RISE is thrilled to announce auditions for its Season 19 Main Stage premiere, INTO THE WOODS!
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Thursday, July 24, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sunday, July 27, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
WHERE:
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
320 Main St., Woonsocket RI, 02895
REHEARSALS:
Sundays, 2-5
Tuesdays, 7-9
Wednesdays, 7-9
(Introductions / table read / first rehearsal will be Wednesday July 30, probably starting early, conflicts permitting.)
PERFORMANCES:
October 17-26, 2025
INTO THE WOODS
This pinnacle of the American musical theatre canon first appeared on Broadway in 1987, and has gone on to become one of Sondheim’s most-beloved and most-produced musicals. Mashing up the storylines and themes of multiple Brothers Grimm fairy tales – such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and others, the cast delves into humor and poignancy as each story must go “Into the Woods” to find its resolution.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIshows.com
Directed and Music Directed by Gordon Dell.
WHAT TO KNOW/PREPARE
- No reservations are needed. Arrive anytime within the audition window.
- For most roles, please prepare a song excerpt in the style of the show that shows off your acting and vocal range. Please have an accompaniment track ready, a Bluetooth speaker will be provided.
- Provide a resume and headshot along with your audition form, either in person or via our website at www.ristage.org. Please include ALL conflicts from July through October on your audition form.
- Please email Director Gordon Dell at
Z3JkZWxsIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= if you have any questions or are unable to make the audition times. Video submissions will be considered.
- RISE is a non-profit, non-Equity, volunteer-based theater company. All positions within the company are unpaid, unless otherwise specified.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All roles are open. Any actor may audition for any role.
Narrator / (Mysterious Man)
An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Vocal range: G2 - E4
Cinderella
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Vocal range: G3 - G5
Jack
The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Vocal range: B2 - G4
Jack's Mother
Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Vocal range: Bb3 - Gb5
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.
Vocal range: Ab2 - G4
Baker's Wife
Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
Vocal range: F3 - G5
Cinderella's Stepmother
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Vocal range: A3 - F#5
Florinda & Lucinda / (Snow White & Sleeping Beauty)
Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Vocal range: C4 - Ab5
Little Red Ridinghood
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Vocal range: Bb3 - F5
Witch
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Vocal range: F3 - G5
Cinderella's Mother / (Granny) / (Giant)
Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Vocal range: D4 - F5
Rapunzel
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Vocal range: B3 - A5
Cinderella's Prince / (Wolf)
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Vocal range: B2 - F4
Rapunzel's Prince
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
Vocal range: C#3 - E4
Additional Roles (singing in ensemble numbers only):
Milky White
Cinderella’s Father
Steward
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