Casting Performers for "Into The Woods" Show
The theatre show "Into The Woods" needs singers and performers. See more details below. About the project: “Once upon a time” is a well-known beginning of many stories and is also the opening of the musical INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. This show intertwines many of the fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm and creates a new story of wishes, consequences, deception, magic, and getting a storybook ending. The show follows a Baker and his wife who wish for a family, Cinderella who wishes to go to the Prince’s Ball, Jack and his mother who wish for a better life, and Little Red who wishes to visit her grandmother. They are also met with more characters such as a magical Witch, Rapunzel, and her Prince, a big bad Wolf, and a Giant. Follow along as they come together to help each other to get their wishes. However... remember: be careful what you wish for. Additional info: September 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22. For your audition, please prepare one minute of a musical theater song that shows your vocal range. This song must be by Stephen Sondheim or a similar composer. You can sing acapella or by bringing your own track on your phone. If you are interested, please apply.
22 roles
(Supporting; Mezzo-Soprano/Baritone) The voice of the musical and uses the storybook to move the story along.
(Lead; Baritone) A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
(Lead; Mezzo-Soprano) A determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
(Lead; Mezzo-Soprano) Sarcastic, ugly then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
(Lead; Soprano) A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
(Lead; Tenor) The young boy who is ‘almost a man’ that wants to hunt giants. He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
(Lead; Mezzo-Soprano) A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
(Supporting; Mezzo-Soprano) The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
(Supporting; Mezzo-Soprano) Cinderella’s stepsister who is black of heart. She follows in her mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
(Supporting; Mezzo-Soprano) Cinderella’s stepsister who is black of heart. She follows in her mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
(Supporting; Soprano) A loopy-but lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely She yearns to experience the world outside of her tower.
(Supporting; Bass-Baritone) Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
(Supporting; Bass-Baritone) Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
(Supporting; Soprano) Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
(Supporting; Mute) The pet cow of Jack who travels the woods. [will be using a puppet for this role].
(Supporting; Baritone) A mysterious person who happens upon multiple characters in the woods.
(Featured; Soprano) Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
(Featured; Spoken) Out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. No solo singing.
(Featured; Spoken) The visitor from the top of the beanstalk.
(Featured; Spoken) A man-servant who is used to doing whatever he has to solve a problem. Conniving, callous and cowardly.
(Featured; Baritone) Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
(Featured; Spoken) Little Red’s grandmother who lives in the woods.
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