Auditions

Please prepare a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will not be provided, so be prepared to sing a’cappella, or with a performance track provided by you. If you are unable to attend auditions, or have any questions about the audition process, please contact dir-intothewoods@stgplays.com.

Cast Breakdown

Into the Woods is performed by an EnsembleCast, though some roles are larger than others. Possible character doubles are Narrator/Mysterious Man, Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, and Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giant.

• Narrator: An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Gender: Male. Vocal range G2 - E4.
• Cinderella: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Gender: Female. Age: 20 to 30. Vocal range: G3 - G5.
• Jack: 40’s. The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Gender: Male. Age: 20 to 30. Vocal range: B2 - G4.
• Jack's Mother: 40’s.  Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Gender: Female. Age: 50 to 65. Vocal range: Bb3 -Gb5.
• 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: 35 to 45. Vocal 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. Gender: Female. Age: 35 to 45. Vocal range: F3 - G5.
• Cinderella's Stepmother: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother ofCinderella. Gender: Female. Age: 40 to 50. Vocal 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. Gender: Female. Age: 25 to 35. Vocal range: C4 - Ab5.
• Little Red Ridinghood: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Gender: Female. Age: 15 to 20. Vocal range: Bb3 - F5.
• The Witch: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Gender: Female. Age: 45 to 55. Vocal range: F3 - G5.
• Mysterious Man: A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Gender: Male. Age: 50 to 65. Vocal range: G2 - Eb4.
• Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Gender: Male. Age: 30 to 35. Vocal range: Bb2 - Gb4.
• Rapunzel: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Gender: Female. Age: 20 to 30. Vocal range: B3 - A5.
• Cinderella's Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Gender: Male. Age: 30 to 40. Vocal range: B2 - F4.
• Rapunzel's Prince: Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Gender: Male. Age: 30 to 40. Vocal range: C#3 - E4.
• Giant: Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss. Gender: Female. Age: 40 to 60.

For more information, email dir-intothewoods@stgplays.com