LEXINGTON -- Village Square Theatre will open its 2008-09 season with Stephen Sondheim's musical "Into the Woods" on Sept. 26.

An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch ... who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters that bring this production to life.

What begins as an irreverent fantasy in the style of "The Princess Bride" becomes a lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. One of Sondheim's most popular works, this timeless, relevant piece is a rare modern classic.

Sarah Elizabeth Allen directs this production, with Camille Jones serving as musical director. Together, they lead the cast of 22 through James Lapine and Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. Beware, Act II tells a dark and mysterious tale of what could be if you take the wrong path. That path contains mature themes that may not be appropriate for younger audience members.

Performances run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26-Oct. 12. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday's are at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors 60 years of age and older, students and military and $14 for youth 12 years of age and younger. Box office hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and two hours prior to each performance. Tickets must be charged to a major credit card at the time of the reservation.

For more information or tickets, call 803-359-1436.

Auditions set for 'A Christmas Story'

LEXINGTON -- Village Square Theatre will hold open auditions for Jean Shepherd's "A Christmas Story" on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 28-29, at Village Square Theatre in Lexington. Children's auditions will be held Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and adult auditions are set for 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

Roles are available for five boys, two girls, two men and two women. Auditioners will be asked to read from the script.

For more information, e-mail lavineprice@sc.rr.com or visit www.villagesquaretheatre.com. The production will run weekends, Dec. 5-14.

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