[NEohioPAL] Karamu is holding AUDITIONS for INTO THE WOODS JR

[richard morris]

KARAMU PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE IS HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR
INTO THE WOODS Jr.
Book by James Lapine  Music/Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by: Richard H. Moris Jr.
Musical Director: Sharolyn Ferebee
Production Dates: April 20th-May 5th, 3013 Saturday and Sunday Only
**Special School performances April 30 and May 1...... 10 am and 1 pm**
 
 
 

AUDITION DATES
 
·       Monday                       February 11, 2013   7:00pm
·       Tuesday                      February 12, 2013   7:00pm
 
 AUDITION PREPARATION
Karamu is seeking actors, singers, and dancers, of all nationalities, ages 12 - 
18. 
Performers must be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song of their choosing and 
he/she may be asked to sing a song from the show. An accompanist will be 
provided. All will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. 
 
 
LOCATION:   2355 East 89th Cleveland Ohio
 
 
ABOUT THE PLAY  
Into the Woods Junior is an engaging and funny musical comedy that twists 
familiar fairy tales into a brand new story. When a Baker and his Wife learn 
they've been cursed by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the 
special objects required to break the spell; swindling, deceiving and from 
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the 
beanstalk)!
 
Cast of Characters
 
The Baker is an innocent but stubborn husband. This is a large role that has 
some challenging singing. The audience should never doubt he is a good-hearted 
person, trying to do what is right.
 
The Baker’s Wife is strong, determined and patient. The role requires excellent 
singing AND acting, plus a good sense of comic timing.
 
Cinderella is at once beautiful and surprisingly clumsy and awkward. Cinderella 
has very little dialogue.
 
Cinderella’s Family – Cinderella’sStepmother, her stepsistersFlorinda and 
Lucinda, and herFather are great comedic roles.
 
Cinderella’s Mother is a one-scene wonder. The voice should be strong and 
pleasant. A collection of remembered mannerisms and sayings.
 
Jack has a lot of dialogue, and is responsible for singing two of the best-loved 
songs: "I Guess This Is Goodbye" and "Giants in the Sky." This is a role that 
could conceivably be played by a young woman, however, you will want to make 
sure she plays it as a boy and doesn’t change the gender of the character.
 
Jack’s Mother is described physically as "not quite pretty." She should be 
comfortable playing frazzled and frumpy. This is mainly an acting role and 
therefore requires an actress with an easily projected, authoritative speaking 
voice.
 
Little Red Ridinghood is pushy, bratty, over-fed and spoiled. Her journey 
teaches her some very important lessons. A wonderfully fun role for the right 
girl.
 
The Narrator tells the story to the audience. While he doesn’t sing much, he 
does have the most lines to memorize, being the largest role in the show. The 
Narrator is frequently cast as the Mysterious Man as well.
 
Rapunzel must stand up to her mother and eventually leave her for the world. 
This role requires an excellent soprano voice.
 
Rapunzel’s Prince and Cinderella’s Prince are pompous, conceited and 
self-absorbed brothers. They should be able to carry themselves with confidence. 
Both should be good singers.
 
The Witch is the ultimate character role. Originally played by Bernadette Peters 
on Broadway, it requires a good singer/actor who can deliver the drama of the 
script. Mysterious and mischievous.

The Wolf  should be properly slimy and a bit creepy.

The Steward is a great role to gain experience.

 Granny  doubled by Cinderella’s mother.

 Milky White was played on Broadway by a prop, but you may choose to cast this 
non-singing role.
 
 
REHEARSALS   consist of 8 weeks of rehearsals, 3 - 6 times per week.  The cast 
will receive the rehearsal schedule by the first cast meeting or first 
rehearsal.
 
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Richard H. Morris at 
216.795.7070 ext 236.
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