Gretel!

Gretel's mother is gone. Her father is absent, and her stepmother and stepsister berate her. With hope in her heart, she heads into the wilderness to find Baba Yaga.

“Gretel!” is part of our Foundry Stage Series, which focuses on new works, artists, and engaging experiences beyond the stage.

Gretel and her mother share a warm embrace.

The play is a prequel to “Hansel and Gretel.”

The inadequate businessman: Gretel's father sets off to attempt to sell water and air.

Gretel grieves the loss of her mother in a touching performance of "Survive."

Baba Yaga confronts Gretel, who is sent to retrieve the Skull of Undying Light by her wicked stepmother and stepsister.

Gretel and her Magic Doll — a gift from her late mother — work to complete chores assigned by Baba Yaga, a multi-layered witch.

Don't feed the goose! Young performer portrays a goose, as Gretel and the Magic Doll try to complete chores.

Gretel comforts the Magic Doll, as she copes with her companion being silenced by Baba Yaga.

Beware of her power! Baba Yaga in flight.

Gretel and Baba Yaga perform "Fuel."

She learns to survive. By the play's end, Baba Yaga reveals she's Gretel's grandmother.