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The roof, the house and the world you never thought to explore.Īnd you think of all of the things you've seen,Īnd you wish that you could live in between, "The roof, the house, and your Mother at the door. It should come as no surprise that "Giants in the Sky" is one of my favorite songs in "Into the Woods." These lyrics in particular resonate with me: This meant that my stories could have a greater sense of purpose and that was powerful. I learned that plays could crack open the myths of the world and speak the truth. Years later, I saw Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" on PBS and discovered that theatre could do so much more than delight, enchant, and entertain. I had already started writing short stories about my stuffed animals to entertain my little sister, but at seeing this production, I knew that I wanted to bring stories to life. It was one of my favorite stories and I just fell in love with Harp. Review by Frances Johnson, First Presbyterian Church, Orlando, Fla.A Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production of Jack and the Bean Stalk was the first professional play I remember seeing. Oz was our first show performed mainly for underprivileged children's audiences and it was indeed a "rousing" success! The children wrote us many cute letters on how they loved Dorothy, the other characters and especially how they got to be trees." "Our church is just beginning a theatre ministry under my leadership and promotion. Review by Carey Cahoon, Palace Professional Theatre for Children, Manchester, NH The audience responded so well, we will probably do this show again next year! Wonderful participation." "Our most popular show of the summer season. Susan Steadman, Offshoot Productions, Peachtree City, GA The children in the audience gave themselves wholeheartedly to the event." Review by Allison McCall, Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland, Maine

Being able to help Dorothy and play a role was a special experience that helped make this story more accessible to young audiences." We were able to give our young actors important training on inviting and controlling participation, and the children in our audiences loved being the munchkins.

"This interactive play was a great fit for our small theatre and with our "For Kids, By Kids" theatre mission.