Thursday, September 12, 2013

INTO THE WOODS / Stage 23 Theatre Co. - SPRINGFIELD, NJ


Stage 23 Theatre Co. is proud to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Into the Woods. Produced by Renee Palermo. Directed by Eric Sciotto. Performances January 23rd to February 1st, 2014.

Auditions October 5th, 2-10pm
Callbacks October 7th
Rehearsals Start October 12th

Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song. Bring music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Audition times are available in 30 minute increments. Please use the contact form online at www.stage23theatreco.org to request an audition time. AEA Guest Artist Contracts available. Please email for more information. The director will consider teenage actors with appropriate experience especially for the roles of Little Red, Jack, and the Mysterious Man. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.

Character Breakdown:

CINDERELLA: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Female, 20-30 yrs old
Range: G3 - G5

CINDERELLA'S MOTHER: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Female, 40-55 yrs old
Range: E4 - F4

CINDERELLA'S PRINCE: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Male, 30-40 yrs old
Range: B2 - F4

CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Female, 40-50 yrs old
Range: A3 - F#5

FLORINDA and LUCINDA: Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Female, 25-35 yrs old
Range: C4 - Ab5

GIANT: Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.
Female, 40-60 yrs old
Speaking Role

JACK: The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Male 13-25
Range: B2 - G4

JACK'S MOTHER: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Female, 50-65 yrs old
Range: Bb3 - Gb5

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Female 13-25
Range: Bb3 - F5

MYSTERIOUS MAN: A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler, a good-natured protector and observer.
Range: G2 - Eb4

NARRATOR: An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Any Age
Range: G2 - E4

RAPUNZEL: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Female, 20-30 yrs old
Range: B3 - A5

RAPUNZEL'S PRINCE: Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
Male, 30-40 yrs old
Range: C#3 - E4

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, 35-45 yrs old
Range: Ab2 - G4

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, 35-45 yrs old
Range: F3 - G5

THE WITCH: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Female, 45-55 yrs old
Range: F3 - G5

WOLF: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Male, 30-35 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - Gb4

Union Information: Non-Union

Phone: 908-458-9257

When:
October 5th, 2013
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Callbacks October 7th, 2013

Where:
Front & Center for Performing Arts
95 Victory Rd
Springfield, NJ 07081

Notes/What to bring:
Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song. Bring music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Audition times are available in 30 minute increments. Please use the contact form online at stage23theatreco.org to request an audition time.