Eastern Florida State College's Theatre Department will present 'Into the Woods' by James Lapine at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the EFSC Cocoa Campus from April 10 to 12. The play will run in the Studio Theatre (Bldg. 4) with performances on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at efsc.booktix.com.
The production, directed by Selena Ambush, explores a group of fairy-tale characters whose desires intertwine with unexpected consequences. The play includes mature themes and is rated for older audiences. General admission tickets cost $15 if purchased in advance and increase to $20 on the day of the show. Students from EFSC and Brevard Public Schools can attend for free with a valid ID.
The Simpkins Fine Arts Center is located on the EFSC Cocoa Campus, which is near Highway 50 and the Cocoa Village area. The theatre department has a history of staging productions at the venue, which has a capacity of about 200 seats. The play is part of the college's annual arts programming, which includes other theatre productions and music events throughout the year.
The production team includes scenic designer Mark Thompson and lighting designer Lisa Nguyen. Rehearsals began in late February, with cast members from the college and local community. The play is expected to draw audiences from across Brevard County, including nearby cities like Melbourne and Palm Bay. The final performance is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, with an estimated runtime of two hours including intermission.