[NEohioPAL] INTO THE WOODS Auditions at Near West Theatre

[Sara Radak]

Auditions

 

INTO THE WOODS

(For Ages 16 & up)

 

February 22, 23 & 24

(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

This is a group audition.  Come one of these evenings.

Plan to stay for the entire time specified.

 

Audition Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church

West 78th St. & Lake Road

 

Arrive 15 minutes early to register

Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day.

 

About the Show:

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim     Book by James Lapine     

Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine     Orchestrations by
Jonathan Tunick

 

An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A
Prince Charming with a roving eye?  A Witch...who raps? They're all
among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's
fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been
cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest
for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to
and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who
climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is finally granted, but the
consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with
disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy  becomes a
moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our
children.

 

About the Audition

   Looking to build a large, racially & ethnically diverse cast of
characters.  All roles are open.  No experience necessary.  No prepared
material needed.  A relaxed, playful and friendly atmosphere.  Wear
comfortable clothing & shoes for dancing so you can move easily.

Group audition process.  Actors are led through multiple improvisational
exercises including acting, movement and singing.

 

Rehearsals begin Sunday, March 13, 2011

The show runs May 6 to 22, 2011 

 

THOUGHTS FROM THE DIRECTOR......

Hi Everyone! 

      I'm thrilled you are curious about auditioning for Into the Woods,
our upcoming spring production at Near West Theatre. This is a Sondheim
treasure!  Funny, gripping, sophisticated and ruthlessly honest when
dealing with human nature.

 

      A wonderful group of designers and I are conceiving a fresh
production, staged in the round, with an expanded COMPANY.  The "Chorus"
members will play other fairytale characters living in this mythical
kingdom.  These characters will be chosen and created to more fully
develop the aspects of the plot that deal with the village and the
impact our main characters' choices have on the greater community.

 

      So, for example, because of the WOLF, we could add the Three
Little Pigs, because of RED RIDING HOOD'S love of eating, we could add
the gingerbread ("not my gumdrop buttons") boy. How about adding
Pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel or even the 3 men in a tub!!!   The
imagination goes wild.  Think Into the Woods meets Shrek. Anyway...just
come.  A fun and irreverent time is promised all. This is going to be a
hoot!  Plan to delve.

 

To enchantment!    Bob Navis Jr., Artistic Director

 

Character Breakdown

CINDERELLA- Soprano- Earnest, warm-hearted.

CINDERELLA'S FATHER- Baritone

CINDERELLA'S MOTHER- Mezzo-Soprano

CINDERELLA'S PRINCE- Baritone- Vain and gorgeous.

CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER- Mezzo-Soprano-  Mean-spirited.

FLORINDA- Soprano (Mezzo-Soprano)- Cinderella's stepsister, lovely but
black of heart.

GIANT

GRANNY- Red's fiesty, savage grandmother.

JACK- tenor-  The feckless Giant Killer, almost a man.

JACK'S MOTHER- Mezzo-Soprano-  Browbeating and weary.

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD-  Soprano (light Mezzo-Soprano)  A spoiled smart
aleck.

LUCINDA- Mezzo-Soprano-   Cinderella's stepsister, lovely but black of
heart.

MYSTERIOUS MAN- Baritone- A mischievous vagrant.

NARRATOR- Baritone-  Intellectual and pleasant.

RAPUNZEL- Soprano- A loopy-but-lovely maiden.

RAPUNZEL'S PRINCE- Baritone-  Just as vain and gorgeous.

SLEEPING BEAUTY

SNOW WHITE

STEWARD- Surly and bureaucratic.

THE BAKER- Baritone- Harried and insecure.

THE BAKER'S WIFE- Mezzo-Soprano- Determined and bright.

THE WITCH- Mezzo-Soprano- Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous.

WOLF- Baritone- Hungry and insatiable.

 

For information, call the director, Bob Navis Jr.

216-281-6879 or Near West's Office 216-961-9750

 

Near West Theatre Office: 6514 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102 

 

Performance Site: St. Patrick's Club Building, 3606 Bridge Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113

www.nearwesttheatre.org

 

Near West Theatre is an open & affirming organization.For information,
call the director, Bob Navis Jr.
216-281-6879 orNear West's Office 216-961-9750

Near West Theatre Office
6514 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102 

Performance Site
St. Patrick's Club Building
3606 Bridge Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
www.nearwesttheatre.org

Near West Theatre is an open & affirming organization.For information,
call the director, Bob Navis Jr.
216-281-6879 orNear West's Office 216-961-9750

Near West Theatre Office
6514 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102 

Performance Site
St. Patrick's Club Building
3606 Bridge Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
www.nearwesttheatre.org

Near West Theatre is an open & affirming organization.For information,
call the director, Bob Navis Jr.
216-281-6879 orNear West's Office 216-961-9750

Near West Theatre Office
6514 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102 

Performance Site
St. Patrick's Club Building
3606 Bridge Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
www.nearwesttheatre.org

Near West Theatre is an open & affirming organization.

 

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