Seeking Kids for "Into the Woods" 2025 Production
"Into the Woods Jr." is for students grades 6-9, from any school/district. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables. Additional info: No experience is necessary to participate. PLEASE NOTE - Not everyone who auditions will be cast in the show. REHEARSALS: November 14-January 18, Thursday from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm & Saturdays from 1:30 pm-3 pm If school is canceled, there will be no rehearsal. (There will be no rehearsal during Thanksgiving Recess & Holiday Recess) DRESS REHEARSALS: Tue. 1/21, Wed. 1/22 & Thur. 1/23 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Attendance for the full-time rehearsal is mandatory this week. You must come with your costume. NO REGISTRATION FEE
21 roles
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. D4 - Bb3
Jack is an energetic young man who is always looking for an adventure. He begins this show as a simple little boy (his best friend is a cow), but by the end of the show he learns a few valuable lessons. E5 - A3
Raising a son and running a farm all by herself has made Jack's Mother a bit frazzled and most definitely overworked. D5 - Bb3
The Baker is a good-hearted, likeable 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.
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. E5 - A3
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. Eb5 - Bb3
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. C5 - C4
Cinderella’s Stepsisters are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella's Prince. G4 - C4
Cinderella’s Stepsisters are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella's Prince. G4 - C4
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. Non-singing role
The Wolf is a sly and dangerous character intently focused on attacking Little Red Ridinghood. D5 - Bb3
Granny is a feisty woman who is not afraid to fight the Wolf face to face. Non-singing role
The Steward is the servant of Cinderella s Prince. He is dependable and willing to do whatever Cinderella s Prince asks. Non-singing role
Milky-White is Jack s cow. You could use a cardboard or plaster cow for this role, but it can be a lot of fun to cast a child as Milky-White. Non-singing role
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. Non-singing role
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. D5 - B3
Cinderella’s Mother comforts Cinderella in her one short song. D5 - D4
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. D5 - B3
Cinderella’s Stepmother is a mean, evil woman who only cares about her birth children, daughters Florinda and Lucinda.
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. G5- A3
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. F#5 - G4