Seeking Talent for "Into the Woods" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Into the Woods" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Based on fairytales by the Brothers Grimm, Into the Woods brings together the story of a Baker and his Wife who wish for a child, of Cinderella who wishes to go to the King’s Festival, of Jack who wishes to keep his best friend, of a Witch who wishes to be beautiful again and many more. It all comes together in the woods, where everyone will have to consider if they truly want what they thought they wished for. Additional info: Please prepare a short vocal selection that best shows your abilities and range (bring sheet music if selection is not from the show). Also expect cold-readings from the script for key roles. Performance Dates: February 21, 22, 28, March 1 at 7:30PM; March 2 at 2PM Tentative Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays from 6:00 – 9:00PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 – 10:00PM Please apply if interested.
18 roles
A gentleman who helps guide the story along, the Narrator also plays a surprising role in the show later on.
A wanderer in the woods, the Mysterious Man is full of riddles and a secret.
Vocal range top: G;. Vocal range bottom: G3. A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: B2. The feckless giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Vocal range top: Gb5; Vocal range bottom: Bb3. Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: Ab2. 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.
Vocal range top: G5.; Vocal range bottom: F3. 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: F#5; Vocal range bottom: A3. The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Vocal range top: Ab5; Vocal range bottom: C4. Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: Bb3. A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: F3. Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Vocal range top: F4; Vocal range bottom: E4. Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Vocal range top: Gb4; Vocal range bottom: Bb2. Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating their prey.
Vocal range top: Gb4; Vocal range bottom: Bb2. Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: B3. A loopy-but lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: C#3. Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
Vocal range: Ensemble singer. A man-servant who is used to doing whatever he must do to solve a problem. His only care is to please his master or the strongest personality in the room. Conniving, callous and cowardly.
Vocal range: Ensemble singer. Out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. No solo singing.