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Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine

SHOW RUN: September 12-27, 2025

CREATIVE TEAM:

Director - Anna Miles

Assistant Director - Sequoia Schirmer

Choreographer - Lela Rosendale

Music Director - Laura Needle

Stage Manager - Emily Cooke

Click here to learn more about the creative team.

AUDITIONS: Sunday, June 15, 4:00-9:00 p.m. and

Monday, June 16, 2025 6-10 p.m.

OPTIONAL DANCE CALL: Sunday, June 15, 3:00-4:00

p.m.

CALLBACKS: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:30-10 p.m.

*(if you cannot attend callbacks, please note this on your sign-up

and audition form. This will not necessarily impact casting. You

may be asked to put additional material on tape instead.)

AUDITION/CB LOCATION: WOH Theatre and Dance

Annex, 520 Court Street.

**SELF-TAPES: while in person auditions are preferred,

if you cannot attend either audition date, we are
accepting self-tapes. Please email videos to
Intothewoodswoh@gmail.com NO LATER THAN 9
pm on Sunday, June 15th. Use the “how to prepare”
guideline below to appropriately prepare your tape. If
you also cannot attend callbacks, you may put multiple
characters on tape. If you are submitting a self-tape, it
is especially crucial to fill out the online audition form.

**DANCE CALL: We are seeking dancers to play our

ensemble of mystical forest spirits! If you identify as a
strong dancer and would like to show off your skills,
please attend our open dance call on Sunday, June
15th from 3-4 pm. You may choose to only come to the
dance call if you don't identify as a singer, or come to
both the dance call and an individual singing slot if you
identify as both a singer and a dancer. If you do not
identify as a dancer, you DO NOT need to attend the
Sunday dance call- an individual singing/acting slot will
be sufficient. If you are only attending the dance call,
please make sure to still fill out our online audition form
below.

WHAT TO BRING/HOW TO PREPARE:

Sign up for an audition slot below

Fill out the online audition form (click here to

access)

Paper forms will also be available at the audition, but

we strongly recommend filling the digital form out

ahead of time

Please include any conflicts you have for the rehearsal

period (July 15 - September 4. No conflicts permitted

during tech week or show run, September 7 - 28. SEE

IMPORTANT DATES BELOW for detailed schedule

information*). While we do our best to accommodate,

please be aware that conflicts may affect casting.

Upload your headshot and resume via the

online form listed above (if you have one)- OR
bring a headshot with a resume with you to
your audition

NOTE: if you upload a headshot and resume digitally,

you DO NOT need to bring in hard copies

Singers/Actors: Prepare one of the provided

music selections from the show, for the
character of your choice. Click here to access
sheet music and practice tracks/recordings.
Music backing tracks will be provided at the audition (the tracks at the

audition will be the same as the provided practice tracks and song

recordings.) Please do not bring in your own song. We want to hear

from the show right away, and an accompanist will not be available to

play personal song selections. If you are offered a callback, you may

be asked to sing for additional characters at that point.

Singers/Actors: Prepare one of the provided

speaking scene sides for the character of
your choice. Click here to access sides for all
characters. A reader will be provided for you in the
audition room.

NOTE: you may be asked to read any of the

provided sides at your audition

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition

slot to sign in

Dancers: If you can, please attend our dance call

on Sunday June 14, 3-4 pm. If you cannot attend
however, you may still be called back for dancer
tracks based on resume, experience, and
interest.

*IMPORTANT DATES:

Rehearsals: Begin Monday, July 14: Monday-Thursday

6:00-10:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00-6:00 p.m. *You may not be

called to all rehearsals, but please plan to keep all dates open.

Cast Orientation: Monday, July 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Tech week: Sunday, September 7 through Thursday,

September 11, 2025

Performances: September 12-27, 2025

1st weekend: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm

2nd Weekend: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and

7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm

3rd Weekend: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and

7:30 pm

Strike: Sunday, September 28, 11:00-4:00 pm

ABOUT THE PLAY:

Into the Woods, the beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim and

James Lapine, masterfully weaves together familiar tales—

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and

Rapunzel—with the original story of a childless Baker and his

Wife, crafting a hauntingly resonant fairytale for the modern age.

As each character chases a personal wish, they soon discover

that every desire comes at a cost, forcing them to confront the

complexities of longing, loss, and unintended consequences.

This intricate fable delves into themes of collective responsibility

and the moral tension between self-interest and community care,

illuminating the ripple effects of individual choices on both

human lives and the natural world. In this dark and atmospheric

new production, these ideas will be further deepened through the

inclusion of a spectral ensemble of forest spirits, transforming

the woods into a sentient, ever-watchful presence.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

*please review carefully, as character doubling will be unique to

this production

*ages listed are general guidelines, not strict restrictions

NARRATOR (Any Gender, Any Age - minimal singing) A stereotypical

storyteller, warm and inviting, with excellent oratory skills. Serves as a

meta-theatrical voice and observer. *please note: for those familiar with

the show, this production will NOT be doubling the Narrator and

Mysterious Man- these will be played by two different actors

MYSTERIOUS MAN (Male, 40s-60s - Baritone G2 – E4) A haunted,

mysterious figure who roams through the woods. Revealed to be The

Baker’s absentee father, he symbolizes guilt, regret, and generational

cycle of trauma. *please note: for those familiar with the show, this

production will NOT be doubling the Narrator and Mysterious Man- these

will be played by two different actors

CINDERELLA (Female, 20s-30s - Soprano G3-G5) A young, earnest,

but quirky maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and

stepsisters. Dreaming of escape, she navigates between fantasy and

self-awareness. She doesn’t quite fit in anywhere, and struggles to

understand her desires, her voice, and herself. While she may look

beautiful in a ballgown, she is distinctly uncomfortable and out of place

in the finery. Vocally bright, lyrical soprano requiring both clarity and

warmth. Looking for three vocal tones: light and airy with apprehensive

excitement, fully supported lower lower register with angst, and bright

and focused with confidence.

JACK (Male, 15-30 - Tenor B2 – G4) A naïve but big-hearted young

man who seeks adventure. Energetic, bright-eyed, and a bit simple, he

often acts without thinking. Loves his cow more than anything in the

world. Starts out young and innocent, but is forced to grow up rapidly

over the course of the show. Vocally, looking for a clear high tenor with

youthful energy and bounce. *note: open to any gender actor to play this

role

JACK’S MOTHER (Female, 40s-50s - Mezzo-Soprano Bb3-Gb5)

Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent,

bold, and strong-willed. Practical and anxious, striving to survive in a

world out of balance.

THE BAKER (Male, 23-35 - Baritone Ab2 – G4) A well-meaning,

earnest, but also harried and insecure man who longs for a child. He

loves his wife but often underestimates her in his adherence to

traditional gender roles. Vocally warm, grounded, and emotionally

expressive with genuine emotion; baritenor feel.

THE BAKER’S WIFE (Female, 20-35 - Mezzo-Soprano F3 – G5) Smart,

determined, and pragmatic woman who wishes to be a mother. She is

willing to blur moral lines to fulfill her desire for a family. Probably

works too hard. Probably smarter than most of the people around her,

but tries to be nice about it. Vocally has a strong belt/mix with need,

comedic talk singing, and almost lyric hopefulness with resolve;

intelligent and emotionally agile.

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (Female, 15-25. Mezzo-Soprano: Bb3 –

F5) A young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, bold, and

brash: she begins innocent but quickly matures, transforming from a

proper young lady into a feral, somewhat cynical wolf-hunting woman.

Her path through the woods parallels a loss of innocence and

deepening awareness. Comedic timing essential. Vocally requires a

strong belt, with a mix of innocence and sass. Looking for precise

diction, great breath control, and a clear, bright belt/mix. Bold choices

encouraged.

THE WITCH (Female, 30s-40s. Mezzo-Soprano/Alto F3 – G5) A

powerful, morally complex figure. Straightforward and aggressive. The

obsessive adopted mother/protector of Rapunzel. She is able to see

the world for what it truly is and harbors deep wisdom, but is

hampered in her ability to wield this wisdom against the weight of her

pain. Not afraid to be truly scary and disturbing. Vocally demanding

and versatile; requires legit singing, strong, powerful belt with mix, and

sharp character delivery. Looking for a strong sense of timing and

extremely confident vocal ease. Bold choices encouraged.

WOLF/CINDERELLA’S PRINCE (Male, 25-40. Baritone B2 – F4)

Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak

by misleading and captivating his prey. A predator symbolizing danger

and unchecked desire. Vocally seductive and complex.

Prince: Vain and charming, a disloyal lover who is always searching for

the next new, exciting thing He represents performative heroism and

detachment from consequence. Vocally smooth, charming, with a

slightly over-the-top vocal style.

*note: there is a chance we will split these roles up to be played by two

separate actors, TBD based on auditions .

RAPUNZEL (Female, 20-30. Soprano B3 – A5) A loopy-but-lovely

maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to

experience the World. Fragile and isolated, her story centers on

control, freedom, and trauma. Vocally very high, clear, classical lyrical

soprano with sustained notes and operatic tone.

RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE (Male, 25-40. Baritone/Tenor C3 – E4) Just as

vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the

newest, most exciting endeavor. Emotional and dramatic, also craving

idealized love without depth. Vocally similar to Cinderella’s Prince; may

sing slightly higher in harmony.

MILKY WHITE (Female, Any Age, Movement-Based/Non-Speaking,

Possible Ensemble Singing) Milky White is Jack’s beloved cow and his

closest companion. In this production, Milky White will be played by a

female (or nonbinary) actor in a movement-based, non-speaking role.

Experience with movement, dance, puppetry, and/or physical comedy

is a plus. Milky White should feel both endearingly animal-like and

deeply human in spirit.

ENSEMBLE ROLES

This production will include an Ensemble of nine “Spirits” who

embody the forest as a sentient, reactive force. The spirits shift

between guiding, warning, and haunting the human characters. They

manipulate the set and environment to reflect the forest’s changing

mood and to show the changes made to the natural world by the

human characters. Movement/dance experience strongly preferred.

These will be essential and demanding roles which may require being

onstage for most of the show. All ensemble/forest spirits will play

additional roles throughout- specific doubling listed below (NOTE:

doubling subject to change after auditions):

SPIRIT 1/CINDERELLA’S MOTHER (Female, 20s-40s, Soprano E4-

F4) *strong mover preferred

SPIRIT 2/CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER (Female, 40s-60s,

ensemble singing, Mezzo)

SPIRIT 3/FLORINDA (Female, 20s-30s, ensemble singing, Mezzo/alto

with wide range) *strong dancer/mover

SPIRIT 4/LUCINDA (Female, 20s-30s, ensemble singing, Mezzo/alto

with wide range) *strong dancer/mover

SPIRIT 5/SNOW WHITE (Female, 20s-30s, ensemble singing, any

range) *strong dancer preferred, ideally with modern dance experience

SPIRIT 6/SLEEPING BEAUTY (Female, 20s-30s, ensemble singing,

any range) *strong dancer preferred, ideally with modern dance

experience

SPIRIT 7/CINDERELLA’S FATHER (Male, 40s-60s, ensemble singing,

any range)

SPIRIT 8/THE STEWARD (Any Gender, Any Age, ensemble singing,

any range) *strong dancer/mover

SPIRIT 9/GRANNY (Female, Any Age, ensemble singing. any range)

*strong dancer preferred, ideally with modern dance experience, strong

comedic/character acting

CONTENT DISCLOSURE:

This production includes themes that may be

distressing to some including but not limited to:

Parental loss, child abandonment, and parental abuse

Death and grief (including the offstage death of several major

characters)

Infidelity and sexual content, including implied sexual assault

(not explicit or overt)

Bullying and cruelty

Violence which may include the use of stage blood, including

implied killings by giants and other characters, the cutting off

of toes and heels, blindness as a result of bird attacks and

thorn bushes, and being eaten and subsequently cut out of the

stomach of a wolf

Dark/mature thematic elements, particularly in Act II

Please take care and use personal discretion when determining

whether this production is right for you.

Intimacy and fight choreography- some characters

may be required to engage in physical contact via
choreography, intimacy choreography, and fight
choreography, including but not limited to:

Kissing between Cinderella’s Prince and The Baker’s Wife

Some suggestive choreography between The Wolf and Little

Red

Staged physical violence for The Witch, Rapunzel, The

Steward, and Jack’s Mother

Some lifts and other choreography which may involve

nonsexual physical touching

*PLEASE NOTE: We are committed to the safety of all

involved in this production. To that end, all intimacy will
be choreographed under the direction and supervision
of a qualified and certified intimacy choreographer; all
physical violence/fighting will be choreographed under
the direction and supervision of a qualified and certified
fight choreographer; all dancing/movement
choreography requiring lifts or physical touching will be
under the supervision of a qualified dance
choreographer

Additionally, this production may include the

following logistical elements:

Loud noises, sound effects, and lighting effects

High energy, physical/movement based staging, particularly for

the ensemble/forest spirits

Wearing masks, heavy/complex costumes pieces, headpieces,

complex stage makeup, prosthetics, and/or coming into

contact with stage blood

Choreographed lifts and choreography which may involved

nonsexual physical touching

*ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: we welcome actors of all

abilities to audition in our space, and therefore we can
work around reasonable accommodations and physical
limitations. Please list any such needed
accommodations, as well as any specific concerns
related to physical ability, on your audition form.

*INCLUSIVE CASTING NOTE: Actors of all genders,

identities, ages, races, body types, physical abilities,
and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Individuals
of any gender may be cast for any roles, but actors
must be willing to play the gender associated with the
character (e.g., The Baker is described as male and
must be portrayed as a male character, but may be
played by a female or non-binary actor).

The Woodland Opera House will review the Megan's Law database and

may conduct a background check before final casting decisions. If this is

unacceptable to you, please do not audition.

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? Email:

intothewoodswoh@gmail.com

LINKS TO FORMS AND INFO:

1.) full audition info

2.) digital audition form

3.) character breakdown

4.) sides

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Annex, 520 Court Street

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