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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">BLANK CANVAS THEATRE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Auditions for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">INTO THE WOODS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Book by James Lapine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Directed by</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Pierre Brault<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Musical Direction by</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Kenny Lear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><b>If Interested:</b> Email <a href="mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com">Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com</a> (include "INTO THE WOODS" in your subject line) to sign up for an audition and include your ideal date and time for auditioning. Otherwise,
we will just assign you the best available slot. We will do our best to accommodate you. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">*If you cannot make auditions, please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible, submit a video audition for consideration. <b>Please submit this video by Wednesday
March 25th</b>. We do our best to see and consider additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Audition Date:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Tuesday March 24 or Wednesday March 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Time:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> 7:00pm-10:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What to prepare: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please prepare one 32 bar selection of a musical theatre pieces of your choosing. We may ask you to sing
a second song. No rock or pop songs please! Sondheim selections are welcome but not required. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated,
but not required. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Performance Dates:</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May 8 - 23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rehearsals:</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Begin April 8<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Pay: </b>Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">*We my explore AEA Contracts for this show.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Location:</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Blank Canvas Theatre <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Cleveland, OH 44102 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Click <a href="http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/directions/">here </a>for directions or visit our website at <a href="http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/" target="_blank">www.blankcanvastheatre.com</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Story<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Into the Woods brings together beloved fairy tale characters in a richly layered journey through a magical forest. A baker and his wife set out to break a witch’s curse, crossing paths with
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and Rapunzel. As their wishes come true, the consequences of their actions begin to unravel, revealing that “happily ever after” isn’t always what it seems. With a spellbinding score by Stephen
Sondheim, this Tony Award–winning musical explores themes of desire, responsibility, and the power of community in the face of uncertainty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Character Breakdown <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All ages are flexible and we are open to casting actors under 18 years old for Little Red and Jack. We welcome and encourage all gender identities/expressions, body types, disabilities and
races/cultural backgrounds to audition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">* The role Baker has been precast and will be played by Patrick Ciamacco.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Narrator/Mysterious Man- Narrator:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Wry and commanding presence as the storyteller/outside observer. Orchestrating the plot.
Mysterious Man: Broken, anxious and secretive. Trying to right a wrong. Emotionally resonant. Character Baritone (G2-E4)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Baker</b>: This role is cast and will be played by Patrick Ciamacco<br>
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<b>Baker's Wife</b>: Smart, grounded, and resourceful. Wishes more than anything to have a child. She longs for more than her current life offers, but is not exactly sure what that is. Complex arc balancing humor, determination, and vulnerability. Mezzo-Soprano
with belt (F3-G5)<br>
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<b>Cinderella</b>: A kind, earnest, conflicted, and strong-willed woman with a warm gentleness who is consistently mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Comedic ingenue and storyteller. Soprano (G3-G5)<br>
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<b>Jack:</b> An endearing, naïve, enthusiastic, and impulsive boy. Capable of sincere emotional connection, but who is also misled by his lack of knowledge. Tenor (A2-G4)<br>
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<b>Little Red Riding Hood:</b> A feisty, mischievous, bold, and surprisingly tough little girl. Strong-willed, quick witted and fearless. Comedic, with excellent timing and vocal articulation. Mezzo-Soprano with belt (Bb3-F5)<br>
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<b>Jack's Mother:</b> A long-suffering, practical woman. Loving of her son, but frustrated by his naivety. Mezzo Soprano (Bb3-Gb5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Witch:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> She has her own moral code and is unbothered by society’s expectations. She’s powerful but cannot accept the limitations
of that power. More compassionate than she’ll ever let on. (F3-G5)<br>
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<b>Cinderella's Prince/Wolf- Prince:</b> A vain, dramatic, handsome, and comically overconfident man. He’s the hero in his own life and was raised to be charming, not sincere. Must play exaggerated confidence and humor with ease. Wolf: Playfully conniving and
humorous. Baritone (Bb2-F4)<br>
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<b>Rapunzel's Prince:</b> A handsome, earnest, and competitive young man. Loves to spar and challenge his brother. With strong comedic sensibility. Baritone (C#3-F4)<br>
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<b>Rapunzel:</b> Innocent, sheltered, and emotional, prone to fits of hysteria as the show progresses. Beautiful and floating Legit Soprano voice (B3-A5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Granny/Giant:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Granny: tough and comedic. Giant: powerful and intimidating. Soprano (E4-F4)<br>
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<b>Cinderella's Stepmother: </b>A snobbish and cruel woman, only looking out for her own agenda, even at the expense of her own daughters. Mezzo-Soprano (A3-F#5)<br>
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<b>Florinda:</b> Stepsister to Cinderella, sister to Lucinda. Over the-top, vain, bratty and humorous woman (C4-Ab5)<br>
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<b>Lucinda:</b> Stepsister to Cinderella, sister to Florinda. Also over the-top, vain, bratty and humorous woman (C4-Ab5)<br>
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<b>Steward:</b> Bossy, rule-bound, somewhat cowardly. Comedic energy with a sharp edge. Baritone<br>
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<b>Cinderella's Father:</b> Detached and timid. Baritone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Milky White:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> A sad sickly cow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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