New Minowa Players is thrilled to announce the cast of its upcoming production of Into the Woods, the Tony-award winning musical by Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine, which will be performed June 25-28 at the Decorah High School Auditorium as the conclusion to their 50th Anniversary Season.
The story follows the Baker (Gabriel Twedt) and the Baker’s Wife (Sarah Brandt) as they venture into the woods to break a Witch’s (Karin Martin-Hiner) curse. Along the way, they encounter Cinderella (Emily Krug), Jack (Colin Thompson), Little Red Riding Hood (Mikayla Hiner), Rapunzel (Lily Smith), and a host of other beloved characters, each on their own journey through the wood:
- Jack’s Mother – Kay Capps Cross
- Cinderella’s Prince – Alex Rosenow
- Rapunzel’s Prince – Alex Gisleson
- Narrator / Mysterious Man / Baker’s Dad – Rick Scheffert
- Step Mother – Karen Esterl
- Florinda – Katherine Gisleson
- Lucinda – Claire Martin
- Cinderella’s Mother – Melanie Folkerts
- Cinderella’s Father – Doug Nalean-Carlson
- Wolf – Sam Sunderland
- Milky White – David Mendez
- Granny / Giant – Sarah Hagen
- Steward – Anders Nelson
- Snow White – Kristina Burroughs
- Sleeping Beauty – Eva Fassbinder Brummel
- The Harp – Melissa Bills
As wishes come true and consequences unfold, the characters discover that happily-ever-after is more complicated than they imagined. Filled with unforgettable music, humor, and heart, Into the Woods explores the choices we make, the stories we leave behind, and the importance of facing life’s challenges together.Into the Woods is directed by Sheryl Scheffert & Molly Holkesvik, with music direction by Jonathon Struve, and costume design by Tanya O’Connor.
Into the Woods is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors:
Copyland; Decorah Bank & Trust; Gallery of Tops; Gosch’s Plumbing, Heating, & Duct Cleaning; Iroc Web Design Services; Mill Street Mocha; Bill Musser, Otter Dreaming, Cleo, Paige and Aurora; Olga Michels-Mary Kay; JoAn and Steven Nelson; Carl Peterson; Pizza Ranch; Rottweiler Appliance & TV; Rubaiyat; Sabin Family Table; Rick and Sheryl Scheffert; T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill; and Singing Hammers Construction.
Performances will be at the Decorah High School Auditorium, 100 Claiborne Drive, Decorah:
- Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are available online now at newminowaplayers.org/tickets and at the Decorah High School
Box Office 4-7 p.m. the week of the show.
Get your tickets today!