INTO THE WOODS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by James Lapine
Show dates: July 5 — 25
july, 2023
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, funny, surprisingly irreverent musical escapade.
This title has been revived many times on Broadway and was recently adapted for the screen with the film version starring Meryl Streep as The Witch. As each of the iconic characters goes ‘into the woods’ in search of something different, they encounter twists and turns in their journeys which bring about wildly unexpected results. Into The Woods is at once enchanting and endearing — a touching and deeply human show about community, responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
Rated PG.
Licensing Information
INTO THE WOODS
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Book by
James Lapine
Originally directed on Broadway by
James Lapine
Orchestrations by
Jonathan Tunick
INTO THE WOODS is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Creative Team
Alfonso Annotto (Hair & Makeup Designer) Broadway: Wicked with Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey and Megan Hilty; Into The Woods Revival with Vanessa Williams, Victor/Victoria with Julie Andrews, Liza Minelli and Racquel Welch; Copenhagen; Spelling Bee; Putting It Together with Carol Burnett and Kathy Lee Gifford; My Favorite Year, The Phantom Of The Opera; Jerome Robbins Broadway; Les Miserables; Miss Saigon; The Scarlet Pimpernel; London: Wicked Design Assoc. Apollo Victoria Theatre. Off Broadway: Shout The Mod Musical; I Will Come Back; Putting It Together with Julie Andrews. REV: South Pacific; Parade; Grand Hotel; Grease; Beehive; Anne of Green Gables; Holiday Inn; Mamma Mia; Guys and Dolls; Best Little Whorehouse; Ghost; Treasure Island; Loch Ness, assoc.; From Here To Eternity (North American Premiere); Catch Me If You Can; State Fair; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; 42nd Street; Footloose; Almost Heaven; Parade; Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story; Evita.
Alec Barbour (Fight Director is a Rochester, NY based actor, intimacy director, fight choreographer, and playwright. He has been studying stage combat since 2005, and is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors. He relishes the opportunity to create visceral, authentic moments of violence and intimacy that are thrilling for audiences while being safe and fun for actors. He received his MFA in Acting at the Hilberry Repertory Theatre at Wayne State University in Detroit, where his roles included Iago in Othello, Carson in Gross Indecency, and Charles Lomax in Major Barbara. Regional acting credits include Sir Castor (and fight captain) in Camelot at Drury Lane Theatre and Horner in The Country Wife at Franklin Stage. Intimacy Direction: (For Syracuse Stage) Amadeus. (For SU Drama) Romeo and Juliet, Everybody, Wild Party. (For Wallbyrd Theatre Co.) Bard Bending: Fight Club Edition, Two Gentlemen of Verona. (For Utica College) Dracula. Fight Direction: (For Syracuse Stage) Amadeus, Suzette who Set to Sea, Deathtrap, Disgraced. (SU Drama) Wild Party, Kiss Me Kate. (U. of Rochester) Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. (with J. David Brimmer). (Nazareth College) Spring Awakening, Hayfever, Vinegar Tom. (Le Moyne College) She Kills Monsters, Macbeth in Concert, Romeo & Juliet in Concert, The Liar. (Hilberry Repertory Theatre) The Cripple of Inishmaan, Macbeth, The Mousetrap, Moon Over Buffalo. (Wayne State U.) Arabian Nights, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, SubUrbia. (Wallbyrd Theatre Co) Two Gentlemen of Verona, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, Dracula. He is an apprentice with Intimacy Directors International, and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and SAG/AFTRA.
Morgan Benford (Assistant Stage Manager) is happy to be participating in her fourth production at The REV as an Assistant Stage Manager. Morgan received her BFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro December 2021. Morgan’s other recent credits include: Evita (ASM), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (ASM Intern), and State Fair (ASM Intern) at The REV; For Colored Boyz (PSM) at Theatre Row; The Julies (PSM) and The World On A Hill (PDM) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro; A Christmas Carol (ASM) at Triad Stage. Please continue to follow Morgan’s theatre journey on Instagram @stageswithmorgan. She would like to thank her mother and family for their continued support.
Milo Bue (Scenic Designer) is excited to be working with The REV. He is a Chicago-based Scenic Designer currently pursuing his MFA in the graduate stage design program at Northwestern University. His Chicago design credits include: Indecent and The Revolutionists at Northwestern University; The Moors at A Red Orchid; Wolf at the End of the Block at Teatro Vista; Spamilton at Forbidden Broadway; Pinocchio at Neverbird/Chicago Children Theatre; and Franklinland at Jackalope Theatre. Associate design credits include Beauty and the Beast at Paramount Theatre; The King’s Speech (Tour); The Prince of Egypt at Dominion Theatre London. He has assisted on productions at Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre and many others.
Laura Jane Collins* (Production Stage Manager) is delighted to return to The REV for the 2023 season and be a part of both Into the Woods and Beautiful. Additional credits: 42nd Street, Footloose, Grease, South Pacific, Anne of Green Gables: A New Folk Rock Musical, Ghost at The REV; Espejos: Clean, Tender Rain, Matilda, Somewhere Over the Border, Twilight Los Angeles, 1992, Amadeus, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Elf The Musical, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Next to Normal, The Magic Play, Stupid F***ing Bird, Chinglish, Scorched, and The Boys Next Door at Syracuse Stage; The Foreigner, Third, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and Around the World in 80 Days at Hangar Theatre.
Alex Gutierrez (Assistant Music Director) is a pianist, conductor, and music director based in Ithaca, NY. He is thrilled to be returning to The REV for the third year! In May of 2023 he graduated with a Masters of Music in Conducting from Ithaca College. He also holds a B.M. in Music Education from Ithaca College. Previous REV credits include: Footloose, Catch Me If You Can, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Assistant Musical Director). Other credits include: RENT, Fun Home, & Into the Woods (Associate Music Director) at Ithaca College; The Bridges of Madison County and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Music Director/Conductor) at Ithaca College; Kinky Boots – Regional Premiere (Keyboard 2/Keyboard Programmer) at Hangar Theatre.
Tiffany Howard, MFA (Costume Designer) is living the dream as the Resident Designer and Costume Shop Manager at The REV. After teaching college for a number of years, Tiffany transitioned into professional costume design. She has been with The REV since 2008 where some of her favorite costume designs include: Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, Holiday Inn, Mamma Mia!, Saturday Night Fever, South Pacific, Catch Me If You Can, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Beehive, among many others. During the school year, Tiffany works with The REV Education Department bringing theatre into the lives of students across the state. In addition, Tiffany has taught workshops and seminars, and designed for various colleges and theatres in the area. All love to my ballast, Geoff. TiffanyHowarddesigns.wordpress.com
Jeffrey D. Kmiec† (Scenic Designer) is an award-winning Theatrical Production Designer based in Chicago, with a career spanning across the United States and Europe. Jeffrey holds an MFA from the University of Virginia and a BA from Illinois State University. He is also a member of USA 829. For a comprehensive look at Jeffrey’s portfolio and further details about his work, please visit jeffreydkmiec.com.
James Lapine (Book) is a playwright and director. On Broadway he has worked with Stephen Sondheim on Sunday in the Park with George; Into the Woods; and Passion. He also conceived and directed the musical review Sondheim on Sondheim. With William Finn he created Falsettos, recently revived by Lincoln Center Theater; Little Miss Sunshine; Muscle; and directed Finn’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Other Broadway credits include his play based on Moss Hart’s memoir Act One (also LCT), Amour, The Diary of Anne Frank, Golden Child, and Dirty Blonde. He has written the plays Table Settings, Twelve Dreams, The Moment When, Fran’s Bed and Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing. Lapine has been nominated for eleven Tony Awards, winning on three occasions. He has also been the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, SDC’s Mr. Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater, and inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame.
Daniel Lundberg† (Sound Designer) is thrilled to return to The REV after designing last season’s State Fair. Other design credits include Roundabout Theatre Company, The Public Theater, New York Stage and Film, A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut, His Story, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live. Sound engineer and assistant design credits include 15 Broadway productions, 11 tours, six circuses, two theme parks, and many concerts. BFA Carnegie Mellon.
John Lacson Malley (Stage Management Intern) is thrilled to be joining The REV once again! They are currently an undergraduate student at Florida State University. Previous credits include: Evita (Stage Management Intern) at The REV; A Streetcar Named Desire (Opera, ASM), Sweet Charity (ASM), & Last Stop on Market Street (ASM) at FSU. Upcoming credits include: Imogen Says Nothing (ASM) and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (SM) at FSU. They would like to thank Casey Sammarco for her mentorship, their fellow FSU SMs for their guidance and support, and the entire Evita team for their incredible work!
Gavin Mayer (Associate Director) Originally from Colorado, Gavin Mayer is an award-winning theatre director and teacher. Gavin spent ten years as a resident director at the at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities in Arvada, Colorado where he has directed the world and regional premieres of numerous musicals. Some of his directing credits include: I’ll be Home for Christmas (Henry Nomination for Best New Musical), White Christmas (Henry Nomination for Best Director of a Musical), Disney’s Tarzan, She Loves Me, The Great Gatsby, A Christmas Carol, the Musical, Curtains (Henry Nomination for Best Director and Best Musical), Miracle on 34th Street, and Legally Blonde (True West Award winner for Best Musical and nomination for Best Director) Other professional credits include Baby Dance, 4000 Miles, Over the River and Through the Woods (Cherry Creek Theatre), Guys and Dolls: in Concert (Lone Tree Arts Center), and Forever Plaid (Post Playhouse). Other favorite directing experiences include Fun Home, Pippin, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables, Urinetown, Run for Your Wife, West Side Story, and the high school world premiere of The Laramie Project. Gavin currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Directing and Musical Theatre at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York.
Emma Power* (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back at The REV! Previous REV credits include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Catch Me If You Can, Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver, 42nd Street, and Grand Hotel. Off-Broadway: You Mean To Do Me Harm (Vineyard Theater), Peer Gynt (Classic Stage Company). Tours: Peter And The Starcatcher (2nd National), I Love Lucy Live On Stage (1st National). Regional: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Elf The Musical, Million Dollar Quartet, Menopause The Musical, and Heartbreak Hotel at Ogunquit Playhouse; Spamalot and The Elephant Man at Studio Tenn; Evita at Studio Tenn & TPAC; Peter Pan and Tinker Bell: A Pirates Christmas at Lythgoe Family Panto & TPAC. BA from The University of Maine.
José Santiago† (Lighting Designer) is a New York City based Lighting Designer. His work has been seen at Chicago Opera, The Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL), Center REP, Bristol Riverside Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Bay Street Theatre, Gretna Playhouse, The Gateway, The Wick Theatre, Guild Hall, Penobscot Theatre, 5 Star Theatricals, Slow Burn Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse. He received his MFA in Lighting Design from Florida State University. Proud member of USA829 and represented by Michael Moore Agency. www.jsantiagodesign.com
Brett Smock** (Producing Artistic Director/Director/Choreographer) Brett began his tenure here at The REV in 1992 when he appeared on the Playhouse stage as a dancer in two consecutive seasons. In 1994, he became a Playhouse choreographer and, in 1996, a resident director/choreographer. Throughout the early 2000s, Brett balanced his work at the Playhouse alongside his freelance career as a director/choreographer based in both NYC and LA. In 2011, Brett came aboard as the General Manager/Associate Artistic Director and, in 2014, was appointed the Producing Artistic Director. To date, Brett has been at the helm of over 95 shows here on the Playhouse stage. Recent highlights include the acclaimed productions of Catch Me if You Can, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, State Fair, 42nd Street, Almost Heaven, Footloose, Grand Hotel, Working, Cabaret, Parade, The Light In The Piazza, On The Town, Chicago, and the new Saturday Night Fever. Brett has directed and/or choreographed over 70 shows regionally and around the world. In addition, he has staged various workshops, readings, and developmental productions of 17 new musicals including The Mudge Boy (NYC Workshop), Streets of America at the Kennedy Center, and They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? at Moscow Art Theatre, Russia. He has staged new musical revues for Cunard’s QE2 World Cruise, special events in 16 states, Mexico, and Indonesia, tribute galas for Presidents Bush and Clinton, and a host of celebrity fundraiser events. A longtime advocate for arts education and young talent development, Brett teaches workshops and masterclasses in NYC and has served as adjunct faculty at several colleges and universities. Currently, in addition to his role as Producing Artistic Director of The REV, Brett is the director and a proud producer of Tim Rice’s newest musical, From Here To Eternity which made its North American premiere here at The REV in 2016 and its US regional premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse in 2017, followed by a NYC workshop in 2019 and, most recently, the 2022 London revival at the Charing Cross Theatre in London. In March 2024, Brett will direct the Midwest premiere of From Here to Eternity at The Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee. Producing highlights include The REV’s commercial collaborations including Anne of Green Gables (Goodspeed ’22/Pre-Broadway), Loch Ness (Regional/pre-Broadway), Austen’s Pride (upcoming NYC/Regional productions), and over 40 new musicals at The PiTCH. Brett lives in Auburn, NY and New York City and is a member of The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). Actor’s Equity Association (AEA), and The Dramatists Guild (DG).
Stephen Sondheim (Music and Lyrics) wrote the music and lyrics for Saturday Night (1954), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962), Anyone Can Whistle (1964), Company (1970), Follies (1971), A Little Night Music (1973), The Frogs (1974), Pacific Overtures (1976), Sweeney Todd (1979), Merrily We Roll Along (1981), Sunday in the Park With George (1984), Into The Woods (1987), Assassins (1991), Passion (1994) and Road Show (2008) as well as lyrics for West Side Story (1957), Gypsy (1959) and Do I Hear a Waltz? (1965) and additional lyrics for Candide (1973). Anthologies of his work include Side By Side By Sondheim (1976), Marry Me A Little (1981), You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow (1983), Putting It Together (1993/99) and Sondheim On Sondheim (2010). He composed the scores of the films Stavisky (1974) and Reds (1981) and songs for Dick Tracy (1990) and the television production “Evening Primrose” (1966). His collected lyrics with attendant essays have been published in two volumes: “Finishing the Hat” (2010) and “Look, I Made A Hat” (2011). In 2010 Broadway’s Henry Miller’s Theatre was renamed The Stephen Sondheim Theatre in his honour; in 2019, London’s Queens Theatre was also renamed the Sondheim.
Jeff Theiss (Music Director) is excited and grateful to return to The REV for his 15th season! He was the Music Director for The Band’s Visit on Broadway, which won 10 Tony Awards and a Grammy Award. Additional Broadway credits include: The Book of Mormon and Lysistrata Jones. Jeff was also an NYC audition pianist for such casting directors as Tara Rubin, Stewart/Whitley, and Wojcik & Seay. Favorite REV credits include: Parade, The Light in the Piazza, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Sweeney Todd. He is currently an Assistant Professor and Music Director of the Theater Department at Ithaca College. BME – Baylor University. MM – Ithaca College.
Musicians
Nancy Boone-Bahr (Reeds) is thrilled to be back for her third season with The REV Theatre Company! A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Ms. Boone-Bahr performs frequently with the Rochester and Buffalo Philharmonics and Symphoria in Syracuse, as well as for touring Broadway productions, big bands and for touring artists. Nancy has toured Europe, Asia and the Middle East with productions of Crazy For You, Porgy and Bess, and West Side Story and has been featured as a soloist with the Eastman Wind Ensemble, the Greater Rochester Music Educator’s Wind Band and with the Kaunas Symphony Orchestra in Lithuania. Nancy has been a member of Gap Mangione’s Big Band for over 30 years and also teaches at the Hochstein School in Rochester, NY.
Julie Bridge (Horn) is currently the Associate Principal Horn of Symphoria, formerly Third/Associate Principal Horn of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra where she had been a member since 1994. She has played with the Dallas, San Antonio, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Harrisburg, Fort Worth, Grand Rapids and Erie orchestras. Julie received her undergraduate degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music in Cleveland, Ohio and her Master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Bridge currently lives in Dewitt, New York with her husband, Robert. Julie is excited to be a part of Into the Woods after having played State Fair, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, South Pacific, Sweeney Todd, Treasure Island, and Parade in past seasons with The REV.
Robert Bridge (Percussion) is a Professor of Music at Onondaga Community College and adjunct faculty at Lemoyne College and Syracuse University. He also performs regularly in the Syracuse area including performances with the Society for New Music and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and can be heard on commercial recordings of both groups. He is an artist endorser for Yamaha Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, and Innovative Percussion mallets and sticks. He has enjoyed playing a variety of shows at The REV. Some favorites include Always Patsy Cline; Mama Mia!; Working; and 42nd Street. He is also incredibly proud to have been part of The REV Concert in 2020.
Frank Gabriel Campos (Trumpet) is delighted to be back in the pit for another great REV show. Professor emeritus of Ithaca College, Frank plays principal trumpet for the Binghamton Philharmonic, the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, the Tri-Cities Opera, the Syracuse Opera, and he is an active jazz musician as well. You can hear his recordings on Spotify, including “Flight of the Bumblebee.”
Michael Fittipaldi (Bass) is excited to be a part of The REV’s 2023 season! Some of his favorite productions here include: Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story, The Full Monty, Altar Boyz, A Light in the Piazza, Million Dollar Quartet, and 42nd Street. Michael is a member of the Albany Symphony and performs regularly with the RPO and Symphoria. Many thanks to the amazing staff and crew for always making The REV a great place to be!
Sonya Stith Williams (Violin) is a diverse violinist equally at home in the orchestra, chamber music concerts, solo work, musical theatre band member, and as an educator. She was a member of the Syracuse Symphony for ten years and became an active member of the transformation of that organization into Symphoria. She currently serves as Symphoria’s associate concertmaster. She has also soloed with Symphoria and served as their concertmaster. She has played many chamber concerts as a member of the Finger Lakes Piano Trio, and has been a part of other chamber groups such as the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, the Skaneateles Festival, the Society for New Music and summer chamber festivals. She enjoys playing musicals here at The REV and with Syracuse Stage productions. She also teaches at LeMoyne College and SUNY Oswego and spends her free time on her play-farm with gardens and animals that she shares with her husband and three kids.
Photos
All photos by Ron Heerkens Jr. Photography / Goat Factory Media.
Meet The Cast of INTO THE WOODS
Kyle Adkins
u/s Cinderella’s Father
Joanne Baum*
Jack’s Mother
Jodi Bluestein*
Rapunzel, u/s Cinderella
Christopher Carl*
Narrator / Mysterious Man
Lindsay Nicole Chambers*
Baker’s Wife
Dexter Conlin
Jack
Kyle Adkins
u/s Cinderella’s Father
Kyle is an Orlando native and graduate of the University of Central Florida. Previous roles at The REV: Legally Blonde (Elle’s Dad), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Louis Lemanteur), Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), and On The Town (Ensemble). Author of plays for young audiences and performers including For Carmen in San Sebastián, The Magic Paintbrush, and Prince of Poyais. Serves as Artistic Associate at The REV Theatre Company. Member: Dramatists Guild of America.
Joanne Baum*
Jack’s Mother
Joanne has spent the past year working as a travel nurse and is delighted to be an actor again. REV credits include: Working, Neurosis and Les Miserables. Broadway and National tour credits: Bells Are Ringing, Les Miserables and Cats. She was in the original Off Broadway and LA casts of the cult musical Ruthless and has worked at Hartford Stage, Goodspeed Opera House, and Nickelodeon. A giant thank you to Brett for welcoming her back onto the boards.
Jodi Bluestein*
Rapunzel, u/s Cinderella
Jodi is thrilled to be a part of her fourth musical with The REV (Parade, South Pacific, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) in one of her favorite musicals of all time. Select favorite Regional/NY credits include Cats (Griz), Oliver! (Nancy), LaChiusa’s The Wild Party (Mae), and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator). Jodi has also toured with The Orchestra Japan with “Disney On Classic,” and will embark on her fourth tour with them this fall. Endless thanks to the teams across the curtain who make it all happen. Gratitude to Brett and Theiss for continuing to invite me back and lift me up. To my best friend Deanna, this one’s for us.
Christopher Carl*
Narrator / Mysterious Man
Christopher is happy to be returning to The REV for another show this summer. Auburn audiences may remember seeing him as Julian Marsh in 42nd Street. Prior to that he has been on the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse stage in South Pacific (Emile), Kiss Me, Kate (Fred), and Les Miserables (Javert). Broadway credits include: Mamma Mia, South Pacific, and Tarzan. He played the title character in the off-Broadway production of Johnny Guitar. National tours: Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Camelot, as well as many others. Favorite roles, other than the ones listed above, include Chicago (Billy Flynn), Kismet (Hajj), and Annie (Daddy Warbucks).
Lindsay Nicole Chambers*
Baker’s Wife
Listen to her debut album, “This is the Chord, This is the Note,” wherever you stream music. Broadway/Tours: Kinky Boots (Lauren, First Nat’l Tour), Elf (Jovie, Nat’l Tour), Lysistrata Jones (Robin), Legally Blonde, Hairspray. Off Broadway and Regional: Loch Ness (Nessie) at The REV; Griswold’s Broadway Vacation; The Heart of Rock and Roll (Nina) at The Old Globe; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at George Street Playhouse; Clue Onstage (Miss Scarlett) at Bucks County Playhouse; Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man (Robyn); Triassic Parq (Velociraptor of Science) at SoHo Rep. TV/Film/Streaming: “Dickinson,” “Fosse/Verdon,” “Submissions Only.” www.lindsaynicolechambers.com @heyitsLNC
Dexter Conlin
Jack
Dexter is over the moon to be making his REV debut in one of his favorite shows! Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, he is currently a rising senior BFA Musical Theatre major at Ithaca College. His previous credits include Godspell (Jesus) at Festival 56 and The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Proteus) at Ithaca Shakespeare Company. When he’s not on stage, you’ll find him taking photos or out in nature. All the love to his partner, friends, and family for their steadfast support! IG: @dex.conlin
Noah Robert Detar
Storyteller, u/s Jack, Steward
Shane Donovan*
Rapunzel’s Prince, u/s Baker, Fight Captain
CJ Eldred*
Cinderella’s Prince / Wolf
Caelie Scott Flanagan
Cinderella
Aaron Galligan-Stierle*
Baker
Kendyl Ito*
Little Red Ridinghood
Noah Robert Detar
Storyteller, u/s Jack, Steward
Noah is beyond excited to be making his REV debut! Noah’s first trip in the woods was as Cinderella’s Prince in the Nazareth College production directed by Hunter Foster and Jen Cody. He is excited to transition into the industry, while taking every chance to go camping, biking, and saying hello to all dogs along the way. Thank you to my family and friends for all of the love and support!
noahrobertdetar.com
Shane Donovan*
Rapunzel’s Prince, u/s Baker, Fight Captain
Off-Broadway: White Girl in Danger. Tour: South Pacific, Hinton Battle’s American Variety Bang, Toddrick Hall’s Cinderella Rock. Regional: Grease at Papermill Playhouse; Kinky Boots, Treasure Island, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Sweeney Todd at Fulton Theatre; Working at The REV; White Christmas at Arkansas Rep; Miss Saigon at Walnut Street Theatre. TV/Film: “Investigation Discovery,” “Welcome to Harlem.” Thanks to The Mine, Brett, and the entire creative team. For Hannah and Charlie! @shanemdonovan
CJ Eldred*
Cinderella’s Prince / Wolf
CJ is thrilled to join this incredible cast for his first show at The REV! Most recently he sang with the Hamburg Ballet in their production of Bernstein Dances and originated the role of Alfred Pratt in the world premier of Love Among The Ruins at Laguna Playhouse. Past credits include “The Tap” (USA Network Pilot). Off Broadway: Rock Of Ages (Drew), Desperate Measures (Johnny Blood), Claudio Quest (Claudio). First Nat’l Tour: Book Of Mormon (Elder Price). Regional: Sex With Strangers (Ethan), South Pacific (Lt. Cable), Billy Elliot (Tony). Coming soon, you can catch CJ in The Butterflies of Love independent film. BFA University of Michigan. Thank you Julia Flores, HCKR, Robert Stein, and most of all Jane for the immeasurable love and support.
Caelie Scott Flanagan
Cinderella
Caelie is delighted to return to The REV after appearing last season in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Since graduating with her BFA from Nazareth College (now University!) in 2021, Caelie has split her time between the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, MA, and Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT, where she works in youth and music ministry. Many thanks to Brett, Jeff, and the entire REV team. Love to her beautiful family, especially her grandfather…welcome back to your neck of “the woods,” Grampy.
Aaron Galligan-Stierle*
Baker
Aaron is thrilled to return to The REV where he was previously seen as Leo Frank in Parade (SALT Award Best Actor) and The REV Concert in 2020. Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera (Monsieur Andre), Ragtime (Henry Ford), and Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Papa Who). National Tour: White Christmas (Mike Nulty). Regional: Nine seasons including Clue, Sweeney Todd, Ragtime, Peter and the Starcatcher, Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night and more at Utah Shakespeare Festival; Ragtime at Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center; Curtains at Papermill Playhouse and TUTS; Indecent at Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Fiddler on the Roof and Mamma Mia! at Maine State Music Theater and many more. Directing: The Tempest, Bonnie & Clyde, Making Melrose, The Fantasticks, Techies, Seussical and more. Executive Producer for feature film Ruin Me now available on AMC’s Shudder. Head of Musical Theatre at Slippery Rock University and works as a freelance professional audition coach. Up next: Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet) at PCLO. BFA in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah University; MFA in Acting from Penn State University. For Shannon, Devin, and Zoe. www.aarongs.com.
Kendyl Ito*
Little Red Ridnghood
Kendyl is a Yonsei Japanese-American, NYC-based actor. Theatre: Soft Power (Pulitzer Prize finalist & Grammy-nominated album), Waitress (National Tour), Wild Goose Dreams at The Public Theatre, Locusts at Yale Carlotta Festival, Matilda (1st National Tour). TV/Film: “Law & Order SVU,” and Ghosts of Christmas Always. Kendyl is dedicated to new play development — fervently bringing stories of underrepresented communities to the forefront in the hopes that it will create a more authentic, inclusive, and equitable world…the one we dream of. To DGRW, The REV, and mom + dad: thank you.
// www.kendylito.com
Lilli Komurek
Florinda, u/s Baker’s Wife
Vicki Lewis*
The Witch
Carmella Manapat
u/s Storyteller, Cinderella’s Mother, Granny, The Giant
Jaden Tai Martinez
Steward, u/s Princes
Rudy Martinez
Cinderella’s Father, u/s Narrator / Mysterious Man
Ava Massaro
Storyteller, u/s Florinda, Lucinda, Cinderella’s Mother, Little Red Ridinghood
Lilli Komurek
Florinda, u/s Baker’s Wife
Lilli couldn’t be happier to return to The REV where she’s previously appeared in State Fair, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Footloose, and Grand Hotel! She journeys another character closer to a complete tour of Into the Woods, following previous incarnations as the Baker’s Wife, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Cinderella’s Mother. Lilli’s recent work includes: the world premiere of Tender Rain, Our Town, Medea, and The Picture of Oscar Wilde at Syracuse Stage; Honky Tonk Angels with Cortland Repertory; Big Fish (Sandra Bloom), Sister Act (Mother Superior), and The Secret Garden (Lily) at Redhouse Arts Center; and Feinstein’s/54 Below. @lillikomurek
Vicki Lewis*
The Witch
Vicki most recently appeared Off -Broadway in the original musical Between The Lines, based on the best-selling novel by Jodi Picoult. She has starred on Broadway in Anastasia, Damn Yankees, and Chicago, portrayed Mary Warren in the Roundabout’s production of The Crucible, and starred in Pal Joey for Encores NY. She has also performed as a soloist with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Vicki played beautiful quirky secretary Beth on critically acclaimed series “Newsradio” for six seasons and Nora on “Three Sisters” (both for NBC). Vicki’s TV guest and recurring work includes roles on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The Blacklist,” “The Goldbergs,” “The Middle,” “Bones,” “Modern Family,” “Grey’s Anatomy”, “How I Met Your Mother,” “Angie Tribeca,” “Doll & Em,” “Caroline In The City,” “Seinfeld,” “Home Improvement,” “Still The King,” “See Dad Run,” “Murphy Brown,” and “Grace Under Fire.” Her films include Mouse-hunt, Godzilla, The Ugly Truth, Breakfast of Champions, and Upside Down Magic. In addition to her on-camera work, Vicki has a prolific voice-over career, and can be heard on hundreds of animated series and films including Wonder Woman, “Phineas and Ferb,” “Rugrats,” “Mission Hill,” “Batman- the Brave and the Bold,” “Justice League,” and “Ben 10.” She is the voice of Deb/Flo in Pixar’s Blockbuster Finding Nemo.
Carmella Manapat
u/s Storyteller, Cinderella’s Mother, Granny, The Giant
Carmella is a Filipina native from Orange County, CA and is ecstatic to be embarking on her first summer with The REV. She is a recent graduate of Penn State BFA Musical Theatre where she just finished Into the Woods as The Witch. Some of her other past credits include: A Chorus Line (Connie Wong) and Cabaret (Frenchie) with Penn State Centre Stage; The Little Mermaid (Alana) with The Chance Theatre; and new works such as These Girls Have Demons (Hayley) a Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and Penn State Centre Stage Partnered Workshop, and In-Gauged: A New Musical (Art) with Penn State Centre Stage. While not on stage, Carmella loves indulging in anything involving Disney as well as spending time trying out new ways to make pasta. She would like to extend a huge thanks and big hugs to all her friends and family for all their support and love. IG: @carmella.manapat
Jaden Tai Martinez
Steward, u/s Princes
Jaden is honored to be joining The REV for Into The Woods. Jaden hails from Palm Beach, FL and is a recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music (BFA). Most recent credits include Evita at The REV; Swing! At Boston Conservatory; West Side Story at Reagle Music Theatre; Once On This Island at SpeakEasy Stage Company; Head Over Heels at Boston Conservatory. Thank you to my wonderful parents, my new family at The REV, and Brett Smock for taking a chance on me.
Jadentai.com @jadentai
Rudy Martinez
Cinderella’s Father, u/s Narrator / Mysterious Man
Rudy is excited to be joining The REV in his sixth time traveling through the Woods. Other roles include Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), The Addams Family (Gomez), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), Into the Woods (The Baker), A Christmas Carol (Scrooge), Anyone Can Whistle (Hapgood), Evita (Che, Peron and Magaldi), The Fantasticks (El Gallo), and In the Heights (Kevin). He is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music’s Professional Musical Theatre Program and spent three seasons at the Hollywood Bowl with the Mitch Hanlon Singers. When not performing, he is the man behind custom cake company Man Bakes Cake and was the winner of Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship. @MANBAKESCAKE
Ava Massaro
Storyteller, u/s Florinda, Lucinda, Cinderella’s Mother, Little Red Ridinghood
Ava is incredibly excited and honored to be at The REV for this production! She is a rising senior at Nazareth University. There, she made her first trip into the woods and will be entering a new forest this Fall as Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Regional: Sister Act at Geva Theatre Center. Much love and gratitude to family and friends! IG: @ava_massaro.
Mel Mehrabian
Lucinda
Cathleen O'Brien
Cinderella’s Mother / Granny / The Giant,
u/s Jack’s Mother, Cinderella’s Stepmother
Harrison Sakai
u/s Storyteller
Crystal Sha'nae*
Cinderella’s Stepmother, u/s Witch, Dance Captain
Mel Mehrabian
Lucinda
Mel is so excited to be coming back to The REV stage in this show! Previously seen in Evita here at The REV, she is a proud Persian–American actress and singer originally from Oklahoma, currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. Mel attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she graduated with a B.A in Musical Theatre and Acting/Directing before heading up to the East Coast to pursue theater and film and then landing in Los Angeles. You can catch her as Leslie on “This Is Us” in the 100th episode, recurring as Michal on “The Chosen” TV Series, and even more as a series regular playing Sorceress Tavora in “The Quest” on Disney+. You can also catch her singing with The Satin Dollz in LA and all around the country. Thank you so much REV Tribe for having me! So excited to be a part of this fairytale! xoxo
Cathleen O'Brien
Cinderella’s Mother / Granny / The Giant
u/s Jack’s Mother, Cinderella’s Stepmother
After a wonderful time with Evita in Argentina, Cathleen is ecstatic to be continuing her travels by going Into The Woods at The REV! She has appeared on stages all over the world including: Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, and Honduras in such roles as Christine in Yeston/Kopit’s Phantom with the Metropolitan Opera’s Chester Ludgin and Aldonza in Man of La Mancha opposite Broadway’s Ian Sullivan. She has performed on several National/International Tours including Camelot, Titanic, Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, and 42nd Street. Cathleen is a multiple-Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) Award winner who has appeared in Sweeny Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Ragtime (Mother), Spamalot (The Lady of the Lake), Gypsy (Mama Rose), Company (Joanne), and Disenchanted (Sleeping Beauty), among many others. Cathleen also directed the SALT nominated Fiddler on the Roof for Salt City Center for the Performing Arts starring her husband, Bob Brown.
Harrison Sakai
u/s Storyteller
Harrison is a Westchester, NY based actor who recently graduated with his BFA in Musical Theatre from Nazareth College. Regionally he’s been seen in Footloose at Totem Pole Playhouse (Bickle, u/s Willard) and NCC Summer Theatre (Willard). Some other favorite past credits include Pippin (Pippin), Curtains (Lt. Frank Cioffi), and Into The Woods (Mysterious Man, u/s Baker). Harrison is so excited to help tell this story and wants to send a huge thank you to the cast and creative team for an amazing experience and opportunity.
IG: @harrisonsakai
Crystal Sha'nae*
Cinderella’s Stepmother, u/s Witch, Dance Captain
Crystal is ecstatic to be back at The REV! Last season you might have seen her at the Playhouse in Catch Me If You Can and Ain’t MisBehavin’. Broadway: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Diva Donna, u/s Adult Dara, 1st National Tour). Off-Broadway: Dogman: The Musical (Flippy) at New World Stages. Select Regional: Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Ursula) at Syracuse Stage; Nina Simone: Four Women (Nina Simone) at Alabama Shakespeare Festival; Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Marlena) and Parade (Minnie/Angela) at The REV; The Call (Rebecca) at Arkansas Rep. TV: “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Flatbush Misdemeanors” (Showtime), and “Unforgettable” (A&E). Graduate of Syracuse Unive rsity. Glory to God! Endless Gratitude to Brett and Jeff, the creative dream team. Sending love to my family, Wolf Pack, and my love Nehemiah for always supporting me. I shine because of you. This is dedicated to you. Peace. Love. Blessings. Jeremiah 29:11 @crystalshanae