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Casting Call for Musical "Into The Woods"

Montclair, NJ, United States
ID: 293178Exp: 9/24/2025
$400/week
online audition
Description:

Video auditions for musical "Into The Woods". Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Into the Woods – the classic Stephen Sondheim musical that intertwines several classic fairy tales, mainly from the Brothers Grimm, and explores what happens after "happily ever after”. Rate: $350-400/week. Please note that housing is not provided. Additional info: Union or Non-union. First Rehearsal: Monday, November 10th, 2025 Tech Begins: Thursday, November 20th, 2025 Opening: Friday, December 5th, 2025 Closing: Sunday, December 21st, 2025 When applying, please include your video and vocal reel with resume and headshot. - SLATE: your name, role(s) of interest, and the selection you are singing; Please use an accompanist or a backing track. - Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a Stephen Sondheim song of your choice. Songs from Into the Woods are encouraged, though any Sondheim selection is acceptable. If you have a vocal reel - please include that as well. - Upload your audition video to YouTube and share an unlisted link.

16 roles

The BakerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A kind but insecure man who longs to have a child with his wife. When he learns a family curse prevents them from conceiving, he enters the woods to lift the spell. His journey forces him to face fear, loss, and the responsibilities of fatherhood.

The Baker’s WifeFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Clever and determined, the Baker’s Wife drives much of their quest to have a child. Though devoted to her husband, she becomes tempted by romance and struggles with the consequences of getting what she wants.

The WitchFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A powerful and complex figure who cursed the Baker’s family. She seeks to regain her lost beauty and control over her daughter. Though feared, she’s one of the most emotionally honest characters in the story.

CinderellaFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Dreaming of a better life, Cinderella gets her wish to attend the ball, but discovers that fantasy doesn’t guarantee happiness. Her journey is one of self-awareness and choosing her own path.

JackMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

An innocent boy who trades his cow for magic beans. His actions set off a chain of disasters, forcing him to mature and face the costs of his adventures in the sky.

Jack’s MotherFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tough and practical, she wants a better life for Jack but fears change. Her death marks a shift in the story’s tone and stakes.

Cinderella’s StepmotherFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Cruel and status-obsessed, she manipulates her daughters' chances at royalty while keeping Cinderella oppressed.

LucindaFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Lucinda and Florinda - Cinderella’s vain and petty stepsisters who go to gruesome lengths to win the prince. They’re eventually punished for their cruelty.

FlorindaFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Lucinda and Florinda - Cinderella’s vain and petty stepsisters who go to gruesome lengths to win the prince. They’re eventually punished for their cruelty.

Cinderella’s PrinceMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Charming but shallow, he woos Cinderella but quickly grows bored. His unfaithfulness highlights the emptiness of fairy tale romance.

RapunzelFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Locked in a tower by the Witch, Rapunzel longs for freedom but struggles with trauma and fear. Her tale veers toward tragedy.

Rapunzel’s PrinceMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Romantic and restless, he falls for Rapunzel but, like his brother, is never satisfied. He symbolizes the fleeting nature of desire.

Little Red Riding HoodFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A bold, curious girl whose encounter with the Wolf leads to newfound maturity. She becomes braver and more thoughtful as the story progresses.

The WolfMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A sly and predatory figure who tempts Little Red. He represents danger and seduction, often played for dark comedy.

The NarratorMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A storyteller guiding the audience, later dragged into the plot. His exit signals the characters’ shift into an unpredictable, real-world struggle.

The Mysterious ManMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A cryptic figure later revealed as the Baker’s father. He abandoned his family but returns to help his son confront the past and grow up.