WESTMARK PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine • Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine

May 5th May 6th May 7th

7:00pm

Thursday Friday Saturday

Into the Woods is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel.:(212) 541-4684 Fax:(212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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Baker ....................................................................................................................Keaton McNamaraCinderella .......................................................................................................................... Ella MoserBaker’s Wife .................................................................................................................. Isabel SaberWitch ................................................................................................................................ JoJo DevineJack ................................................................................................................................... Aidan GlassCow ................................................................................................................................... Sarah CokerJack’s Mother ...............................................................................................................Lauren AntinStepmother .....................................................................................................................Lyla DintzerFlorinda ........................................................................................................................Lauren GabayLucinda ..................................................................................................................... Jenna WershowWolf ........................................................................................................................... .Jack McKimmieCinderella’s Mother/Sleeping Beauty .................................................................. Téa HelfrichGranny .................................................................................................................................Ally Klein Cinderella’s Prince ...........................................................................................Michael Gandolfini Rapunzel’s Prince ................................................................................................Stanley SwerdlowSteward ..................................................................................................................................Sean PilzRapunzel ....................................................................................................................... .Kaya GretchLittle Red ...........................................................................................................................Julia AremMysterious Man ....................................................................................................Majadi PattersonNarrarator .................................................................................................................. Andrew MoserSnow White/Director’s Assistant .................................................................... Gabriella BeckerGiant/Horse ............................................................................................................Nathan Shirazi

Cast(In order of appearance)

There will be one 15 minute intermission

CrewProduction Director ..............................................................................................Kristina TurpinMusical Director ............................................................................................................. Ed MartelMusicans ...................................................................................................... Adrian Rosen on Bass .................................................................................................................Bill Brendle on SynthesizerChoreography ..................................................................Adrienne Malena and Kristina TurpinTechnical Director ...............................................................................................Cynthia HerschStage Manager ........................................................................................................ Brian HutnickiAssistant Stage Manager .....................................................................................Lior Surkin-InyScenic Artists ..........................................................................................................Lior Surkin-Iny.....................................................................................................................................Londyn Adams.............................................................................................................................................Nico Mack.............................................................................................................................................Skye DavisCurtain ..........................................................................................................................Jordan CeppiCostumes ........................................................Kristina Turpin, Cynthia Hersch, Anat Hutnicki

VolunteersDrama Mama/Parent Volunteer Coordinator/Costumes........................... Anat HutnickiScenic Art ..................................................................................................................Penny BrennerMake Up.......................................................................................................Kristina Turpin & cast

Make-Up and Hair ..................................... Kristina Turpin, Lior Surkin-Iny, Londyn AdamsSet Builders ....................................................................................... Jorge Lopez, Jesus Amador, .....................................................................Augustin Guerrero, Juan Chavez & Johnnie Arevalo Sound and Lights .................................................................................................. Charlie CooperLighting Design ...................................................................................................... Brian HutnickiLighting and Sound Assistant ............................................................................Nathan ShiraziStills ........................................................................................ Darrett Sanders & Peri CherashoreVideography ..........................................................................................................Barbara MazeikaSound ...............................................................................................................................Julia PhineyLighting Rental ..................................................................................All-American Audio Visual

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Dear Lauren,

You will always be our shining star. We’re so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Nicolette, Julia and Jonathan

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of “Into The Woods,” a special thank you to Mrs. Turpin.

Lauren Antin This is Lauren’s second Westmark Performing Arts production. She is playing the part of the Jack’s Mother. Lauren wants to work toward getting out of her comfort zone. She loves Westmark Per-forming Arts because it’s fun & everyone helps each other when needed.

Cast Bio’s

Julia Arem The part of Little Red Riding Hood represents Julia’s debut with Westmark Performing Arts. In addition, she designed and created the original art for the poster. In the future, Julia hopes to become an Imagineer for Disney.

Gabriella Becker Into the Woods is Gabriella’s third production with Westmark Performing Arts. She is playing the roles of the Snow White, the chicken, and the horse. She is also the Prop Manager and Director’s Assis-tant. She is enjoying Westmark Performing Arts because of the good ideas for the plays and musicals.

Johanna Devine This is JoJo’s fourth production with Westmark Perform-ing Arts. JoJo is playing the role of the Witch. In the future, JoJo hopes to become an actor or animator. She loves Westmark Performing Arts because “We are a funny family.”

Lyla Dintzer This is Lyla’s first production with Westmark Performing Arts. She is playing the role of the Cinderella’s Stepmother. Lyla enjoys Westmark Performing Arts because she’s loved acting since she was 5 years old.

Sarah Coker Sarah, playing the part of the Cow, has been a part of many Westmark productions. She has been both cast and crew, and this respresents her 8th show as a cast member. In the future Sarah hopes to earn her BFA in Musical Theater.

Lauren Gabay Into the Woods is Lauren’s fourth show with Westmark Performing Arts. She is playing the role of Florinda, one of Cinderlla’s stepsisters. She is enjoying Westmark Theatre because she loves to act and play a different person.

Ally Klein This is Ally’s second show with Westmark Performing Arts. She is playing the role of Granny. In the future, Ally hopes to become a fashion designer. She is enjoying being a part of Westmark Performing Arts because it’s a good way to get involved in the school community.

Michael Gandolfini Into the Woods is Michael’s first show with Westmark Performing Arts. He is playing the role of Cinderella’s Prince. In the future, Michael hopes to become a successful actor. He is enjoying this production “because he can express and play as an actor with little stress.”

Cast Bio’s

Téa Helfrich This is Téa’s second show with Westmark Performing Arts. She is playing the roles of Cinderella’s Mother and Sleeping Beauty. In the future, Téa hopes to become a special education teacher. She is enjoying this experience because she can be herself without being judged.

Kaya Gretsch Into The Woods is Kaya’s debut with Westmark Performing Arts. She is playing the roles of Rapunzel. In the future, Kaya hopes to write movies. She is enjoying her experience with Westmark Performing Arts because she is learning how a production works.

Aidan Glass Into the Woods is Aidan’s debut with Performing Arts. He is playing the role of the Jack. In the future he hopes to know his lines and is enjoying Westmark Performing Arts because “It’s great”.

Jack McKimmie Jack has been in several Westmark productions. In Into the Woods he is playing the role of the Wolf. He enjoys Westmark Perform-ing Arts because he gets to be with friends, and it’s a great experience.

Keaton McNamara Keaton is a senior who has been in numerous Westmark productions. In Into the Woods he is playing the role of the Baker. In the future, he hopes to study woodworking and metalsmithing.

Cast Bio’sElla Moser This is Ella’s second Westmark production. Ella is playing the role of Cinderella. In the future, Ella would like to become a writer. She is enjoying Westmark Theatre because “it gives you a chance to meet new people and explore new characters in the performance”.

Andrew Moser This is Andrew’s debut with Westmark Performing Arts. Andrew is taking on the role of the Narrator. In the future, Andrew would like to study Marine Biology and become a teacher/coach. He is enjoying Westmark Performing Arts because “everyone is very nice and funny. They are talented actors”.

Isabel Saber Isabel has been in numerous Westmark productions. In this show she is playing the role of the Baker’s Wife, and often help with scenic design, costumes and make up too. Her future goals include college, and the study of fashion and costume design.

Sean Pilz This is Sean’s first Westmark production. He is playing the role of the Steward. In the future Sean is hoping to become a film director. He is enjoying Westmark Performing Arts because “It is fun and I love getting into character”.

Cast Bio’sMajadi Patterson This is Majadi’s forth Westmark production. He is playing the role of the Mysterious Man. In the future Majadi is planning on attending college. Majadi says that he enjoys Westmark Performing Arts be-cause “It’s one of the places I feel important and can express my creativity”.

Nathan Shirazi Into the Woods is Nathan’s second Westmark Production. Nathan is part of the cast and the crew for this show. He is playing the roles of the Giant, and the Horse, and is also the lighting and sound assis-tant. He enjoys Westmark producitons because “Brian, Mrs. Turpin, and Ms. Hersch are awesome”.

A Very Special Thank youWe would like to extend a very special thank you to

Anat Hutnicki Penny Brenner

These parents of seniors have generously volunteered their time and creativity to support Westmark’s Performing Arts.

Many thanks for the years of tireless support of Westmark Performing Arts. You have helped to make the

quality of our shows possible.

Jenna Wershow In her fourth show here at Westmark Jenna is playing the role of Lucinda. In the future, Jenna wants to continue to improve her acting. She is enjoys being a part of Westmark productions because it allows her to improve her acting and spend time with friends.

Stanley Swerdlow Into the Woods is Stanley’s debut with Westmark Perform-ing Arts. He is playing the role of Rapunzel’s Prince. His goals for the future are to continue working on the plays. Stanley is enjoying Westmark Perform-ing Arts because “you get to meet people and perform”.

Crew Bio’s

Charlie Cooper This is Charlie’s second show with Westmark. Charlie is working with our sound and lights.

Skye Davis This is Skye’s first production with Westmark, she is part of the scenic design artists, and front of house. In the future Skye hopes to do well in school and be successful in life. She is enjoying Westmark Performing Arts beucase it allows her to share the less-se-rious side of herself.

Londyn Adams This is Londyn’s first show with Westmark Performing Arts. She is a scenic artist and part of the backstage crew. In the future, Londyn would like to travel the world, and move to London. She is enjoying Westmark Performing Arts because “I have met new friends, and have become more creative”.

Jordan Ceppi Jordan has been part of the tech crew for several Westmark productions. For this production, Jordan is running the curtain backstage. He loves being a part of West-mark Performing Arts because it gives everyone an opportunity to learn new things.

Crew Bio’s

Brian Hutnicki Brian, our stage manager, has been a part of the tech crew for seven years. He is off to college in the fall and is planning to pursue a degree in film. He loves Westmark Performing Arts because of the amazing teachers. Brian says that “Theater has allowed me to find my creative side.. I will miss Westmark next year.” We’ll miss you too Brian.

Nico Mack This is Nico’s first production with Westmark. Nico is a scenic artist and a part of the backstage crew. Nico is enjoying Westmark Performing Arts “because it is fun to help with the set and learn what happens back stage”.

Lior Surkin-Iny This is Lior’s second production with Westmark. Lior is the assistant stage manager, scenic artist, costume & makeup support, and back stage crew. She loves West-mark Performing Arts because “It gives you a chance to explore your talents”.

Director’s Note

“No One is Alone”This is a line from this production that best describes our process for “Into the Woods”. Our Cast and Crew have been working as a family day-to-day for the past few months to make this huge production come to life. Without the effort from each individual, whether it was a student, parent, or teacher, this show would have not made it to this point today.

“Into the Woods” tells a story of characters from different tales and how each action of each individual impacts another. It takes a team to solve problems. With the support of family, friends, and strangers it makes the journey easier to overcome life’s obstacles.

Westmark’s production of “Into the Woods” this year has been such a great experience for each student’s growth in the theater department as an individual, but also as a member of our Westmark Performing Arts Family.

The students here at Westmark have given me a wonderful first year here. So many students have stepped up to the plate and have had many opportunities to shine and grow in our program. I hope to see everyone from this production return next year to put on another amazing Westmark Performance. The team-work and support everyone gives is what makes this program special. Thank you to everyone for all the hard work you have put in to this production!

Michael

Majadi,

Wishing you an amazing final Westmark musical!

With support and love,

Your Family

“You made it! All your hard work has paid off!, We are so proud of you Ella and Andrew. Love Mom, Dad and Clara”

A Special Shout Out to the following Westmark Staff

Claudia Koochek, Marissa DeSiena, Jennifer Spellman,

Don Cook, Danyelle Seneca, Bobbie Gray, Sarah Hamilton, Lori Shackel, Jenny Young,

Darrett Sanders, and Cynthia Hersch, Jorge Lopez, Jesus Amador, Augustin Guerrero, Juan Chavez,

Johnnie Arevalo and Mario DeSantos

Aidan!This has been BIG work! Congratulations to you and all of the cast and crew of Into The Woods on this huge accomplishment.

We are always so proud to be known as your Mom, Dad and Sister...

We love you to the Moon and back Sweet Boy!

Mommy, Daddy and Josephine