BLANK CANVAS THEATRE Auditions for INTO THE WOODS Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Pierre Brault Musical Direction by Kenny Lear If Interested: Email Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com> (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. *If you cannot make auditions, please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible, submit a video audition for consideration. Please submit this video by Wednesday March 25th. We do our best to see and consider additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. Audition Date: Tuesday March 24 or Wednesday March 25 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm What to prepare: 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. Performance Dates: May 8 - 23 Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00pm. Rehearsals: Begin April 8 Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. Pay: Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly. *We my explore AEA Contracts for this show. Location: Blank Canvas Theatre 1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) Cleveland, OH 44102 (Click here <http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/directions/> for directions or visit our website at www.blankcanvastheatre.com<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/>) The Story 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. Character Breakdown 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. * The role Baker has been precast and will be played by Patrick Ciamacco. Narrator/Mysterious Man- Narrator: 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) Baker: This role is cast and will be played by Patrick Ciamacco Baker's Wife: 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) Cinderella: 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) Jack: 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) Little Red Riding Hood: 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) Jack's Mother: A long-suffering, practical woman. Loving of her son, but frustrated by his naivety. Mezzo Soprano (Bb3-Gb5) The Witch: 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) Cinderella's Prince/Wolf- Prince: 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) Rapunzel's Prince: A handsome, earnest, and competitive young man. Loves to spar and challenge his brother. With strong comedic sensibility. Baritone (C#3-F4) Rapunzel: Innocent, sheltered, and emotional, prone to fits of hysteria as the show progresses. Beautiful and floating Legit Soprano voice (B3-A5) Granny/Giant: Granny: tough and comedic. Giant: powerful and intimidating. Soprano (E4-F4) Cinderella's Stepmother: 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) Florinda: Stepsister to Cinderella, sister to Lucinda. Over the-top, vain, bratty and humorous woman (C4-Ab5) Lucinda: Stepsister to Cinderella, sister to Florinda. Also over the-top, vain, bratty and humorous woman (C4-Ab5) Steward: Bossy, rule-bound, somewhat cowardly. Comedic energy with a sharp edge. Baritone Cinderella's Father: Detached and timid. Baritone Milky White: A sad sickly cow.