INTO THE WOODS
ABOUT THE SHOW: 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 (of beanstalk fame), 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 — and along the way encounter a Mysterious Man, nasty step-sisters, a hungry girl in a red cape, a hungry wolf, charming princes, and more. As the tales twist and turn, everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. The characters band together as they realize “no one is alone,” and offer a final moral to the story: “Careful the things you say, children will listen.”
AUDITION INFORMATION: Considering performers 16 and older. All races, ethnicities, and genders are encouraged to audition. Auditioners should prepare 32 bars (Or about a minute) from a musical theater song. Everyone will be asked to perform scales with the music director to determine vocal range. Please bring your own tracks for accompaniment or plan to sing acapella.
Auditions: Sunday, November 10 & Monday, November 11 from 5:30 – 9:30 pm
Callbacks by invitation: Wednesday, November 13
To register for auditions, you must do both of the following:
Complete this digital audition form:
Please email your resume, headshot, and accompaniment track in advance, if you are able. If you are unable to attend the auditions in person, please submit your resume, headshot, and a video of your song by 10:00 pm on November 11, 2024.
Advance materials and any questions should be sent to md@flowertownplayers.org
CHARACTERS and DESCRIPTIONS
The Narrator/The Mysterious Man
- The Narrator is a storyteller who appears periodically to advance the narrative and speaks directly to the audience. Vocal range: G2-E4
- The Mysterious Man is a strange man who speaks to different characters in the woods. He is a wanderer in the woods, and is full of riddles – and a secret. Age 50-65, Vocal range G2-Eb4
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.
Age 35-45
Vocal range Ab2-G4
The Baker’s Wife
A 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.
Age 35-45
Vocal range F3-G5
The Witch
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Age 45-55
Vocal range F3-G5
Cinderella
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Age: 20-30
Vocal range G3-G5
Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf
- The Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Age 30-45, Vocal range B2-F4
- The Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Age 30-35, Vocal range: Bb2-Gb4
Little Red Riding Hood
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Age 16-20
Vocal range Bb3-F5
Jack
The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Age 20-30
Vocal Range B2-G4
Jack’s Mother
Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Age 50-65
Vocal range Bb3-Gb5
Rapunzel’s Prince
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
Age 30-40
Vocal range C#3-E4
Rapunzel
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Age 20-30
Vocal range B3-A5
Cinderella’s Stepmother
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Age 40-50
Vocal range A3-F#5
Florinda & Lucinda
Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Age 25-35
Vocal range C4-Ab5
Ensemble (3-6 people)
The ensemble will be part of all the main production numbers, as well as integral components of the show moving the production from scene to scene, becoming actual elements of the set, or props as needed. The following roles will be performed by the ensemble:
- Cinderella’s Mother: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Age 40-55 Vocal range E4-F4
- Cinderella’s Father: A pushover, he is out of touch with his family.
- The Steward: The right-hand man to Cinderella’s prince. He is bureaucratic and full of self-importance.
- Milky White: Is actually a prop – however, the puppeteer – using facial expressions only – makes Milky White a true character, a part of the story, and a part of the world. She’s a sad cow who belongs to Jack and is unable to produce milk. She is sold off to the Baker and his wife in exchange for magic beans.
- Little Red Riding Hood’s Grandmother: Little Red’s grandmother who lives in the woods, she is feisty and vindictive towards the Wolf.
- The Giant’s Wife: While never seen onstage, we hear the voice of the wife of the giant that Jack killed. She is angry and goes on a rampage searching for Jack.
- Sleeping Beauty: A cameo appearance in the finale.
- Snow White: A cameo appearance in the finale.