Into the Woods Cast

Cordelia Steen (Witch)
This is Cordelia’s 9th show with Ponderosa theatre, and 2nd time being a witch funnily enough! She is so excited to be involved with ITW, and has really enjoyed the community!! She would like to thank all of her friends, family and of course beloved Pedro Pascal. <3
Bella Guerrie (Baker's Wife)
Bella is so extremely excited and proud to be a part of her eleventh show with PTC. In all of the time that Bella has spent with PTC, she has found her passion and ever-growing love for the performing arts. This has been one of Bella's favorite show processes to be a part of. She would like to thank her friends, family, and Ms. Diaz for being so supportive through all of her theatre endeavors! She hopes that you will enjoy this very special show!
Allie Cook (Cinderella)
Allie is so excited to be participating in her 13th and final show with Ponderosa Theatre Company. She's absolutely ecstatic about playing one of her dream roles and hopes you feel as much love for this show as she does. She'd like to thank Ava, Elise, Jackson, and Emma for being her best friends in the whole wide world, Ms. diaz for giving her so many great opportunities, and her parents for always loving and supporting her through all her endeavors. Allie would also like to thank YOU for coming to see this show and for supporting PTC. Also follow her on insta, she wants to be friends with you (@allie_.cook)!
Sam Rykbos (Little Red)
Sam loved this production and is excited to perform her fifth show at Ponderosa alongside an amazing company. She thanks her family/friends for supporting her throughout the process and wants to tell the seniors 'they are not alone, no one is alone,' as they move on. Enjoy the show!
Emma Nielsen (Rapunzel)
This is Emma’s ninth show with Ponderosa! Emma is very excited for you to see her long luscious locks. She’d like to thank her friends and her family for their love and support! She hopes you like beans. bye!
Jill Codon (Jack's Mother)
Jill Codon has deeply enjoyed being in this production of Into the Woods. She loves her role as Jack’s Mom and loves the people she works alongside with. Jill hopes everyone watching enjoys the show!
Sarah Brummel (Cinderella's Mother)
Sarah so excited to be apart of this production of Into the Woods. She been involved in musical theatre for the past 9 years. Into the woods is a dream production for her and she hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has! Sarah would like to thank her family for always supporting her love for theatre over the years, and showing up to every show. Love you!
Liberty Cortright (Stepmother)
Liberty is thrilled to be part of her last musical at Ponderosa! She has stuck to being backstage for three years! She has been so happy to learn what it feels like to be on stage and learn the show from a different perspective! She has live laugh loved being part of PTC and is very grateful for her time :)
Pearl Eaton (Florinda)
Welcome to my house! Pearl is so excited to be playing Flo Rida in her favorite musical into the woods. She would like to thank her bestfriend and also stepmother liberty, as well as her stepsister Lucinda played by the amazing Fienna for helping her throughout this process. As a senior Pearl plans to take her final bow and play that music too loud. LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD AND JOSH!!
Fienna Jones (Lucinda)
Fienna is so excited about her role in Into The Woods. She has really enjoyed being part of such a talented cast and hopes everyone appreciates all of the hard work that everyone has put into this show! Her favorite theatre memory was performing with comedy troupe at thescon.
Sophia Smith (Granny/Giant)
Sophia is thrilled to be in her fifth Ponderosa show and had a blast playing Granny and the Giant. She is grateful to be part of this incredible production and hopes you love it as much as she does. Sophia thanks her family and friends for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show!
Shannon Dunn (Milky White)
This production has changed Shannon’s life. She has emerged not only a puppeteer, but a vegetarian who doesn’t drink milk. Mad cow disease is now her top fear. She now has attachment issues to people named Jack and therefore will not let Jackson Coleman graduate, and will cry closing night.
Reed Grayner (Baker)
Reed is unbelievably grateful to be performing in his 13th and final show with PTC. His favorite past roles include Will Bloom in Big Fish and Jean Valjean in PAA's Les Miserables. He would like to thank all of his close friends that made Troupe #5397 a home for him. He also wants to thank his family, his mentors, and especially Ms. Diaz for believing in him when he needed their support the most. Reed will pursue a BFA degree in Musical Theatre after high school. Enjoy the show and remember to be careful of what lies in the woods...
Gavin Alleman (Jack)
This is Gavin’s third show with Ponderosa and second on cast! He’s so thankful for how welcoming and supportive everyone has been throughout this production and throughout this entire school year as well. Finally, he would like to shoutout the real-life (mini) Milky White: his pug, Lola!
CJ DeRoeck (Cinderella's Prince)
This is CJ's 7th show at Ponderosa and he's thrilled to share it with you! CJ wants to thank his family and grandparents. CJ especially wants to give the biggest thanks to this year's senior class. He loves you so much and hopes they never forget how loved they are.
Nathan Albright (Rapunzel's Prince)
"change da world. My final message. Goodbye." -Unknown
Jackson Coleman (Narrator/Mysterious Man)
Jackson Coleman is a working artist and content creator among the vast expanse of the human race. He’d like to thank Luis Armstrong for his expedition to the moon, Erika Henningsen for being his ride or die, & PTC for bringing out his wild side!
Andy Brundige (Wolf #1)
This is Andrews 12th show at Ponderosa and 15th show overall. Since this is Andrews last afterschool show in this theater company, he's tried to spend most of his time being grateful for the community that he has been apart of for so long and the opportunities that he has been presented. Because of theater, Andrew is planning on pursuing a college degree and future career in the world of theater. Andrew wants to thank all of his friends and family who have supported him throughout the years and hopes you have a great time watching the show!
Aaric-Matthew Taylor (Wolf #2)
Into the Woods was one of the first musicals Aaric has seen and he is so excited to be involved and see it come to life with the amazing cast and crew, and can't wait for people to come and see it.
James Murphy (Steward)
This is James’ last show here at Ponderosa. This company has truly become a home for him and it will be hard to leave. But what’s stronger is the memories that have been made. He wants to thank everyone for the friendship, support, and opportunities he has been given in his tenure here. Into the Woods is about changing and maturing and soon James will be exiting these woods and going on to the next, but the lessons learned here will never be forgotten. For this show and what comes next, let's hope nothing goes terribly wrong. And thank you.
Sam Nelson (Cinderella's Father)
Sam has loved performing this role for his first time ever doing theater and has found this experience life-changing. He has taken much inspiration from his Thespian sister. He hopes that you enjoy the show that cast and crew have worked so hard on!
Maddie Walston (Snow White/Bird Puppeteer)
Maddie is so grateful to be apart of her third show at PTC! She has former roles of Margot (Monster Hunters) and Ensemble (Harvey). Being dance captain for this show has been such a great opportunity for Maddie and she is so grateful for everyone who has supported her.
Adrienne Frakes (Sleeping Beauty/Bird Puppeteer)
Adrienne has been doing theatre since the first grade in her performance of the Little Mermaid. It is her second time performing in Into the Woods and has loved a lot of the process everyones gone through to get the play where it’s at right now. Love y’all!
Bradie Chedid (Prince's Guard/Little Pig)
This is Bradie’s 13th show! She’s had a BALL being in this production and helping put it together! She says she’ll miss all the fun times and laughs she’s had during the process, but she soooo excited to present this fantastic show to all of you!
Hannah Stalls (Prince's Guard/Little Pig)
Hannah had a fun show getting to work with everyone. She’s had a long show process but it was worth it! She hopes you enjoy the show.
Greyson Yachym (Prince's Guard/Little Pig)
Greyson has loved being apart of this musical and learning all about what goes on here. He hopes to continue with theatre going into the future.