Auditions: Into the Woods
Schedule
Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 06:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
3524 S Perkins Rd, Stillwater, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74074 | Stillwater, OK
One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy.
When: Saturday. March 8 at 6:30 pm and Sunday, March 9 at 2:30 pm
Invited callbacks will be held on Sunday, March 9 at 6:30 pm.
Where: Town & Gown Theatre
What to Prepare: 16 - 32 bars of music (no longer than 90 seconds) from a show by Stephen Sondheim other than Into the Woods.
An accompanist will be provided, or auditioners may bring a track for accompaniment.
Each audition will have a dance call.
The director will accept auditions from all ages.
The director will accept video submissions.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Narrator: An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Cinderella: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Jack: The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Milky White: Jack's beloved cow who happens to be white as milk.
Jack's Mother: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
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.
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.
Cinderella's Stepmother: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Florinda: One of Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Lucinda: One of Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Little Red Ridinghood: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
The Witch: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Cinderella's Mother: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Mysterious Man: A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Rapunzel: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Cinderella's Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
The role of Rapunzles Prince has been cast.
The Director is looking to create a small ensemble.
The Director is looking for anyone with experience or interest in learning puppetry.
Show Dates: June 11 - 15 and 18 - 22
Into the Woods
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Timothy Cole
For more questions please email the director at [email protected]
Where is it happening?
3524 S Perkins Rd, Stillwater, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74074Event Location & Nearby Stays:
