AUDITION NOTICE
Into the Woods
Director Elijah Green
Choreographer Danielle Jensen
Music Director Will Nazareno
Producer Melodie S. Rivers
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
For questions, please contact us at itw@morgan-wixson.org
Synopsis
Into the Woods is a musical that intertwines the plots of several classic fairy tales, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. The story follows a Baker and his Wife who desperately want to have a child but are cursed by a Witch. To break the curse, they must venture into the woods to find four specific items: a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold.
As they journey through the woods, they encounter familiar characters from the fairy tales, each pursuing their own wishes and facing the consequences of their actions. The characters' paths intersect, leading to unexpected twists and turns as they confront moral dilemmas and the consequences of their desires.
Into the Woods explores themes of wish fulfillment, the consequences of actions, and the importance of community and family. It delves into the complexities of life and the blurred lines between good and evil, all set to a memorable Stephen Sondheim score.
1 • In Person and Online Submission Auditions
You may audition In-Person or through Online Submission. For both, please click the "Apply to Audition" button and follow the prompts.
Online Submissions are open now through Saturday, July 25th @ 7pm. Click the "Apply to Audition" button and follow the prompts.
In-Person Auditions will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd from 7:00pm - 11pm, and on Sunday, July 26th from 6pm - 11pm. No accompanist at audition, please upload audition song prior to arrival. Click "Apply to Audition" button to submit.
Actors only need to attend one day of initial auditions.
All auditions, callbacks, and performances will be held at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre. The address is 2627 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
Street parking available.
Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot is available on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m.
Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/HAUS Motors or SGI or you will be towed.
2 • Prepare
Please come prepared with a headshot, resume and two 32-Bar selections from songs that showcase the unique qualities of your voice. You may only be asked to sing one. Please bring accompaniment tracks for both your audition songs.
**If submitting virtually, you DO NOT need to attend the In-Person auditions, but must be available for in-person callbacks on Wednesday July 29th if needed.
3 • Callbacks
Callbacks are by invitation only, and will be held on Wednesday, July 29th. You will be notified by email if you are asked to callbacks. Callbacks will be held at the theatre.
4 • Bring
Please bring a resume and headshot to the audition. Please bring accompaniment tracks for both your audition songs. Members of the Morgan-Wixson, will have priority in being seen.
5 • Performance Dates
This show runs September 26 - October 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday's at 2pm.
6 • Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin August 5th, and will take place primarily Monday - Thursday from 7pm-11pm, Saturdays 11am-3pm, with some Fridays as needed. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.
7 • Conflicts
At the auditions, all actors must fill out a calendar form with all potential conflicts. NO conflicts will be accepted after casting. If they do arise it may result in an actor being replaced.
8 • Covid Policy
Masks are optional and we ask everyone to respect each other’s choices. If participants are not feeling well, we encourage wearing masks to prevent the spread of colds.
9 • Our Theatre
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre is an all-volunteer run community theatre celebrating its 80th season of entertaining audiences. Actors are thanked for their participation with a gratuity stipend. The theatre is non-Equity only.
10 • Inclusive Casting
In reference to the descriptions that follow, most characters currently are on the gender binary and written with he/him and she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, the Morgan-Wixson Theatre is actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects our real world community.
In our continued attempts to offer opportunities to those often
ignored by theater history, we understand that many official casting descriptions are either limiting or traditionally cast in preferenced ways that ignore the multitudes of performers that shine on our stages.
Because of this, we encourage and are actively seeking performers of ANY and ALL identities, including performers with disabilities, performers presenting of all races and ethnicities, and those who identify as transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming.
Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
As part of our mission, we are actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects the community.
11 • Character Breakdowns
Narrator/Mysterious Man: Male-presenting, 40s to 60s. Vocal range: Bb3 to D4. An intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
The Baker: Male-presenting, person of color, 30s to 40s. Vocal range: Ab2 to G4. A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. Willing to go any distance to give his wife the life of happiness and comfort she deserves.
The Baker’s Wife: Female-presenting, person of color, 20s to 40s. Vocal range: F3 to G5. Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. Her sturdiness and warmth form the foundation of the world around her. Must have great comic chops.
Jack: Male-presenting, person of color, early teens to 20s. Vocal range: B2 to G4. The boy with his head stuck in a daydream, who must at last assume the mantle of manhood. He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Jack’s Mother: Female-presenting, person of color, 40s to 60s. Vocal range: Bb3 to Gb5. Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Cinderella: Female-presenting, Latine. 20s to 30s. Vocal range: G3 to G5. A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, until she is granted the keys to the kingdom.
Cinderella’s Stepmother: Female-presenting, 30s to 50s. Vocal range: A3 to F#5. The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Florinda and Lucinda: Female-presenting, 20s to 30s. Vocal range: C4 to Ab5. Cinderella’s stepsisters, spoiled by riches and trained by their mother to denigrate Cinderella at every opportunity.
Cinderella’s Mother / Granny: Female-presenting, Latine, 30s to 50s. Vocal range top: E4 to F4. Cinderella’s deceased but protective mother; Little Red’s vengeful grandmother; and a giant seeking justice.
Little Red Riding Hood: Female-presenting, late teens to 20s. Vocal range: Bb3 to F5. A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, and fearless, yet youthful and naive.
The Witch: Female-presenting, person of color, 30s to 60s. Vocal range: F3 to G5. Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Wolf / Cinderella’s Prince: Male-presenting, 20s to 30s. Vocal range: Bb2 to Gb4. A deceptively charming and insatiable wolf who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey; and a vain and gorgeous prince who is a disloyal lover, always searching for the next, exciting thing.
Rapunzel: Female-presenting, 20s to 30s. Vocal range: B3 to A5. A loopy-but- lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Rapunzel’s Prince: Male-presenting, 20s to 30s. Vocal range: C#3 to E4. Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
The Steward / Cinderella’s Father: Male-presenting, 30s to 50s. Any. A man-servant who is used to doing whatever he has to solve a problem; and Cinderella’s out of touch father who is harmless but well-meaning.