This original tale is based on traditional Russian stories about Baba Yaga, an ancient sorceress with iron teeth who lives in a hut built on chicken legs. It is the story of Maryushka, a young orphan girl, and her struggle to find her place in the world. Misunderstood and rejected by her village, she journeys deep into the forest to the home of Baba Yaga, where both her wit and will are tested. Songs inspired by the folk music of Russia and Lithuania enrich the tale.
By Carol Korty
Presented by: RLT’s Teens on Stage
Directed by Linda O’Day Young
July 13-22, 2007
Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre
View the photos by Stuart Wagner
Cast
Baba Yaga: Molly Davis
Izbushka: Brett Williams
Maryushka: Katie Higgins
Starukhe: Lela Johnston, Laura Levine, Molly Ward
Granny: Phoebe Andrews
Grisha: Aaron Wright
Vanya: Nick Johnson
Petya: John Molloy
Dog: John Glass
Cat: Shannon Mackenzie
Ensemble:
Jackson Bloom
Nick Johnson
Patrick Jones
Katelyn Kidwell
Connor Lillis
Amelia Lumpkin
Andrew Paschal
Lauren Pecic
Lauren Smallwood
Jessica Speake
Clare Vestal
Aaron Wright