Dance Opportunities in "Into the Woods" Show

(Lead, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto) Vocal range top: G5; bottom: F3. Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel. She is straightforward and aggressive, and on the surface, she is self-serving, possessive, sarcastic, vain, and highly charismatic – inwardly, she is insecure and lonely. Strong singing and acting needed. Songs: “First Midnight,” “Stay With Me,” “Witch’s Lament,” “Your Fault,” more

(Lead, Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal range top: G5; bottom: F3. An ambitious and clever woman who is determined to be a mother. She leads a simple life, but can be a romantic and even materialistic at times. Strong comedic and dramatic acting skills needed. Songs: “A Very Nice Prince,” “It Takes Two,” “Moments In The Woods,” more.

(Lead, Baritone ) Vocal range top: G4; bottom: Ab2. A warm hearted man who is determined but insecure, and has never faced his fears. He is simple, loving, and protective, and willing to do anything to ensure his wife’s happiness, though it’s hard for him to admit that she is the brains behind the operation. Good singing, excellent acting skills needed. Songs: “It Takes Two,” “No More,” “No One Is Alone,” many others

(Lead, Tenor) Vocal range top: G4; bottom: B2. The feckless giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. A little slow of learning, and misled by his lack of self-knowledge. Strong tenor voice and acting skills needed. Songs: “ I Guess This Is Goodbye,” “Giants In The Sky,” “Your Fault,” others

(Lead, Soprano) Vocal range top: G5; bottom: G3. A earnest and warm-hearted young maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. She is a survivor, just trying to find her place in the world. Strong acting and singing skills needed. Songs: “On The Steps of the Palace,” “Your Fault,” “No One Is Alone,” more

(Supporting, Soprano) Vocal range top: A5; bottom: B3. A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. Being locked away, she is completely and utterly innocent of worldly matters. She yearns to experience the world. Strong soprano – outstanding high range. Songs: “Rapunzel,” “Stay With Me.” others

(Supporting, Soprano) Vocal range top: Gb5; bottom: Bb3. Browbeating and Browbeaten, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. As a single mother she’s a strong fighter, working hard and determined to make a good life for her hapless son. Strong comedic acting skills needed. Songs: “Jack’s Mother,” others

(Supporting, Baritone) Vocal range top: E4; bottom: C#3. Self-dramatizing and endlessly confident. A hero in his own life’s story. Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Strong singing, great comedic acting skills needed. Songs: “Agony,” and others

(Supporting, Baritone) Vocal range top: E4; bottom: C#3. Just as vain and gorgeous as his older brother. Strives endlessly to be beat him in all things. He is also always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor. Of the princes, his is the more humorous role. Strong vocal and comedic acting skills needed. [This role is sometimes doubled with that of The Wolf] Songs: “Rapunzel,” “Agony,” others

(Featured, Baritone) Vocal range top: Gb4; bottom: Bb2. Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. [This role is sometimes doubled with that of Repunzal’s Prince] Songs: “Hello, Little Girl,” “Grandmother’s House,” more.

(Supporting, Spoken) An intellectual and excellent story-teller who relates directly with the audience. He/she helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience, but can also speak to and interact with the characters. [This roles is sometimes doubled with that of The Mysterious Man] Songs: “Act 1 Finale,” others (MAY be cast as a non-singing role)

(Supporting, Baritone) A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler… with a secret. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Modest vocal requirements. [This roles is sometimes doubled with that of The Narrator] Songs: “No More,” others

(Featured, Soprano) Vocal range top: F4; bottom: E4. Nurturing and loving. She is deceased, but her soul inhabits a tree that Cinderella visits. Her mother’s spirit guards and aids her, and dispenses useful advice. Good singing voice required) Songs: “Cinderella At The Grave,” others

(Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal range top: F#5; bottom: A3. The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Character acting required. Songs: “First Midnight,” others

(Supporting, Female, Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal range top: Ab5; bottom: C4. Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Each part requires strong comic character. Songs: All group numbers

(Supporting, Female, Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal range top: Ab5; bottom: C4. Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Each part requires strong comic character. Songs: All group numbers

(Featured) A man-servant who is used to doing whatever he has to solve a problem. His only care is to please his master or the strongest personality in the room. Conniving, callous and cowardly. Songs: All group numbers (MAY be cast as a non-singing role)

(Featured, Spoken) Out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. Songs: All group numbers

(Featured, spoken) Bitter and vindictive, she is Little Red’s feisty, savage, knife-wielding grandmother. No solo singing, but plenty of physical humor. Songs: All group numbers

(Voice Over, off stage spoken or recorded) Footmen, attendants, others where appropriate: Songs: All group numbers