BY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT:
WEDNESDAY, July 14th from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 15th from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Saturday Afternoon, July 17, by invitation only.
Auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods are open to those ages 14 and up. Rehearsals will begin the week of July 25 and will typically run Sunday – Thursday however, please be aware that there WILL be some Friday evening rehearsals as well. A complete rehearsal schedule will be provided in the first week of rehearsal. The show will be performed LIVE from September 24 – October 9, 2021. The show is directed and musically directed by Ryan Bergeron with technical design by Tim Anderson and musical staging by Trish Hostetler. The role of Cinderella has been cast. All other roles are open. Those auditioning should:
- SIGN UP for an audition appointment here.
- Arrive 10 minutes prior to their audition slot to complete an audition form.
- Bring a resume and headshot, if available.
- Plan to attend only one night, unless invited to callbacks.
- Prepare two contrasting song cuttings, preferably in the style of the show (1 ballad, 1 up tempo), no more than one minute in length each. It is recommended (but not required) that at least one selection be a piece by Stephen Sondheim.
- Bring sheet music in the correct keys, hole-punched and in a three-ring binder, and appropriately marked with your audition cutting. Singers will not be permitted to sing a cappella (without sheet music). For this audition, songs from the show ARE acceptable.
- Bring a list of conflicts between July 25 and October 9.
- Share your availability for Saturday, July 17, should you be invited to participate in callbacks.
Additional questions may be emailed to the director at rbergeronvoice@gmail.com.
From mtishows.com:
“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.”
Character List
Note: Doubling/expansion of roles is at the discretion of the director. Gender and ages listed are those of the character.
| Narrator | An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. | Gender: Male Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2 |
| Cinderella* *Already cast | A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. | Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3 |
| Jack | The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. | Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2 |
| Jack’s Mother | Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. | Gender: Female Age: 50 to 65 Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 |
| The Baker | 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. | Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 |
| The Baker’s Wife | 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. | Gender: Female Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 |
| Cinderella’s Stepmother | The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. | Gender: Female Age: 40 to 50 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: A3 |
| Florinda And Lucinda | Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. | Gender: Female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: C4 |
| Little Red Ridinghood | A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. | Gender: Female Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 |
| The Witch | Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. | Gender: Female Age: 45 to 55 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 |
| Cinderella’s Mother | Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. | Gender: Female Age: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: E4 |
| Mysterious Man | A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. | Gender: Male Age: 50 to 65 Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: G2 |
| Wolf | Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. | Gender: Male Age: 30 to 35 Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 |
| Rapunzel | A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. | Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3 |
| Cinderella’s Prince | Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. | Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2 |
| Rapunzel’s Prince | Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. | Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C#3 |
| Giant | Voiceover. The Giant’s wife is an angry and vengeful ‘monster.’ She is seeking restitution for her loss. | Gender: Female Age: 40 to 60 |
| Ensemble |
