ABOUT THE SHOW
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.
One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated classic that will be presented by GFCT in a light that nobody has ever seen. Join us for a version of this show that will reinvent the classic story you know and love.
Performance Information:
Show dates: November 20th - 23rd *one weekend only*
Evening performances are at 8pm with a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
All productions will take place at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY. Ticket information coming soon.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Francesco Carlo Archina
Music Director: Garrett Smelcer
Choreographer: Loni Lee
Producer: Emily Bryan
Stage Manager: Abbi Roy
Audition Information
Click HERE for the Official Audition Announcement.
Click HERE for Audition Form (will also be available at auditions).
Audition Dates
Friday June 20th, 2025 (6:30 PM - sign in: begins at 7:00 PM)
Saturday June 21st, 2025 (4:30 PM - sign in: begins at 5:00 PM)
Please Note: You only need to attend one of these sessions. Callbacks will be by invitation only and will be held on Sunday June 22nd, beginning at 2:00 PM. Auditions will be in June to lock in casting, but rehearsals will NOT begin until Monday August 25th.
Audition/Callback Location:
The Association for the Blind - 144 Ridge Street, Glens Falls NY.
What to prepare:
Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is also acceptable
An accompanist will be provided. Please have sheet music in the correct key
Auditions will not include any readings from the script or a dance call. Both will be reserved for callback
Video Auditions:
If you cannot attend auditions and are interested in auditioning, video submissions will be accepted. Please contact the director for more information at 518-320-6220 OR email Ac91writer@gmail.com.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be three days a week, and will be held on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Subject to change based on cast/crew availability). ALL Rehearsals will take place at Saint George Orthodox Church.
Rehearsals will begin on Monday August 25th (Read through)
Attendance is mandatory for:
Tech Week (November 16th - 19th)
All Performances (November 20th - 23rd)
STRIKE on Sunday November 23rd after the final performance.
Character Breakdown
*PLEASE NOTE- With regards to age, this version of the show will feature non-conventional casting for certain roles. While we are open to seeing ALL ages for these roles, any role notated with “YOUTH +” means we are hoping to cast youth, ages 12-16. While that is our hope, we will STILL be considering ALL ages for said roles, including adults.
**We encourage actors of ALL ethnicities, backgrounds, shapes, sizes, gender identities, and people with disabilities, to audition for any and all roles.**
The Witch:
-Sarcastic, ugly-to-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Seeking a strong actor/singer who can command the stage and express a wide range of different emotions.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 30+
Vocal range: F3-G5
The 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. Seeking a strong actor and vocalist.
Gender: Male identifying
Age: 30+
Vocal range: 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. She is kind, loving, and everything a mother should be. Seeking a strong vocalist and actress.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 30+
Vocal range: F3-G5
Narrator: (YOUTH+)
-A young child grieving a major loss in their life. They are lost, and find themselves through the entirety of the show. An intellectual and curious story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Seeking a youth actor who is a STRONG actor/singer.
Gender: ANY
Age: 12+
Vocal range: G2-E4 (Songs can be transposed based on voice type.)
Cinderella:
-A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. She longs for more, but doesn’t quite know what she wishes for. A complicated and smart young woman, who must be an exceptional actress and vocalist.
Gender: Female
Age: 20+
Vocal range: G3-G5
Jack: (YOUTH+)
-The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost an adult.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Jack grows before our eyes from start to finish. Seeking a strong young actor and vocalist, who is exceptionally mature, and able to handle the content.
Gender: ANY
Age: 12+
Vocal range: B2-G4
Little Red Ridinghood: (YOUTH+)
-A spoiled and outspoken young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. She is a force to be reckoned with! Seeking a strong young actor and vocalist, who is exceptionally mature, and able to handle the content.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 12+
Vocal range: Bb3-F5
Rapunzel:
-A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely and naive. She yearns to experience the world, seeking an operatic voice type, and very strong actress.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 20+
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. Seeking a strong comedic actor, and vocalist.
Gender: Male identifying
Age: 25+
Vocal range: B2-F4
Rapunzel's Prince:
-Just as vain and gorgeous, and a tad dramatic, as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Seeking a strong comedic actor and vocalist.
Gender: Male identifying
Age: 25+
Vocal range: C#3-E4
Jack's Mother:
-Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. While Jack drives her crazy, he is her whole life. Seeking a very strong character actor, and vocalist.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 35+
Vocal range: Bb3-F5
Cinderella's Stepmother:
-The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. A comedic and strong willed character actor/singer.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 40+
Vocal range: A3-F#5
Florinda:
-Cinderella's stepsister; black of heart, and intentionally cruel. She follows in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Seeking comedic character actress and strong vocalist.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 20+
Vocal range: C4-Ab5
Lucinda:
-Cinderella's stepsister; black of heart, and intentionally cruel. She follows in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Seeking comedic character actress and strong vocalist.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 20+
Vocal range: C4-Ab5
Cinderella's Mother:
-A ghost in the woods, her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Potential to double as other characters.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 30+
Vocal range: G3-Ab5
The Mysterious Man:
-A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer, seeking strong character actor. Potential to double as other roles.
Gender: Male identifying
Age: 40+
Vocal range: G2-Eb4
The Wolves:
-Hungry and insatiable hunters who take advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating their prey. Will be doubled by other male actors in the show.
Gender: Male identifying
Age: 25+
Vocal range: Bb2-Gb4
Little Reds Granny:
-An angry old woman swallowed by the wolves, she is rescued by her granddaughter, when we see her savage and vengeful side. Seeking strong character actor. Potential to double as other characters.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 40+
The Voice of the Giant:
-Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss. Potential to double as other characters.
Gender: Female identifying
Age: 40+