P.O. Box 685093
Austin, TX 78768-5093
[512] 479-9491

July 11 - August 10, 2002
Thursdays - Sundays
at 8pm

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!”