Seeking Cast for "Into The Woods" and "A Christmas Story" Shows

An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2 "Into The Woods"

A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3 "Into The Woods"

The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2 "Into The Woods"

Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 "Into The Woods"

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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 "Into The Woods"

The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: A3 "Into The Woods"

Florinda And Lucinda – Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: C4 "Into The Woods"

Florinda And Lucinda – Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: C4 "Into The Woods"

A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 "Into The Woods"

Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 "Into The Woods"

Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: E4

A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: G2 "Into The Woods"

Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 "Into The Woods"

A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3 "Into The Woods"

Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2 "Into The Woods"

Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C#3 "Into The Woods"

Voice over. "Into The Woods"

An angry and vengeful ‘monster.’ She is seeking restitution for her loss. "Into The Woods"

(Vocal range = G3 to D♭5) She is the secret engine that runs the family, keeping the household together with a smile–despite bickering children, limited funds, an x- rated lamp in the living room window, a cranky furnace and a crankier husband. Vibrant, warm, affable–but not a pushover–she is always busy, especially anytime she is in the kitchen, and even more so at Christmas- time! The actor who plays this role must be very comfortable with children. "A Christmas Story"

Jean Shepherd is the author of the books that the story is based on. Throughout the show, the actor playing this role acts as a narrator, interacts with the actor playing Ralphie, and appears in scenes as different minor characters. This actor must be very comfortable with audiences, and must be able to “read the crowd” and tell the story at the same time. Note: This actor sings one line at the end of the show, and does not dance. "A Christmas Story"

(vocal range = F#3 to D5) Ralphie’s 5th grade teacher, a seemingly stereotypical 1940s educator–prim and proper, stern when necessary-though warm and even humorous when the situation merits it. In Ralphie’s fantasy, she transforms into a dynamic, brassy, show-stopping lounge singer and tap dancer! The person playing this role must be an excellent belter, an experienced tap dancer and an actor who can handle comedy AND children! "A Christmas Story"

(vocal range is B♭2 to F4) The Santa Claus at Higbee’s Department Store is ill- tempered, slightly inebriated and very unhappy with his job-nothing like the “Jolly Old St. Nick” one would dream of meeting! He gets rid of each kid as fast as he can and judges them on their way down. The actor playing this role must be a strong comedic actor and singer, and must be comfortable with children. He may be part of the adult male ensemble. "A Christmas Story"

The Adult Ensemble will consist of a mix of strong singers and dancers, who will play a variety of smaller roles in scenes, as well as performing in larger production numbers. Dancers are needed as well as folks who can hold tight jazz vocal harmonies. Flexible team players who are comfortable working with children are eagerly sought for this production! "A Christmas Story"