Auditions
Into the woods
Saturday, march 21st and sunday, March 22nd
Into the Woods
Hill Country Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Into the Woods — Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical that weaves together classic fairy tales with humor, heart, and unforgettable music.
Audition Dates
Saturday, March 21 at 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 PM
Location
4003 W FM 2147
Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657
What to Prepare
A monologue (approximately 1 minute in length)
Any song from Into the Woods
No a cappella auditions — please bring your accompaniment track
Be prepared to learn a short movement combination (dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear)
Callbacks will be scheduled if needed (TBD).
Join us as we journey into the woods — where fairy tales intertwine and every choice shapes the story.
We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Questions email: director@thehcct.org
Synopsis
With a Tony Award–winning book by James Lapine and a spellbinding score by Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods weaves together beloved storybook characters into a rich, layered musical that is both timeless and strikingly relevant. By blending humor, heart, and hauntingly beautiful music, this modern classic explores what really happens after “happily ever after.”
The story follows a Baker and his wife who long for a child, Cinderella, who dreams of attending the King’s Festival, and Jack, who hopes his cow will give milk. When the Baker and his wife discover they are cursed by a Witch, they embark on a quest to break the spell. Along the way, they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and other familiar fairy tale figures — each pursuing a wish of their own.
But in Into the Woods, wishes come with consequences. Though dreams are granted, the aftermath reveals deeper truths about responsibility, community, loss, and what it truly means to grow up.
Magical, thought-provoking, and richly human, Into the Woods invites audiences of all ages to journey beyond the fairy tale and discover what lies within the woods.
Character Breakdown
Narrator
An intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate 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 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Jack
The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Jack's Mother
Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Gender: female
Age: 50 to 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 it, but he refuses to let others fight his battles.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
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.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Cinderella's Stepmother
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 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 to 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 naive.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 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 to 55
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 to 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 to 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 to 35
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 to 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: 30 to 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: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3