Into The Woods
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)
Nov. 09 - Nov. 10 (2015)
Winner of four Tony Awards and a smash-hit film adaptation by Disney, Into the Woods is a musical fairy tale all about what happens after “happily ever after.” James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring all of them together for a timeless yet relevant piece and rare modern classic. 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 wishes are granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Directed by Jim Wiesmann.
About the Fredericksburg Theater Company: The mission of the Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) is “to provide superior theatrical programs for regional participation which entertain, educate, enrich and inspire.” Formed in 1997 by Jeryl Hoover, the theater has grown to an audience of over 10,000 annually. All performances are held at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater. FTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It has received statewide recognition from the Texas Nonprofit Theatres as well as grants from various arts endowment organizations.
Auditions for FTC’s next production Into the Woods are scheduled Monday and Tuesday, November 9th and 10th, 7:00 pm at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, located at 1668 S. U.S Highway 87 in Fredericksburg. All roles are available.
Audition packets are available at the FTC Box Office, located next to the theater. The packet contains an audition form, sheet music, backing tracks and scenes from the show to prepare for auditions. You may sing a selection from the show other than the ones provided, but you will need to provide your own sheet music and/or backing track. Box-office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. A CD player, hookups for a MP3 player and pianist will be provided at the auditions.
There are 14 female roles and 9 male roles. All roles are available for auditions. Attendance to both audition days is not mandatory. If you are cast, attendance to technical rehearsals, February 15th-18th and all performances is mandatory. Performances for Into the Woods are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, February 19th - March 6th.
Specific questions about the auditions can be emailed to the Director, Jim Weismann at jimweismann55@yahoo.com with the subject line “Into the Woods Auditions”.
Character Descriptions:
NARRATOR: An intellectual and pleasant storyteller. He 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 is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Vocal range: Bb3 - Gb5
THE BAKER: A harried and insecure man 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: Ab2 - G4
THE 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 beautiful, but mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Vocal range: A3 - F#5
FLORINDA and LUCINDA: Cinderella's stepsisters who are lovely, yet vain and black of heart. They join their mother in belittling Cinderella. Vocal range: C4 - Ab5
CINDERELLA’S FATHER: Holds the title of head of the household only because he pays the bills. He is completely dominated by his second wife and her daughters. Ensemble singing with some solos.
LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Vocal range: Bb3 - F5
THE WITCH: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, straightforward and aggressive. She is the obsessive protector of Rapunzel. Vocal range: F3 - G5
CINDERELLA'S MOTHER: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Vocal range: E4 - F4
MYSTERIOUS MAN: A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Vocal range: G2 - Eb4
THE WOLF: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Vocal range: Bb2 - Gb4
GRANNY: Red Ridinghood's spunky grandmother, who lives alone in the woods. Ensemble singing with some solos.
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: 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
THE STEWARD: Servant to Cinderella's Father and Stepmother. Runs the household in a practical and efficient manner. Ensemble singing with some solos.
THE GIANT’S WIFE: Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful “monster”. She is seeking retribution for her loss. Speaking Role
SNOW WHITE and SLEEPING BEAUTY: Walk-on roles in the show's finale. Ensemble singing.
For further information please contact Executive Director Steve Reily at the theater office by calling 888-669-7114 or email at fbgtheaterco@verizon.net.
