The Wolf (left), portrayed by sixth-grader Kaylee Taylor, peeks in the basket of Little Red Riding Hood, played by eighth-grader Annalise Gouedy, as they rehearse for the Port Chester Middle School Drama Club’s production of “Into the Woods Jr.” on Monday, Nov. 27. The show premiered on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. and will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the school’s auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at showtix4u.com/event-details/78296 or at the door 45 minutes before the start of the play. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The entire cast of Port Chester Middle School’s production of “Into the Woods Jr.” practices the choreography for the song “Everafter.” (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Cinderella’s stepmother, played by Deanna Berlingo, is flanked by her daughters. Florinda (left) is played by Analee Aviles, while Lucinda is played by Summer Darling. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Sixth-grader Lucas Policarpo plays Rapunzel’s Prince, a role that sees him acting, singing and dancing. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
As the rehearsal goes on, members of the middle school tech crew Louis Rytelewski (left), Diego Quezada, Jaslin Dapaah and Kylie Omera watch carefully and take notes on how to improve the performance. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The baker (left), played by Alexander Tamucci, and his wife, portrayed by Sophia Berlingo, question the witch who cursed their family. Under the witch’s mask and wig is Antonia Rieke. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
“Into the Woods Jr.” director Julie Dore works with Sophia Alonzi on using the best movements for the Milky White cow puppet. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Rapunzel, who is played by eighth-grader Cielo Veintimilla, prepares to drop her hair down a tall tower for the witch to climb up. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The musical is narrated by Ryann Onofrio Franceschini (left) and Keyla Guayllasaca. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Julian Silva (left), a Blind Brook High School Class of ’23 graduate in charge of sound for the show, helps eighth-grader Deanna Berlingo with her microphone. Berlingo is playing Cinderella’s stepmother. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Guilherme Policarpo (left) and Madison McConnell strike a pose during the musical’s final number, “Everafter.” (David Tapia/Westmore News)
