WHAT: INTO THE WOODS Audition Notice Directed by Joseph Hypes Musically Directed by Darrel Lingenfelter. WHEN: December 6th, 2014 at 11:00 am WHERE: Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340 HOW: Come prepared with 16 Bars from a Stephen Sondheim musical (this includes Into the Woods) NOTE: All singing parts include very difficult music. The director and music director request 16 bars from a Stephen Sondheim musical to really see your vocal/performance range for this Sondheim show. CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS: MALE: CINDERELLAS FATHER Clueless and confused Male, 45+ yrs old Baritone C3-F4 CINDERELLAS PRINCE Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Strong bari-tenor sound. Male, 20-40 yrs old Range: B2 - F4 JACK The fearless Giant killer who is almost a man. He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Clear tenor voice required. Male, 15-30 yrs old Range: B2 - G4 MYSTERIOUS MAN A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Male, 40+ yrs old Range: G2 - Eb4 NARRATOR An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Male, Any Age Range: G2 - E4 RAPUNZELS PRINCE Just as vain and gorgeous as his brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Strong bari-tenor sound. Male, 20-40 yrs old Range: C#3 - E4 STEWARD Surly and bureaucratic. Male, 18+ yrs old 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. Must very comfortable with patter, dialogue and have excellent diction. Male, 25-45 yrs old Range: Ab2 - G4 WOLF Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Male, 20-45 yrs old. Range: Bb2 - Gb4 FEMALE: CINDERELLA A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Female, 17-30 yrs old Range: G3 - G5 CINDERELLAS MOTHER Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Female, 25+ yrs old Range: E4 - F4 CINDERELLAS STEPMOTHER The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Female, 40+ yrs old Range: A3 - F#5 FLORINDA and LUCINDA Cinderellas stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mothers footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Female, 18-40 yrs old Range: C4 - Ab5 GIANT Voiceover. The Giants wife is an angry and vengeful monster. She is seeking restitution for her loss. Female, 40-60 yrs old Speaking Role ONLY GRANNY Female, 35+ yrs old Speaking Role ONLY JACKS MOTHER Browbeating and weary, Jacks protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Female, 40+ yrs old Range: Bb3 - Gb5 LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless yet youthful, and naive. Strong music skills required. Female, 15-25 yrs old Range: Bb3 - F5 RAPUNZEL A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. High soprano. Female, 20-35 yrs old Range: B3 - A5 THE BAKER’S WIFE Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life but also conceals an incredibly selfish side. Must have a full, easy, rich voice and strong acting chops. Female, 25-45 yrs old Range: F3-G5 THE WITCH Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Must be a strong singer and musician. Female, 25-60 yrs old Range: F3 - G5
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:08:21 +0000