May 21 to 24, 2026 | ALUMNAE THEATRE
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Take a journey with us INTO THE WOODS
If you know what you want, you go and you find it and you get it.
Mainstage Theatre Company will embark on a journey Into the Woods. The beloved classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine has captivated audiences for generations, and now, Toronto’s young performers will have the opportunity to bring these iconic roles to life. All your favourite fairy tale characters—Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Rapunzel, and more—are here, their stories woven together to create a rich, thought-provoking, and entertaining musical experience.
Into the Woods explores what happens after “happily ever after,” the unforeseen consequences of getting what you wish for, and the deeper truth that every action carries weight. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish for a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife discover they are cursed by a Witch, they set out on a quest to break the spell. Though everyone’s wishes are eventually granted, the repercussions of their choices return to haunt them—with unexpected and devastating consequences.
May 21 to 23 @ 7:30PM | May 23 to 24 @ 2:00PM
Alumnae Theatre | 70 Berkeley St, Toronto
If you know what you want, you go and you find it and you get it.
Mainstage Theatre Company will embark on a journey Into the Woods. The beloved classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine has captivated audiences for generations, and now, Toronto’s young performers will have the opportunity to bring these iconic roles to life. All your favourite fairy tale characters—Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Rapunzel, and more—are here, their stories woven together to create a rich, thought-provoking, and entertaining musical experience.
Into the Woods explores what happens after “happily ever after,” the unforeseen consequences of getting what you wish for, and the deeper truth that every action carries weight. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish for a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife discover they are cursed by a Witch, they set out on a quest to break the spell. Though everyone’s wishes are eventually granted, the repercussions of their choices return to haunt them—with unexpected and devastating consequences.
May 21 to 23 @ 7:30PM | May 23 to 24 @ 2:00PM
Alumnae Theatre | 70 Berkeley St, Toronto
Tickets
$25 Student & Alumni Pricing
$35 Early Bird Pricing - Until APRIL 17 8:00 EST
$39 General Pricing - Starting APRIL 17 8:01 EST
*plus applicable charges
$25 Student & Alumni Pricing
$35 Early Bird Pricing - Until APRIL 17 8:00 EST
$39 General Pricing - Starting APRIL 17 8:01 EST
*plus applicable charges
OUR TEAM
ASHLEY MEDEIROS-FELIX
DIRECTOR She/Her Ashley is thrilled to be back directing for Mainstage Theatre Co. and on a show that’s been on her bucket list for some time!
A Toronto native, theatre school graduate and member of ACTRA, Ashley is a respected Theatre Director, Choreographer, Arts Educator, Adjudicator and Audition Coach when she is not on stage, in a voice booth or on-screen herself. Ashley is the Resident Choreographer for SoundCrowd Toronto, is on Faculty at Randolph College, is Director of the Randolph Kids pre-professional Young Company and is an adjudicator for the National Theatre School Drama Festival at the regional level. Ashley has an industry reputation for fusing creativity, compassion and a strong work ethic in all her artistic endeavours and a consistency in motivating others toward success with a collaborative yet decisive style. She is driven to tell compelling stories and has a passion for helping emerging artists find their voice. Ashley has had the fortune of performing on stages across North America, including the prestigious Carnegie Hall in NYC. You can hear her as the featured voice in National commercials for various Ronald McDonald House Charities campaigns, McDonald's Happy Meals, and McCain Deep n' Delicious, to name a few. Recent notables: Last spring, her choreography was featured at the prestigious Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts in NYC and at Toronto's Isabel Bader Theatre. Ashley made a return to the stage in 'Chicago' the musical in summer 2025 and after choreographing 3 sold out concerts of Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga hits this past winter, Ashley is ambitiously directing two musicals and choreographing a show choir simultaneously this spring. Looking forward to seeing you in the woods! |
MICHAEL IPPOLITO
MUSIC DIRECTOR He/Him Michael Ippolito (He/Him) is a music director, pianist, and bassist working in Toronto. Michael started learning the piano at age nine, and since then as developed a deep love for both music and how to use it to convey feeling. He started his theatre journey by playing bass in pit bands while studying music at Western University. Michael holds a Bachelor of Music with an honours specialization in education, and a Bachelor of Education degree in music and English. After finishing at Western, Michael moved back to Toronto where he has continued working as a pit musician. He has since transitioned to music direction, and is a recent recipient of a 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Creative Direction. Michael is beyond excited to work with Mainstage, and continue honing his skills as a music director alongside the creative team, and the dedicated young artists who bring these shows to life.
Select Credits Include: Sweeney Todd, (Horrorshow Productions, Double Bass), Tick, Tick... Boom! (Bowtie Productions, Music Director), Ride the Cyclone (Shifting Ground Collective, Music Director), Don't Fall In (Toronto Fringe Festival, Ink Bottle Productions, Music Director), The Bridges of Madison County (Bowtie Productions, Double / Electric Bass), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* (Shifting Ground Collective, Music Director) *45th Dora Mavor Moore award winner for Outstanding Creative Direction, Outstanding Production, and the Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award. |
STEPHEN COTA
CHOREOGRAPHER He/Him Stephen Cota has been performing all over Canada in the greatest theatres this country has to offer for the last 25 years including 17 seasons at the Stratford Festival both onstage and as a Choreographer, Associate Choreographer and Assistant Director. He is currently a part-time faculty member at Sheridan College where he teaches a styles class for the fourth-year students and fulltime faculty member at Randolph College for the Performing Arts.
During the pandemic, Stephen founded In The Wings, a theatre training platform where he works with artists at all levels of their career to further their training and development. It has been the joy of his career to work with aspiring artists, helping guide them with the knowledge and practical skills to break into the industry. Choreography credits include: Frankenstein Revived, Love's Labor’s Lost, Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Mad Woman of Chaillot, Romeo and Juliet, The Hypochondriac (Stratford Festival), Mary Poppins, Matilda (The Grand Theatre) |