Into the Woods
Musical
Book by James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by James Nelson
Auditions: May 12 & 13, 2015 at 7pm
Show Dates: July 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19
All performances start at 8pm and Sunday matinees begin at 3pm.
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless yet relevant piece and 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, Jack who wishes his cow would give milk and Little Red Ridinghood who wishes to visit her granny. When the Baker and his wife learn from the Witch that they cannot have a child because of her curse, she sends them off on a journey to gather items to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Into the Woods features all of your favorite fairy tale characters and great songs like "Agony", "No One Is Alone", "Hello, Little Girl" and "Children Will Listen".
The director is looking for 8-10 males and 10 females.
The character breakdown is as follows:
Narrator: An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Male, Any Age. Range: G2 - E4. Could be doubled as Mysterious Man.
Cinderella: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Female, 20-30 yrs old. Range: G3 - G5
Witch: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Female, 45-55 yrs old. Range: F3 - G5
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.
Male, 25-45 yrs old. Range: Ab2 - G4
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. Female, 25-45 yrs old. Range: F3 - G5
The Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Male, 30-35 yrs old. Range: Bb2 - Gb4. Could be doubled as Cinderella's Prince.
Little Red Ridinghood: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Female, 15-20 yrs old. Range: Bb3 - F5
Mysterious Man: A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Male, 50-65 yrs old. Range: G2 - Eb4
Jack: The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Male, 17-30 yrs old. Range: B2 - G4
Jack's Mother: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Female, 50-65 yrs old.
Range: Bb3 - Gb5
Cinderella's Mother: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Female, 40-55 yrs old. Range: E4 - F4. Could be doubled as Granny and Giant.
Cinderella's Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Male, 25-35 yrs old
Range: B2 - F4. Could be doubled as The Wolf.
Cinderella's Stepmother: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Female, 40-50 yrs old. Range: A3 - F#5.
Florinda & Lucinda: Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Female, 20-30 yrs old. Range: C4 - Ab5.
Rapunzel: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Female, 18-30 yrs old.
Range: B3 - A5
Rapunzel's Prince: Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Male, 25-35 yrs old.
Range: C#3 - E4.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and singing. Please have a song selection (preferably from the show) prepared. All songs should be sung a cappella.
For more questions please email the director at jwnelson2003@gmail.com
The Brookville Community Theatre is located at 770 Arlington Road in Brookville, Ohio.
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