St Mark's Players

St. Mark’s Players Present Auditions for 

“Into the Woods”

Book by James Lapine, and Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

 

St. Mark’s Players is pleased to announce auditions for “Into the Woods” directed by Sabrina McAllister, and musical direction and choreography by Nathan Nichipor. 

 

If you have any questions about auditions or rehearsals, or need to change or cancel your audition sign up, please contact the production team at smpintothewoods2026@gmail.com. 

 

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.

 

Auditions: Auditions are open to actors of all ages (please see character descriptions for age ranges per character). Auditions will be held on:

• Monday, July 20th from 6:30-10:30pm,

• Tuesday, July 21st from 6:30-10:30pm, and 

• Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:30-10:30pm

 

Auditions will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. No video auditions will be accepted.

 

During the audition timeslot, actors will sing their pre-prepared audition song. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of “Into the Woods” (please do not prepare a song from “Into the Woods”). An accompanist will be provided—no acapella auditions accepted. All actors should bring sheet music for an accompanist to auditions. There will be no dance call for this show, however, please be prepared to talk about your movement/dance experience in your audition.

 

Under 18 Auditioners: We welcome auditions of all ages, and encourage children between the ages of 8-12 for the Narrator role. 

 

St. Mark’s Players takes its responsibility to protect minors participating in its productions very seriously and will report the abuse of minors by adults to legal authorities as required by law. 

 

To ensure the safety of a minor (under the age of 18) while participating in a production, no adult (except with parental permission) will be alone with a minor behind closed doors. If an adult finds themselves alone with a minor, they are to go to an open area. 

 

If a minor is under 10 years old, a parent/guardian must be present at all times for auditions, rehearsals, and backstage at performances. A parent/guardian is always permitted for any minor for these as well. 

 

The parent/guardian of a minor must sign off on the general requirements along with the minor themself.

 

Fill out the audition form and sign up for an audition timeslot here.

 

Callbacks: Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Thursday, July 23rd from 6:30-10:30pm by invitation only. Additional singing and reading of sides will occur at callbacks.

 

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. 

• Rehearsals will consist of music, dance, and/or acting, generally from 6:30-10pm on Sunday-Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Rehearsals will be held 2-4 times a week, however not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. 

• Rehearsals will begin the week of July 26th; please tentatively mark your calendars for a first read-thru on Tuesday, July 28th.

 

Tech and Performances: All shows will be at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

• Tech will begin on Sunday, September 27th and run daily through Thursday, October 1st.

• Shows are October 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 in the evening and on October 10 in the afternoon.

• Everyone in the cast and crew participates in moving sets, resetting from church to theater and vice versa each weekend and during weekday resets, and striking the show following our final performance.  Everyone is expected to participate in these endeavors.

• St. Mark’s Players is a participatory, all-volunteer, community theatre. All roles are unpaid.

 

Character Breakdowns

All roles are open. Actors of any age, gender identity, race/ethnicity, and belief are invited to audition for any roles.

 

Narrator

Inquisitive and adventurous story-teller, increasingly engaged with the story unfolding before him.

 

Gender: Male Age: 8-12 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2

Intimacy: None

 

Cinderella

A young, earnest maiden who is abused by her family. She seeks independence but also fears it.

 

Gender: Female Age: 20-35 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Intimacy: Heterosexual kissing

 

Jack

An adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed boy who is ‘almost a man.’ 

 

Gender: Male Age: 15-25 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Intimacy: None

 

Jack’s Mother

Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother is independent, bold, and strong-willed.

 

Gender: Female Age: 35-60 Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Intimacy: None

 

The Baker

A harried and insecure baker who is somewhat naive but loving and protective of his family. Unlike the characters around him, his imperfections do not providentially lead to lessons-learned.

Gender: Male Age: 25-40 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Intimacy: Heterosexual kissing

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The Baker’s Wife

Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple but satisfying life; she is content yet secretly dreams about the potential for something grander.

 

Gender: Female Age: 24-40 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Intimacy: Heterosexual kissing

 

Cinderella’s Stepmother

The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. 

 

Gender: Female Age: 35-50 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Intimacy: None

 

Florinda And Lucinda

Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.

 

Gender: Female Age: 20-35 Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Intimacy: None

 

Little Red Ridinghood

A young girl who is strong-willed, bold, quick-witted, and naively courageous.

 

Gender: Female Age: 15-25 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Intimacy: None

 

The Witch

Blunt, utilitarian, and perhaps misunderstood, she loves her daughter fiercely. She knows what she wants, but she is unkind in seeking it and frequently manipulates others.

 

Gender: Female Age: 30-50 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Intimacy: None

 

Cinderella's Mother

The soul of Cinderella’s deceased mother, guarding and aiding Cinderella.

 

Gender: Female Age: 35-55 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: E4

Intimacy: None

 

Mysterious Man

A mischievous vagrant and meddler. He is good-natured and observant, wanting to be a protector but continuing to run from his biggest fears.

 

Gender: Male Age: 40-60      Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: G2

Intimacy: None

 

Wolf

Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.

 

Gender: Male Age: 25-35     Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Intimacy: None

 

Rapunzel

A maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience a world she does not understand.

 

Gender: Female Age: 20-35      Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Intimacy: Heterosexual kissing

 

Cinderella's Prince

Vain and self-serving, he is charming but disloyal, constantly searching for the next new, exciting thing.

 

Gender: Male Age: 25-35      Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Intimacy: Heterosexual kissing

 

Rapunzel's Prince

Just as vain as his brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.

 

Gender: Male Age: 25-35      Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C#3

Intimacy: Heterosexual kissing

 

Giant

Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.

 

Gender: Female Age: 30-60     

Intimacy: None

 

Steward

A servant who is used to doing whatever it takes to solve a problem. Conniving, callous, and cowardly, he tends to take sides with the strongest personality in the room.

 

Gender: Male Age: 30-60     

Intimacy: None