Auditions

Fall 2025 Production

“Into the Woods"  Book by James Lapine - Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

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Audition Dates

Sunday, April 13th, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

​Monday, April 14th, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center Street, Clayton
No Appointment Necessary

Call Backs April 21st, 7-9pm



 

 

 

Audition Requirements: 

Song (32 measures) please provide sheet music.  (Accompanist provided)                                                         No Recording or backing tracks

2 minute memorized monologue (not from “Into the Woods”)

Cold read from the script

Please provide headshot, resume and audition form

Auditions are open to non-Equity performers ages 16 yrs. +

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Rehearsal Dates: Begin August 25 and rehearse Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 7-10pm and Saturdays 1-5pm

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   Performance Dates:  October 17-19, 23-26, 2025 (9 shows)

Strike: October 26

  

 

Clayton Theatre Company is committed to non-traditional casting.
All are encouraged to audition.  Join our mailing list to stay informed about Clayton Theatre Company’s special events and future auditions.

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Character Breakdown

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​*Narraror-An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrates lessons to the audience.
Gender:  Male
Vocal range top:  E4
Vocal range bottom:  G2
Cinderella-A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Gender:  Female
Age:  20-30
Vocal range top:  G5
Vocal range bottom:  G3
Jack-The feckless Giant Killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naïve, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Gender:  Male
Age:  16-30
Vocal range top:  G4
Vocal range bottom:  B2
Jack’s Mother-Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Gender:  Female
Age:  50-65
Vocal range top:  Gb5
Vocal range bottom:  Bb3
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.
Gender:  Male
Age:  35-45
Vocal range top:  G4
Vocal range bottom:  Ab2
The Baker’s Wife-Determined and a 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.
Gender:  Female
Age:  35-45
Vocal range top:  G5
Vocal range bottom:  F3
Cinderella’s Stepmother-The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Gender:  Female
Age:  40-50
Vocal range top:  F#5
Vocal range bottom:  A3
Florinda and Lucinda-Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Gender:  Female
Age:  25-35
Vocal range top:  Ab5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Little Red Ridinghood-A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naïve.
Gender:  Female
Age:  16-20
Vocal range top:  F5
Vocal range bottom:  Bb3
*The Witch-Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Gender:  Female
Age:  45+
Vocal range top:  G5
Vocal range bottom:  F3
Cinderella’s Mother-Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Gender:  Female
Age:  40-55
Vocal range top:  F4
Vocal range bottom:  E4
*Mysterious Man-A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Gender:  Male
Age:  50-65
Vocal range top:  Eb4
Vocal range bottom:  G2
Wolf-Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Gender:  Male
Age:  30-45
Vocal range top:  Gb4
Vocal range bottom:  Bb2
Rapunzel-A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Gender:  Female
Age:  20-30
Vocal range top:  A5
Vocal range bottom:  B3
Cinderella’s Prince-Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Gender:  Male
Age:  25-40
Vocal range top:  F4
Vocal range bottom:  B2
Rapunzel’s Prince-Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
Gender:  Male
Age:  25-40
Vocal range top:  E4
Vocal range bottom:  C#3
Giant-Voiceover. The giant’s wife is an angry and vengeful ‘monster.’ She is seeking restitution for her loss.
Gender:  Female
Age:  40-60 

**The following roles have been precast-  The Witch, Narrator & the Mysterious Man

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All roles are open. Clayton Theatre Company is committed to non-tradition casting.  All are encouraged to audition.  Join our mailing list to stay informed about Clayton Theatre Company's special events and future auditions. All actors are non-paid, volunteer positions.

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