AUDITIONS FOR
"INTO THE WOODS" (Mainstage & Young Adult Casts)
Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by James Lapine
DATES & TIMES:Saturday, April 20 & Sunday April 21
6pm-8pm
LOCATION:The PTPA (J.J. Ferrara Center)212 West Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201
*Please enter the building through the rear double doors adjacent to the PNC Bank Drive Through/Parking Lot. Auditions will be held in the downstairs rehearsal studio* Director: Joshua Plesce Music Director: Michele Millington Our summer production of “Into the Woods” will feature two casts, an adult mainstage cast (with 2 weekends of performances from July 5-14) and a young adult cast (14+, with one weekend of performances from July 19-21). Eligible auditioners for either/both casts can come to either audition date.
Auditions are open to the public.Callbacks will be announced if needed. PLOT SYNOPSIS:James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. 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. One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. PERFORMANCE DATES: Adult Mainstage ProductionFriday 7/5 @ 7:00pmSaturday 7/6 @ 7:00pmSunday 7/7 @ 3:00pmFriday 7/12 @ 7:00pmSaturday 7/13 @ 7:00pmSunday 7/14 @ 3:00pm Young Adult (14+) Production Friday 7/19 @ 7:00pmSaturday 7/20 @ 7:00pmSunday 7/21 @ 3:00pm Please bring a calendar of all conflicts between May 1 and show opening to the audition. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre.Auditionees must sing a song from the show or in the style of the show. Please come prepared with sheet music or a karaoke track on your personal device. Those auditioning will also be asked to perform cold reads from the script.If Audition Callbacks are necessary, auditionees will be contacted individually regarding dates and vocal requirements. Video submissions will also be accepted until 11:59pm on Sunday 4/21. Please include a vocal selection featuring background music/karaoke track. CHARACTERS AVAILABLE:CINDERELLA: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.Gender: FemaleAge: 20 to 30Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: G3 JACK: The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.Gender: MaleAge: 20 to 30Vocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: B2 JACK'S MOTHER: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.Gender: FemaleAge: 50 to 65Vocal range top: Gb5Vocal 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.Gender: MaleAge: 35 to 45Vocal range top: G4Vocal 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.Gender: FemaleAge: 35 to 45Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: F3 CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.Gender: FemaleAge: 40 to 50Vocal range top: F#5Vocal range bottom: A3 FLORINDA & LUCINDA: Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.Gender: FemaleAge: 25 to 35Vocal range top: Ab5Vocal range bottom: C4 LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.Gender: FemaleAge: 15 to 20Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: Bb3 THE WITCH: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.Gender: FemaleAge: 45 to 55Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: F3 CINDERELLA'S MOTHER: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.Gender: FemaleAge: 40 to 55Vocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: E4 WOLF: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.Gender: MaleAge: 30 to 35Vocal range top: Gb4Vocal range bottom: Bb2 RAPUNZEL: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.Gender: FemaleAge: 20 to 30Vocal range top: A5Vocal range bottom: B3 CINDERELLA'S PRINCE: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.Gender: MaleAge: 30 to 40Vocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: B2 RAPUNZEL'S PRINCE: Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.Gender: MaleAge: 30 to 40Vocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: C#3 THE GIANT'S WIFE: Voiceover. An angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.Gender: FemaleAge: 40 to 60
*Please enter the building through the rear double doors adjacent to the PNC Bank Drive Through/Parking Lot. Auditions will be held in the downstairs rehearsal studio* Director: Joshua Plesce Music Director: Michele Millington Our summer production of “Into the Woods” will feature two casts, an adult mainstage cast (with 2 weekends of performances from July 5-14) and a young adult cast (14+, with one weekend of performances from July 19-21). Eligible auditioners for either/both casts can come to either audition date.
Auditions are open to the public.Callbacks will be announced if needed. PLOT SYNOPSIS:James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. 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. One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. PERFORMANCE DATES: Adult Mainstage ProductionFriday 7/5 @ 7:00pmSaturday 7/6 @ 7:00pmSunday 7/7 @ 3:00pmFriday 7/12 @ 7:00pmSaturday 7/13 @ 7:00pmSunday 7/14 @ 3:00pm Young Adult (14+) Production Friday 7/19 @ 7:00pmSaturday 7/20 @ 7:00pmSunday 7/21 @ 3:00pm Please bring a calendar of all conflicts between May 1 and show opening to the audition. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre.Auditionees must sing a song from the show or in the style of the show. Please come prepared with sheet music or a karaoke track on your personal device. Those auditioning will also be asked to perform cold reads from the script.If Audition Callbacks are necessary, auditionees will be contacted individually regarding dates and vocal requirements. Video submissions will also be accepted until 11:59pm on Sunday 4/21. Please include a vocal selection featuring background music/karaoke track. CHARACTERS AVAILABLE:CINDERELLA: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.Gender: FemaleAge: 20 to 30Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: G3 JACK: The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.Gender: MaleAge: 20 to 30Vocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: B2 JACK'S MOTHER: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.Gender: FemaleAge: 50 to 65Vocal range top: Gb5Vocal 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.Gender: MaleAge: 35 to 45Vocal range top: G4Vocal 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.Gender: FemaleAge: 35 to 45Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: F3 CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.Gender: FemaleAge: 40 to 50Vocal range top: F#5Vocal range bottom: A3 FLORINDA & LUCINDA: Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.Gender: FemaleAge: 25 to 35Vocal range top: Ab5Vocal range bottom: C4 LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.Gender: FemaleAge: 15 to 20Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: Bb3 THE WITCH: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.Gender: FemaleAge: 45 to 55Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: F3 CINDERELLA'S MOTHER: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.Gender: FemaleAge: 40 to 55Vocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: E4 WOLF: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.Gender: MaleAge: 30 to 35Vocal range top: Gb4Vocal range bottom: Bb2 RAPUNZEL: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.Gender: FemaleAge: 20 to 30Vocal range top: A5Vocal range bottom: B3 CINDERELLA'S PRINCE: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.Gender: MaleAge: 30 to 40Vocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: B2 RAPUNZEL'S PRINCE: Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.Gender: MaleAge: 30 to 40Vocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: C#3 THE GIANT'S WIFE: Voiceover. An angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.Gender: FemaleAge: 40 to 60
Questions related to auditions and video submissions can be sent to artisticdirector@ptpashows.org