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Auditions: Into the Woods


  • The Arts Center 320 North White Street Athens, TN, 37303 United States (map)
Foggy wooded area with Into the Woods in red printed on top of image.

Audition Dates and Times

Sunday June 4 at 2:00pm

Monday June 5 at 6:30pm

SHOW DATES: August 18 — 27, 2023

Directed by Michael Webb & G. David Brown

Music Directed by Brittany Duggan

We need a large cast of actors and singers ages twelve through adult. Anyone who wants to help with the production in any capacity should attend auditions.

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, 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. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Into the Woods, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, was originally directed by James Lapine. The 2023 Broadway Revival is currently touring limited cities.

ROLES

Below is a list of roles for the show. Vocal range graphic at the bottom of the page.

Narrator (minimal singing)
An intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Gender Male, Age Adult, Vocal range G2 - E4 (Baritone/Bass)

Cinderella
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Gender Female, Age Young Adult, Vocal range G3 - G5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

Jack
The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Gender Male, Age Young Adult, Vocal range B2 - G4 (Tenor/Baritone)

Jack's Mother
Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Gender Female, Age Adult, Vocal range Bb3 - Gb5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

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.
Gender Male, Age Young Adult/Adult, Vocal range Ab2 - G4 (Tenor/Baritone)

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.
Gender Female, Age Young Adult/Adult, Vocal range F3 - G5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

Cinderella's Stepmother
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Gender Female, Age Adult, Vocal range A3 - F#5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

Florinda And Lucinda
Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Gender Female, Age Young Adult/Adult, Vocal range C4 - Ab5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

Little Red Ridinghood
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Gender Female, Age Teenager/ Young Adult, Vocal range Bb3 - A5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

The Witch
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Gender Female, Age Young Adult/Adult, Vocal range F3 - G5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

Cinderella's Mother
Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Gender Female, Age Adult, Vocal range E4 - F4 (Soprano/Mezzo/Alto)

Mysterious Man
A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Gender Male, Age Adult, Vocal range G2 - E4 (Baritone/Bass)

Wolf
Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Gender Male, Age Adult, Vocal range Bb2 - Gb4 (Baritone/Tenor)

Rapunzel
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Gender Female, Age Young Adult/Adult, Vocal range B3 - A5 (Soprano/Mezzo)

Cinderella's Prince
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Gender Male, Age Young Adult/Adult, Vocal range B2 - F4 (Baritone/Tenor)

Rapunzel's Prince
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
Gender Male, Age Young Adult/Adult, Vocal range C#3 - E4 (Baritone/Tenor)

Giant (non-singing role)
Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.
Gender Female, Age Any Age

Use the graphic above, if needed, to understand vocal ranges.

Into the Woods is presented by special arrangement with Music Theater International.

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