"Into the Woods": The People Behind the Characters

In the Line - Benjamine Wolff, Marisa Angermeier, Peyton Schock, and Rebecca Wilhemi line up and talk through a scene in rehearsal.

Some of the names and faces of the cast for “Into the Woods” may look familiar, and some may look new. Before going to see the show, let’s take a look at who the cast is beyond their characters. Max Wilder will be playing the Baker, Kaitlyn Delabarre will be part of the ensemble, and Reese Dever will be playing Little Red Riding Hood.

Question: What made you interested in theatre?

Max Wild : “I’ve always been interested in studying theatre at Bismarck State College. I’ve also enjoyed the show Into the Woods.”

Kaitlyn Delabarre: “My first production after COVID, I watched “Beetlejuice,” “Hamilton,” “Legally Blonde,” and a lot more musicals.”

Reese Dever: “When I was younger, I loved to dance, so theatre sounded interesting with the performance part of it.”

Question: How long have you been participating in plays?

Max Wild: “Since I was five, so maybe 15 years straight.”

Kaitlyn Delabarre: “‘Into the Woods’ is my 17th production; 5-6 years in theatre.”

Reese Dever: “Since 7th grade, so about 6 years.”

Question: What is your favorite part of being in a play?

Max Wild: “Dimitri from the show ‘Anastasia.’”

Kaitlyn Delabarre: “Ensemble and also Catherine in Murder, and Actually.”

Reese Dever: “Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid.’”

Question: What is the hardest part of being in a play?

Max Wild: “Memorizing the show, lines, and understanding who you are playing as a character.”

Kaitlyn Delabarre: “If you really enjoy theatre, there’s not really a hard part; it’s also hard to be a negative in theatre.”

Reese Dever: “Sometimes it feels like a lot with dances, remembering lines, blocking.”

Question: What are you in college for?

Max Wild: “Theatre Arts and Education.”

Kaitlyn Delabarre: “General Education transfer degree to fire science.”

Reese Dever: “Elementary education.”