by BWW News Desk
(BroadwayWorld.com)
NiCori Studios & Productions Presents The Teen Performance Ensemble in Stephen Sondheim‘s “Into The Woods” on Friday, August 4 at 8pm, Saturday, August 5 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, August 6 at 2pm at the Westminster Arts Center at Bloomfield College.
With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheimand book by James Lapine “Into The Woods” intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The story follows 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. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The production is Directed by, three time Theater Education Tony Award Nominee, Corinna Sowers Adler with Musical Direction by, Corey Wachala. “Into The Woods” is Stage Managed by, Jenna Rafferty and Assistant Stage Managed by, Jesse Doorman.
Corinna Sowers Adler, Founding Artistic Director of NiCori Studios & Productions is the Artist in Residence at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. She has directed and cast over 500 productions in her 20 year career as a Theatre Educator and has an extensive performance career as well. NiCori Studios is proud to announce that the Teen Performance Ensemble will be doing “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this fall. Auditions will be held on September 20, 2017.
The performance is the culmination of a five week intensive musical theater camp for pre-professional teenagers ages 12-19. The NiCori Teen Ensemble members include: Elizabeth Nucci, Shannon Bretz, Gabbi Nucci, Iliyana Serrano, Katherine Stelma, Jessica Arriaga, Megan Moynahan, Grace Carlin, Katherine Heyman, Mia Campisi, Connor Carlin, and Mia Grossman from Bloomfield; Alex DiFilippo, Kevin W. Bergen, Jesse Dorfman, and Travis DiPrima from Hawthorn; Caroline Leonard and Emma Dean from Maplewood; Mariada Gonzales from Patterson; Kiana Carbone from North Arlington; Nayale Quimis and Yuleeza Rodriguez from Newark; Luke Surretsky and Olivia Gryzwinski from Nutley; and Rey Lamb of Montclair.
Tickets are $12 for student / senior citizens and $15 for adults in advance and $15 for student / senior citizens and $20 for adults at the door. CASH ONLY at the door.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit nicoristudios.com.
Originally posted on BroadwayWorld.com