[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS FOR INTO THE WOODS JR. AT KARAMU

[Richard Morris Jr]

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. Morris Jr.
Musical Director: Sharolyn Ferebee
Production Dates: April 20th-May 5th, 2013 Saturdays and Sundays 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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