[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for INTO THE WOODS | Fort Salem Theater

Sun Jan 7 13:19:44 EST 2024

Fort Salem Theater will hold auditions for *Into the Woods* auditions *Monday,
January 29, Tuesday, January 30 and Callbacks on Wednesday, January 31*.
All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and gender identities.

*Audition Steps:*

   - Step One: Sign Up Here
   <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948ADAD29A3F94-47039335-into#/>
   - Step Two: Compete Audition Form Here
   <https://forms.gle/xQYgqPjMfHJpVheLA>
   - Step Three: View Potential Callback Sides
   <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1CwLofu8fAt1WoF2HCtMpevcEYWghzEGl>

Opportunities also available:

   - Choreographer (stipend available)
   - Properties Design (stipend available)

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For auditions, please prepare approximately 1-minute of a song that
showcases your talents. Choosing a selection from the callback sides (available
here
<https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1CwLofu8fAt1WoF2HCtMpevcEYWghzEGl>)
is suggested, but not required. You may be asked to sing additional music
and/or read from the script. An accompanist will be provided. If you are
unable to attend auditions, please submit a video from the sides below as
soon as possible to Kyle at FortSalem.com.

Rehearsal for Into The Woods will begin on or around Sunday, February 18,
2024. Rehearsals will typically be held Sundays from 6PM-10PM,
Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM, pending the availability of the cast and the
needs of the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the
cast and director’s availability. A full calendar will be provided by the
first rehearsal.

Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who
participate in 2024 productions will also receive a free 12-month
invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time,
housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.

About The Show:

Into the Woods
Auditions: Monday, January 29, Tuesday, January 30 (7PM-10PM)
Callbacks (by invitation): Wednesday, January 31 (7PM-10PM)
Performances:  April 5-14, 2024
NOTE: Tech rehearsal will be held on Easter Sunday, March 31 from
12PM-10PM. All actors will be required on this date.

Directed by: Brian Clemente
Music Directed by: John Norine Jr.
Choreographed by: TBD
Stage Managed by: Margo Hatzel
Scenic Design by: Charles J.I. Krawczyk
Costume Design by: Gina Kowalski
Properties Design by: TBD
Produced by Kyle West

Character descriptions (all roles open to all ethnicities and gender
identities):

BAKER: Average working man, warm-hearted and sincere, but protective of his
family. Strong Actor/Singer. Baritone: A-High G

JACK: The feckless giant killer. Eager to please, genuine/sincere,
impulsive, a little slow of learning and misled by his lack of self
knowledge. High overall singing range, requires lovely lyric tenor quality.
Youthful. Tenor: A-High G (*Note*: Role may be cast as either a teenage or
adult. All ages are welcome to audition.)

BAKER'S WIFE: Determined and bright. A romantic at heart, but materialistic
at times. Strong Actor/Singer. Mezzo-Soprano: G-High F

THE WITCH: Outwardly: self-serving, possessive, sarcastic, vain,
charismatic. Inwardly Insecure & lonely. Strong Actor/Singer..
Mezzo-Soprano: Low F-High F w/good belt

CINDERELLA: Earnest, pretty, warm-hearted, kind, trying to find her place
in the world. Survivor. Soprano: G-High G

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: Spoiled, clever, strong-willed, and naive. Seeks
approval in place of love, which she is profoundly lacking. Adult or teen
playing a child. Mezzo-Soprano: B-High F. (*Note*: Role may be cast as
either a teenage or adult. All ages are welcome to audition.)

CINDERELLA'S PRINCE: Vain, gorgeous, endlessly confident, a hero to
himself. Womanizer. Can be selected to double as the Wolf. Baritone: B-High
F

MYSTERIOUS MAN: Mischievous vagrant and good-natured protector all in one.
May need to be a physical actor/mover. Mostly acting role with one big
musical number. Baritone: G-High E flat

NARRATOR: Intellectual and pleasant. A good storyteller who relates with
the audience. Mainly spoken role. Baritone: G-High E

RAPUNZEL'S PRINCE: Vain, gorgeous, not as tall as his older brother,
Cinderella's Prince. Baritone: C sharp-High E

WOLF: Hungry and insatiable. seductive and alluring. Strong Singer Actor.
Baritone: B-High G flat

RAPUNZEL: Loopy, lovely, and lonely. Needs good vocal control. Strong high
soprano. High Soprano: C-High A sharp

JACK'S MOTHER: Hard-working, independent, but weary single mother. Soprano:
B-High F sharp

CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER: Mean-spirited, greedy, demanding. Superb
character. Mezzo-Soprano: A sharp-High F

LUCINDA: Cinderella's stepsister. Loud and energetic. Mezzo-Soprano: C-High
E

FLORINDA: Cinderella's stepsister. Loud and energetic. Mezzo-Soprano:
C-High E

GRANNY: Red Riding Hood’s feisty, bitter, vindictive grandmother, good
comedic timing. No solo singing. May double with another minor role. Open
Vocal Range.

CINDERELLA'S MOTHER: Nurturing and loving. A spirit guarding her daughter
from a tree with good advice. May double with another minor role. Soprano

SNOW WHITE: Cameo Role. No solo singing. May double with another minor
role. Open Vocal Range.

SLEEPING BEAUTY: Cameo Role. No solo singing. May double with another minor
role. Open Vocal Range.

GIANT: Female: loud, angry, offstage voice only. No solo singing. May
double with another minor role. Open Vocal Range.

STEWARD: Works for Cinderella's Prince. Surly and bureaucratic. No solo
singing.

CINDERELLA'S FATHER: Intellectual, out of touch with family, but harmless
and well-meaning. No solo singing. Open vocal range.

For more information, visit www.FortSalem.com/auditions.

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*Kyle West *(he/him)
Executive & Artistic Director, Fort Salem Theater
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