ABOUT Into the woods

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 cast includes Molly Kavanaugh (Little Red), Trevor Lavine (Jack), Karlo Siriban (Baker), Helora Danna (Baker's Wife), Brandi Chavonne Massey (The With), Dwayne Clark (Narrator/Mysterious Man), Brianna Marie Johnson (Cinderella), Giuliana Demarinis (Rapunzel), Kathy Rodriguez Monroe (Granny / Giant), James Verderamo (Cinderella's Prince / The Wolfe), Lisa Cortney Benke (Stepmother), Isaiah Miguel (Repunzel's Prince), Julie Galorenzo (Jack's Mother), Marquise Neal (Steward), Leslie Baez (Florinda), Emma Theriot (Lucinda), Aphrodite Brooks (Puppeteer), Saadiq Muhammad (Off Stage Swing), Andrew Willis-Woodward (Off Stage Swing), and Sonali Burns (Off Stage Swing).

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VANGUARD THEATER COMPANY

Founded in 2015, Vanguard Theater is a not-for-profit company changing social and cultural narratives through theater dedicated to DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism & Mentorship. For more information, visit www.VanguardTheaterCompany.org or find us across social media @VTCNJ and #dreamVTC 
 

OUR VISION: To be recognized as a model in the theater community for purposeful inclusion of diverse voices and stories; partnerships that propel cross community conversations; and casting and leadership that reflects our communities.