CAST BREAKDOWN OF INTO THE WOODS, JR. (This is the list of named roles in order of appearance....There will be chorus roles and groups added!) THE CAST DESCRIPTIONS INCLUDE A VOCAL RANGE AT THE END (I.E. A-D) ALL THE ROLES INCLUDE SPEAKING AND SINGING- CINDERELLA Cinderella is at once beautiful, in a yet-to-be-discovered sort of way, and surprisingly clumsy and awkward. She persistently pursues her wish to go to the Kings Festival, yet finds that the Festival ultimately does not meet her expectations. Directors have an opportunity in casting Cinderella to go for the unusual. She should be able to sing well and be funny, without being a clown or mugging. Strong singer, moves well, comic timing, beautiful yet awkward and clumsy A - D JACK Jacks own mother expresses her fear that Jack may not be the brightest boy. The fact that Jacks best friend is the family cow, Milky White, further brings into question his intelligence. However, Jack may enter the woods as a simple boy, but he leaves much more grown-up. Actor should be capable of this transition. In addition to having many lines, Jack is responsible for singing two of the best-loved songs, I Guess This is Goodbye and Giants in the Sky. Therefore, he should be an excellent singer and a good actor. Further, it helps to have a young man whose voice has not yet changed, although the score allows for a changed voice. Good actor, excellent singer, capable of transitioning from a simple boy to a more grown-up young man A – D JACKS MOTHER This woman is overworked, a bit frazzled, and overwhelmed with the tasks of raising a young boy, running a farm, and making ends meet. Jacks Mother is described physically as not quite pretty and should be comfortable playing frumpy. This is mainly an acting role and therefore requires an actress with an easily projected, authoritative voice. Good actress, strong speaking voice, some singing C – C BAKER The Baker changes the most as a result of his journey through the woods. At first he is reluctant to seek the help of his wife. It is through the tribulations of gathering the Witchs items that the Baker realizes, in order to achieve his wish, it will take the help of his wife. The Baker has one of the most difficult roles. He must be strong willed, yet the audience must like him; while hes denying the help of his wife, he must also portray a sense of needing and even wanting her help. The audience should never doubt the Baker is a good-hearted person, trying to do what is right. Strong actor, good singer, good-hearted man A flat - E flat BAKERS WIFE It is the Bakers Wife who drives the show forward and ties the characters together. The Bakers Wife is strong, determined, and patient. The audience should identify with her and root for a successful fulfillment of her wish. The role requires excellent singing and acting, plus a good sense of comic timing. Excellent singer and actress, comic timing, determined and patient, drives the play forward B flat – D LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD Pushy, bratty, over-fed, and spoiled best describe this character at the opening of the show. Her journey teaches her some very important lessons regarding strangers and trust. Little Red must be able to be loud vocally (think ANNIE gone very bad) and an actress able to be all the above, and still draw the audiences sympathy. Good actress, strong voice, pushy, bratty and spoiled B flat - C WITCH The Witch begins the show as ugly, old, extremely aggressive, sarcastic, and powerful. Ultimately, she sacrifices her power for beauty. The Witch should be mysterious and mischievous, and yet we learn that she is really only doing what she thought was best for her child. The Witch is perhaps the ultimate character role and should be played by an actress able to physically and vocally interpret the role. Good actress, strong singer, mysterious, mischievous, mother to Rapunzel B flat - C CINDERELLAS MOTHER Good singer, in one scene B flat – D This role is a one scene wonder. The voice should be pleasant. Cinderellas Mother is a collection of remembered mannerisms and sayings MYSTERIOUS MAN This role is all that the name implies. Strong speaking voice. NARRATOR This is the character who describes the action, but eventually gets involved...may be played by a woman- Engaging, charismatic, strong speaking voice, some singing. G – B WOLF The Wolf can be played any number of ways. However, he should be properly slimy and a bit creepy. GRANNY Good speaking voice, fiesty and fierce. Non-singing RAPUNZEL Rapunzel must stand up to her mother and eventually leave her for the world. The role requires an excellent high soprano voice. STEWARD This servant to Cinderellas Prince is a nice featured role. A few lines, both sung and spoken, are a great place for an actor ready to gain some experience. Featured role, good singer C - D CINDERELLA’S FAMILY THE STEPMOTHER Good actress, good singer, selfish, mean and nasty G – D LUCINDA AND FLORINDA Are described as pretty in this play, but black of heart. Good actresses and singers, stepsisters to Cinderella-spoiled brats E–G CINDERELLA’S FATHER Some group singing, seemingly no interest in his daughters well-being. *This family is a bit off-beat at best. Cinderellas Stepmother mocks her, represents the interests of her birth daughters over Cinderellas basic needs, and is selfish, mean, and nasty. Florinda and Lucinda are spoiled brats who will do anything to win the heart of the Prince -- even if it means sacrificing flesh from their bodies! Cinderellas Father shows absolutely no interest in anything. RAPUNZELS PRINCE AND CINDERELLAS PRINCE Pompous, conceited, and self-absorbed are the best ways to describe these brothers. They should be able to carry themselves with confidence that defies the Richter scale. They also have a bit of sibling rivalry! Both should be good, solid singers. MILKY WHITE Good part for young child that moves well Non-singing May also be a statue of a cow rather than a child.
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