Girl and Boy Singers Needed for Gig "Into The Woods Jr."
Seeking boy and girl singers for the gig "Into The Woods Jr." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Into The Woods JR is literally act one of Into the Woods. The show focuses on determination and ends on a happy note leaving out the dark side of act two, making this new take on Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical fairytale about wishes and the choices we make appropriate for all ages. Be careful what you wish for, as this fairytale adaptation comes to life on stage. 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. The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's festival; and Jack, 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 wind up changed forever. Additional info: Callbacks are by director's request on January 4th, 2025. Rehearsals will then be on Saturdays beginning January 25th, 2025. Additional rehearsals may be added due to absences and weather on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Please bring all conflicts to the auditions. Production week is March 17th, 2025. Performances March 21st through 30th. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
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. Vocal range top: D4. Vocal range bottom: 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. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: A3.
Raising a son and running a farm all by herself has made Jack's Mother a bit frazzled and most definitely overworked. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: 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. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: 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. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: 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. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: C4.
Cinderella's Stepsisters are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella's Prince. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: C4.
Cinderella's Stepsisters are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella's Prince. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: 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. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3.
Granny is a feisty woman who is not afraid to fight the Wolf face to face. This non-singing role and perfect for a young performer able to make strong character choices.
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. A focused performer with an expressive face.
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 is a 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. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B3.
Cinderella' s Mother comforts Cinderella in her one short song. She has no dialogue. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: 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. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B3.
Cinderella's Stepmother is a mean, evil woman who only cares about her birth children, daughters Florinda and Lucinda. She has only a few singing lines, and who can portray both the strong distaste the character has for Cinderella as well as the love she showers on her own spoiled daughters.
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. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: 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. This role doesn't have a great deal of dialogue, but needs to be a soprano singer. Vocal range top: F#5. Vocal range bottom: G4.
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