The mission of the Mahopac High School Drama Company is to empower our student-artists through ambitious, high-caliber theatrical productions that inspire artistic growth, foster collaboration, and deliver exceptional live theater to our local community. Following the monumental success of recent productions—including our breathtaking, record-setting musical Legally Blonde, which was one of the biggest and most wonderfully executed shows Mahopac High School has mounted in recent years, and our captivating staging of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child—our company has established an undeniable upward streak. We are dedicated to maintaining this momentum and continually raising the bar for MHS Drama, and performing Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods as this year's musical is the absolute perfect next step.

While discussions have taken place regarding the vocal and structural complexity of the show, our students are not only up to the challenge, but are genuinely passionate about taking it on. We are particularly fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of seniors this year who have poured their hearts into this program. They possess the vocal maturity, acting depth, and dedication required to step into Sondheim’s intricate, multi-layered roles seamlessly. Choosing Into the Woods honors their years of hard work and provides them with the transformative artistic experience they deserve before graduation. Furthermore, its unique ensemble structure ensures that dozens of student performers, musicians, and stage crew members across all grade levels will have meaningful opportunities to shine. Into the Woods is a timeless, crowd-pleasing masterwork that will captivate our community, fill our auditorium, and prove once again what our students are capable of achieving when trusted with great material. We respectfully urge the Mahopac High School Music Department and administration to support the MHS Drama Company by approving Into the Woods as our upcoming school musical. By signing this petition, you stand with our performers, our seniors, and our shared commitment to theatrical excellence!