INTO THE WOODS   Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by JAMES LAPINE   Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine   Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick   Original Broadway production by       Heidi Landesman          Rocco Landesman Rick Steiner M. Anthony Fisher Frederic H. Mayerson Jujamcyn Theaters Originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA

     

starring   Kalli Kalpakoff Balken
Abby Covert
Stacey Dolan
Megan Ferden
Thomas Friebe
Erik Haering
Tom Kerstetter
Jen Kroshus
Alex Link
Amanda Marquis
Quinn Forrest Masterson
Paul Miehlke
Maggie Mogren
Maddie Molloy
Mary Palazzolo
Alex Robinson
Courtney Rodd
Clara Spurlock
AnnaRose Wayne
Stephanie Weatherly  

 

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Into the Woods Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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Song List

Act 1

Prologue: Into The Woods
Cinderella at the Grave
Hello, Little Girl
I Guess This is Goodbye
Maybe They're Magic
I Know Things Now
A Very Nice Prince
First Midnight
Giants In the Sky
Agony
A Very Nice Prince (reprise)
It Takes Two
Second Midnight
Stay With Me
On The Steps Of The Palace
Ever After

Act 2
Prologue: So Happy, Into the Woods (reprise)
Agony (reprise)
Lament
Any Moment
Moment In The Woods
Your Fault
The Last Midnight
No More
No One is Alone
Finale: Children Will Listen

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Special Thanks

Nat Forsberg - for all your props assistance, including the harp!

Wayne Inlow, Ashland's 2025 Volunteer of the Year - for all your scenic help!

Justin Konen - for 3D printing claws!

Mary Rude - for your creative lettering skills.

Champlin Park High School - for all the costume support.

and 

Pat Mogren - for the wonderful scenic painting of Granny's House!

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Creative Team

Meet the Company

Quinn Forrest Masterson

The Baker

ASHLAND: Mamma Mia! (Harry), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Barfée) THEATER: Artistry: Shrek The Musical (Shrek), The Sound of Music (Admiral von Schreiber), Waitress (Ensemble). Lyric Arts: Kinky Boots (Don). Theatre 301: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo). Eagan Summer Theatre: Big Fish (Edward Bloom). Quinn serves as Artistic Programs Manager at Lakeshore Players Theatre and directs musicals at Woodbury and Park high schools. Stepping into "Into the Woods" holds deep significance, its journey through darkness to light reminding us that connection endures. Exploring grief and finding strength, embodying the Baker resonates profoundly after losing Mom. I'm grateful to the production team for this meaningful experience, dedicated with love to her memory.

Stephanie Weatherly

The Baker's Wife

Stephanie is thrilled to making her Ashland debut in one of her all time favorite musicals! Favorite past roles include Hope Cladwell (Urinetown), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Brooke (Noises Off!), and Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables). Forever grateful for my supportive village. This show is dedicated to Seth, Ellie and Olivia, I love you so!

Mary Palazzolo

The Witch

Mary Palazzolo is an actor, vocalist, and educator who is happy to be back with Ashland Productions after playing Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd last summer. Favorite roles include Paulette (Legally Blonde), Pennywise (Urinetown), Lina Lamont (Singin’ in the Rain), Marta (Company), Lisa in (A New Brain), and Emma Goldman (Ragtime). Mary is a director for the Centennial Theater Department and teaches choir at Centennial Middle School. Love to Jake and her mom!

Tom Kerstetter

Cinderella's Prince

Tom is thrilled to be back on the Ashland stage for his fifth production. He is endlessly thankful for the support from this extremely talented cast, the entire creative team, and his beautiful wife Erica.

Abby Covert

Cinderella

Abby is grateful to be back at Ashland Productions this summer. Previous credits include Big Fish, Sweeney Todd, Spelling Bee (Ashland), Anything Goes, She Loves Me, White Christmas (Lakeshore Players), and Newsies (Black Dirt Theater). Abby holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the South Carolina School of the Arts. She is a teaching artist & choreographer all around the Twin Cities, and assistant director for the Roseville Middle School. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Alex Robinson

Rapunzel's Prince/Wolf

Alex is excited to be back for his third show at Ashland! Previous credits include the Beast U/S in Beauty and the Beast and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol the Musical. Most recently, he was on stage as Sailor Quartet/Ensemble in Anything Goes at Lakeshore Players. Outside of theater, Alex works in marketing at Ovative Group and for the Minnesota Vikings. He hopes you enjoy the show without agony!

Thomas Friebe

Narrator/Mysterious Man

Thomas is thrilled to perform with Ashland Productions again in Into the Woods. Other favorite roles in the recent past include: Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Will (Big Fish) and Antony (Sweeney Todd) all with Ashland, and Georg (She Loves Me) with Lakeshore Players Theatre. When he’s not on stage you can find him climbing rocks at the bouldering gym. A big thank you to his friends and family for the constant support. Enjoy the show!

Maggie Mogren

Little Red Ridinghood

Maggie is thrilled to be playing Little Red in Into the Woods! She has always been fascinated by fairy tales—their whimsical charm mixed with dark, macabre undertones. She’s grateful to be part of Into the Woods, where beloved tales are imbued with deeply human themes bringing the stories to life in rich and meaningful ways. Hope you enjoy the show!!

Erik Haering

Jack

Erik is so excited to be making his Ashland debut in Into the Woods! Erik is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota where he got a BA in theater arts. Recent credits include Cabaret (Emcee) at the University of Minnesota and Mamma Mia! (Sam) at Sowashco Theater. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Stacey Dolan

Jack's Mother

Stacey is thrilled to be back at Ashland playing Jack's Mom with this fantastic cast and production team! She was first seen on the Ashland stage as Medda Larkin in Newsies. Other favorite past roles include Ursula (The Little Mermaid), Roz (9 to 5), Miss Shields (A Christmas Story), and Baker's Wife in a previous ITW production. Thanks to Kyle for the support and holding down the fort during rehearsals. Check out Stacey Karrie's original tunes wherever you stream your music!

Kalli Kalpakoff Balken

Rapunzel

Kalli is an Event DJ and substitute teacher living in Minneapolis. In their free time, they love to make and upcycle clothes, bug their 2 cats, run, read, and play video games. This is Kalli's first show with Ashland productions. Rapunzel is her favorite Princess!

Jen Kroshus

Cinderella's Mother/Granny/The Giant

Jen Kroshus is excited to return to the Ashland stage this summer! Recent credits include Matilda, Joseph...Dreamcoat, and Shrek. When not performing, she’s often busy behind the scenes or working on costumes for Ashland Productions. Her love for theater extends beyond the spotlight, rooted in a deep appreciation for the creative collaboration that defines the Ashland community. She’s especially grateful to her family for their unwavering support.

Megen Ferden

Cinderella's Stepmother

Megan is thrilled to be making her Ashland debut! No stranger to the woods or the role of Cinderella’s Stepmother, her favorite past roles include Fanny Brice (Funny Girl), Peggy Sawyer (42nd Street), and Lily Craven (The Secret Garden) with the Phoenix Theatre. After a long hiatus, she’s grateful to join this wonderful cast and creative team. She also thanks her family and friends for all their encouragement and support!

Courtney Rodd

Florinda

Courtney is so excited to return to the Ashland stage! This fall, she will be a junior at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in marketing and theatre. Her last shows include Head Over Heels (Pamela) at Ashland, A Charlie Brown Christmas (Sally), and Disney's Newsies (Katherine). She's so fortunate to perform at Ashland again, forever grateful for her family, friends, and Lucas for their continuous love and support, and hopes you enjoy Into the Woods!

Amanda Marquis

Lucinda

Amanda is thrilled to be back at Ashland for her fourth show! She performs with many different community theaters around the twin cities area. When not performing (or rehearsing for something) Amanda works as a pet caretaker! Being able to spend time with furry friends, regular human friends, and her family helps keep her sane while living such a busy life. She thanks you for supporting community theater, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Paul Miehlke

Cinderella's Father

Paul is thrilled to be making his stage debut in Into the Woods. He is excited for the opportunity to join the stage at Ashland Productions after attending previous performances and after all these decades of loving musicals. Paul is an LPN for a local private school and has a wife and five children. He is excited to pursue his dream of performing on stage!

Alex Link

Steward

Alex is thrilled to be back with Ashland Productions for Into the Woods! This marks his sixth production with the company, with most recent roles in Big Fish and Something Rotten. He is grateful for the tremendous support from cast mates, production staff, and the entire Ashland family! He hopes you enjoy the show!

Maddie Molloy

Milky White

Maddie is so excited to be a part of Into the Woods! Maddie was last seen onstage at Ashland in A Christmas Carol (Mother Scrooge/Charity Woman) and most recently was the stage manager on Matilda Jr. Maddie would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support as well as the cast, crew, and creative team who created such a beautiful production. She hopes you enjoy the journey through the woods!

AnnaRose Wayne

Puppeteer/Sleeping Beauty

AnnaRose Wayne first performed at Ashland Productions in 2006 as Cinderella in Disney’s Cinderella. She has since been involved with 26 performances here including in Honk! Junior, Joseph...Dreamcoat, High School Musical, Guys and Dolls, Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, and A Christmas Carol. She can often be found at the theater in various roles such as stage manager, wardrobe lead, children’s director, and tech. Recently, she enjoyed being in the MN Opera’s The Barber of Seville.

Clara Spurlock

Puppeteer/Snow White

Clara Spurlock is so excited to be making her Ashland Debut! Recent credits include Suessical (Wickersham1), and Singing in the rain jr.(Dora Bailey), When not on stage, Clara enjoys dancing, reading, and being outside. Clara would like to thank her Friends and family for all their support and Love.

Joe Smithwick

Director

Denise Mogren

Assistant Director

Joe Mogren

Vocal Director

Katie Mogren

Stage Manager

Savana Hauck

Assistant Stage Manager

Maddie Molloy

Assistant Stage Manager

Ellen Hein

Costume Designer

Sydney Payne

Wig Designer

Jacob Lee Hofer

Lighting Designer

Adam Oster

Scenic Design

Jacob Berg

Sound Design

Collen Jensen, Pierce Jensen

Milky White Puppet Design

Holly Forsberg

Props Master

Kris Eklund

Deck Manager

Genevieve Kafka

Wardrobe

Sarah Glazer

Crew

Van Ott

Crew

Huxley Raphael

Crew

Lukas Xiong

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