AUDITIONS May 26-27
7:30 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
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 his 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.
WHO IS DIRECTING?
Our production of Into the Woods will be directed by Klancy Baker, with music direction by Nicholas Sheffield.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TCTC seeks male and female actors of all ethnicities, ages 18 to 60+ for this production.
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
JACK (Male, Vocal Range A2-G4) -The feckless giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (Female, Vocal Range B3-F5)–A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naïve.
THE BAKER (Male, Vocal Range A2-G4)– 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.
THE BAKER’S WIFE (Female, Vocal Range G3-F5) – Determined and bright woman who wished to be a mother. She leads a simple yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
THE WITCH (Female, Vocal Range F3-F5) – Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
CINDERELLA (Female, Vocal Range G3-G5) – A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
WOLF/CINDERELLA’S PRINCE (Male, Vocal Range Bb2-Gb4) Wolf: hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER (Female, Vocal Range Bb3-F5) - The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
FLORINDA and LUCINDA (Female, 25-35, Vocal Range C4-E5) – Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. The follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
JACK’S MOTHER (Female, Age 50-65, Vocal Range B3-Gb5) – Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
THE NARRATOR/MYSTERIOUS MAN (Male, Vocal Range G2 – Eb4) – The show’s emcee, as it were, who also appears in the second act as the Baker’s absentee father.
RAPUNZEL (Female, Age 20-30, Vocal Range A3-Bb5) A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE (Male, Age 30-40, Vocal Range Db3-Gb4) Just as vain and gorgeous as his fellow Prince, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
CINDERELLA’S MOTHER (Female, Age 40-50, Vocal Range G3-Ab5) Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Will double as LITTLE RED'S GRANNY.
THE STEWARD (Male, Age 30-50, Ensemble Singer) A man-servant who is used to doing whatever he has to solve a problem. His only care is to please his master or the strongest personality in the room. Conniving, callous, and cowardly.
CINDERELLA’S FATHER (Male, Age 50+, Ensemble Singer) Out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. No solo singing.
MILKY WHITE (Either, Age 18+) –Jack’s beloved friend and companion. Experience with puppetry a plus.
WHERE WILL AUDITIONS BE HELD?
All auditions and rehearsals will be in person at the Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 measures of a song (in a style similar to Into the Woods) to be sung with recorded accompaniment. A sound system will be available for the playing of background tracks, but there will not be an accompanist available. A Capella Auditions will not be allowed.
Please be prepared for “cold-readings” from the script and dress for movement (no jeans, sandals, flip flops, etc.) as there will be a short dance combination taught as part of the audition process.
Those tagged for callbacks will be taught an additional song from the show as part of the callback audition.
WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?
Rehearsals will begin Monday, June 1st and will generally run Monday-Friday 6:00-9 PM. Adjustments may be made according to the needs of the cast.
WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?
Production dates are July 24-26, July 30-August 2, and August 6-9, 2026.
**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **
If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at info@tylercivictheatre.com.
