Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Director: Brian Massey
Vocal Director: Kristen Gaus
Pit Director: Mitchell Sensenig-Wilshire
Choreographer: Lauren Kutz

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.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

Seeking a multi-generational, diverse cast for this timeless show. All actors 16 and up are welcome and encouraged to audition. All roles may be played by actors of any identity who can sing the voice part listed in the character description.

Please review the breakdown of roles and prepare to audition for the one that speaks to you the most.

NARRATOR

(May double as the Mysterious Man) An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Male 50+ Vocal range E4-G2

CINDERELLA

A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Gender: Female Age: 18 to early 30s Vocal range G5-G3

JACK

The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Male 16 to early 20s Vocal range G4-B2

JACK’S MOTHER

Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Female 40 to 65 Vocal range Gb5- Bb3

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. Male late 20s to early 40s Vocal range G4-Ab2

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. Female late 20s to early 40s Vocal range G5-F3

CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER

The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Female late 30s to late 50 Vocal range F#5-A3

FLORINDA And LUCINDA

Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Female 18 to early 30s Vocal range Ab5- C4

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Female 16 to early 20s Vocal Range F5- Bb3

THE WITCH

Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Female early 30s to mid 5os Vocal range G5-F3

CINDERELLA’S MOTHER

Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Female 40 to 55 Vocal range F4-E4

MYSTERIOUS MAN

(May double as the Narrator) A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Male 50 to 65 Vocal range Eb4-G2

WOLF/CINDERELLA’S PRINCE

Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Male early 20s to late 40s Wolf: Vocal range Gb4-Bb2 Prince: Vocal range F4-B2

RAPUNZEL

A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Female mid 20s to mid 30s Vocal range A5-B3

RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE

Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor. Male 30 to 40 Vocal range E4-C#3

THE STEWARD

A Man-servant who is used to doing whatever he has to to solve a problem. His only care is to please his master or the strongest personality in the room. Conniving, callous, and cowardly. No solo singing. Male 30 to 50.

CINDERELLA’S FATHER:

Out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. No solo singing. Male 40+

Audition Requirements:

Please prepare 32 bars of music from a song in a similar style to the show that best shows your voice and range. You may use songs from Into the Woods and songs from other Sondheim shows are recommended. Legible sheet music must be provided for the audition pianist. Recorded accompaniment or a cappella auditions are not allowed.
There is one form you will need to fill out for this audition: Form. Please complete this ahead of the audition to save time. Have your conflict calendar handy when completing these. Conflicts are anything that might be scheduled during the rehearsal period August through November. PLEASE NOTE: NO CONFLICTS ARE ALLOWED OCTOBER 27- NOVEMBER 24.
Age requirement: 14+
If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian will need to also sign your audition form.

Callbacks:

If you are invited to call backs, music cuts and sides from the show will be provided. Please wear or bring appropriate clothes and shoes for the dance portion of callbacks. Linked here you will find the Sides and Music for you to look at ahead of time.

Reach out to [email protected] with questions.

PLEASE NOTE:

Auditions are by sign-up ONLY. Please sign up through the following form:

AUDITION FORM

AUDITION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS):

Who may audition?

Anyone may audition! Theatre Harrisburg is committed to identity-conscious casting. This means the casting committee will consider an auditionee's identity in relation to that of a character. Thus, you may audition for any character you wish to, but please be aware that the casting committee must consider licensing restrictions and other such factors when casting. In some cases, casting notices will be very specific with regard to character (gender-presenting, race, ethnicity, etc.) in others, open to anyone. Regardless of casting notices, everyone is welcome to audition for any show, unless age specific requirements are noted (some shows may not be suitable for minors).

How do I audition?

Each show director will set their requirements for audition day. Standard requests will be that you bring your upcoming scheduling conflicts to share with the casting committee, fill out an audition form (parents/guardians will need to sign this form as well for minors), and have fun! Musicals typically ask you to prepare 16-32 bars of a song to sing for the committee. Some plays ask for a prepared monologue, others give you something to read at the open call. Many musical auditions will have a movement or dance call. Please see individual shows below for more information!

What is an open call?

An open call audition means anyone is welcome to attend that day. There may be sign-ups in advance for time slots, but beyond that, open means just that! Please be aware that our sign-ups fill up quickly, so consider signing up ahead of time.

What is a callback?

Callbacks are closed, invitation only auditions. During a callback, individuals are selected from open calls and other means to attend a second audition. This second audition gives the show director and casting committee an opportunity to have you read from the show script, sing from the show, and work with other auditionees so that we can put together the best cast possible for a show. Please note that for musicals any readings will happen at callbacks. In some cases this is where the dance call will happen as well. If you are not available for callbacks for a musical we may not be able to consider you for any roles soley on you vocal audition. Please make sure you clear your schedule for callback ahead of time. Please email [email protected] if you will not be available.

How will I know if I get the part?

Everyone who auditions is notified either by e-mail or a call if they are being offered a role in a show. Typically, an email is sent to those who did not fit the director’s vision for that particular show to let them know they should try again for a different production. Calls are made within a few days of callbacks for role offers. Everyone will be contacted within 2 weeks of auditioning.

Do you pay actors?

Theatre Harrisburg is a non-profit Community Theatre. Our actors, crew, ushers, and box office personnel are all volunteers...and we love them for giving their time and talents to us!

Are any of your shows pre-cast?

Theatre Harrisburg does not pre-cast shows. Some directors and other production members may invite community members to audition, but no one is ever offered a role before the auditions are completed. Each show has a committee attached to it for casting that includes the Artistic and Production Director to insure our inclusive and conscious policies are being adhered to in a manner befitting our stance of being the home where “community takes center stage.”

When are rehearsals?

Rehearsal schedules will vary per director, but generally rehearsals are in the evenings during the week and may include a weekend rehearsal, as well.

What is a conflict?

A conflict is anything that is scheduled during the rehearsal period that might affect your attendance at rehearsals or performances. All of our audition forms will ask you for any conflicts that you might have from auditions through the last performance of the show. We request that you are as upfront with us as possible and that no conflicts are added after the first rehearsal. Theatre Harrisburg has a No Conflict Policy from the Sunday the week before tech through the last performance of the show. We ask that you be considerate of the other people involved with the production as not being available for multiple rehearsals can affect the entire process for everyone. Please note that if you are involved with another show at the time of auditions you must talk to both production teams before auditioning or we will not consider you for our show due to too many conflicts.

Into the Woods

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

Audition Requirements:

Callbacks:

PLEASE NOTE:

AUDITION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS):

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