For Immediate Release
June 6, 2002
ZILKER THEATRE
PRODUCTIONS LOOKS TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO THE HILLSIDE WITH THE
44TH ANNUAL SUMMER MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF INTO THE WOODS
Producer, Bill Sheffield, returns to ZTP with up-and-coming
director and an impressive cast.
AUSTIN, Texas The most famous fairy tale characters from the
Grimm stories take over the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater
in Zilker Theatre Productions (ZTP) 44th Annual Summer Musical, Into
the Woods. This family friendly show is scheduled to run Thursday
through Sunday, July 11th through August 10th at 8pm, weather permitting.
“I am thrilled to once again be wearing the producer’s
hat,” Bill Sheffield said. Sheffield returns to ZTP after a two year
absence following his involvement with the award-winning Big River.
“We have a talented cast and a hard-working production team all
of the pieces are in place to assure an enchanting theatre experience
for the entire family.”
Into the Woods hosts a cast of Austin’s most familiar
and highly talented actors. Under the direction of Kevin Archambault
(locally acclaimed actor, director and choreographer) Jill Blackwood,
Tim Blackwood, Cathie Sheridan, Mary Alice Carnes, Coty Ross and
many more compose the inter-twined fantasy world that is this Stephen
Sondheim/ James Lapine masterpiece.
Audience members may begin laying blankets as early
as 6:00pm nightly. A reserved section is designated for sponsors and
VIPs. A concession stand is available or patrons may bring refreshments.
The City of Austin collects a $2.00 parking fee.
“I am glad to see that such a dedicated group of people have committed
themselves to re-energizing this invaluable piece of Austin’s cultural
heritage,” continued Jill Blackwood (Cinderella), “The hillside
theatre is an Austin tradition!”