San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company &
Into the Woods
July 25 & 26
Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA
Music by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Venture into a world where fairy tales collide in Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical about wishes, consequences, and the stories we tell. This limited two-night run brings together a vibrant ensemble of rising young performers and seasoned professionals—backed by a dynamic 15-piece orchestra—for a bold, reimagined production that blends heart, humor, and unforgettable music.
Friday, July 25 – Preview Performance
7:00 PM | $45 General | $25 Student, Artist, Senior & Veteran Discount
Can’t make the premiere? Or looking for a more affordable night out? Join us for the preview performance and enjoy the full production in its final rehearsal form—complete with all the heart, humor, and music.
Saturday, July 26 – Premiere Performance + VIP Celebration
7:00 PM | $55 General | $35 Student, Artist, Senior & Veteran Discount
$100 VIP – includes premium seating + entry to the exclusive Pre-Show Soirée
Make it a night to remember. Our Premiere Performance is the featured event of the run, presenting the show’s full theatrical wonder. VIP guests are invited to an exclusive pre-show celebration in honor of SFArtsED Summer’s 30th anniversary with drinks, light bites, and the chance to mingle with some of the artists. Celebrate with us in style.
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Creative Team
Jamie Yuen-Shore, Director
Rodney Earl Jackson, Jr. – Assistant Director
Emily Keeler, SFArtsED Artistic Director
Kathryn Aarons, laura elaine ellis, Erin Gentry, Choreographers
Othello Jefferson, Noah Bossert, Music Directors
Henry Shin, Conductor
Tiersa Nureyev, Costume Designer
Pete Belkin, Production Designer
Claudio Silva, Lighting Designer
Ramon Abad, Puppet Designer
Tom Shaw, Accompanist
Alumni Cast
Ariella Berkman, Eric Cheung, Markaila Dyson, Olivia Florentino, Cassie Grilley, Orion Harris Santiago, Jeffrey Hyche, Rodney Earl Jackson Jr., Rose Koron, Wes Lieberman, Adam Maggio, Hailey Mogul, Stella Nureyev, Patricia St. Peter, Emilie Suarez, Zenon Talbot, Angela Travino, Diego Vaznaugh-Sanchez
About SFBATCO (San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company)
Founded in 2014, San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) is non-profit organization that produces compelling theater to build community, foster cross-cultural dialogue, promote social justice, and authentically reflect the experiences of communities of color and LGBTQIA+ people in the Bay Area. Our 2024 production of Sign My Name to Freedom was considered one of the best local productions of the year by KQED, which recognized SFBATCO as “one of the most critical developers of new work in the Bay.” For more information, visit www.sfbatco.org and follow SFBATCO on all social media channels @sfbatco
About SFArtsED (The San Francisco Arts Education Project)
Since 1968, SFArtsED has been partnering professional Artist Mentors in the visual and performing arts with children in every corner of San Francisco through programs including public school artists’ residencies, arts summer camp, a youth musical theater company, after-school and weekend activities and a gallery/workshop at Minnesota Street Project. sfartsed.org @sfartsed
