FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2026
Media Contact
Michele Danna
Education Director
Email: EducationDirector@milesquaretheatre.org
Mile Square Theatre Presents “An Evening in the Woods: Musical Selections from Into the Woods”
Spring 2026 Education Program Fundraiser Concert to Support Accessible Arts Education
Mile Square Theatre is proud to announce its first-ever Education Program Fundraiser, “An Evening in the Woods: Musical Selections from Into the Woods in Concert,” taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with a preshow reception beginning at 6:00 PM.
Directed by Michele Danna, with Musical Direction by Robert Farruggia and accompaniment by Andrew Sfiris, this special evening will celebrate the talent, artistry, and community that define MST’s growing theatre education program. The concert will feature performances by MST’s youth and adult students alongside professional Teaching Artists and industry professionals.
Guests are invited to arrive early for a festive preshow reception featuring drinks, light bites, raffles, door prizes, and more. Following the performance, audiences are welcome to join the cast for a post-show celebration in the lobby.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12 and seniors. All proceeds from the event will directly support MST’s Theatre Education Department and its mission to provide high-quality, accessible theatre training and performance opportunities for artists of all ages and experience levels.
“Our goal is to continue growing a program that is both artistically excellent and financially accessible,” said Michele Danna, Education Director at Mile Square Theatre. “This fundraiser allows us to expand scholarship opportunities, support professional Teaching Artists, and create meaningful creative spaces for more members of our community.”
Throughout the year, MST offers a comprehensive theatre education program for youth and adults, including classes in Musical Theatre Voice, Acting, Improv, and more. The youth division serves students ages 4-18 of all skill levels and abilities, while the adult program welcomes everyone from seasoned performers to first-time participants. Summer offerings include youth performance camps and a young adult musical theatre program for performers ages 18-25.
MST’s Education Program is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where artists can take risks, grow creatively, and build community through the arts. By working with a diverse team of professional Teaching Artists actively engaged in the industry, MST makes high-level theatrical training accessible to performers at every stage of their artistic journey.
Production Team
Director: Michele Danna
Musical Director: Robert Farruggia
Accompanist: Andrew Sfiris
Featured Performers
Adult Students
Maria Dimoka
Gretchen Goldsworthy
Tania Hryckowian
Victoria Ioppolo
Alexa Kirkpatrick
Margaret Leone
Christine Melina
Maria Ruppert
Rachel Schardt
Kenton Williams
Youth Students
Molly Brennan
Bianca Hodge
Abigail Rowan Degnan
Teaching Artists
Ian Brodsky
Yael Chanukov
Rodrigo Ignacio Cruz
Michele Danna
Tarik R. Davis
Robby Farruggia
Cristina Farruggia
Andrew Sfiris
Daryl L. Stewart
For additional information about the event or MST’s Theatre Education Program, please contact Michele Danna at EducationDirector@milesquaretheatre.org.
Event Information:
“An Evening in the Woods: Musical Selections from Into the Woods”
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Preshow Reception: 6:00 PM
Performance: 7:00 PM
Adults: $25
Children under 12 & Seniors: $10
Purchase tickets at www.milesquaretheatre.org
Theater/Organization: Mile Square Theatre
Theater Address: 1400 Clinton St Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 (Map It)
Theater Phone: (201) 683-7014
