The Near West Theatre Experience
Near West Theatre: The Road Into the Woods - Pt. 1
Apr 26, 2011 Episode Archive
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Near West Theatre (www.nearwesttheatre.org) A behind-the-scenes look at the culture, process and people who make up one of Cleveland, Ohio's most unique theatre experiences. Produced by Geoff Short (www.geoffreyshort.com) (www.youtube.com/CallBackCleveland), "The NWT Experience" gives viewers a perspective on some of the things that make NWT such a special artistic and healing refuge for Northeast Ohio performers.
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Apr 26, 2011
04:27
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A look at the rehearsal process of the Near West Theatre Production of "Into the Woods" Video Produced by Geoff Short www.geoffreyshort.com INTO THE...
A look at the rehearsal process of the Near West Theatre Production of "Into the Woods" Video Produced by Geoff Short www.geoffreyshort.com INTO THE WOODS May 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2011 Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $8 Adults, $6 Children 12 & under To purchase tickets, call: 216-961-6391 or visit www.nearwesttheatre.org. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is finally granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
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