Fall of 2026, Sequoia Drama will be performing “Into the Woods,” the highly praised and famed musical by Stephen Sondheim.
The news was announced Tuesday, May 12, on the Sequoia Drama instagram account, triggering a frenzy of excitement within the Drama community.
“It was really about just choosing a show that [Mrs. White, Mr. Jefferson and I] would be excited to work on. We felt like it was different from the other shows we have done and would provide new opportunities for our students to grow,” Drama teacher Ms. Cain. “We’ve tried to do that consistently every year, pick different styles, pick different things and so we felt like it was the right time to try this show.”
Sondheim’s works are widely regarded as some of the best theatrical productions, with his attention to character, complex composition and depth.
“I am a huge fan of the music of the show. I think it’s one of those shows that the more you listen to it, the more you fall in love with it,” Cain said. “I think there’s some really amazing character work to be done. These characters all have a lot of depth to them, so I’m really excited to dig into all the backstories.”
The tight knit Drama community is one of the many highlights of Sequoia, fostering a welcoming and talented group of students.
“One of the things I’m most thematically excited about is how much old and new is within the show. It’s both modern and classic at the same time. I’m really hoping that it draws in people who have been doing theater for a while, but also are new,” Cain said. “There’s so much familiarity in the story and the characters that it’s an accessible show for someone who’s maybe considered getting involved with Sequoia Drama.”
Along with an excitement to see new faces in the community, “Into the Woods” was chosen to benefit those who are already deep into theater.
“[“Into the Woods” is] also rigorous and challenging, and I think will excite students who have a lot of history doing theater. I’m hoping it can be a show that continues to bring new people into the community and gets them excited about being part of it,” Cain said.