Into the Woods
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Auditions will be held in the lobby of the Three Notch Theatre on Monday, March 6th from 7-9 and Wednesday, March 8th from 6-9. Auditioners will sign up for an audition slot: click anywhere in this sentence to since up for audition slot.
Each slot is 5 minutes where you will sing your audition song and then perform the provided monologue.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday March 12th from 12 – 3.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
● 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show (MUSIC FROM THE SHOW IS UNACCEPTABLE). Bring sheet music that is clearly marked for the pianist.
● Audition monologue is included in this notice and should be looked at but does not need to be memorized.
● You only need to attend one of the initial audition dates (March 6th or 8th). Callbacks are on March 12th.
● The Audition form can be found here: https://forms.gle/R4CQGLVSwpkA3Cea6
We are looking for a cast of all genders, races, and body silhouettes, ages 16* and up.
ROLES
Ages listed are what the character should appear to be.
Narrator - An intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Cinderella - A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Age: 20-30
Jack - The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Age: 17-25
Jack's Mother - Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Age: 50-65
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. Age: 35-45
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. Age: 35-45
Cinderella's Stepmother - The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Age: 40-50
Florinda and Lucinda - Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Age 25-35
Little Red - A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Age 16-20
The Witch - Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Age: 45-55
Cinderella's Mother - Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Age 40-55
Mysterious Man- A Mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Age: 50-65
Wolf - Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Age 30-35
Rapunzel - A loopy-but-lovey maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Age 20-30
Cinderella's Prince - Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Age 30-40
Rapunzel's Prince - Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor. Age 30-40
Giant - Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster'. She is seeking restitution for her loss. Age: 40-60
DOUBLING POSSIBILITIES
· Narrator/Mysterious Man
· Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince
· Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giant
Additional Fairy Tale Characters and Understudies may be considered.
*We will be looking to cast a young boy between the ages 8 – 13 in a non-speaking role. If interested in this role email auditions@newtowneplayers.org to inquire about how to audition for this particular role. They do not need to sign up for an audition slot on the 6th or 8th.
IMPORTANT DATES
● Auditions Dates: March 6th from 7 – 9 & March 8th from 6 – 9
● Callback Date: March 12th (by invitation) 12 – 3
● First Read Through: Tentatively for Sun. March 19th from 1 – 4
● Production Dates: June 30th through July 23rd
● Tech Week Dates: Tues.,
o 6/20 (5:30-9:30 PM)
o Thurs., 6/22 (5:30-9:30 PM)
o Sat., 6/24 (9 AM-7 PM)
o Sun., 6/25 (1-5:30 PM)
o Mon., 6/26 (5:30-9:30 PM)
o Tues., 6/27 (5:30-9:30 PM)
● Music Rehearsals: Scheduled based on availability.
● Staging Rehearsals: Scheduled based on cast availability (Please list all known conflicts on audition form. Actors will be recast if they miss more than 2 rehearsals)
MONOLOGUES:
· Men
o PRINCE CHARMING: What a lovely tavern this is…and made more so because of my presence, of course. Well, free yourselves to loudly praise my handsome, chiseled face and impressive build. Thank you. Though I normally begin my day with an exquisite 8 course meal in my lavish dining room, since I have somehow landed in your midst today, I will bestow upon you the honor of me tasting one of everything. What’s that…a bill!!!? You expect me to pay? As the future king, me dining in your slight establishment will ensure multitudes come swarming. Is not my prestige on display in this limited-edition frock? Are you not awed by my agreeance to pick at these paltry bones? You should feel honored. Very well then. Do you…uh…take Apple Pay?
· Women
o CATHERINE: That you don’t know my name is but the first of my complaints. You know me. I’m the main character—in a tale titled with the name of one of the men in the story. But what’s in a name? A great deal. Especially if it’s a man’s name. This man’s name is the answer to the question upon which rests the fate of myself and my newborn child. So, his name is very powerful; it is very important. My name apparently is not. Nor is my life. For whether it is to be filled with joy and delight from being with my newborn, or empty with grief and loss from separation is to be decided by a mere guessing game. Nor are my words important. I denied my father’s boast. I told the King I could not spin gold out of straw. But he didn’t believe me. When do men ever believe what a woman says? He chose instead to believe the words of an immature, egotistic, vain man, and I have to pay the consequences!
Each slot is 5 minutes where you will sing your audition song and then perform the provided monologue.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday March 12th from 12 – 3.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
● 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show (MUSIC FROM THE SHOW IS UNACCEPTABLE). Bring sheet music that is clearly marked for the pianist.
● Audition monologue is included in this notice and should be looked at but does not need to be memorized.
● You only need to attend one of the initial audition dates (March 6th or 8th). Callbacks are on March 12th.
● The Audition form can be found here: https://forms.gle/R4CQGLVSwpkA3Cea6
We are looking for a cast of all genders, races, and body silhouettes, ages 16* and up.
ROLES
Ages listed are what the character should appear to be.
Narrator - An intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Cinderella - A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Age: 20-30
Jack - The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Age: 17-25
Jack's Mother - Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Age: 50-65
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. Age: 35-45
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. Age: 35-45
Cinderella's Stepmother - The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Age: 40-50
Florinda and Lucinda - Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Age 25-35
Little Red - A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Age 16-20
The Witch - Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Age: 45-55
Cinderella's Mother - Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Age 40-55
Mysterious Man- A Mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Age: 50-65
Wolf - Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Age 30-35
Rapunzel - A loopy-but-lovey maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Age 20-30
Cinderella's Prince - Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Age 30-40
Rapunzel's Prince - Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor. Age 30-40
Giant - Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster'. She is seeking restitution for her loss. Age: 40-60
DOUBLING POSSIBILITIES
· Narrator/Mysterious Man
· Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince
· Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giant
Additional Fairy Tale Characters and Understudies may be considered.
*We will be looking to cast a young boy between the ages 8 – 13 in a non-speaking role. If interested in this role email auditions@newtowneplayers.org to inquire about how to audition for this particular role. They do not need to sign up for an audition slot on the 6th or 8th.
IMPORTANT DATES
● Auditions Dates: March 6th from 7 – 9 & March 8th from 6 – 9
● Callback Date: March 12th (by invitation) 12 – 3
● First Read Through: Tentatively for Sun. March 19th from 1 – 4
● Production Dates: June 30th through July 23rd
● Tech Week Dates: Tues.,
o 6/20 (5:30-9:30 PM)
o Thurs., 6/22 (5:30-9:30 PM)
o Sat., 6/24 (9 AM-7 PM)
o Sun., 6/25 (1-5:30 PM)
o Mon., 6/26 (5:30-9:30 PM)
o Tues., 6/27 (5:30-9:30 PM)
● Music Rehearsals: Scheduled based on availability.
● Staging Rehearsals: Scheduled based on cast availability (Please list all known conflicts on audition form. Actors will be recast if they miss more than 2 rehearsals)
MONOLOGUES:
· Men
o PRINCE CHARMING: What a lovely tavern this is…and made more so because of my presence, of course. Well, free yourselves to loudly praise my handsome, chiseled face and impressive build. Thank you. Though I normally begin my day with an exquisite 8 course meal in my lavish dining room, since I have somehow landed in your midst today, I will bestow upon you the honor of me tasting one of everything. What’s that…a bill!!!? You expect me to pay? As the future king, me dining in your slight establishment will ensure multitudes come swarming. Is not my prestige on display in this limited-edition frock? Are you not awed by my agreeance to pick at these paltry bones? You should feel honored. Very well then. Do you…uh…take Apple Pay?
· Women
o CATHERINE: That you don’t know my name is but the first of my complaints. You know me. I’m the main character—in a tale titled with the name of one of the men in the story. But what’s in a name? A great deal. Especially if it’s a man’s name. This man’s name is the answer to the question upon which rests the fate of myself and my newborn child. So, his name is very powerful; it is very important. My name apparently is not. Nor is my life. For whether it is to be filled with joy and delight from being with my newborn, or empty with grief and loss from separation is to be decided by a mere guessing game. Nor are my words important. I denied my father’s boast. I told the King I could not spin gold out of straw. But he didn’t believe me. When do men ever believe what a woman says? He chose instead to believe the words of an immature, egotistic, vain man, and I have to pay the consequences!
Audition FAQ
This is my first audition, any advice?
It's easy (and very normal) to become nervous about auditioning, especially if it's your first time. Relax! You're going to be great. The most important thing is to just have fun ... that's why we're all here, right?!
What should I prepare?
Most of our auditions will include cold reading from the script. There will be select scenes from the play that the director may ask you to read from. You will be given time to look over them before you step into the limelight! Musicals require a prepared song (usually about 16 bars). Special requirements will be posted in the audition notice.
Should I come both days?
Most of our shows will have two days of regular auditions. You only need to come for one day. We hold two rounds of auditions with the hope that at least one of the days will work with everyone's schedule. If it does not, use the audition line to contact the director and make other arrangements.
What should I wear?
Always wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, and please wear closed-toe shoes. Special requirements for dance will be noted in the audition notice.
I was cast in a the show. Now what?
Congratulations! Being in a show is one of the most fun and rewarding things to do, we hope you have a blast. Make sure you check your email often, we will be in touch soon with rehearsal and performance schedules. If your email address changes, let us know immediately.
I wasn't cast this time. Now what?
Auditioning for any show is always a great experience, regardless of whether you make it or not! Keep up the good work. If you are still looking for ways to get involved, check out the show pages, there are volunteer opportunities posted and opportunities to help out in the front of house.
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