Into the Woods

Act One

At the top of the show, we are introduced to four characters, each with his/her own wish: Cinderella, who is cleaning, wishes with all her heart that she might be able to attend the King’s Festival; Jack, who is trying to milk his sad, dry cow Milky-White, wishes that she would start producing milk again, so she wouldn’t have to be sold at market; and the Baker and his wife wish with all their hearts for a child. The Narrator leads the company in setting up the circumstances (Act One Prologue). We also meet Cinderella’s evil stepmother and stepsisters, Jack’s Mother, and Little Red Riding Hood.

We learn that Milky-White (who is also Jack’s best friend) hasn’t given milk in a very long time, and Jack’s Mother insists that she be sold at market so that they will have some money off of which to survive. Jack sets off into the woods to the next town to follow his mother’s instructions.

At the same time, the Baker and his wife are visited by the Witch from next door who reveals to