Globe Veterans Head "Into the Woods" Again

Rehearsals are well under way for “Into the Woods”, Globe Musical Productions' first show of the 2010 - 2011 season. And while it might be a new script to most of the cast – three of them are already very familiar with it. Mark Llewellyn, Scott Lale and Paula Gonslaves were in the original cast of “Into the Woods” when Globe performed the Stephen Sondheim hit in the summer of 1993.  Needless to say, they are thrilled to be part of a Tony-award winning show again.


Cast of the 1993 Rendition of "Into the Woods".  Paula Gonslaves as Florinda (pink dress) and Mark Llewellyn as Cinderella's prince (far right)



Llewellyn, who starred as Cinderella's Prince in the original version, is now working behind the scenes constructing the “Into the Woods” sets. To date, he has been involved in more than 60 shows both onstage and off-stage.



Mark Llewellyn and Scott Lale captured in a clearing in the Norval woods


Theatre has brought great things to Llewellyn - including his wife, Nanci.  It was a match made on-stage, when in 1990, Globe presented "Guys and Dolls" with Mark starring as Sky Masterson and Nanci starring as Miss Adelaide.  They have been married for 13 years and continue to work together in Globe shows both onstage and behind the scenes.

Introduced to the stage when he was just 10 years old, Scott Lale's career in theatre has been life-long.  After studying theatre in high school and university, Scott Lale appeared in the 1993 rendition as the Baker. Now, a professional Director, he oversees the City of Brampton's in-house theatre company at the Rose Theatre.  As the Director of the current “Into the Woods”, Scott is excited for the chance to work on one of his favourite shows.

“It has been about 10 years since I've been able to work with Globe. Coming back to Globe is like coming home,” remarks Lale. “Sometimes, in this business, you really need to recharge your batteries.  I love to work with the people at Globe. They aren't here to just collect a paycheque – they are here because they really love it.”

Paula Gonslaves who played Florinda, one of the ugly stepsisters in the 1993 portrayal, was a Grade 11 student at the time. Now a full-time drama teacher in a Brampton high school, she plays the Baker's wife in the upcoming show.
“This has to be one of my favourite shows,” says Gonslaves. “I love Sondheim. The music is exceptional and the lyrics are so clever.”

“Into the Woods” runs from November 19 – 27, 2010 at the John Elliott Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at haltonhills.ca/theatre or by phone at (905) 877-3700.

To see the online version that was printed in the Georgetown Independent on Thursday, September 30th click http://www.insidehalton.com/opinion/columns/article/880245--globe-veterans-head-into-the-woods-again.