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Lightning Bolt Productions presents Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS – June 8 – 17

16 Wednesday May 2018

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Boca Raton Theatre, Into the Woods, James Lapine, Jessie Hoffman, Lightning Bolt Productions, Musical Theatre, Stephen Sondheim

Lightning Bolt Productions
presents
Stephen Sondheim’s
Into the Woods
June 8 – June 17

What happens after ‘happily every after’?

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244

May 16, 2018
BOCA RATON, FL:   Into the Woods, the multi-award-winning (Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Olivier Awards) musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, skillfully interweaves several classic fairy tales into one epic story that shows what happens when things get real in the fairy-tale world. Lightning Bolt Productions upcoming production of this acclaimed Broadway musical will run at the West Boca Performing Arts Center at West Boca High School* from June 8th through 17th. 

Sondheim and Lapine’s tale involves a baker and his wife who, unable to have the children they so badly desire, agree to complete a number of “errands” for a witch who promises to grant them their wish if they’re successful. During their journey, they encounter Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Jack (of Beanstalk notoriety) – each of whom has their own wish. All the storybook characters discover that wishes granted often come with a hefty price.

Jessie Hoffman, Lightning Bolt’s founder and Artistic Director, who recently directed the young company’s well received production of Young Frankenstein, will once again take on dual duties for the production –  as the show’s director, as well as the role of Cinderella:

Jessie Hoffman

“I was introduced to Into the Woods back in middle school,” Hoffman explains. “As part of our assignment for musical theater class to learn the job of a stage manager, we had to watch the professional video with the original Broadway cast, and correctly call the show for the entire opening number. The show instantly fascinated me; seeing just the opening number wasn’t enough, and so I found a copy of the video and watched the whole thing. I ended up watching that video a million times. I had every role memorized.

“I quickly noticed (as is the case with many shows by Stephen Sondheim) that when it came to Into the Woods people either loved it or hated it, there was no in-between. I could never understand why. It was such a beautiful show with an incredible message and an engaging story. How could anyone listen to those lyrics, hear the meaning behind them, and not love this musical? Years later, when I was 18, I was fortunate enough to be cast in Into the Woods as Little Red – it was an amazing experience.

“Over the years, I’ve continued to see other productions done by various theater companies, and it’s always done so well, but it’s always done the same way”, Hoffman says. “I had never seen the show looked at from another perspective until I stumbled across some clips from a production done in Regent’s Park back in 2010 and it opened my eyes to the show in a whole new way. This production was so different, so unique, modernized yet true to what the show has always been. The heart of it was still there, but it was new and exciting.

“Seeing clips from that production inspired me and brought back the love I’ve always had for this show in an entirely new way,” she continues. “I decided in that moment I was going to put on a production of Into the Woods that was closer to that version, while making it my own and adding my own heart to it. My goal is for people who have seen the show as many times as I have to see it in an entirely new light, and for people who have never seen the show before to fall in love with it the same way I did when I was 12 years old.

“This show literally has a character for everyone, someone each person in that audience can find themselves in and relate to. Sure, it’s a story about a bunch of fairy tale characters with magical powers and beanstalks to climb but if anything, these characters are more real than any you’d find in any other musical.

“Everyone has their own “wolf” that crosses their path at some point in their life. Everyone dreams of things that aren’t quite what they thought they’d be once that wish actually comes true and realizes that maybe something in-between their life before that wish and their life after is what will truly bring them happiness. Everyone experiences loss, but everyone also learns that truly, no one is alone… even if you feel like you are. Everyone has that moment in their life where they learn that “nice” is different than “good” and sometimes things aren’t always what they seem, and sometimes people aren’t always what they seem, but these are all just lessons that help you the next time life sends you into the woods. It’s not what you go through in life that shapes who you are, it’s how you choose handle it, it’s realizing there truly is “more to learn of what you know”, and finding the courage inside yourself to always be ready for the next journey. I hope that through my direction of this show, each audience member can find their moment in the woods that they connect to.”

Along with Hoffman as Cinderella, Lightning Bolt’s Into the Woods cast includes Giustino Garcia (The Narrator), Renee Elizabeth Turner (The Witch), Maxwell Miller (The Baker), Savannah Marino (The Baker’s Wife), Sarah Rose Knoche (Little Red Riding Hood), Aaron Bravo (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), Murphy Hayes (The Mysterious Man), Elijah R. Pearson-Martinez (Jack), Jessica McFadden (Jack’s Mother),Joel Iglesia (Rapunzel’s Prince), Irma Gloria (Rapunzel/Cinderella’s Mother); Myria Jean Baum (Stepmother/Granny), Victoria Kuhns (Florinda), Shannon Motherwell (Lucinda), and Sven Ballarte (The Steward).

Phil Hinton will provide Musical Direction for Into the Woods, and Michael Biggs will serve as the show’s Choreographer and Stage Manager.  Assistant Stage Manager (and House Manager) is Cheryl Crout; Sound Design is by Traci Watkins, Costume and Prop Design is by Myria Jean Baum.  Set Design is by Jessie Hoffman; Set Construction is by Mike Versetti, and Tech is by Jonathan Cabrera and the West Boca Performing Arts Tech Crew. Lance Blank is the Theatre Manager.

Tickets for Into the Woods are on sale now and can be purchased on line at www.lbptheatre.com or by phone at 561-886-8286.  Tickets are $35; student tickets ($20 with valid ID) are also available.

For more information about Jessie Hoffman, Lightning Bolt Productions, and/or Into the Woods, please contact Carol Kassie at Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Into the Woods
Book by James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
June 8 – June 17
Tickets:  $35
Students/Seniors (with valid ID) $20
For tickets:  www.lbptheatre.com / 561-886-8286
Performances:
Friday, June 8 at 7 pm
Saturday, June 9 at 7 pm
Sunday, June 10 at 2 pm
Friday, June 15 at 7 pm
Saturday, June 16 at 7 pm
Sunday, June 17 at 2 pm

All performances at
West Boca Performing Arts Center at West Boca High School
12811 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL  33498
www.lbptheatre.com
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*Disclaimer: Lightning Bolt Productions (“LBP”) is not affiliated with or endorsed by the School Board of Palm Beach County or West Boca High School (“WBHS”) and the events/activities hosted by Lightning Bolt Productions on West Boca High School’s premises pursuant to a lease agreement shall not be construed as being conducted, funded, hosted, or sponsored by the School Board or West Boca High School on behalf of Lightning Bolt Productions.  The School Board and West Boca High School undertake no responsibility for supervising or monitoring Lightning Bolt Productions’ events/activities and will not be liable for any and all actions of Lightning Bolt Productions on West Boca High School’s premises.

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Entr’Acte Theatrix Presents Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS – June 18 – June 28

26 Tuesday May 2015

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Crest Theatre, Delray Beach Center for the Arts, Entr'Acte Theatrix, Into the Woods, James Lapine, Kevin Black, musical comedy, Musical Theatre, Roger Blankenship, Stephen Sondheim

Entr-logo
Presents
Stephen Sondheim’s
IntoTheWoods-large
June 18 – June 28
What happens after ‘happily ever after’?

May 26, 2015

DELRAY BEACH, FL:  Into the Woods, the multi-award-winning (Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Olivier Awards) musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, skillfully interweaves several classic fairy tales into one epic story that shows what happens when things get real in the fairy-tale world. Entr’Acte Theatrix’ upcoming production of this acclaimed Broadway musical will run at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts’ Crest Theatre from June 18 through June 28th.

Sondheim and Lapine’s tale involves a baker and his wife who, unable to have the children they so badly desire, agree to complete a number of “errands” for a witch who promises to grant them their wish if they’re successful. During their journey, they encounter Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Jack (of Beanstalk notoriety) – each of whom has their own wish. All the storybook characters discover that wishes granted often come with a hefty price.

Kevin Black, who directed Entr’Acte’s recent successful productions of Spamalot, Tommy, and The Rocky Horror Show has taken on the directorial and choreographic duties for Into the Woods with his usual enthusiasm:

Kevin Black

Kevin Black

“In 1988, I saw the national tour of Into the Woods with a group of friends, and I was mesmerized”, he says. “Here was a story of hope, morals and life lessons… It was my introduction into the world of Sondheim and I was hooked – the brilliant genius of Sondheim was unmistakable in this show. In 2012, I directed Side by Side by Sondheim at The Miami Stage Door Theatre and now I have the opportunity to direct Into the Woods for Entr’Acte Theatrix. This time, the objective is to create an entertaining evening of musical theatre that even an audience who has never experienced Sondheim will enjoy,” he continues. “We’re taking a very comedic approach to the show, brightening the tempos and creating a modern day look in set and costume design. We’ve assembled a stellar cast of talented actors who prove to me every day that tackling a mega Sondheim musical like Into the Woods may prove challenging, but oh so worth it.”

Entr’Acte Theatrix’ Into the Woods cast includes some familiar faces, along with a number of talented newcomers. Sharyn Peoples who played The Lady of the Lake in Entr’Acte Theatrix’ recent sold-out production of Spamalot will play The Witch, Justin Schneyer, who played Brad in Entr’Acte’s October 2014 production of The Rocky Horror Show will play The Baker, and John Costanzo (King Arthur in Spamalot) will play Cinderella’s father. Other returning cast members are Calvin Bankert (Jack), Sahid Pabon (Cinderella’s Prince), Brielle Lysaght (Stepsister), Christian Ortega (Rapunzel’s Prince), Jenna Paige Gagliardo (Jack’s Mother), Greg Halmos (The Wolf), Christi Oliver (Stepmother), and Rio Peterson (The Steward). Newcomers include Melissa Bibliowicz (Cinderella), Victoria Lauzun (The Baker’s Wife), Jen Chia (Little Red Riding Hood), Lindsey Johr (Rapunzel), Devin Tupler (Narrator), and Brittany Payne (Stepsister)

Roger Blankenship - Musical Director

Roger Blankenship – Musical Director

Roger Blankinship will provide musical direction for the production.

Entr’acte Theatrix is a not-for-profit, semi-professional, showcase company providing opportunities for emerging theatre artists, both on-stage and backstage. The fourteen year old company gives students of college or post-graduate programs on a professional trajectory with a goal of working in the profession a chance to gain experience in their area of training or interest. Entr’acte, as the name suggests, is the “next step,” from classroom to career, and provides the young theatre artist with one of his or her all-important first professional resume-building credits.

Tickets are $25; $20 for groups of 15 or more; or $10 Student Rush – with I.D.  To celebrate Father’s Day, ticket prices for the Sunday, June 21st, 8 pm performance will be ‘Buy One/Get One Free’.
Into the Woods will run for 12 performances only, from June 18 – June 28 at the Crest Theatre at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. The theatre is located at 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444. Tickets are on sale now, and are available by calling 561-243-7922, ext. 1.

For more information about Entr’Acte Theatrix or Into the Woods visit www.entractetheatrix.org, or contact Carol Kassie at ckassie@gmail.com/561-445-9244.

Into the Woods
Book by James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by  Stephen Sondheim
June 18 – June 28
Tickets: $25
$20
  Seniors 65 and over
$20  Students in college or below
$15  Groups of 10 or more
$10  Children under 12
$10  Student Rush – half hour or less before curtain – with valid ID
Box Office: 561-243-7922, Ext. 1
Performances:
(Schedule varies)
Thursday, June 18 – 8 pm
Friday, June 19 – 8 pm
Saturday, June 20 – 2 pm & 8 pm
Sunday, June 21 – 2 pm
Sunday, June 21 – 8 pm – Father’s Day Special – Buy One/Get One Free – use the code BOGO
Wednesday, June 24 – 8 pm
Thursday, June 25 – 8 pm
Friday, June 26 – 8 pm
Saturday, June 27 – 2 pm & 8 pm
Sunday, June 28 – 2 pm

Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre
51 N. Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach 33444
http://www.delraycenterforthearts.org
http://www.entractetheatrix.org
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Auditions for Entr’Acte Theatrix’ INTO THE WOODS – March 2 & 3

13 Friday Feb 2015

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Entr-logoITW-logoLGColor_719_Audition Notice:
Auditions for Entr’Acte Theatrix’ production of Into the Woods will be held on
Monday, March 2nd from 7 pm – 9:30 pm and
Tuesday, March 3rd from 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Call backs will take place on Thursday, March 5th from 7 pm – 9:30 pm
All roles are open
The production will run from June 18th – June 28th at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts’ Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444

Into the Woods will be directed by Kevin Black, with musical direction by Roger Blankenship

Rehearsals will begin the last week in April, and will take place in Palm Beach on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings and on Sunday afternoons.
This is a non equity production, however compensation and a gas stipend are included.

Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of any Sondheim song, and a 1 minute monologue.  Please bring sheet music or a CD

To schedule an audition, please call 561-366-9033. There will be open time slots, however auditions will be scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
On-line auditions will be accepted at: hedzupproductions@yahoo.com

Sol Children Theatre to collaborate with Florida Atlantic University’s Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development to Offer Theatre Classes for Children

12 Tuesday Aug 2014

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Children's Theatre program, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Atlantic University College of Education, Into the Woods, Jr., Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development, Lydia Bartram, Rosalie Grant, Sol Children Theatre, theatre classes for young children, theatre education

Sol Children Theatre to collaborate with Florida Atlantic University’s
Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development
to Offer Theatre Classes for Children
SOL-FAUFor Immediate Release

Contact: Rosalie Grant
info@eveningstarproductions.org / 561-447-8829
Contact: Lydia Bartram
lbartram@fau.edu /561-297-0130
Contact: Carol Kassie
ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244

Boca Raton, FL, August 13th, 2014:

This fall Sol Children Theatre of Boca Raton will partner with the Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development to offer students classes in Creative Drama and Movement and Musical Theatre Performance Experience. The Center, located on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University is affiliated with the College of Education.

Rosalie Grant head shot

Rosalie Grant

“Since we opened our doors we at Sol have been committed to reaching out to our community,” says Sol Founding Producer/Artistic Director Rosalie Grant.  “Several years ago Dr. Nancy Brown, who is the Peter and Nona Gordon Professor of Early Childhood Education at the Karen Slattery Center, asked me to provide a Theatre Intensive Workshop for her Early Childhood Education undergraduate and graduate students.  It proved to be extremely rewarding for me personally, and since then I’ve had the honor of teaching that workshop twice more.  Equally rewarding was finding kindred spirits in Nancy and the director of the Slattery Center, Lydia Bartram.  All three of us are passionate about teaching children.”

The collaboration is a fitting one for Sol Children Theatre, a not-for-profit theatre dedicated to providing children – actors, backstage workers, or audience members – with a safe, secure, and highly professional theatre experience. Under Grant’s leadership the award-winning theatre has been producing quality programming for almost twenty years.   Their recent production of Annie featured a cast and crew ranging in age from 9 to 20 and was completely sold out!

Numerous studies have demonstrated a correlation between theatre involvement and academic achievement in young people. In addition to having higher standardized test scores than their peers who do not experience the arts, children who participate in theatre often experience improved reading comprehension, maintain better attendance records, and stay generally more engaged in school than their non-arts counterparts.

Lydia Bartram

Lydia Bartram, director of the Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development is equally enthusiastic about the collaboration: “We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with the Sol Children Theatre in the provision of creative drama and musical theatre performance for children from 4 -12 years old. Promoting a passion for the arts is critical to healthy child development and lays a solid foundation for future learning potential.” she explains.

“The vision of Sol Children Theatre supports the interdisciplinary work of the Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development, which serves as a university laboratory school, and is designed to be of service to children and their families, and to the wider professional community.” Bartram continues. “This program specifically addresses one of the school’s key missions, which is to help young children grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically in a learning environment that nurtures and supports their optimal development.”

Brown agrees: “I am thrilled that our dream of partnering with Sol Children Theatre is now becoming a reality”, she says. “Exposing children to the arts and musical theatre at a young age is extremely beneficial for them and we are so proud to collaborate with Sol Children Theatre on such an important project.”

“To bond the strengths of the creativity and professionalism that Sol can provide to the FAU schools’ children along with the team at the ground-breaking Karen Slattery Center is a dream come true,” says Grant. “Lydia and I have high expectations for this collaboration, and envision it being the stepping stone to further joint efforts.”

The Creative Drama and Movement class for 4 – 6 year olds will encourage young actors to explore the possibilities of acting choices in a safe and controlled environment where they will be given freedom to express themselves through emotion, movement, and vocals while building team work and synchronization skills through easy steps and patterns of movement and vocalizations.

The Musical Theatre Performance Experience for 7 – 12 year olds will offer 20 students a chance to participate in a fully staged musical production, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods Jr. Young actors will work with an experienced director learning many aspects of stagecraft. The course will culminate with 4 public performances scheduled for February 6-8, 2015.

For further information about both these programs, please contact Rosalie Grant at 561-447-8829. The classes will take place at the Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development on the Boca Raton Florida Atlantic University Campus and then move into rehearsal and performance at Sol Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton

For more information on how to register and to learn more about Sol Children Theatre, please visit www.solchildren.org or contact Rosalie Grant at 561-447.8829.

For more information about the Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development, please visit http://tinyurl.com/cpcqjg8 .

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