Into the Woods  

(Apr 9 - May 23)

A Sondheim classic, Into the Woods blends familiar fairy tales with the story of a childless Baker and his Wife, who are attempting to reverse a curse on their family in order to have a child.

In the first act, characters find "Happily Ever After" through familiar routes - Cinderella goes to the ball to meet Prince Charming, Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds gold, Little Red Riding Hood survives her clash with the wolf, and Rapunzel manages to escape her tower. The Baker and his Wife move through their stories while pursuing the ingredients needed to help the old and ugly witch, the requirement for lifting the curse she placed on them.

Act Two deals with the consequences that fairy tales often ignore. What does one do with a dead giant in the backyard? Does marrying a Prince really lead to bliss? Is carving up the wolf the solution? Is the giant always wrong? In Act Two, all the characters must deal with what happens AFTER "Happily Ever After".

Note:  With the much lighter first act followed by the darker-humored second act, it has become almost a bizarre tradition in theatres across the nation for families to bring their children, enjoy the substantial first act, and then give the theater a happy "thanks and see you next time!" while leaving the second act to more mature audiences.  Feel free to speak to our box office for more details about content.

                                                Cast List:

Baker's Wife - Lauren Miller                                 Cinderella’s Mother - Renee Wylder                   

The Witch - Ruth Rhillips                                      Snow White - Holly Wilson                      

Cinderella - Stephanie Zito                                  Sleeping Beauty - Renee Wylder                 

Red Ridinghood - Stephanie Lawson                     Baker - Michael Coleman              

Jack's Mother - Sara Noah                                   Jack - Michael Folker                  

Rapunzel - Jessica Larrick                                   Cinderella's Prince/Wolf - Mark Ettensohn        

Stepmother - Peggy Huntsman                            Rapunzel's Prince - Jacob Goodyear                

Florinda - Caitlyn Riley                                Narrator/Mysterious Man - Nathan Rangel               

Lucinda - Alicia Wood                                          Steward - David Taylor                  

Granny - Hazel Johnson                                      Cinderella's Father - George Morales

Harvey

(June 4 - June 27)

Famously adapted into a hit movie starring James Stewart, this story revolves around Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary friend Harvey, a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch tall rabbit. After seeing Elwood try to introduce the clandestine cottontail to guests at a party, his society-obsessed sister, Veta, has been embarrassed enough and decides to have him committed.

After a comedy of errors, the doctors commit Veta instead. After realizing the mistake, the hunt is on for both rascal and rabbit!  After a few lives are affected, they must figure out what's more important:  hope, happiness, or the hare!

                          Cast:

Myrtle May Simmons - Kristy Reed                       Ruth Kelly, RN - Alyce Rogers

Veta Louise Simmons - Connie Mockenhaupt         Duane Wilson - Jason Titus

Elwood P. Dowd - Stephen Kauffman                    Lyman Sanderson, MD - Nick Adorno

Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet - Hazel Johnson                  William R. Chumley, MD - Mike Jimena

Betty Chumley - Laura Luke                                Judge Omar Gaffney - Charles (Chas) Weiss

E.J. Lofgren - Ken Watkins

Now Playing

Seussical the Musical                  

(August 20 - September 26)

A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Ragtime", "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters.

The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge - not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognizes "his kind and powerful heart". Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant; in a story that makes you laugh and cry.

Cast:

CAT IN THE HAT - Josh Brown               GENERAL GENGUS KAHN SCHMITZ - Brady Tait

JOJO - Cassidy Cagney                            THE WICKERSHAMS - Christopher Celestin, Tristan Bonds,

HORTON THE ELEPHANT- Martin Lehman                                     Holly Wilson

GERTRUDE McFUZZ - Jessica Larrick           MR. MAYOR - Steve Read

MAYZIE LA BIRD - Emily Kelly                    MRS. MAYOR - Kristy Reed

SOUR KANGAROO - Olivia Kauffman           ENSEMBLE - Hayley Fitzpatrick, Joanna Rehwald,        

BIRD GIRLS - Alyssa Simopoulos,                                 Angie Reed

                Julia Rehwald, Emily Parker

Dial M For Murder  O

              by Fredrick Knott

        (October 1 - October 31)

Thematic for the month of Halloween, this mystery is one of the most popular in its genre. Most people probably remember the Alfred Hitchcock version that was named 9th best mystery film of all time by the American Film Institute. 

Dial M for Murder finds ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice with the intent murder his wife for her money, and because she had an affair the year before. He blackmails an old college associate to handle the job, but things go wrong.  Thinking on his feet, he seeks a way to turn events to his advantage. 

It's the perfect show to get you in the mood for a month filled with villains, horror, and eerie politician masks! 

Prisoner of Second Avenue  

(                                by Neil Simon

(November 5 - November 21)

Written by master playwright Neil Simon (The Odd Couple, They're Playing Our Song, etc.), this story revolves around the escalating problems of a middle-aged couple living on 2nd Ave in New York's Upper East side.  Neil Simon walks a tightrope between comedy and drama is this (at moments dark) comedy.tieen comedy and drama in this (at moments dark)

In the story Mel Edison just lost his job after many years and now he and Edna his wife haveato cope with being unemployed at middle age, an intense summer heat wave, a prolonged garbage strike, noisy neighbors, loud sounds emanating from Manhattan streets up to their apartment and even a robbery of their apartment during broad daylight. 

Mel eventually suffers a nervous breakdown from the whole affair, and it is up to the loving care of his brother Harry, his sisters and Edna to bring Mel back to a firm reality.

Holiday in the Hills

(Nov 26 - Dec 22)

In what will be the fifth year of an annual holiday tradition, our theater's Historic District location takes center stage. Set in late 1800s Folsom, this show features musical favorites of the season.  Appropriate for all ages and guaranteed to put you in the Holidaydspirit!