Little Red Ridinghood wears the red cape that the Baker must obtain as one of the specific items needed to undo the Witch's curse on his family. Her cape connects her to the Baker and his wife's quest, which brings the characters together in the woods and makes their wishes and bargains consequential.
Paula is one of the friends with whom Helen and Joanne spend time. She is part of the social circle around the two women as they share laughter, songs, and moments of escape from their everyday routines. The plot summary does not give further details about Paula's personal life or specific actions.
Beverly Rudd has 6 screen credits in a career dating back to 2004. Signature works include Into the Woods, Chuck Chuck Baby, Princess & Peppernose. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.