INTO THE WOODS JUNIOR
A Part of
THE BROADWAY JUNIOR COLLECTIONTM
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Originally produced by the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA
Original Braodway production produced by
Heidi Landesman, M. Anthony Fisher, Rocco Landesman,
Frederick H. Mayerson, Rick Steiner, Jujamcyn Theaters
Music and Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by
JAMES LAPINE
Staff & Volunteer Staff
Candace Wicke……………………………...Artistic & Executive Director
Cherilyn Marrocco………………………………..………..Choreographer
Amanda Blutner .………….…….Programs Manager/Assistant Conductor
Julia Craig …………………………..………...….Administrative Assistant
Peter Fagan, Andrew Ciechanowski,
Erika Gomez……………………………..Administrative Summer Interns
Courtney Evenson, Hope Kovera...……...SMTC Administrative Assistants
Matthew Andrews.............……………...………..….………..........….Sound
Sera Craig…............………………….…….….…............Costumes Mistress
Pat Acevedo………………………....………………..…Concession Chair
Sue Lunde………………….……………………….… Performance Chair
David Scherzer……….………………………….…….…….Videographer
Board of Directors
Candace Wicke Heidi Evenson
Joe Ciresi William Hildebrant
Jesse Peterson
The Continuo Arts Foundation 908-264-5324
www.continuoarts.com
I. Music Moves Footloose............................................................Loggins
Fireflies.................................................................Young
Alex Blancato, Aria Alva, Arwen Portillo, soloists
Voice Within...........................................Aguilera/Ballard Gianna Portillo, Amelia Lunde, Lizzy Allen, soloists
Over the Rainbow.....................................................Arlen Ellen Camacho-Walsh, soloist
Dance With Me Tonight............................................Murs
Dallas Wicke, Dylan Wicke, soloists
II. “Wicked” Medley Words and Music by Stephen Schwartz
No One Mourns the Wicked
The Wizard and I Lizzy Allen, Amelia Lunde, Dallas Wicke, Anna Sullivan, Abby Wall,
Bella Becchi, Soloists
Popular Emily Misiewicz, Maddie Lumelleau, Lauren Singer, Katie Evenson, soloists
One Short Day
Madison Hawkins, Morgan Moloney, Bella Becchi, Dallas Wicke, Dylan Wicke, soloists
For Good Nicole Dencker and Fallon Sullivan, soloists
Defying Gravity
Olivia McElheny, Eilidh Brady, soloists
Finale
“Everyone deserves a chance to fly”
Congratulations Olivia! We are so proud of you
Love,
Mom, Dad, Liam and Evan
Love you...Mom, Dad, Ace & Crystal!
* Musical Numbers * Scene One: Prologue
Opening…………….......................................................Company
Scene Two
Cinderella At The Grave..............Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother
Hello, Little Girl................................Wolf, Little Red Ridinghood After—-Hello, Little Girl...........................Rapunzel, Baker’s Wife I Guess This Is Goodbye/
Maybe They’re Magic……………………..Jack, Baker’s Wife, Baker Rapunzel…………………………………………………………Rapunzel Baker’s Reprise………………………………………..……………Baker
I Know Things Now………….…………………Little Red Ridinghood A Very Nice Prince………………….……….Cinderella, Baker’s Wife
Scene Three
Giants In The Sky...............................................................Jack
Agony…………………………Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince Rapunzel (Reprise)……………………………..……………...Rapunzel It Takes Two…………………………...…………..Baker’s Wife, Baker
Scene Four
Stay With Me…………………………………..……...Witch, Rapunzel Scene Five
Finale Part II………………………...Florinda, Stepmother, Steward
Finale Part III……………………………………………………..Steward Finale Part IV………………………………...….Lucinda, Stepmother Finale Part V…………………………………………………...Orchestra
Finale Part VI………………………………....…...Narrator, Company Curtain Music…………………………………..……………...Company
The Cast *
Narrator 1 / Townsperson…………………... Ellen Camacho-Walsh
Narrator 2 / Townsperson……………………....Alexandra Blancato
Narrator 3 / Townsperson………………………...Madison Hawkins
Cinderella…………………………………………………. Olivia McElheny
Jack………………………………………………………….……Anna Sullivan
Jack’s Mother……………………………………………….Nicole Dencker
Baker/Rapunzel’s Prince………………..…..…………….Dallas Wicke
Baker’s Wife……………………………………………………..Eilidh Brady
Little Red Riding Hood……………………………...……...Abigail Wall
Witch…………………………………………………………...Fallon Sullivan
Cinderella’s Prince…………………………………………….Dylan Wicke
Cinderella’s Stepmother………………………….……….Amelia Lunde
Florinda……………………………………………….…….Emily Misiewicz
Lucinda………………………………………………………...Katie Evenson
Cinderella’s Mother / Townsperson…………………………Aria Alva
Rapunzel…………………………………………………Maddie Lumelleau
Mysterious Man / Townsperson……………………....Lauren Singer
Wolf / Townsperson…………………………………..….Gianna Portillo
Granny / Townsperson…………………………………..Arwen Portillo
Steward 1 / Townsperson……………………………....Isabella Becchi
Steward 2 / Townsperson…………………………………….Lizzy Allen
Milky White……………………………………………....Morgan Moloney
Many thanks to the talented and dedicated staff
of the Summer Musical Theater Conservatory,
for years of fun and learning in the Summer!
Break a leg, KATIE!!!!!!
Love, Mom & Dad
William, Kelsey & Courtney
And Jack-Jack
*Cast*
ELLEN CAMACHO-WALSH (NARRATOR 1 / TOWNSPERSON)
Ellen is eight years old and a rising fourth grader. Her previous performing experiences include the French American Academy Children’s Theatre Camp and Latin Revolution. She sang at Garfield YMCA Idol and Clifton’s Got Talent. She also volunteered to sing for the American Lung Association Lung Force Walk and Children’s Frozen Recital to benefit the Children of Peru. In the latter venue she sang in the role of Elsa in English and Spanish. Ellen is a current member of Dolphin’s and USA National Swim Team. Her most favourite activity is participating in SMTC in the Summer, and the Continuo Arts Children’s Chorus during the school
year.
ALEXANDRA BLANCATO (NARRATOR 2 / TOWNSPERSON)
Alexandra is returning for her third season and is so excited to be a part of this year’s cast. Last year, she was Grandma Fa in SMTC’s Production of Mulan. Previously she was Youssel in SMTC’s “Fiddler on the Roof”. Earlier credits include the JCC’s production of the “Wizard of Oz” as a munchkin and part of the girls’ chorus and the Westfield Area YMCA’s Summer Camp programs as Adella in “The Little Mermaid” (2012), The Inchworm in “James and the Giant Peach” (2011, and Toto in “The Wizard of Oz” (2010). She has per-formed in the NJ Youth Theater program the past
three years with her Musical Theater class. She has performed in the Nutcracker the past two years with the Center for Dance Education of Clark. Thank you to everyone at SMTC and CAF for the opportunity to perform. Hugs and kisses to my family for supporting me in my acting.
MADISON HAWKINS (NARRATOR 3 / TOWNSPERSON)
Maddie is excited for her debut performance with SMTC. Her previous performances include “The Nutcracker” and “Wipeout!” She would like to thank her parents for this opportunity and the rest of her family for always being supportive. She would also like to give a special shout out to the Continuo Arts Foundation for putting together the 2015 Summer Musical Theater Conservatory.
*Cast* OLIVIA MCELHENY (CINDERELLA)
Olivia finds rapture leading with vocals and joining others in this year’s musical production of “Into the Woods Jr.” Her experience with SMTC began with the title role in “Mulan, Jr.” last summer. As a second year member with SMTC, she is both excited and amazed at the theatrical talent among her peers. However, her greatest accomplishments have been demonstrated at Continuo Arts. Touring and performing in Europe, concerts throughout the tri-state area and an engagement with the world premiere of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” are just a few of the monumental experiences Olivia has completed with her fellow
singers at the Continuo Arts Foundation. A rising sophomore at Westfield High School, Olivia has been selected to represent her school in the All State Women’s Chorus, which will perform in concert at NJPAC in February 2016. Congratulations to the cast and crew at SMTC!
ANNA SULLIVAN (JACK)
Anna is a rising sixth grader at the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. Previous performances include “Annie Jr.”, “Little Mermaid Jr.” (Ursula), and “Seussical the Musical Jr.” (Mayzie). Anna was selected from her school as a “Music Master”. She loves to sing, dance, and perform.
NICOLE DENCKER (JACK’S MOTHER)
Nicole is a rising junior at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School. This is her third year at Continuo’s SMTC. She is also a part of the Continuo Arts Singers and is the new Vice President for the 2015-2016 season. Past performances include “Mulan Jr.” (Hong), and “Fiddler on the Roof” (Morcha). She was recently seen on the main stage of Paper Mill Playhouse in the premiere of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” as part of the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus. Nicole would like to thank Dr. Wicke and the whole SMTC staff for a wonderful experience, and her family and friends for all their support!
Alexandra,
Congratulations!
We can’t wait to
see you
perform in
SMTC’s
presentation of
“Voices Rising”
and “Into the
Woods Jr.”
You’ve worked very hard and we are so proud of
all of your efforts.
Love,
Mom, Dad, and S’mores
Eileen Blancato
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The Continuo Arts Foundation would like to
extend a huge THANK-YOU to:
Clergy & Staff of St. John’s Lutheran Church
Christine Vasilow
Kenneth Bryson
The Summit Fortnightly Club
Craig, Dallas & Dylan Wicke
The “Summer Interns”
* Cast*
DALLAS WICKE (BAKER / RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE)
Dallas is graduate of Westfield High School and will enter Evangel University this Fall as a Music Major. His previous roles have included Mushu in Mulan, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Razul in Aladdin and Grandpa Joe in Willie Wonka. Dallas sings with the Continuo Arts Continuos, premiered “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Paper Mill Playhouse, has appeared three times in Carnegie Hall, and performed with Andre Rieu at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. He has performed on the Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacre & Giovani Musicisti Festivals Series in Vatican City, Rome, Assisi & Prague. Additional performances include Lincoln Center the Music Center at Strathmore and
the Sistine Chapel.
EILIDH BRADY (BAKER’S WIFE)
Eilidh is a rising sophomore at Cranford High School, where she sings with the Concert Choir and is a member of the Women’s and A Cappella groups. Eilidh is also a member of the Continuo Arts Singers and was thrilled to be a part of the “Hunchback of Notre Dame” premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse. Eilidh has performed with CDC Jr. Theatre in “Les Miserables” and in a number of shows at Summit Playhouse. Favorite roles performed include Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast”
ABBY WALL (LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD)
Abby is so excited for her fourth year of SMTC! She is also exited to start the fifth grade in September. She is so happy to be playing Little Red Riding Hood and being part of the cast of “Into the Woods” and “Voices Rising” for the 2015 season. She enjoys playing the piano and violin in her music ensemble. She also likes participating in the school choir and dance ensemble, as well as playing tennis and rugby. She likes having fun with friends, reading, and writing books and plays. Her previous performances have included “Cinderella Jr.”, “Winnie the Pooh Jr. ”, Yes Virginia Jr.”, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr,”, “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.”, and “Mulan Jr.” She can not wait for another great year here at SMTC!
*Cast*
FALLON SULLIVAN (WITCH)
Fallon is a rising senior at Chatham High School this upcoming year. Past performances include “Syd Arthur” (MacCarrie), “Sweet Charity” (Elaine), “Snow Angel” (Heather Spitzer”, “Once Upon a Mattress” (Nightingale), and “Mulan” (Shen-Yu). She sings with the Continuo Arts Singers year-round and with the advanced women’s choir “Voices” at Chatham High School. Fallon studied at the Stella Adler School of Acting this year. Fallon thanks her friends and family for their love and support. Break a Leg, cast and
crew!
DYLAN WICKE (CINDERELLA’S PRINCE)
Dylan is a rising Senior at Westfield High School in Westfield, NJ. Dylan plays baritone and is a member of the Marching Band. His previous roles have included Chen & Yao in Mulan, the Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz, The Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Jafar in Aladdin and The Candy Man in Willie Wonka. Dylan sings with the Continuo Arts Continuos, premiered “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Paper Mill Playhouse, has appeared three times in Carnegie Hall, and performed with Andre Rieu at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. He has performed on the Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacre & Giovani Musicisti Festivals Series in Vatican City, Rome, Assisi & Prague.
Additional performances include Lincoln Center the Music Center at Strathmore and the Sistine Chapel. Break-a-leg to the Continuo Players!
Morgan,
We are so proud of your
hard work and
dedication.
You are a true beauty
inside and out.
Love with all our hearts,
Mon, Dad, and Dean
To the Cast of SMTC:
Thank you for the
kindness and love you
showed Morgan. You
made this experience a
happy and memorable
one. Thank you to
Nicole Dencker for
taking her under your
wing.
Love,
“Music is… a higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy” - Ludwig van Beethoven
Thank you Dr. Wicke
Family of Aria Eshwari Alva
EMILY MISIEWICZ (FLORINDA)
Emily is a rising eighth grader at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. Next year will be her fourth year with the Continuo Arts Foundation and she is proud to serve as the Vice President of the Chanticleers. This is Emily’s first year in SMTC, and she is thrilled to be playing the role of Florinda in “Into the Woods Jr.” Her past performance experiences include traveling with the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus and participating in various concerts with Continuo as well. Emily would like to congratulate everyone in the cast and crew of “Into the Woods, Jr.” and Dr. Wicke for an amazing experience.
*Cast*
AMELIA LUNDE (CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER)
Amelia is a rising sophomore at Columbia High School and continuing her second year of the Continuo Arts Singers in the Fall. This is Amelia’s first year of SMTC and she is excited to play the role of Cinderella’s Stepmother in “Into the Woods Jr.” She was recently seen as a member of the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus in the world premiere of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” She would like to congratulate the entire cast and thanks Dr. Wicke and the SMTC staff for a wonderful experience.
KATIE EVENSON (LUCINDA)
Katie is a rising eighth grader at the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. She has been a part of SMTC since their first season. Past SMTC performances include “The Wizard of Oz” (Winkie/Mayor of Munchkinland), “Beauty and the Beast” (Chip), “Aladdin” (Townsperson), “The Fiddler on the Roof” (Sprize), “Mulan, Jr” (Ancestor). Katie will be serving as President of the Chanticleers, the year-round intermediate girls’ chorus in Continuo Arts. She would like to thank the cast and crew for an amazing three weeks!
LAUREN SINGER (MYSTERIOUS MAN / TOWNSPERSON)
Lauren is a rising sophomore at Westfield High School. This is Lauren’s first year at SMTC and she is very excited to play the role of Mysterious Man in “Into the Woods”. Previous roles include “13 the Musical” (Lucy), “Seussical Jr.” (JoJo) at Roosevelt Middle School, as well as perform as an ensemble member in “Urinetown the Musical” at Westfield High school and Flounder in “The Little Mermaid.” She congratulates the entire cast of “Into the Woods” and would like to thank Dr. Wicke and the SMTC staff for an amazing experience!
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MADDIE LUMELLEAU (RAPUNZEL)
Maddie is a rising 8th grader at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. This is her first year at SMTC and she is very excited to continue here in the future. She loves theatre and has played Annie in “Annie Jr.” at Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School, Mary in “Secret Garden” at LCJSMS, Young Fiona also at LCJSMS, the title role in “Sleeping Beauty” at the Summit Playhouse, and many more! Maddie would like to thank all the cast and crew, her friends and family, and Dr. Wicke.
GIANNA PORTILLO (WOLF)
Gianna has been a part of the Continuo Arts Foundation for five years, and has just finished her last year in their Children’s Chorus, advancing to Chanticleers. She plays the piano and practices Tae Kwon Do. Gianna also composes songs and is an avid writer. She thanks Dr. Wicke for giving her the opportunity to participate in “Into the Woods, Jr.”
~ Cast ~
ARWEN PORTILLO (GRANNY)
Arwen has been a part of the Continuo Arts Foundation for five years, and has just finished her first year in the Chanticleers chorus. She also sings in the Bel Canto Choir at Summit Middle School. In addition to performing, Arwen loves to compose her own songs and play the violin. She would like to thank all those who made “Into the Woods, Jr.” possible!
ISABELLA BECCHI (STEWARD 1 / TOWNSPERSON)
Isabella attends Morristown-Bard and will be entering the sixth grade. Bella also dances in the New Jersey School of Ballet’s intensive program and has performed in “The Nutcracker” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Bella competes in ice skating competitions and recently placed second in Free Skate. Most recently, Bella modeled professionally for Capezio and completed her second summer at Joffrey’s intensive ballet program.
LIZZY ALLEN (STEWARD 2 / TOWNSPERSON)
Lizzy is extremely proud to be in the 2015 Summer Musical Theater Conservatory and Voices Rising Showcase. Lizzy lives in Westfield, NJ with her family and is entering her senior year of high school. Lizzy has been a part of several productions in and out of school including “Peter Pan”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Mulan”, “Urinetown”, and many others. Lizzy has participated in voice lessons with Betsy Stubbs and has in the past danced with Yvette Dance Studio. Lizzy would like to thank Dr. Wicke and the Continuo Arts Program for making this summer a memorable experience.
MORGAN MOLONEY (MILKY WHITE)
Morgan is extremely proud and excited to be part of the SMTC program. She is going into first grade in September and can already read and loves to learn. Morgan also enjoys playing soccer, learning how to play piano, and arts and crafts. Morgan would like to thank her mom, dad, amd brother Dean for their love and support. She also thanks director Dr. Wicke for allowing her to enjoy this valuable experience, as well as the SMTC staff for their kindness and enrichment. Thank you to all the other students of SMTC for being so great and showing her the ropes. Morgan also thanks her Aunt Toni, Uncle Eddie, Carly & Brooke, Pop Pop and Nani for always encouraging
and supporting her. Morgan dedicates her performance this season to the memory of her late grandmother and grandfather, Dan & Maryann Moloney
~ Cast ~ ARIA ALVA (CINDERELLA’S MOTHER)
Aria is a rising sixth grader at the Oak Knoll School in Summit, NJ. She is excited to sing with the Chanticleers this upcoming Continuo Arts Foundation choral season. In addition to singing, Aria is testing for her black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Good Luck Ellen!
Love, Mom & Dad
* Synopsis *
The Narrators begin the story by guiding the company through each character’s wish. Cinderella wishes to go to the King’s Festival; Jack wishes his cow, Milky-White, would give him milk; and the Baker and Baker’s Wife wish to have a child. Jack’s Mother wishes for gold and a less foolish son. Since their cow won’t produce any milk, she insists that Jack take the cow to market to sell her. Cinderella’s Stepmother and her stepsisters, Florinda and Lucinda, laugh at Cinderella’s wish. They ride off to the ball without Cinderella, leaving her behind in tears. After stopping at the bakery for sweets, Little Red Riding Hood prepares to travel into the woods to see her sick Granny. At their home, The Baker and his Wife are visited by the Witch next door. She reveals that the Baker’s father is the reason the couple’s wish will never come true. She explains that in the past, for his pregnant mother, the Baker’s father stole magical beans from the Witch’s garden. To punish them, the Witch placed a curse on the family, guaranteeing none would ever bear children, including the Baker and his Wife. Once born, the Witch took the Baker’s sister—a sibling he never knew existed—and hid in a tower far, far away. In order to break the spell and get his wish, the Witch tells the Baker he has three days to bring her four items: a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair and yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold. As the Baker prepares for his journey, he puts on his father’s old jacket and finds six beans in the pocket. At the grave of Cinderella’s Mother, Cinderella shares her wish and is granted a beautiful dress and slippers to wear to the ball. While walking through the woods to the market, Jack encounters a Mysterious Man who says the cow is worth only a sack of beans. Little Red Riding Hood meets a Wolf who targets her grandmother and her for his next meal. As the Baker struggles to remember the four objects on his list, his Wife persuades Jack to sell Milky-White for five of their beans. After Jack’s sad farewell, the Baker’s Wife tries to allay the Baker’s guilt by insisting they did Jack a favor. The Witch visits Rapunzel, at the tower where she is kept prisoner. Rapunzel’s Prince sees the Witch climb Rapunzel’s hair and decides to try it himself the following day. The Baker unsuccessfully takes Little Red Riding Hood’s cape. She enters her Granny’s house to find the wolf in bed, pretending to be the old woman (whom he has eaten). He gobbles up Little Red Riding Hood and her Granny. After the ordeal, Little Red Riding Hood realizes how naïve she was and gives the Baker her cape as a gift for saving her life. Will the Baker and his Wife find all four items in order to make the Witch’s potion? Will Jack ever see beloved Milky White again? What happens after Cinderella’s ball? Will the Princes find their maidens, and will all live Happily Ever After? It all happens when we go “Into the Woods!”
September 15
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November 14,15
November 20
December 12
January 5
May
June 19-25th
July 5-23rd
The 2015-2016 Season
Choral Rehearsals Resume Children’s Chorus The Continuos Chanticleers Civic Chorale The Singers Sonaré Seniors Sing! Rehearsals Resume
“The Hollywood Songbook”
Annual “Making Musical Dreams Come True” Gala
The Annual “Christmas Time in the City” Holiday Concert
Choral Rehearsals Resume
The Annual “Sounds of Music” Spring Concert
Minuetto Music Festival
Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
