma as Jack, Cece Cambio as Milky White/Baker’s Wife Understudy, Logan Hoard as the Baker, Ella Sjosten as the Baker’s Wife, Evan Reineke as Narrator/Mysterious Man Understudy, Ella Procaccianti as the Stepmother, Emeren McCarty as Florinda, Lily Cui as Lucinda, Jayden Russo as Jack’s Mother, Cathryn Cavanagh as Little Red Riding Hood, Genevieve Walker as The Witch, Parker Murray as Cinderella’s Father/Jack Understudy, Annabel Morgan as Ghost of Cinderella’s Mother/Cinderella Understudy, Gabe Girard as Mysterious Man, Walton Cournoyer as Wolf/Understudy to Princes, Hayden Gill as Rapunzel, Preston Hoard as Rapunzel’s Prince/Baker Understudy, Gabriella Andrade as Granny/Jack’s Mother Understudy, Nick Gulino as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf Understudy, Kristen Gudz as Steward, Delilah Vogt as Harp/Granny Understudy, Isabella Spiers as Snow White/Little Red Riding Hood Understudy, Lauren Koswaski as Sleeping Beauty/Stepmother Understudy, Mary Francis Richardson as Ensemble/Steward Understudy, Maggie Bernaba as Ensemble/Little Red Riding Hood Understudy, Sofia Medici as Ensemble/Florinda Understudy, Ella Perkins as Ensemble, and Kaiya Roberts as Ensemble/Lucinda Understudy.
About the Play
Into the Woods puts a new twist on classic fairytale characters (Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, etc.) as they navigate the mysterious woods to get their wish. The play also features a childless baker and his wife, who must venture into the woods to gather unique items for a witch who has put a spell on their household. Throughout the story, these characters quickly realize that the path to receive their wish is not as clear as they originally thought. They also come to realize the importance of the journey in learning valuable lessons such as not dwelling on mistakes, being patient, having hope, and persevering. The message that “everything you learn there will help when you return there” implores audiences to explore their “woods” and realize that the path that they fear at first may be the right path for growth (even if it does not come right away).