This is not the "Broadway" script. You cannot use a standard "Into the Woods" libretto for a youth production—the licensing agreements are separate.
| Act/Section | Plot Points (Condensed) | |-------------|--------------------------| | | The Narrator (or a small ensemble) introduces the forest and the four classic fairy‑tale families: Baba Yaga , Jack , Little Red Riding Hood , and Cinderella . | | The Wishes | The Baker and Baker’s Wife are told by a Witch that they can lift a curse on their childless marriage if they bring her four items: a cow’s foot , a little red ribbon , a golden harp , and the heart of a child . | | Fairy‑Tale Intersections | Each couple (Baker, Cinderella, Jack, Little Red) embarks on a quest to retrieve their respective items. The paths cross, creating comedic misunderstandings and budding romances. | | The Witch’s Ultimatum | After the items are gathered, the Witch reveals the final requirement – the heart of a child – and threatens the Baker’s family if they refuse. | | The Dark Turn | The Giant (Jack’s mother) is killed, the Witch dies (by the Baker’s Wife), and the forest falls into chaos. The Narrator warns of the consequences of selfish wishes. | | Resolution / “Our Little World” | The survivors (Baker, Baker’s Wife, Cinderella, Jack, Little Red, and their new partners) rebuild the community, acknowledging responsibility and the need for cooperation. The piece ends with a hopeful “Our Little World” reprise. | into the woods jr play script pdf
Use the PDF on tablets (iPad or Kindle). This saves trees and allows actors to zoom in on their lines. Apps like or GoodNotes let actors highlight their specific lines and cues. This is not the "Broadway" script
The "Into the Woods Jr. play script PDF" is a condensed version of the original script, adapted for younger performers and smaller productions. The script features: | | The Wishes | The Baker and