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The Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College theatre experience program will present the famous Sondheim musical, “Into the Woods,” in the Fine Arts Center May 4-6.
“Into the Woods” is the Tony Award-winning mashup of The Brothers Grimm stories in one epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make.
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless yet relevant piece that is both enchanting and touching.
“Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show featuring talented performers from Oklahoma and Missouri, including 1989 NEO alum Kristie Harris who will play The Giantess alongside her three children cast in separate roles.
“Into the Woods” cast and crew:
Narrator – Sam Whitehill
The Baker – Conner King
The Baker’s Wife – Ruth Nickles
The Witch – Goldie Snow
Jack – Isaiah Nickles
Jack’s Mother – Mackenzie Stackle
Little Red Ridinghood – Olivia Harris
Cinderella – Anna Beth Trueblood
Cinderella’s Prince – Kaleb Jinks
Cinderella’s Mother – Annamaria Thomas
Cinderella’s Stepmother – Tessa Tyler
Florinda – Hailey Davidson
Lucinda – Madelyn Hilburn
Rapunzel – Adeline Ragsdale
Rapunzel’s Prince – William Imhoff
Wolf – Ty Cahoon
Granny – Sophie Harris
The Giantess – Kristie Harris
Steward – Michael Harris
Lightboard – Jacob Sanda
Stage Manager – Radar Bishop
Choreography – Myah Cearley
Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup – Rachel Sanda
Vocal & Music Director – Dustin Warner
Second Director – Jennifer Smith
First Director – Aaron Smith
NEO Theatre has gradually improved the Fine Arts Center’s technical capabilities while training students in methods of professional live theatre production. The facility has a new house control booth and sound and lighting equipment built and installed by students, alumni, and community volunteers.
“NEO Theatre provides a creative space where people can grow,” said Aaron Smith, NEO Theatre coordinator and show director. “We love theatre. We love performing and making it all work. Everyone contributes to the creative process. Everyone learns new information and develops new skills.”
NEO Theatre is a co-curricular, non-degree program available to students of any major. Scholarships are open for the 2023-2024 year.
“Into the Woods” performances are in the NEO Fine Arts Center May 4-6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance Saturday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for teens. Admission is free for NEO students, employees, and Presidential Partners.
For more information, contact NEO Theatre coordinator Aaron Smith at aaron.k.smith@neo.edu or 918-540-6181.
