The CM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is holding Main Stage auditions for INTO THE WOODS on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:30PM, and Sunday, June 25 at 7PM. Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a song from the show or in similar style (it is highly recommended to use a Sondheim song). An accompanist will be provided.
Performances will be between September 16 and September 30. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. The CM Performing Arts Center is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date. To submit your audition virtually, please go to www.CMPAC.com/Submissions and follow the form instructions by Sunday, June 25th.
Health & Safety Protocols:
For the safety of all performers, staff, and our CM community, it is recommended that all performers and staff be either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or present proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test or COVID-19 molecular PCR test when circumstances present themselves. Individuals will be considered fully vaccinated 14 days after their second dose of the Pfizer/BioTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or 14 days after their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.
Plot Synopsis:
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
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.
Production Team:
Director – Patrick Campbell
Music Director – Matthew W. Surico
Choreographer/Stage Manager – Sarah Minto
Character Descriptions:
Narrator / Mysterious Man
An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. / A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Cinderella
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. When everything she has ever wanted is not what she thought it would be, she navigates a new world of possibility and self-discovery.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Jack
The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Jack is very curious and lets it get the better of him when he discovers a world he couldn’t imagine existed.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Jack’s Mother
Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: 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.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: 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.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Cinderella’s Stepmother
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Comedic timing and an air of campiness.
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Florinda And Lucinda
Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Comedic timing and an air of campiness.
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Little Red Ridinghood
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive. The epitome of a young person who is forced to grow up too fast.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
The Witch
Sarcastic, powerful, and obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. A delicate combination of comedic prowess and intimidation.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Rapunzel
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Cinderella’s Prince / Wolf
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. / Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Rapunzel’s Prince
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Steward
A self-important, surly servant to the royal family. Takes himself and his job much too seriously.
Cinderella’s Mother / Giant / Granny
Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. / Voiceover. The Giant’s wife is an angry and vengeful ‘monster.’ She is seeking restitution for her loss. / Little Red’s grandmother who lives in the woods, Granny is feisty and vindictive towards the Wolf.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: E4
Cinderella’s Father
A pushover, Cinderella’s Father is out-of-touch with his family. Bumbles along with the royal family while enjoying a drink (or two).
Snow White and Sleeping Beauty
These two catch the attention of Cinderella’s and Rapunzel’s princes. Walk-on roles.
