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For Your Audition:
1. Prepare a solo song from the list of characters provided 2. Learn a line from the Ensemble Selection, Children Will Listen and be prepared to sing it
Into the Woods is a Tony Award-winning musical celebrated for its inventive storytelling and masterful score, featuring Stephen Sondheim’s signature lyrical brilliance and emotional depth. This production weaves together familiar fairy tale characters—such as Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel—with new ones like the Baker and his Wife, creating a complex, interconnected narrative that explores what happens after “happily ever after.”
Each character is uniquely developed, offering actors rich opportunities to explore emotional nuance, comedic timing, and vocal range. From the introspective vulnerability of the Baker to the determined resilience of his Wife, the cunning charm of the Witch, and the naïve boldness of Jack, every role presents a challenge—and a gift—for character development. The show also features dynamic ensemble roles that contribute to both the storytelling and the thematic depth.
With approximately eighteen roles, Into the Woods is ideal for a smaller cast where each actor has a chance to shine. While it's not dance-focused, it includes space for expressive movement and physical storytelling, making it inclusive of both strong singers and “movers.” It’s a rewarding experience for performers ready to dive into the intricacies of Sondheim’s music and the emotional layers of his characters.
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Stage Eaters’ Theatre's production of Into the Woods! We look forward to seeing you there!
Production Team
Directors - Laura Dahl
Vocal Director - Amy Appleton
Audition, Rehearsal and Show Information
Show and Audition Information
Auditions Ages: 18 and up
Audition Dates: Wednesday, November 26, Thursday, November 27, Friday, November 28, from 5:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday, November 30, 2025, from 1-5 pm
Location: Sherwood Park United Church, 20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park, T8A 1Z6
Call Backs: Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: TBA
Show Dates: June 11th, 12th and 13th, 2026
Rehearsal Information
December 2025
Read Through
January 2026
Vocal rehearsals on Mondays starting January 5, 2026. Time 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
February 2026 - April 2026
Full Rehearsal Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Omit Feb.2 and Feb.7) and Saturdays 12 - 2:00 pm
May 2026 - June 2026
Full Cast Rehearsals Tuesday, Thursday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 - 12:00pm
Show Week June 8 - 13th, 2026
As requested and/or scheduled. Please do not plan anything during this week.
*Soloist and Small group Vocal Rehearsals will be held on the Mondays or Tuesdays throughout the rehearsal period, and will be scheduled by character or song. Not all vocalists will be needed each week or for the full rehearsal period.
*It is important that cast members attend all the rehearsals. Actors will be called for rehearsal as required, but everyone should plan to be available for all rehearsals.
Individual, Online Auditions and Callbacks
Individual Auditions
Individual auditions will be booked as individual 15 minute slots. These auditions will include one vocal selection and the ensemble choral selection. We are looking for the ability to sing a solo, individual characterization as well as being able to sing your part in a chorus.
Some characters have been assigned a specific vocal selection. Please indicate which character you would like to audition for when you sign up and come prepared to sing that solo selection. We will provide an accompanying track. Please find the provided sheet music under the heading Vocal Selections above.
We also ask you to learn a line from the top line (Women) or bottom (Men) in the Ensemble music which is also under Vocal Selections.
Online Auditions
If you are not available the nights of the auditions, we are accepting online submissions. Please when recording yourself, make sure to have your face well lit, be in front of a neutral background and please no running fans in the background. Before you begin, please state your name and what character you are auditioning for including the name of the song.
Online auditions can be sent to setintothewoods@gmail.com no later than Friday November 28th, 2025 at 4 pm.
Call Backs
You may be asked to return for a callback on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm where we will be going over more music and scenes to see who is the best fit for each role. The final cast list will go out Saturday/Sunday of that weekend. Whether you are able to make it to the audition or will be sending one digitally, please fill out the appropriate audition form.
Thank you!
Into the Woods Production Team