NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR
When I saw Into The Woods on Broadway in 1987 with Bernadette Peters, Chip Zion, and Joanna Gleason I was blown away by the incredible talent, beautiful music, and unique story of my very first Broadway show! Into the Woods quickly became one of my most favorite shows not only to watch but direct too. However, what I appreciate most about this particular production is that woven into the magic, we not only find a heart-felt story about love and loss but also a warning about wishes. We discover that while getting your wish will indeed make you happy is it really worth the consequences that you may have to pay.
I am extremely proud of this production. The quality of talent that the cast and crew have demonstrated is simply amazing. However, a truly successful production involves more than what is being presented on stage. The real learning comes from the artistic process and the artistic expression which develops from it. I'm especially proud of the cooperation, respect, commitment, and teamwork that has been demonstrated by our student body throughout the production process. It is inspiring for an educator to witness the artistic growth and maturity of students as they cultivate their craft, take ownership of what they created, all the while building strong, lasting bonds with their fellow thespians. The cast and crew have put their egos aside and discovered that whether they had one line or fifty, were on stage or back stage, that everyone shares equally in the pride and success of such a production.
~ Dorothy DeLucchi
