VENTURA, CA – Performance Theatre for Young Artists will continue performances of "Into the Woods," with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, June 25 and 26 at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road in Ventura. The musical weaves together plots from several Grimm's Fairy Tales and explores what happens to several characters after the stories’ “happily ever-afters.”

The show features talented 11- to 18-year-old actors from throughout Ventura County. Performances will be held at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26. A special gala will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday before the 7 p.m. performance. Tickets cost $15.00 for adults, and $12.00 for students, seniors and children 17 and under. Admission to the June 25 gala and performance costs an additional $10.00. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.ptya.org. Since the show is a dark comedy with some mature subject matter, it is not recommended for very young children.