DAMARISCOTTA

On July 13, the Heartwood Theater in Damariscotta will open “Into the Woods.” One of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular works, “Into the Woods” is a fairy tale about wishes, family and the choices we make.

“You just can’t miss with this music, especially with the superb vocal coaching and directing of Beth Preston, along with Sean Fleming’s musical magic at the baby grand, sitting onstage,” said Director Griff Braley. “I leave the challenges of Sondheim’s music to Sean, Beth and a very talented cast, while we build the show from the inside out — beginning with the text. Relationships, staging, blocking, singing and acting – even the technical elements — stem from the words. The heart of the story informs all our choices, and it will absolutely resonate with our audiences.”

Patrick Sylvester, who played the wild role of Caliban in “The Tempest” at Heartwood last summer, has returned this summer as a Prince.

“Having a space where we can unwind, theorize, and play together outside of rehearsal is an added advantage to our ensemble work,” Sylvester said. “By living together, we grow to know one another on a tight level that usually doesn’t happen in regional theater work.”

Eight performances (including one matinee) will run July 13-22 in the Parker Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy. Student tickets are $5, adults $30, except Wednesday, July 19, which is $20 Night. Full details will be available at www.heartwoodtheater.org, via email at info@heartwoodtheater.org or by phone at (207) 563-1373.