	{"id":102444,"date":"2024-10-18T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/?p=102444"},"modified":"2024-10-16T19:56:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:56:14","slug":"female-led-production-team-brings-into-the-woods-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/news\/female-led-production-team-brings-into-the-woods-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Female-led production team brings Into the Woods to life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BANGALOW Theatre Company is set to debut Stephen Sondheim&#8217;s Into the Woods at Byron Theatre on November 22, led by an all-female production team.<\/p>\n<p>This popular musical weaves classic fairy tales like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, delving into the complexities of life and human desires.<\/p>\n<p>Amy Skene, directing for BTC for the first time, brings over 20 years of performing arts experience to the show.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sondheim&#8217;s work is layered and rich, and we&#8217;re embracing that to create a production that feels both familiar and surprising,&#8221; Skene said.<\/p>\n<p>Returning for her sixth role with BTC, Tia Nelson is Assistant Director. She was nominated for a Gold Palm Theatre Award for her role in RENT.<\/p>\n<p>Long-time BTC Musical Director Margaret Curtis, a nominee for past productions like Hair, will oversee the live band.<\/p>\n<p>Producer Bobbie Field is enthusiastic about the project.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Working on Into the Woods has been a thrilling challenge, and we are so proud of what we&#8217;ve achieved as a team,&#8221; Field said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This production brings together a mix of fairy tale magic and deep, emotional storytelling that I think will resonate with everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Co-producing with her is local author and performer Hollie Azzopardi.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s an honour to help bring this beautiful story to life, especially with such a talented group of women leading the way,&#8221; Azzopardi said.<\/p>\n<p>Choreographer Sher Manu, with 30 years of experience, promises a vibrant production. 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