Welcome to the dramaturgy site for UC Irvine’s 2022 production of Into the Woods!

The resources compiled here are intended to give company and audience members in-depth and multifaceted insight into the historical, cultural, sociopolitical, and artistic influences that shaped both the original show and our production.

This site is curated by dramaturgs Minu Park and Stephanie Lim, with help and support from UCI’s Performing Arts Librarian Scott Stone.

Questions or comments? Contact us at minwoop2[at]uci.edu or stephanie.lim[at]uci.edu.

Click on the images/links below to read more about the history of Into the Woods and the evolution of fairy tales.

Into the Woods: A History

The Evolution of Classic Fairy Tales