The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT) will kick off summer 2017 with musical fun when they present a young performers’ version of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into The Woods, JR! Specially adapted for young performers and audiences, this Tony Award winning musical will delight young and old alike. Featuring all of your favorite fairy tale characters: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch; this groundbreaking musical offers a rich and lively retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables. This is the perfect summer musical for the whole family to enjoy together. Into The Woods, JR. runs July 21 – August 6, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets range in price from $17-$25 and are available at www.slorep.org or by calling (805) 786-2440.
Into The Woods, JR. features young and talented student actors from throughout SLO County, including: Fiona Reams, Ella Gomez, Olivia Edmonds, Sam Gomez, Carly Crow, Jed Authier, Alyssa Mickey, Serafina Regusci, Penny DellaPelle, Addisyn Tejada, Jordan Bates, Creston Cooper, Sam Mucciacito, Drew Vander Weele, Sarah Frederickson, Linnaea marks, Jayda Monreal, Eleanor Selby, Maggie Zuniga, Phoebe Browning, Sienna Ritter, London Raftery and Katie Karleskint.
The production is directed by Shelagh Garren, with musical direction provided by Lacey McNamara and Danielle McNamara, and choreography by Danya Nunley. Into The Woods, Jr. features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The show is sponsored by Ron and Carol Burkhart, Rosh Wright, and additional support provided by Rabobank and Ann Robinson.
For more information about the show, SLO REP, or the Academy of Creative Theatre, please contact patty Thayer at (805) 786-2440, or email [email protected].
About the Academy of Creative Theatre:
The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT) provides year-round theatrical training for youth ages 5 to 18. ACT’s after-school programs, summer camps and theatrical production classes inspire young performers and technicians to develop skills which will benefit them throughout their lives, both on and off the stage. Students involved in ACT have the opportunity to learn from professional artists in programs that combine process and performance. By offering hands-on personal instruction, we seek to give our students the opportunity to explore creative self-expression and individuality, and build self-confidence and lifelong skills in the theatre arts. Whether our students choose to pursue theatre as a career, as volunteers or as audience members, our hope is that their experience at the SLO REP will help them to develop a greater appreciation of the theatre arts and a stronger connection to their community.