Casting Actors for Classic Musical "Into The Woods"
Auditions for Steven Sondheim's classic musical, "Into The Woods". Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated classic that will be presented in a light that nobody has ever seen. Join for a version of this show that will reinvent the classic story you know and love. Additional info: The Official Audition Announcement & Audition Form are attached. What to prepare: Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is also acceptable. An accompanist will be provided. Please have sheet music in the correct key. Auditions will not include any readings from the script or a dance call. Both will be reserved for callback. Callbacks will be by invitation only and will be held on Sunday June 22nd, beginning at 2:00 PM. Rehearsals will NOT begin until Monday August 25th. Read thru will be Monday August 25th at 7:00 PM. Show dates: November 20th - 23rd *one weekend only* Evening performances are at 8pm with a Sunday matinee at 2pm. If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
Sarcastic, ugly-to-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Seeking a strong actor/singer who can command the stage and express a wide range of different emotions. Female identifying. Vocal range: F3-G5
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. Seeking a strong actor and vocalist. Male identifying. Vocal range: Ab2-G4
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. She is kind, loving, and everything a mother should be. Seeking a strong vocalist and actress. Female identifying. Vocal range: F3-G5
An intellectual and curious story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Seeking an actor who is a STRONG actor/singer. Vocal range: G2-E4 (Songs can be transposed based on voice type.)
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. She longs for more, but doesn’t quite know what she wishes for. A complicated and smart young woman, who must be an exceptional actress and vocalist. Vocal range: G3-G5
The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost an adult.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Jack grows before our eyes from start to finish. Seeking a strong actor and vocalist, who is exceptionally mature, and able to handle the content. Vocal range: B2-G4
A spoiled and outspoken young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. She is a force to be reckoned with! Seeking a strong young actor and vocalist, who is exceptionally mature, and able to handle the content. Female identifying. Vocal range: Bb3-F5
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely and naive. She yearns to experience the world, seeking an operatic voice type, and very strong actress. Female identifying. Vocal range: B3-A5
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Seeking a strong comedic actor, and vocalist. Male identifying. Vocal range: B2-F4
Just as vain and gorgeous, and a tad dramatic, as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Seeking a strong comedic actor and vocalist. Male identifying. Vocal range: C#3-E4
Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. While Jack drives her crazy, he is her whole life. Seeking a very strong character actor, and vocalist. Female identifying. Vocal range: Bb3-F5
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. A comedic and strong willed character actor/singer. Female identifying. Vocal range: A3-F#5
Cinderella's stepsister; black of heart, and intentionally cruel. She follows in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Seeking comedic character actress and strong vocalist. Female identifying. Vocal range: C4-Ab5
Cinderella's stepsister; black of heart, and intentionally cruel. She follows in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Seeking comedic character actress and strong vocalist. Female identifying. Vocal range: C4-Ab5
A ghost in the woods, her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Potential to double as other characters. Female identifying. Vocal range: G3-Ab5
A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer, seeking strong character actor. Potential to double as other roles. Male identifying. Vocal range: G2-Eb4
Hungry and insatiable hunters who take advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating their prey. Will be doubled by other male actors in the show. Male identifying. Vocal range: Bb2-Gb4
An angry old woman swallowed by the wolves, she is rescued by her granddaughter, when we see her savage and vengeful side. Seeking strong character actor. Potential to double as other characters. Female identifying.
Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss. Potential to double as other characters. Female identifying.
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