Evalino Productions of Canton, MI announces Into The Woods Junior casting call-
Audition will be held at:
The Village Theater of Canton
50400 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
Tuesday, Feb 12 and Wednesday Feb 13th from 6:30 - 9:00
Please enter thru the stage door
Performances are May, 3,4, and 5, 2019
DIRECTOR: John Sartor
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Becky Turza Paul
MUSIC DIRECTION: Richard Alder
CHOREOGRAPHER: Nikki Der-Stepanian
SOUND: Jeff Hollon
LIGHTING: Liz Toth-Nowak
- Prepare any audition song that you are comfortable with
- Singing from the score is acceptable and suggested
- An accompanist will be provided and recorded accompaniment is acceptable for Children’s productions
- Headshot and resume is suggested but not required
- There will be a short movement combination taught so please bring appropriate footwear.
- Please be prepared to stay for cold readings from the script
Children not auditioning for specific roles will not be required to read from the script
Narrator
The narrator is the storyteller who speaks directly to the audience. This character helps control the pacing of the show and always needs to be ready for their next entrance, as they pop in and out throughout the story.
Cinderella
Cinderella is a simple peasant girl whose one wish is to go to the Festival. Unfortunately, when her wish comes true she learns that wishes sometimes come with consequences. Cinderella’s inner beauty always shines through her sometimes clumsy and awkward exterior.
Jack
Jack is an energetic young person who is always looking for an adventure. Jack begins this show as a simple little child (best friend is a cow), but by the end of the show learns a few valuable lessons.
Jack’s Mother
Raising a son and running a farm all by herself has made Jack’s Mother a bit frazzled and most definitely overworked. Jack’s Mother is a great role for a character actress with solid comic timing and good singing skills.
Baker
The Baker is a good-hearted, likable person who believes he can take on the Witch’s curse all by himself. At first, this confidence and his desire to have a child drives him, but he soon learns he needs his wife’s help to accomplish the goal.
Baker’s Wife
The Baker’s Wife is a strong, determined and loving woman whose desire to have a child drives the action of the whole show. Her storyline helps tie all the characters’ storylines together.
Little Red Ridinghood
Little Red starts the show as a loud, bratty, pushy, glutton who happily manipulates people and situations to get her way. Eventually, she learns some valuable lessons and softens around the edges. Ideally, your Little Red will have a strong sense of musicality (her songs are often rhythmically challenging).
Witch
The Witch is an ancient, mysterious and manipulative woman who will do anything possible to regain her beauty and protect Rapunzel. While she may seem old and haggard, she still has the strength to control other people. This role is perfect for a good character actress and singer who can physically and vocally portray the complexities of the role.
Cinderella’s Prince
Cinderella’s Prince is a conceited man who adamantly pursues Cinderella and can’t take no for an answer. When not chasing her, he is trying to show up Rapunzel’s Prince. This role requires a good singer and actor who can portray arrogance while still being likeable.
Cinderella’s Stepmother
Cinderella’s Stepmother is a mean, evil woman who only cares about her birth children, daughters Florinda and Lucinda.
Florinda and Lucinda
Cinderella’s Stepsisters are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella’s Prince.
Cinderella’s Father
Cinderella’s Father will not win any Father-of-the-Year awards. He doesn’t care about his daughter’s well-being or her actions. This non-singing role is perfect for a new performer just learning to be comfortable onstage.
Cinderella’s Mother
Cinderella’ s Mother comforts Cinderella in her one short song.
Rapunzel
Rapunzel has been stuck in a tower for the majority of her life. Finally, she stands up to the Witch in order to get out to see the world.
Rapunzel’s Prince
Rapunzel’s Prince is the pompous and arrogant brother of Cinderella’s Prince. Sibling rivalry runs rampant between the brothers, including each brother’s belief that his lady love is the most beautiful.
Mysterious Man
Just like the name suggests, this is one mysterious man. Everything he does is to help the Baker, but he does not explain his motives until the last moment.
Wolf
The Wolf is a sly and dangerous character intently focused on attacking Little Red Ridinghood.
Granny
Granny is a feisty woman who is not afraid to fight the Wolf face to face. This non-singing role is perfect for a young performer able to make strong character choices.
Steward
The Steward is the servant of Cinderella’s Prince. He is dependable and willing to do whatever Cinderella’ s Prince asks. This smaller featured role is perfect for a performer new to the stage.
Milky-White
Milky-White is Jack’s cow. We could use a cardboard or plaster cow for this role, but it will be a lot of fun to cast a child as Milky-White.
Ensemble Members
We will cast a small ensemble of Children playing various forest creatures, townsfolk etc.
The Village Theatre at Cherry Hill
50400 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
www.cantonvillagetheatre.org
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