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Young Talent Wanted for "Into the Woods Jr." Show

Exeter, NH, United States
ID: 580185Exp: 2/14/2025
Description:

Seeking kids in Grades 1-6 to perform in "Into the Woods Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Be careful what you wish for as we step into a world of magic, mischief, and memorable music! Into the Woods, Jr. features all your favorite fairytale characters - Cinderella, Little Red, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and the Witch - in a lyrically-driven retelling of the Brothers Grimm fables. Centered on a simple baker, his wife, and their wish to have a child, this rich adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece proves that happily ever after isn’t always what it seems. Additional info: CALLBACKS: Sunday, February 16th (12:00 - 4:00 PM) REHEARSALS Tuesdays (5:30 - 8:00 PM) Wednesdays (4:00 - 6:30 PM) Sundays (1:00 - 5:00 PM) Tech Week Monday, April 7th - Thursday, April 10th (4:00 - 8:00 PM) and all rehearsals are mandatory. PERFORMANCES: Friday, April 11th (7:00 PM) Saturday, April 12th (7:00 PM) Sunday, April 13th (2:00 PM) See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.

22 roles

THE NARRATORMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

is the charismatic storyteller who speaks directly to the audience, helping to guide the unfolding story. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

BAKERMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

BAKER is a good-hearted, likable man determined to overthrow a witch’s curse on his own, but he quickly realize he needs his wife to help him accomplish his goal. (AUDITION SONG: “It Takes Two”)

BAKER’S WIFEFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

BAKER’S WIFE is a fiercely loving woman whose desire to be a mother overpowers her fear of venturing through the woods. (AUDITION SONG: “It Takes Two”)

JACKMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

JACK is an energetic young man in continuous search of adventure - oh, and his best friend is a cow, if that tells you anything. (AUDITION SONG: “Giants in the Sky”)

JACK’S MOTHERFemale10-18 y.o.All ethnicities

JACK’S MOTHER is a comedically frazzled woman, raising a son and running a farm all by herself. (AUDITION SONG: “It Takes Two”)

MILKY WHITEBoth genders6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

MILKY WHITE is Jack’s cow, whose expressive face helps its to communicate with Jack despite having no speaking lines. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

LITTLE REDFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

LITTLE RED begins the show as a loud, pushy brat, but her journey through the woods softens her edges. (AUDITION SONG: “I Know Things Now”)

THE WOLFMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

THE WOLF is a sly and dangerous being, evidenced in both speech and physicality. (AUDITION SONG: “Hello, Little Girl”)

GRANNYFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

GRANNY is a feisty woman who is not afraid to take on the wolf face-to-face. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

THE WITCHFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

THE WITCH is an ancient, mysterious woman who will do anything to protect the two most important things: her beauty and her daughter; while appearing old and haggard, she is quick-witted and capable of manipulating others. (AUDITION SONG: “Stay With Me” & “Opening: Part 4”)

RAPUNZELFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

RAPUNZEL has been stuck in a tower, forced to live there by her maternal figure: The Witch. She longs to escape and see the world. (AUDITION SONG: “Steps of the Palace”)

RAPUNZEL’S PRINCEMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE is pompous and arrogant, engaged in a sibling rivalry with his brother, Cinderella’s Prince. (AUDITION SONG: “Agony”)

CINDERELLA’S PRINCEMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

CINDERELLA’S PRINCE is a conceited man who can’t take no for an answer, splitting his time between pursuing Cinderella and trying to one-up his brother, Rapunzel’s Prince. (AUDITION SONG: “Agony”)

CINDERELLAFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

CINDERELLA is a simple peasant girl whose inner beauty shines through her sometimes clumsy, awkward exterior. (AUDITION SONG: “On the Steps of the Palace”)

FLORINDAFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

FLORINDA & LUCINDA are Cinderella’s spoiled stepsisters, who only care about themselves. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

LUCINDAFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

FLORINDA & LUCINDA are Cinderella’s spoiled stepsisters, who only care about themselves. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHERFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER is a mean, evil women with a strong love for her real daughters, and an even stronger distaste for Cinderella. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

CINDERELLA’S MOTHERFemale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

CINDERELLA’S MOTHER is an ethereal, comforting spirit when her daughter is in need. (AUDITION SONG: “On the Steps of the Palace”)

CINDERELLA’S FATHERMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

CINDERELLA’S FATHER is alive in this retelling - but not very invested in his daughter of her well-being. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

THE STEWARDMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

THE STEWARD is a servant of Cinderella’s Prince, dependable and willing to do whatever is asked of him. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

THE MYSTERIOUS MANMale6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

THE MYSTERIOUS MAN does everything he can to help the Baker, but his motives are unknown until the last possible moment. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)

THE ENSEMBLEBoth genders6-11 y.o.All ethnicities

THE ENSEMBLE is full of fairytale creatures and forest sprites our characters meet along the way. (AUDITION SONG: “Opening: Part 9”)