AUDITION NOTICE: Into the Woods
Directed by Jake Daniel
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine
AUDITION DATES: Sunday, May 17 6PM or Tuesday, May 19 6PM, Callbacks possible on Wednesday, May 20 6PM
AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age to audition is 16.
REHEARSALS: First rehearsal is Tuesday, May 26. Rehearsals will be held regularly (generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays) leading up to the production.
SHOWDATES: Final dress rehearsal July 30th, Shows-July 31st, August 1st, August 2nd August 7th, August 8th, Possible performance August 9th*
WHAT TO PREPARE: 16–32 bars of a musical theatre song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key if possible. An accompanist/or a bluetooth speaker will be provided. Acapella auditions are not preferred.
AUDITION FORMAT: Dance Call (group), Vocal Auditions (individual), Callbacks may consist of movement exercises, Vocal selections, and cold reads from the script.. Please wear clothes and shoes you can move in comfortably
SYNOPSIS: Into the Woods intertwines the stories of several classic fairy tale characters. Cinderella from the ball, Jack from the beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and others—alongside an original story of a Baker and his Wife. All of the characters have one thing in common: A wish. Act I follows their pursuit of their wishes, as they journey into the woods to achieve their “happily ever after.” Act II reveals the consequences of those wishes, as their actions collide, unraveling the illusion of a perfect ending and forcing them to confront responsibility, loss, and the necessity of community.
FINAL NOTE: We are seeking a diverse, committed cast of storytellers ready to move, imagine, collaborate, and build a dynamic ensemble. Strong acting choices and clarity of storytelling are essential.