Will you venture Into the Woods with us…?
Giants, witches, wolves, princes, bakers, magic, mayhem – and some of Sondheim’s most glorious music.
We’re looking for a fantastic company of performers to join us for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods, culminating in performances at the spectacular Minack Theatre in Cornwall next year. This is your chance to take on one of musical theatre’s great shows – funny, dark, moving and packed with unforgettable characters. From the Baker and his Wife to Cinderella, Jack, the Witch, Little Red, two spectacularly self-obsessed Princes and, of course, a certain cow called Milky White, there are roles large and small and plenty of opportunities to make your mark and have a great time.
PERFORMANCES will be on 2nd – 6th August 2027 at the Minack Theatre, Cornwall.
Audition Information
Saturday 28th November 2026 – 10am to 5pm at Vineyard Barn (WGC)
The Vineyard, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7PU
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Sunday 29th November 2026 – 10am to 5pm at Woodside Hall (Hitchin)
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP
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Book Your Audition hereLarge Roles (Male)
Baker
Simple, loving and honest man. Wants to make his wife happy. Wants to fight his own battles. We must warm to him. Several key roles in ensemble songs and solos in ‘Maybe they’re magic’, ‘It takes Two’, ‘No More’, ‘The spell is on my house’
Baritone
Jack
Adventurous and energetic if slightly scatterbrained young farm boy. Devoted to ghsi cow Mily White. Three solo songs including ‘Giants in the Sky’
Tenor
Large Role (Female)
Witch
Sarcastic, manipulative sorceress. Many ways to interpret this character. Huge opportunities for comedy. Great solos in ‘Witch’s entrance’, ‘Stay with me’, ‘Witch’s lament’, ‘Last midnight’, ‘Your fault’
Mezzo Sop
Baker's Wife
Determined – wants to have a child. Loving, truthful and heartfelt character Key roles in ensemble songs and also solos in ‘Maybe they’re magic’, ‘It takes two’, ‘Any Moment’, ‘A very nice Prince’, ‘Moments in the Woods’
Mezzo Sop, Alto
Cinderella
Serious yet spirited young woman. Desperate to go to the festival! Lovely opportunities for comedy. Key roles in ensemble songs and also solos in ‘Cinderella at the grave’, ‘On the steps of the Palace’, ‘A very nice Prince’.
Sop
Little Red Riding Hood
Quick witted, fearless – yet naïve – young girl, determined to get to Granny’s House. Comic/character role. Key lines in ensemble songs and solos in ‘Hello little Girl’, ‘ I know things now’, ‘Your fault’, ‘No one is alone’,
Mezzo Sop
Medium Roles (Male)
Cinderella’s Prince
Vain, gorgeous and constantly searching for his next sexual conquest. Brilliant comic role. Solo verses in ‘Agony’
Bass, Baritone
Rapunzel’s Prince
Vain, gorgeous – matching Cinderella’s Prince in both charm and infidelity. Comic role. Lots of fun Sings solo verses in ‘Agony’
Bass, Baritone
Mysterious Man
A shadowy figure. We later discover he is the Baker’s estranged Father. Sings ‘No More’ with the Baker
Baritone
Wolf
Wolf Dastardly type! One song ‘Hey, Little Girl’
Baritone
Medium Roles (Female)
Jack's Mother
Stressed and overworked single parent struggling to make ends meet and manage Jack! Vocal lines in ensemble songs
Sop
Rapunzel
Lonely and sheltered young woman, yearning to experience the ‘real’ world. Solos in ‘Our little world’ with the Witch and key ensemble songs
Sop
Cinderella’s Stepmother
A tough and critical woman. She makes life hard for Cinderella. Vocal lines in several ensemble songs.
Mezzo Sop
Florinda and Lucinda
The wicked stepsisters. Evil in their hearts though fair of face. Comically unpleasant. Vocal lines in ensemble songs
Mezzo Sop
Medium Roles (Anyone)
Narrator
Could be male or female? Could be played by more than one actor? Must be brave actor(s) who can interact with the audience. Largely ‘speak singing’ (Sometimes doubles with mysterious man who does sing. Could also double as Cinderella’s Father)
Narrator
Smaller Roles (Male)
Cinderella’s Father
A weak man who has made bad choices – basically decent but in over his head. Vocal lines in ensemble songs
Steward
Comic supporting role. Male or female.
Non singer
Smaller Roles (Female)
Cinderella’s mother
Spirit who guides her daughter from beyond the grave.
Sop
Giant
Usually a female VO. Granny A small feature role. Non singer Sleeping Beauty Appears on stage and in big ensemble numbers Non singer Snow White Appears on stage and in big ensemble numbers Non singer
Non singer
Granny
A small feature role.
Non singer
Sleeping Beauty
Appears on stage and in big ensemble numbers
Non singer
Snow White
Appears on stage and in big ensemble numbers
Non singer
Smaller Roles (Anyone)
Milky White
Likely to be a held puppet requiring handling
Non singer
SONGS
At the audition we would like to hear you sing Sondheim and we would suggest choosing an audition song from the list of 7 below (but if you have a different song in mind that would be fine.) Tom Cagnoni (MD) will be there to accompany you on piano. On the steps of the palace (soprano) I know things now (soprano) Last midnight (mezzo-soprano / alto) Giants in the sky (tenor) Agony (bass/baritone) Hello little girl (bass/baritone)
A complete libretto is available online at any of these web addresses:
https://www.scribd.com/document/730343100/Into-the-Woods-Libretto
(Piano/vocal score is also available at this web address) https://www.allmusicals.com/lyrics/intothewoods/script.htm
Links to samples of the recording of the instrumental music:
https://www.mtishows.co.uk/marketplace/resource/performance/performance-accompaniment-recording
Any questions please just get in touch:
Louise: 07919 283417
Steve: 07590 565177
We look forward to seeing you again in November.
L & S x