<div dir="ltr"><p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><img src="cid:ii_ivii6cay0_1586474bc379167d" width="193" height="150" style="margin-right: 0px;"><br>​</span></p><p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="times new roman, serif">Schenectady Light Opera Company will hold auditions on Monday, Dec 5 and Tuesday, Dec 6, 2016 for its production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning musical</font><i><font face="times new roman, serif"> </font></i></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="times new roman, serif"><i>Into the Woods</i> </font></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">with book by James Lapine.</span></p><p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">Audition Date:  December 5 and 6, 2016, 6:30 pm sign in. Auditions held on a first-come, first-served basis. All Community members are welcome.</span></b></p><p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">Auditioners</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif"> <b>should prepare a memorized</b> <b>32 bars from a Broadway musical appropriate for the show. </b>Please bring sheet music in your own key. An accompanist will be provided.</span></p><p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">Callbacks (by invitation only):  Wednesday Dec 7^th at 6:30 pm.</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">Performance Dates: </span></b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">Into the Woods </span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">runs two weekends from March 10-12 and March 16-19, Thursday-Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. All performances will be held at the Schenectady Light Opera Company, located at 427 Franklin St, Schenectady New York 12305.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Directed
by Brian Sheldon<br>
Musical direction by Alex Malsan <span></span></span></p>

<p><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:timesnewromanps,serif">Into
the Woods </span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">is
a delightful exploration about wishes, family and the choices we make as told
through several familiar fairy tale characters by the inimitable Brothers
Grimm. </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">The story
follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to
attend the King's Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When
the Baker and the Baker’s Wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a
Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish
is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later
with disastrous results. </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">One of
Sondheim's most popular works, </span><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:timesnewromanps,serif">Into the Woods </span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">is a musically
sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature singing actors adept at dark
comedy. </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Cast
size: (16-21), Flexible Cast Type/ Ensemble Cast/ Many featured roles/ Dance
requirement: None/minimal </span><span></span></p>

<p><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:timesnewromanps,serif">Character
Breakdown </span></b><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">CINDERELLA:
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and
stepsisters. Female, Range: G3 - G5 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">CINDERELLA'S
MOTHER (also plays Giant’s Wife and Little Red Riding Hood’s Grandmother):
Deceased, her soul guards and aids her daughter from a tree.<br>
Female, Range: E4 - F4 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">CINDERELLA'S
PRINCE (Also plays the Wolf): Vain and handsome, he is a disloyal lover who is
currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.<br>
Male, Range: Bb2 - Gb4 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">CINDERELLA'S
STEPMOTHER: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Female,
Range: A3 - F#5 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">FLORINDA
and LUCINDA: Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in
their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.<br>
Female, Range: C4 - Ab5 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">JACK: The
cow-loving Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive,
energetic, and bright-eyed. Male, Range: B2 - G4 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">JACK'S
MOTHER: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother is independent, bold,
and strong-willed. Female, Range: Bb3 - Gb5 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">LITTLE
RED RIDINGHOOD: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted,
fearless, yet youthful and naive.<br>
Female, Range: Bb3 - F5 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">MYSTERIOUS
MAN (Also plays the Narrator): A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a
good- natured protector and observer.<br>
Male, Range: G2 - Eb4 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">RAPUNZEL:
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely.
She yearns to experience the world.<br>
Female, Range: B3 - A5 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">RAPUNZEL'S
PRINCE: Just as vain and handsome as his Prince brother, he is always chasing
the newest, most exiting endeavor.<br>
Male, Range: C#3 - E4 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">THE
BAKER: A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of
his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to
ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles. Male, Range:
Ab2 - G4 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">THE
BAKER'S WIFE: Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She can be
proactive in her endeavors.<br>
Female, Range: F3 - G5 </span><span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">THE
WITCH: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is
straightforward and aggressive.<br>
Female, Range: F3 - G5 </span><span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif"><font size="4">For additional information, e-mail the Director at
<a href="mailto:brianactorsheldon@gmail.com">brianactorsheldon@gmail.com</a></font></b><br></p><p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span></span></p></div>