Into the Woods

Book by James Lapine

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Directed by Maggie Cady

Music Direction by Paula Glen

 

The Contemporary Theater Company is holding auditions for our summer production of

Into the Woods

Saturday, March 7 from 11 am - 2 pm

Sunday, March 8 from 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday, March 11 from 6 pm - 9:30 pm

Callbacks Sunday, March 15 & Monday, March 16

 

Performances:

 Previews June 26 - June 27 at 7 pm

Performances July 3, 10-11, 17-18, 23-25 at 7 pm
July 12 & 19 at 2 pm

 

Please prepare a 1 - 2 minute monologue and a 1 - 1.5 minute cut of a song from a different Sondheim show (NOT Into the Woods) or style equivalent - backing track preferred. (A bluetooth speaker will be available). 

 

Please email info@thecontemporarytheater.com to sign up and indicate your preferred date and time frame.

 

All adult actors in these productions will receive a stipend. At the CTC we proudly employ and embrace non-traditional as well as color-conscious casting. Actors of Color are particularly encouraged to audition!

 

Show Description:

Once upon a time, in a far-off kingdom… wishes are made, bargains are struck, and someone loses a slipper. A baker and his wife set out to reverse a curse, while Cinderella, Jack, Rapunzel, and Little Red chase their own dreams to find their happy endings. But wishes come true, not free. This witty, poignant, and unforgettable musical with Stephen Sondheim’s gorgeous score reveals what lies beyond “happily ever after.”

 

Character Descriptions (some parts may be doubled with others):

Narrator

An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2

 

Cinderella

A young, earnest maiden who wants a different life but doesn't know what exactly she wants that to be.
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.
Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

 

Jack's Mother

Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
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.
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.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

 

Cinderella's Stepmother

The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
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.
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: C4

 

Little Red Ridinghood

A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

 

The Witch

Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

 

Cinderella's Mother

Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: E4

 

Mysterious Man

A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
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.
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.
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.
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 exciting endeavor.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3