“Into the Woods,” a fairytale musical that holds many surprises and secrets, comes to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in a mystical production. The following area students are featured in the production: Madison McCarthy, a senior theatre major from Milton; Jayson Winslow, a senior theatre major from Waukesha.
The musical is a rethinking of typical fairytales, combining a traditional telling of classic stories with a continuous storyline of what happens after a wish is granted. Auditions included both acting and singing, bringing out new talents from the student actors.
“These students have been working extremely hard and are so excited to show the campus and community the final result,” said Jim Butchart, director and professor of theatre and dance. “The play is about wishes, and it is my wish you come and leave knowing a little more about life.”
“In the Woods” opens Friday, Feb. 21 at Barnett Theatre in the Greenhill Center of the Arts with performances scheduled for Feb. 21-22 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 26 – March 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices are: $14, general public; $12, over the age of 65; $9.50, under the age of 18; $6 for UW-Whitewater students with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased by calling (262) 472-2222, online at tickets.uww.edu or in person at the Greenhill Center of the Arts Building during the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
