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INTO THE WOODS Audition/Character Breakdowns

By August 17, 2017August 21st, 2017Fall 2017 Auditions

INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine directed by Jerry Jay Cranford, Performances Nov. 2-12, 2017

Happily ever after is an ever shifting destination, merely a fleeting moment as these fairy tale characters find out when they achieve their dreams only to be forced to face the reality and consequences of their desires.

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS, Thursday, August 24, 6:00-10pm in Chapman Theatre in Nichols Hall

All must sing 16 bars of a song from a classical Broadway musical or 16 bars from the show is acceptable. Accompanist provided, bring sheet music. No singing a capella. There will be a movement component to the final callbacks, dance attire will not be necessary.

CASTING CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

This is an ensemble show with most characters getting a moment to shine! All performers must sing and move well. The listed doubling is slightly subject to change. There is also the possibility of one or more of the roles reversing gender.

MEN

Mysterious Man/Narrator   Baritone-strong, commanding presence

Cinderella’s Father                  Baritone-older, character actor
Jack                                              Tenor-youthful, energetic, passionate and deeply devoted to his mother
Baker                                           Baritone-based more in reality than fairy tale, the heart of the show

Wolf/Steward                          High baritone-dark, creepy and adept at seduction; also doubles in an ensemble role

Milky White/Footman          Ensemble role

Rapunzel’s Prince                    Tenor-royalty trained to merely be charming, attractive and suave at wooing damsels

Cinderella’s Prince                   Tenor-same as above but a bit more driven to succeed and conquer all      conquests

WOMEN

Rapunzel                                    Soprano-youthful, innocent but through the course becomes overwhelmed and manic

Cinderella                                   Mezzo-constantly searching to escape her family to live a better life;

Jack’s Mother                           Mezzo-older, comical, character woman; loving yet frustrated with her son Jack

Cinderella’s Stepmother       Mezzo-evil, plotting to keep Cinderella a slave while promoting her two daughters
Florinda                                      Mezzo-youthful, arrogant and entitled
Lucinda                                       Mezzo-youthful, arrogant and entitled

Baker’s Wife                            Mezzo-based in reality not the fairy tale world; working class, desperate for a child
Little Red Riding Hood            Mezzo-youthful, annoying, overbearing, lacking in social skills
Witch                                           Mezzo-strong, powerful and desperate to maintain her status as mother and leader
Cinderella’s Mother/Red’s Grandmother /Giant                Soprano-strong actress with demanding, powerful vocal work

Please bring your conflict form:

Audition-Form-2017