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Downtown Arts Centre
Fall 2009

WELCOME TO OUR FIRST SHOW OF THE 2009/2010 SEASON …
Being Chairman of Hamilton Theatre Inc. presents itself with many challenges
and a lot of surprises along the way. We bring together a diverse collection of
talented people, both on and offstage, to magically produce musicals in order to
transport you away from your everyday activities.
Our job, yours and mine, is to support, encourage, attend and promote local
community theatre to enable our talented people to “strut their stuff”. We thank
our audiences who continue to make this possible.
Enjoy your walk through “the Woods”.
Sharon Reynolds
HTI’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman .......................... Sharon Reynolds
1 st Vice-Chair .................... Bethany Charters
2 nd Vice-Chair..................... Wanda Markocki
Treasurer ........................... V. Angela Burley
Director .................................. Cheryl Dobbie
Director ................................. Kathleen Dodd
Director ........................... Charlie Henderson
Director ................................. Dustin Jodway
Recording Secretary ............ Karen Rachner
“You may know what you need, but to get what you want,
better see that you keep what you have.” – The Baker’s Wife
HTI’S DEPARTMENT HEADS
Bingo ................................ Clement Feierabend
Box Office Manager ........................ Matt Moore
Business Manager ................. Sharon Reynolds
Concessions ................................. Toni Forsyth
Costume Rentals ....................... Beryl Harrison
Equipment Rentals .............. Charlie Henderson
Good Word Editor ....................... Brian Gedcke
Membership ................................ Brian Gedcke
Studio Rentals............................. Bob Reynolds
Web Page ................................... Brian Gedcke
The use of cameras or any audio or video
recording devices is strictly prohibited. Please
turn off any cell phones, pagers, watch alarms and
other electronic devices that may go off during the
performance.

presents …
Book by James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed and Choreographed by Sharon Reynolds
Produced by Richelle Tavernier-Clements
Musical Direction by Michael Domet
Costumes Designed by Beryl Harrison
Set Designed by Lynne Jamieson
November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2009
Downtown Arts Centre
INTO THE WOODS is produced by arrangement with,
and the music and dialogue furnished by
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, New York City, New York

CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Miriam Abbey (Cinderella) - Miriam is very excited to
be involved in HTI’s production of Into the Woods after
studying Theatre at York University for four years.
Some of her favourite roles include Briar-Rose in
Sleeping Beauty (GPHS) and Snow White in Snow
White (PLT). It has been a joy to work with such an
amazing group of people to create this show. Enjoy!
Hailey Balaz (Little Red Ridinghood) - Hailey is very
excited to be doing her first show with HTI and to be
working with such a great cast, including, of course, her
dad. Her previous roles include Mary in The Secret
Garden (Drury Lane), and Belle in Beauty and the
Beast. Hailey wishes to thank her family and friends for
their love and support.
Joe Balaz (Mysterious Man) - Joe is pleased to be
working with HTI again, and with his “Little Red”. Joe’s
previous roles with HTI include Man #1 in I Love You,
You're Perfect, Now Change, and Schultz in Cabaret.
Other roles include Dr. Craven in Secret Garden (Drury
Lane and WEST), Billy Flynn in Chicago (Meadowvale),
Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance (Meadowvale),
Richard in Moon over Buffalo (TAP), Charlie in Death of
a Salesman (Village Theatre), Judas in Jesus Christ
Superstar (Drury Lane) and many, many more!
Thanks, as always, to Sue and Nick for their love and
support.
Christopher Bee (Baker) - Chris graduated in
December 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from
Grand Valley State University (Michigan) and has
played leading roles in various operas and musicals,
including Hair (George Berger 2007) and Jesus Christ
Superstar (Judas 2003 & Jesus 2005). His first “role”
with HTI was as the Vocal Director for the Fall 2008
production of Jekyll & Hyde. He has also recently been
elected Assistant Director for the Canadian Orpheus
Male Choir and hopes one day to teach music. This
performance is dedicated to his three daughters and his
new wife, Nicole.
Nicole Bee (Snow White) - Nicole is very happy to be
back with HTI, after performing in Jekyll & Hyde last
fall. Previous credits include Arrivals and Departures,
Sing On (MacNab Theatre), Everyman and Hair
(CYT). She would like to thank the cast and crew for
making Into the Woods such a wonderful
experience. Special thanks to her family for their love
and support, especially Chris, for always treating her
like a princess!
Julie Buffett (Giant) - Julie is happy to join the cast of
Into the Woods. She made her stage debut last
summer in The Shooting Star Theatre Company’s
production of Baby: The Musical. Julie has worked
behind the scenes at HTI for Once Upon A Mattress,
My Fair Lady, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to
the Forum, Anything Goes, and South Pacific. Thank
you to family and friends for their support and
encouragement.
V. Angela Burley (Jack’s Mother) - Angela is thrilled to
be performing with such an amazingly talented cast in
one of her favourite musicals of all time. Angela’s
onstage credits with HTI include last year’s Jekyll &
Hyde (Ensemble), Stage To Screen (Ensemble), Once
Upon A Mattress (Lady Rowena), La Cage aux Folles
(Babette), Red, Hot & Cole (Elsa Maxwell), Hats Off To
Gershwin, Me and My Girl, Company, and The
Unsinkable Molly Brown. Other performance credits
include Mother Superior in Tony & Tina’s Swinging
Safari, Mary in Cotton Patch Gospel (New Faces); and
The Most Happy Fella (Etobicoke Musical Productions).
Love and thanks to Mom, Dad and all my family for their
unending love and support, and to Kenny, Jackson,
Christopher, Kirsten, Leina & Noah for constantly
reminding me what is truly important in life.
Bethany Charters (Baker’s Wife) - There is nowhere
Bethany would rather be than under the hot stage lights
(except with her babies). Bethany is thrilled to be doing
her fifth show with HTI, and to once again be able to
work under the amazing direction and musical direction
of Sharon Reynolds and Michael Domet. Bethany has
been performing on stage for over twenty years in such
roles as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Mme.
Thénardier in Les Misérables, Jeannie in Hair, and
many more. Bethany would like to thank the amazing
production team, her kick butt cast members, and, most
of all, her wonderful loving family. oh..and.. 13WYDE
ROCKS!!
Eric Charters (Cinderella’s Prince) - Eric recently
completed a successful run at HTI in the title role of
Jekyll & Hyde, and is honoured to have the chance to
return for this production of Into the Woods. He would
like to send a shout out to Milky White, with whom he
worked nine years ago as Jack in the Drury Lane
production. Other stage credits include Les Misérables
(Javert), Grease (Sonny), Footloose (Chuck), Godspell
(John/Judas), and concert versions of Les Misérables
(Valjean), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and Hair
(Claude). Love, thanks, and admiration to Bethany
(nice to be on stage together again) and thanks to all
our friends and family for much support, and to the Lord
Jesus Christ for, well, everything. Outside of the
Woods, Eric is the very proud father of Christopher and
Abigail (love you two!). “A little nonsense now and then
is cherished by the wisest men.” - Willy Wonka
James Clemenger (Cinderella’s Father) - James
caught the theatre bug many years ago in Colombia
when he was drafted to play Arthur in a production of
Camelot. From then on he joined every show he could
get into: playing cards in The Odd Couple, carrying a
spear in Henry IV, half a dozen jobs in Guys & Dolls, El
Gallo in The Fantastiks and Petrucchio in Kiss Me Kate.
The theatre played matchmaker too, bringing James
together with Beth, who is professionally trained in
theatre. After moving to Canada, James and Beth took
a few years away from the stage while raising children,
returning to begin discovering Hamilton’s amazing
theatre community. In the last few years, James has
enjoyed participating in Oklahoma!, Guys & Dolls, My
Fair Lady (Alfred Doolittle), The Sound of Music, and
H.M.S. Pinafore. James is really glad to get to work
with such a talented cast and crew here with HTI.
Joe Couture (Wolf) - After a long absence from theatre,
Joe is excited to be back onstage with such a talented
cast and crew. Some favourite roles include Mr.
Tumnus in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, with
both Dundas Little Theatre and Theatre Aquarius,
Bobby in Cabaret with Hamilton Theatre Inc., and two
different productions of A Chorus Line; as Mark with
Hamilton Theatre Inc. and Paul with the Tivoli Theatre.
Joe would like to thank his family for their support, Chris
for the help, HTI and Sharon for this wonderful
opportunity. Joe hopes you all enjoy this journey Into
the Woods, well … I wish!

Miriam
Abbey
Hailey
Balaz
Joe
Balaz
Christopher
Bee
Nicole
Bee
Julie
Buffett
V. Angela
Burley
Bethany
Charters
Eric
Charters
James
Clemenger
Joe
Couture
Kathleen
Dodd
Luke
Fillion
Sheila
Flis
Matt
Hodgson
Steph
Lewis
Matt
Moore
Brianne
McNeely
Stacy
Milford
Joshua
Oliver
Jennifer
Watson
Brenda
Ziemann

Kathleen Dodd (Cinderella’s Stepmother) - Kathleen
has lived in the Hamilton area for almost three years. In
her hometown of Sacramento, California, she was
involved in theatre for many years, including three
different productions each of Godspell (Sonia/Robin/
Robin), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum (Gymnasia), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
® Dreamcoat (Jacob’s Wife/Ensemble), plus a
two year stint in 6 Women with Brain Death (The Studio
Theatre). Here in Canada, she has appeared in South
Pacific and Stage to Screen (HTI), The Secret Garden
and H.M.S. Pinafore (Drury Lane), as well as Baby
(Shooting Star Theatre Company) and 6 Women with
Brain Death (McMaster Summer Drama Festival). This
is her second production of Into the Woods (California
State University, Sacramento).
Luke Fillion (Steward) – Luke has appeared with Hamilton
Theatre Inc. in Hot Mikado (Pooh-Bah), South
Pacific (Stewpot), Anything Goes (Photographer) and
My Fair Lady (Cockney #3). Film and television credits
include A Separate Peace, Monk, Eleventh Hour, and
Queer as Folk. In addition to being a professional
photographer, Luke enjoys singing Bass in the Brenda
Uchimaru Singers, and is the creator/key performer of
the Candlelight Concert Series. He would like to thank
Sharon, Richelle, the cast and crew for this fun journey
into the woods. For more information about Luke,
please visit www.lukefillion.com.
Sheila Flis (Witch) - Growing up in Hamilton, Sheila led
a rather sheltered life, so she turned to musical theatre
to fulfill her secret longing to be naughty. Most of the
characters that she has portrayed have bad reputations
for one thing or another. These have included Miss
Hannigan in Annie (DLTP), Ado Annie in Oklahoma!
(DLTP), Queen Aggravain in Once Upon A Mattress
(DLTP & HTI), Meg Brockie in Brigadoon (DLTP) and
now, the Witch in this fine production of Into the Woods.
Her favourite role to date, ironically, is Sister Mary
Amnesia, who, even if she had led a naughty life before
becoming a nun, she would not have remembered it.
Sheila sends out a special thank you to her fellow thespian
and husband, Greg, for his love and support.
Matt Hodgson (Rapunzel’s Prince) - This is Matt’s sixth
production with HTI. Previous credits include Cabaret,
My Fair Lady, Anything Goes, South Pacific and Hot
Mikado. Many thanks to HTI for the fun, supportive,
professional environment that helps me learn, improve
and conquer the fear of public singing! A new experience
yet again; besting seasonal sickness and this
wonderful pandemic while preparing for a live performance.
Thanks to the cast for getting through it in spite
of not having a full cast until opening night. Who'd have
thought - Sharon was right?! Way to go Cara, for patiently
getting through your first experience of theatre
life. As always, thanks Mom, Dad, MHSA&R.
Steph Lewis (Sleeping Beauty) - Steph is delighted to
be working alongside such a talented cast in this season’s
production of Into the Woods. Previous shows
with Hamilton Theatre: Hot Mikado (Ensemble), South
Pacific (Ensign Maggie McLean/Ensemble), My Fair
Lady (Flower Girl/Ensemble). Other theatre credits
include As You Like It Or What You Will (Rosalind) and
Julius Caesar (Ensemble), both with Stratford Shakespeare
School. She also performed in various other
recitals and plays with the former Sundance Studios.
Steph regrets that this will be her last performance with
HTI for the next few years, as she heads off to university
in September.
Brianne McNeely (Lucinda) - Brianne is pleased to be
making her musical theatre debut as an adult with HTI.
Having been a member of the Acadia University Vocal
Ensemble for four years, Brianne graduated and ended
up teaching in China, where she directed English-
Language choirs for her students. For five years she
has been enjoying the exciting (albeit smaller) stage
that is her classroom at the elementary school where
she is a music teacher. Other experiences include
winning a bronze medal in women’s barbershop with
the International Champion North Metro Chorus, and a
brief but exhilarating role as Dorothy in The Wizard of
Oz…when she was ten.
Stacy Milford (Florinda) - Stacy is delighted to finally
play a villain, and in one of her favourite musicals! New
to HTI, she has performed for many years with community
theatres in Simcoe, Brantford, Hamilton, Guelph
and Windsor; favourites include Titanic, Laurey in Oklahoma!,
Alice in Flowers for Algernon, Susan in Company
and Carrie in Carousel. Stacy holds a BA in music
and anthropology, and an MA in cultural anthropology,
and hopes to finally earn a useful degree by beginning
her Master of Social Work next fall. She has also
done some commercial, television and film work, and
spends her free time learning tap and ballroom dancing.
Thanks to a fantastic cast and crew for an amazing
opportunity!
Matt Moore (Narrator) – This is Matt’s first onstage
production with HTI, having directed our productions of
Jekyll & Hyde and Urinetown: The Musical. Previous
stage credits include Mothra in Godzilla (McMaster),
Matt in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
(Abridged) (Black Box Fire), Frank in Reality Inc.
(McMaster), Charlemagne in Pippin, Bardolph/
Burgundy in Henry V (McMaster) and Jacques in As
You Like It (MTC). Matt would like to thank his family
and friends for their constant love, support and understanding.
Joshua Oliver (Jack) – Currently attending secondary
school, Joshua is happy to be making his community
theatre debut with Hamilton Theatre Inc. in this production
of Into the Woods. This past spring, he appeared
as Jack in the ArtSmart production of Into the Woods,
presented at Hill Park Secondary School. He also
appeared as Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
® Dreamcoat (Hill Park S.S.). He is very excited
about this production, and wants to thank all of his
fellow cast members for the enjoyable experience!
Jennifer Watson (Rapunzel) – Into the Woods is Jennifer’s
first performance with HTI; however, Jennifer is not
new to the stage, as she has been performing in musical
theatre since the age of 12. She was recently seen
in Theatre Ancaster’s production of Beauty and the
Beast. Jennifer would like to thank the directing team
for making her a part of this very special show, and is
looking forward to future productions with HTI.
Brenda Ziemann (Cinderella’s Mother, Little Red’s
Grandmother) - Brenda is thrilled to be going Into the
Woods with this awesome cast. This is Brenda’s 20 th
show, including plays, musicals and opera. Some of
her favourite roles have been Duchess of Plaza-Toro in
The Gondoliers, Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor ® Dreamcoat, and Belinda in Dido & Aeneas.
When Brenda is not on stage, she’s singing in
local choirs, reading voraciously and teaching at Peter
Pan Preschool. However, her favourite pastime is playing
with her three kids -- you girls rock!

MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act One
Prologue: Into the Woods .......................................................................................... Narrator & Company
Greens, Greens .................................................................................................................................. Witch
Cinderella at the Grave .......................................................................... Cinderella & Cinderella’s Mother
Hello, Little Girl ............................................................................................. Wolf & Little Red Ridinghood
I Guess This Is Goodbye ...................................................................................................................... Jack
Maybe They're Magic ..............................................................................................................Baker’s Wife
Our Little World ............................................................................................................... Witch & Rapunzel
I Know Things Now................................................................................................... Little Red Ridinghood
A Very Nice Prince ............................................................................................ Cinderella & Baker’s Wife
First Midnight ............................................................................................................................... Company
Giants in the Sky .................................................................................................................................. Jack
Agony .......................................................................................... Cinderella’s Prince & Rapunzel’s Prince
A Very Nice Prince (reprise).............................................................................. Cinderella & Baker’s Wife
It Takes Two ............................................................................................................. Baker & Baker’s Wife
Stay With Me .................................................................................................................. Rapunzel & Witch
On the Steps of the Palace ......................................................................................................... Cinderella
Ever After ..........................................................................Narrator, Witch, Florinda, Lucinda & Company
- One 15-Minute Intermission -
Act Two
Prologue: So Happy .................................................................................................. Narrator & Company
Agony (reprise) ........................................................................... Cinderella’s Prince & Rapunzel’s Prince
Witch’s Lament ................................................................................................................................... Witch
Any Moment ......................................................................................... Cinderella’s Prince & Baker’s Wife
Moments in the Woods............................................................................................................Baker’s Wife
Your Fault ........................................................... Jack, Baker, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood & Witch
Last Midnight ...................................................................................................................................... Witch
No More .............................................................................................................. Baker & Mysterious Man
No One Is Alone ............................................................ Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Jack & Baker
Finale: Children Will Listen............................................................................................. Witch & Company
“Careful the things you say, children will listen. Careful the
things you do, children will see. And learn.” – The Witch
BACKGROUND
As a very young man [Stephen] Sondheim attempted, unsuccessfully, to musicalize Mary Poppins. Almost forty
years later he and [James] Lapine discovered fertile ground for their imaginations by creating an original tale of
their own in which the [Baker’s and Baker’s Wife’s] quests propel them into the more familiar world of such classic
fairy tales as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Little Red Ridinghood. Influenced by the theories
of Carl Jung and by the insights of Bruno Bettelheim, whose work on the significance of fairy tales, The
Uses of Enchantment, explores the darker Freudian ramifications of these stories, Sondheim and
Lapine evolved a musical that manages to be delightful, melodic, and entertaining as well as
intellectually astute and psychologically complex.
The themes that unite these disparate stories concern the difficulties of achieving
maturity, the complex relationship between parent and child, and ultimately the
necessity of recognizing human interdependence. Like a contemporary brothers
Grimm, Sondheim and Lapine weave a magical fabric of witches, giants, and spells
but never allow the audience to forget the serious thematic underpinnings of the work.
Into the Woods enjoyed a gradual evolutionary birth. Beginning as a reading at
Playwrights Horizons, the work went through three workshop readings in New
York, and a tryout in San Diego, before opening on Broadway to generally
favorable reviews and garnering for Sondheim yet another Tony Award for
best music and lyrics. As with all of Sondheim’s work, neither critics nor public
were unanimous in their response, but judging from the general tenor of the
reviews and the enthusiastic approbation at the Tony Awards ceremony,
Sondheim has finally gained the respect of all. He is universally acknowledged to
be the foremost American exponent of his chosen art form and is accorded a kind
of awe not generally associated with either the musical or with other living artists. -
- Joanne Gordon, Art Isn't Easy : The Theater of Stephen Sondheim

PRODUCTION TEAM
Michael Domet (Musical Director/Piano) - Michael is
excited about this production of Into the Woods, and
knows you will be too! Having joined the cast in midrehearsal,
he is impressed with the talent of this group of
singers. An educator in Peel, Michael has an extensive
background in theatre including 50 productions and
most recently was involved in composing and recording
music for Holmes on Homes: New Orleans. Additionally,
he has conducted the Peel Honour Choir at the Living
Arts Centre, and focuses much of his attention on the
fine work of his grade eight music students, which
includes their current production of Into the Woods,
which Michael is stage-directing.
Beryl Harrison (Costume Designer & Supervisor) - “I
only like designing pretty shows with lots of bows and
lace”, says Beryl and has she ever designed some
“pretty” shows over the years. Beryl’s first HTI show was
One More Time (HTI’s 25 th Anniversary show). The first
show she designed for HTI was Annie Get Your Gun, in
1985, and she went on to win the Best Costume design
award that year. Beryl’s award winning designs have
been showcased in numerous HTI productions.
Standouts have been 42nd Street, Meet Me In St. Louis
and The Secret Garden. Beryl won an “Inky” Award in
1988. Other companies and shows Beryl has designed
for include Victor/Victoria and Brigadoon for Drury Lane
Productions, and The Women, Heyday and Over the
River and Through the Woods for the Players’ Guild of
Hamilton.
Charlie Henderson (Vocals) - Charlie is currently in his
fourth year of the music performance program at the
University of Toronto. Charlie has served as musical
director, vocal director, vocal coach, rehearsal pianist,
pit musician and sound designer/operator for numerous
productions, including Into the Woods (HWDSB Art
Smart), South Pacific (HTI), ShAIDS of Grey (Cure
Canada), Urinetown: The Musical (HTI), Hair (MMT) and
Pippin (MMT). Outside of the theatre, Charlie is active
as a brass musician, holding positions with Symphony
Hamilton, the University of Toronto Wind Ensemble and
his brass quintet, Boyz II Brass.
Courtney Hubley (Stage Manager) - This is Courtney’s
first show with HTI. Courtney was professionally trained
through Algonquin College’s Theatre Arts program in
Ottawa and is happy to have been able to use her skills
to assist HTI in bringing you this wonderful show.
Special thanks to all the cast and crew for making this
such an amazing experience and to her Patrick for his
unwavering support throughout this process.
“If the end is right it justifies
the beans.” - The Baker’s Wife
Lynne Jamieson (Set Designer) - Lynne is very familiar
to local audiences as a percussionist in musical
productions throughout the area. She has also been
involved behind the scenes in almost all areas of
theatre, be it as Producer, Musical Director, Set
Designer, Lighting Designer, Puppet Maker or doing any
job needing to be done.
Karen Rachner (Script Assistant) - Karen has worked
backstage for several HTI productions, including Once
Upon A Mattress (Script Assistant), Sugar Babies (Stage
Manager), Pippin (Properties), Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor ® Dreamcoat (Script Assistant, Dresser), My
Fair Lady (Script Assistant) and Hot Mikado (Script
Assistant).
Bob Reynolds (Set Coordinator) - Bob has been a
member of HTI since 1958. Bob has worn numerous
hats, both onstage and backstage, with HTI over the
years. Bob’s favourite onstage roles with HTI include
Nathan in Guys and Dolls (1988) and the King in Once
Upon A Mattress (1976). Some of Bob’s backstage
credits with HTI include 42nd Street (Stage Manager),
Barnum (Stage Manager), My Fair Lady (Stage
Manager), and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
(Sets & Lighting Designer). Bob sat on HTI’s Board for
17 years, four years of which he served as Chairman.
Sharon Reynolds (Director/Choreographer) - Previous
directorial credits include Hot Mikado, South Pacific,
Anything Goes, My Fair Lady, Sugar Babies, Little Shop
Of Horrors, Jerry’s Girls, She Loves Me, and Nunsense,
just to name a few. Singing and dancing her way
through more than 150 musicals, some of Sharon’s
onstage credits include Chicago (Velma Kelly), Sweet
Charity (Nickie), Company (Joanne), Follies (Phyllis),
Nunsense (Sister Hubert), Sugar Babies (Prima Donna),
My Favorite Year (Alice), Gypsy (Gypsy), Dames at Sea
(Mona), 42nd Street (Annie) and The Pajama Game
(Gladys). Sharon has also worked professionally in
various dinner theatres throughout Hamilton and
Toronto. Sharon has won numerous awards and
accolades, along with the prestigious honour of a
Hamilton Spectator Community Service award for her
undying loyalty and dedication to local theatre. She now
uses her vast knowledge of musical theatre; hoping to
train, encourage and nurture the talents of the next
generation of local theatre performers. Sharon is living
proof that “time flies when you're having fun”.
Richelle Tavernier-Clements (Producer) – Richelle has
been a part of theatrical arts since age four. Throughout
the years, she has worked both as a performer and as a
make-up and hair designer. Her repertoire includes Little
Shop of Horrors, Hair, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolor ® Dreamcoat, Perfectly Frank,
Motown, Beauty and the Beast, The Crucible, Rimers of
Eldritch, Hats Off to Gershwin and Hot Mikado. She
accords a huge thank you to her family, her enduring
friends, patient husband Brian and her remarkable
mother who all sustain her many idiosyncrasies. Love
you!!! Smooches.

Michael
Domet
Beryl
Harrison
Charlie
Henderson
Courtney
Hubley
Karen
Rachner
Bob
Reynolds
Sharon
Reynolds
Richelle
Tavernier-Clements
“We've no time to sit and dither
while her withers wither with her! “- Jack’s Mother
Understudies
Narrator ............................... James Clemenger
Cinderella .................................... Stacy Milford
Jack’s Mother ................................ Julie Buffett
Baker ................................................ Joe Balaz
Baker’s Wife .......................... Brianne McNeely
Stepmother ............................ Brenda Ziemann
Florinda..........................................Steph Lewis
Lucinda ............................................ Nicole Bee
Little Red Ridinghood ............. Jennifer Watson
Witch......................................... Kathleen Dodd
Mysterious Man .............................. Matt Moore
Wolf ................................................ Luke Fillion
Rapunzel ..................................... Stacy Milford
Princes........................................... Joe Couture
Band
Music Director/Piano ................ Michael Domet
Violin ................................ Elizabeth Sutherland
Percussion/Auxiliary/Effects ...... Lloyd Morhart
Producer’s Notes
When the opportunity to produce Into the Woods came to my
attention, although I was quite tentative, I decided to take on
the position with fervour. This is my first stint at producing
theatrical work and I have been blessed and honoured to be a
part of what I feel is one of the best cast and crews I have
ever had the privilege of working with.
From the audition stage to now, it has been an interesting and
eye opening experience. At the auditions we saw so much
talent and had a very hard time deciding who to cast but I’m
positive the right choices were made. This cast has had to
deal with a few changes, but they took it on with
professionalism, heart and soul.
Backstage, we have had the best of the best building,
painting and collecting, and, without them, these performers
wouldn’t look anywhere near as good as they do. These
people volunteer their time and talents and seldom are
recognized, but I am grateful to have worked along side of
them.
I am very indebted to HTI for allowing me this opportunity, as
well as to Sharon and Bob Reynolds for believing in me and
helping me every step along the way, I’ve learned more than
you know. I am extremely grateful to Courtney for taking this
on without a moment’s hesitation, and for being my
backbone. As always, a big debt of gratitude goes out to Beryl
for making the cast look fabulous. And, also, a huge amount
of thanks to Michael for coming in last minute, and just being
the consummate professional.
Finally, to the audiences, who without your support this cast
and this company would not be possible, THANK YOU!
Enjoy your journey Into the Woods.

PRODUCTION CREW
Box Office Manager ......................................................................................... Matt Moore
Box Office Staff ................................................. Dan Konior, Barb Montani & Bob Reynolds
Rehearsal Pianist .................................................................................. Charlie Henderson
Assistant Stage Manager .................................................................... Michael Thomlinson
Poster ................................................................................................... Charlie Henderson
Painters ........................................................................... Lynne Jamieson (Fairytale Sets)
& Cheryl Dobbie (Backdrop & Trees)
Construction, Transportation & Set-Up Crew ..........................Brian Clements, Joe Couture,
Paul Decoste, Richard Janiszewski,
Keith MacPherson, Matt Moore & Karim Natha
Properties ............................................. Joe Couture, Cheryl Dobbie & Michael Thomlinson
Costume Supervisor ..................................................................................... Beryl Harrison
Costume Team .............................................................. Toni Forsyth, Eileen MacPherson,
Ronnie Mallon, Phyllis Porritt,
Diane Williams & Brenda Ziemann
Wardrobe Supervisor ................................................................................. Krystal Berwick
Wardrobe Crew ............................................................................................. Leah Facchin
Hair Design .................................................................................................... Toni Forsyth
Hair Crew .............................................................................. Richelle Tavernier-Clements
Make-Up Designer ...................................................................................... Jozina Dykstra
Make-Up Crew ....................................................................... Richelle Tavernier-Clements
Press Release ...................................................................................... Charlie Henderson
Programme ..................................................................... V. Angela Burley & Brian Gedcke
Lobby & Programme Photos ............................................................................. Luke Fillion
Lobby Display .................................................................................................. Luke Fillion
House Manager ...................................................................................... Sharon Reynolds
Usher Captain ............................................................................................. Dustin Jodway
Ushers ................................................................................. Kevin Bardy, Christine Bering,
Cheryl Dobbie, Brian Gedcke,
Theresa Horak, Breanne Jodway,
Pam Knowles, Ronnie Mallon,
Joyce Mattick, Marne Paterson,
& Richelle Tavernier-Clements
Lighting Board Operator ............................................................................... Kristin Hopper
Spotlight Operators .............................................................. Stephen Madill & Erin Richard
Sound Design ............................................................... Courtney Hubley & Stephen Madill
Sound Board Operator ............................................................................. Courtney Hubley
“Every knot was once straight rope.” - Mysterious Man
HAMILTON THEATRE INC. WOULD LIKE TO THANK …
… all of our friends and loved ones, Patrick Brennan, Duane Burley, Cable 14, City of
Hamilton, The Downtown Arts Centre, Drury Lane Theatrical Productions, The Hamilton
Spectator, INDI 101, K-W Angels, Keith MacPherson, Lyla Miklos, Monsignor Paul Dwyer
Catholic High School, The Players’ Guild of Hamilton, Michael Schneider, Gary Smith,
VIEW Magazine, and all of you who chose to come see our show — we hope you enjoy it.
Every effort has been made to thank those people who have helped with this production;
however, if for some reason anyone has been missed, their efforts are no less
appreciated.

HISTORY OF HAMILTON THEATRE INC.
In 1956, a group of dynamic and talented people created The Hamilton Theatre Company,
presenting their first show, South Pacific, at Westdale Secondary School. In 1960,
Hamilton Theatre Company became Hamilton Theatre Incorporated (HTI). HTI’s
headquarters then moved from above a restaurant on King Street to the Old Fire Hall at
the corner of Strathcona and Head Street. After more than 25 years at the Old Fire Hall,
HTI’s headquarters moved again, in 1987, to its present address on MacNab Street North.
HTI’s performance spaces over the years have included Westdale Secondary School,
Mohawk College, Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School, The Great Hall of Hamilton
Place and HTI’s Studio Theatre. HTI is currently performing at the Downtown Arts Centre.
This 300-seat theatre, located at 28 Rebecca Street, was the former Hamilton
Headquarters of The Salvation Army. HTI has been a training ground and a place for
theatre people to hone their art. Acting, singing, dancing, designing, creating, engineering,
working and playing together has made HTI one of the most successful and enduring
community theatre companies in Southern Ontario. HTI is an organization completely
made up of volunteers, all with a passion and love for the theatrical arts.
2009/2010 DONORS
Patrons
Duane Waltenbery
Friends
Christine Bering, Beverley Cooper,
Alison & Clement Feierabend, Fogarty’s Cove Music,
Ken Forsyth, Maureen Forsyth, Toni Forsyth,
Beryl Harrison, Eileen MacPherson, Joyce Mattick,
Gerry & Kathy McRoberts, Barb Montani,
John & Phyllis Porritt, Sharon Reynolds,
Catherine Ronalds, Douglas Seto,
Doris Witter and Marie Yakimoff
Hamilton Theatre Inc. gratefully receives
donations to assist with the theatre’s
funding. HTI is a registered non-profit
charity, and provides tax receipts for
donations in any of the following donor
categories:
Platinum Sponsor .......................... $5,000+
Gold Sponsor ................... $2,500 to $4,999
Silver Sponsor .................. $1,000 to $2,499
Bronze Sponsor......................$500 to $999
Supporter ...............................$250 to $499
Patron ....................................$125 to $249
Friend ...................................... $25 to $124
Contact our Box Office at
905-522-3032 to make a contribution.
“Into the woods to bring some bread to Granny who is
sick in bed. Never can tell what lies ahead - for all that
I know, she’s already dead.” - Little Red Ridinghood

This Spring
Hamilton Theatre Inc.
presents ...
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually
invented rock ’n’ roll, and now their songs provide the
basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a
golden age of American culture. In an idealized 1950s
setting, the classic themes of love won, lost and imagined
blend with hilarious set-pieces and slice-of-life emotions.
Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded,
including “Yakety Yak”, “Hound Dog”, “Love Potion #9”,
“Jailhouse Rock”, “Stand by Me”, “Poison Ivy” and “Treat
Me Nice”, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE isn't just great pop
music - it’s compelling musical theatre.
April 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1 & 2, 2010
For details call the
Box Office at 905-522-3032,
or check our website at
www.hamiltontheatre.com