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Into The Woods character descriptions:
The narrator is the storyteller who speaks directly to the audience. This character helps control the pacing of the show and always needs to be ready for their next entrance, as they pop in and out throughout the story. Large speaking role with minimal singing. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella is a simple peasant girl whose one wish is to go to the Festival. Unfortunately, when her wish comes true she learns that wishes sometimes come with consequences. Cinderella s inner beauty always shines through her sometimes clumsy and awkward exterior. Singing and acting and a sense of humor. (On The Steps of the Palace)
Jack is an energetic young man who is always looking for an adventure. He begins this show as a simple little boy (his best friend is a cow), but by the end of the show he learns a few valuable lessons. Singing and acting with large range. (Giants in the Sky)
Raising a son and running a farm all by herself has made Jack's Mother a bit frazzled and most definitely overworked. Jack s Mother is a great role for a character actress with solid comic timing and good singing skills. (Opening Part 1)
The Baker is a good-hearted, likeable person who believes he can take on the Witch s curse all by himself. At first, this confidence and his desire to have a child drives him, but he soon learns he needs his wife s help to accomplish the goal. Acting and singing personable and capable or portraying the Baker s strength of conviction. (Baker's reprise, It Takes Two)
The Baker's Wife is a strong, determined and loving woman whose desire to have a child drives the action of the whole show. Her storyline helps tie all the characters storylines together. Requires both excellent singing and acting as well as a good sense of comedic timing. (I Guess This Is Goodbye, It Takes Two)
Little Red starts the show as a loud, bratty, pushy, glutton who happily manipulates people and situations to get her way. Eventually, she learns some valuable lessons and softens around the edges. Strong singing and acting with a good sense of musicality (her songs are often rhythmically challenging). (Opening Part 1, I Know Things Now)
The Witch is an ancient, mysterious and manipulative woman who will do anything possible to regain her beauty and protect Rapunzel. While she may seem old and haggard, she still has the strength to control other people. Character actress and singer who can physically and vocally portray the complexities of the role. (Opening Part 3 ,Stay With Me)
Cinderella s Prince is a conceited man who adamantly pursues Cinderella and can t take no for an answer. When not chasing her, he is trying to show up Rapunzel s Prince. This role requires a good singer and actor who can portray arrogance while still being likeable. (Agony)
Cinderella's Stepmother is a mean, evil woman who only cares about her birth children, daughters Florinda and Lucinda. She has only a few singing lines, must portray both the strong distaste for Cinderella as well as the love she showers on her own spoiled daughters. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella's Stepsisters (Florinda & Lucinda) are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella's Prince. Two actresses must work well together and are able to portray their cattiness in a bold and comical way. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella's Father will not win any Father-of-the-Year awards. He doesn't care about his daughter's well-being or her actions. This is a non-singing role. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella' s Mother comforts Cinderella in her song. She has no dialogue. (Cinderella at the Grave)
Rapunzel has been stuck in a tower for the majority of her life. Finally, she stands up to the Witch in order to get out to see the world. (After Hello Little Girl)
Rapunzel's Prince is the pompous and arrogant brother of Cinderella s Prince. Sibling rivalry runs rampant between the brothers, including each brother s belief that his lady love is the most beautiful. Must portray confidence both physically and vocally. (Agony)
Just like the name suggests, this is one Mysterious man. Everything he does is to help the Baker, but he does not explain his motives until the last moment. This is a non-singing role.
The Wolf is a sly and dangerous character intently focused on attacking Little Red Ridinghood. Must physically and vocally bring the Wolf to life. (Hello Little Girl)
Granny is a feisty woman who is not afraid to fight the Wolf face to face. This non-singing role.
The Steward is the servant of Cinderella s Prince. He is dependable and willing to do whatever Cinderella s Prince asks. (Finale Part 2)
The narrator is the storyteller who speaks directly to the audience. This character helps control the pacing of the show and always needs to be ready for their next entrance, as they pop in and out throughout the story. Large speaking role with minimal singing. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella is a simple peasant girl whose one wish is to go to the Festival. Unfortunately, when her wish comes true she learns that wishes sometimes come with consequences. Cinderella s inner beauty always shines through her sometimes clumsy and awkward exterior. Singing and acting and a sense of humor. (On The Steps of the Palace)
Jack is an energetic young man who is always looking for an adventure. He begins this show as a simple little boy (his best friend is a cow), but by the end of the show he learns a few valuable lessons. Singing and acting with large range. (Giants in the Sky)
Raising a son and running a farm all by herself has made Jack's Mother a bit frazzled and most definitely overworked. Jack s Mother is a great role for a character actress with solid comic timing and good singing skills. (Opening Part 1)
The Baker is a good-hearted, likeable person who believes he can take on the Witch s curse all by himself. At first, this confidence and his desire to have a child drives him, but he soon learns he needs his wife s help to accomplish the goal. Acting and singing personable and capable or portraying the Baker s strength of conviction. (Baker's reprise, It Takes Two)
The Baker's Wife is a strong, determined and loving woman whose desire to have a child drives the action of the whole show. Her storyline helps tie all the characters storylines together. Requires both excellent singing and acting as well as a good sense of comedic timing. (I Guess This Is Goodbye, It Takes Two)
Little Red starts the show as a loud, bratty, pushy, glutton who happily manipulates people and situations to get her way. Eventually, she learns some valuable lessons and softens around the edges. Strong singing and acting with a good sense of musicality (her songs are often rhythmically challenging). (Opening Part 1, I Know Things Now)
The Witch is an ancient, mysterious and manipulative woman who will do anything possible to regain her beauty and protect Rapunzel. While she may seem old and haggard, she still has the strength to control other people. Character actress and singer who can physically and vocally portray the complexities of the role. (Opening Part 3 ,Stay With Me)
Cinderella s Prince is a conceited man who adamantly pursues Cinderella and can t take no for an answer. When not chasing her, he is trying to show up Rapunzel s Prince. This role requires a good singer and actor who can portray arrogance while still being likeable. (Agony)
Cinderella's Stepmother is a mean, evil woman who only cares about her birth children, daughters Florinda and Lucinda. She has only a few singing lines, must portray both the strong distaste for Cinderella as well as the love she showers on her own spoiled daughters. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella's Stepsisters (Florinda & Lucinda) are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella's Prince. Two actresses must work well together and are able to portray their cattiness in a bold and comical way. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella's Father will not win any Father-of-the-Year awards. He doesn't care about his daughter's well-being or her actions. This is a non-singing role. (Finale Part 4)
Cinderella' s Mother comforts Cinderella in her song. She has no dialogue. (Cinderella at the Grave)
Rapunzel has been stuck in a tower for the majority of her life. Finally, she stands up to the Witch in order to get out to see the world. (After Hello Little Girl)
Rapunzel's Prince is the pompous and arrogant brother of Cinderella s Prince. Sibling rivalry runs rampant between the brothers, including each brother s belief that his lady love is the most beautiful. Must portray confidence both physically and vocally. (Agony)
Just like the name suggests, this is one Mysterious man. Everything he does is to help the Baker, but he does not explain his motives until the last moment. This is a non-singing role.
The Wolf is a sly and dangerous character intently focused on attacking Little Red Ridinghood. Must physically and vocally bring the Wolf to life. (Hello Little Girl)
Granny is a feisty woman who is not afraid to fight the Wolf face to face. This non-singing role.
The Steward is the servant of Cinderella s Prince. He is dependable and willing to do whatever Cinderella s Prince asks. (Finale Part 2)
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