Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 Repertory Season - Ashland, OR EPA
Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR
AUDITION DATE
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
BREAK: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
Please sign up for an appointment at the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAC2CA0F5C16-49752335-oregon
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
$1197 weekly minimum (LORT B+)
SEEKING
Equity actors for Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2025 Repertory Season (see breakdown).
All roles will be understudied.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contrasting monologues, one Shakespeare and one contemporary. You may replace one of the monologues with a song. If you do, please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No more than 3 minutes total, please.
LOCATION
Hay Patton Rehearsal Hall
200 Enders Alley
Ashland, OR 97520
Studio 1D -- THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
PERSONNEL
Rosa Joshi, Associate Artistic Director
Bettina Mueller-Tuescher, Assistant Producer
Jesse Sanchez, Music Supervisor
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Rosa Joshi (Associate Artistic Director)
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin on January 7, 2025.
Closing October 26, 2025.
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2025 REPERTORY SEASON
NOTE: Oregon Shakespeare Festival produces in repertory. Most actors and stage managers work on multiple shows throughout the year. A standard repertory contract includes up to four assignments, including understudies.
JULIUS CAESAR
By William Shakespeare
In collaboration with upstart crow collective
Directed by Rosa Joshi
Angus Bowmer Theatre
Rehearsals: 1/7/2025 - 2/13/2025
Tech: 2/14/2025 - 3/13/2025
Previews/Performances: 3/7/2025 - 10/26/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: “The evil that men do lives after them” Julius Caesar returns to the heart of Rome victorious from war. But as he ascends to power, Brutus and the conspiring Cassius join forces to murder Caesar and save the great city from a dangerous dictator. In Shakespeare’s famed political thriller, upheaval begets more upheaval, and traitorous actions threaten the very stability of Rome.
NOTE: Julius Caesar may share actors with: Importance of Being Earnest, & As You Like It
NOTE: Women, and Non-Binary actors are encouraged to audition.
SEEKING:
Marcus Brutus/Ensemble: 40s - 50s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A patrician/nobleman, highly regarded in society. Somewhat reserved and outwardly stoic, he is churning inside always. He has an aristocratic air but can also be kind and warm. Brutus is an intellectual and idealist who prizes honor and leads with logic, A principled man of deep conscience and integrity, who truly loves Rome, he believes that the assassination is necessary for the greater good of the people.
Cassius/Ensemble: 40s - 50s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A patrician/nobleman. A master of rhetorical argument, shrewd, strategic and brilliantly persuasive, Cassius is the architect of the plot for the assassination of Caesar. Driven by ambition and jealousy perhaps more than patriotism, he persuades Brutus to join in the plot. He is also an experienced soldier in the field.
Julius Caesar/Ensemble: 50s - 60s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A decorated military leader, the most powerful man in Rome. A bully and a narcissist, he's made all the more dangerous by being on a downward trajectory physically: he is past his prime and feels it. We should believe that if he were to be in power he would indeed become a dictator.
Mark Antony/Ensemble: 30s - 40s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A charismatic playboy and a jock, one of Caesar's closest companions. He is not a great judge of character -- he underestimates Cassius but in turn is underestimated by the conspirators, deftly rousing up the crowd against the conspirators after Caesar's death. He’s a tough, experienced and brutal soldier whose ambition comes bursting through in the second half of the play.
Portia/Flavuis/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 35 and up. (Woman/Non-Binary)
Portia: Brutus' wife. Of a noble family, she is smart, bold, courageous and carries herself with dignity and strength. She is, fiercely loyal and highly capable and wants to be an equal partner to Brutus. After the war breaks out she kills herself by eating fire, out of desperation.
Flavius: A tribune. He's a rule follower, imperious and patronizing. He is incensed that the people are
not working but celebrating Caesar instead.
Calpurnia/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 40s. (Woman/Non-Binary) Caesar's wife. A woman who has subsumed her life to her partner, she carries a strong inner strength which has helped her survive. She is perceptive and intuitive with strong convictions but also pragmatic and sturdy: she uncharacteristically loses her composure on the day of Caesar's assassination fearing for his life.
Decius Brutus/Ensemble: 30s - 40s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A conspirator. Ambitious, manipulative, quick thinking, psychologically keen he knows how to exploit and play on the weakness of others. He persuades Caesar to go to the capitol despite his wife's pleas using flattery and appealing to Caesar's male ego. Lower in status than the other conspirators/senators, he is eager to prove himself.
Soothsayer/Octavius/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 20s and up (Woman/Non-Binary)
Soothsayer: genderless, an ethereal but tortured presence. Lives on the streets by their own wits. They are tormented by visions that they cannot avoid. Possibly sings.
Octavius -- Julius Caesar's nephew, becomes one of the ruling Triumvirate after the assassination. He young, ambitious, driven. Quick tempered and arrogant, he's not as experienced in war as Mark Antony but eager to be in command.
Caska/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 30s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A conspirator. A rising young politician, he's opportunistic, cynical, elitist and a climber, a political operative -- somewhat hot headed and impulsive. He disdains the populace and is also somewhat of a misanthrope.
Trebonius/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 30s - 40s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A conspirator -- a loyal foot soldier, smart and capable, he's charged with distracting Mark Anthony during the murder of Caesar. Level-headed and reliable, he's a steady balancing presence in the group. He is truly driven by a desire to restore Rome’s former glory.
Ligarius/Murellus/Lepidus/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 60s - 70s. (Woman/Non-Binary)
Lepidus: Part of the Triumvirate that takes over after Caesar's death, he's an experienced soldier, but not a great strategist or intellect. He is out of his depth in the Triumvirate.
Ligarus: an aging sickly senator, he is eager to be part of the conspiracy and feel relevant in the world. He sees the world unanchored and wants to be part of righting the ship.
Murellus: A tribune. A believer in following the rules, maintaining law and order, he's angered that people are leaving their jobs to celebrate Caesar. With Flavius, he tears down Caesar's images and as a consequence is arrested and disappears.
Cinna/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 30s - 40s. (Woman/Non-Binary) A conspirator. In this version
Cinna will have Metellus Cimber's lines to give him a larger presence in the play. He is a well-regarded, shrewd politician, smart and strategic. He holds a deep-rooted hatred for Julius Caesar partly because Caesar. ideally the same ethnicity as Cinna.
Lucius/Cinna the Poet/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 20s. (Woman/Non-Binary)
Lucius -- Brutus' young servant who follows him to war. Inexperienced but loyal, he will be the one who helps Brutus to take his life. Sings a song and plays an instrument TBD but most likely a guitar.
Cinna the Poet -- is mistaken for Cinna. Ideally the same ethnicity as Cinna the conspirator
Cicero/Plebian/Soldier/Ensemble: 40s and up. (Woman/Non-Binary) A well-respected politician and orator, known for his persuasive eloquence but also known to have an independent mind.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Desdemona Chiang
Angus Bowmer Theatre
Rehearsals: 1/7/2025 - 2/18/2025
Tech: 2/19/2025 - 3/14/2025
Previews/Performances: 3/8/2025 - 10/25/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: A comedy of (hardly any) manners Director Desdemona Chiang transports Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners to the British Malay Peninsula, a colonial melting pot of South Asian, Chinese, and English communities. Two rakish young men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, opt to navigate Victorian-era expectations of courtship simply by evading them. But when their personas and egos begin to collide, the pair get caught up in a wit-fueled whirlwind of mistaken identities and romantic snafus. This “trivial comedy for serious people” reveals the absurd lengths that humans will go to in pursuit of acceptance, love, and truth.
NOTE: Importance of Earnest may share actors with: Shane, Into the Woods, & Julius Caesar
SEEKING:
John Worthing: Male identifying, 25-29. Mixed race of South Asian heritage, darker skinned than Algy. Dutiful. Feels a burden of wanting to be accepted. Lives a double life.
Algernon Moncrieff: Male identifying, 21-25. Mixed race of East/Southeast Asian heritage, lighter skinned than Jack. Socialite. Bachelor. Mischievous. A bit of a playboy.
Gwendolen Fairfax: Female identifying, early 20s. Any ethnicity. Daughter to Lady Bracknell. Algy’s cousin. Clever. Well trained. Idealistic and romantic.
Cardew: Female identifying, 18. Any Ethnicity. Granddaughter of Thomas Cardew (“an old gentleman of a very charitable and kindly disposition”) and Jack’s ward – not conventionally refined, but has her own bite and intuitive (country) wit. Adventurous. Indulged.
Lady Bracknell: Female identifying, 40’s. Algernon’s aunt (father’s sister). White. The image of the ideal Victorian woman. High social standards. Cares deeply about appearances.
Miss Prism: Female identifying, 50s and up. Any Ethnicity. Governess to Cecily (also used to work for Lord & Lady Bracknell). Austere on the outside, but is actually the Victorian version of a Danielle Steele devotee on the inside. Has a thing for Rev. Chasuble.
Rev. Canon Chasuble: 50s and up. White. The local vicar. Likely a missionary from Europe. Has a thing for Miss Prism.
Lane: Male identifying, 50s and up. Any Ethnicity. Algy’s Manservant. Dry. Always takes the hit for Algy’s antics.
Merriman: Male identifying, 50s and up. Any Ethnicity. Cecily’s Butler. Unceremonious. Gets the job done.
JITNEY
By August Wilson
Directed by Tim Bond
Angus Bowmer Theatre
Rehearsals: 1/7/2025 - 2/7/2025
Tech: 2/8/2025 - 3/15/2025
Previews/Performances: 3/9/2025 - 7/20/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: A ride of redemption and resilience In 1977, as licensed cabs refuse to service Pittsburgh’s predominantly Black “Hill District,” a group of Black men run an unlicensed taxi company—the OG Uber, or a “jitney.” But when the city threatens to shut down the business and owner Jim Becker’s disgraced son returns after a 20-year prison sentence, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last. For his first production since being named OSF’s Artistic Director, Tim Bond directs a formidable cast in August Wilson’s masterwork. Overflowing with the auteur’s signature poetry and hilarious banter, Jitney promises to be an unforgettable celebration of community, family bonds, and the endurance of the human spirit.
NOTE: Jitney may share actors with: Fat Ham, Shane, & Merry Wives of Windsor
SEEKING:
Jim Becker: 60s A well respected man who runs the jitney station.
Doub: CAST
Fielding: CAST
Turnbo: CAST
Youngblood (Darnell Williams): A driver. Recently returned from Vietnam, working several jobs to provide for his family. In his late 20s. Hard working, earnest, honest, and determined.
Rena: Youngblood's girlfriend and the mother of his young son, Jesse. Passionate yet down to earth and practical. Late 20s
Shealy: 40s – 50s Numbers taker who often uses the jitney station as his base
Philmore: A local hotel doorman and a frequent jitney passenger. Humorous and likable. Late 30s - 50s.
Booster (Clarence Becker): Becker's son, who has just completed a 20-year prison sentence for murder. Seeking to rectify his mistakes and move forward. In his late 30s.
SHANE
By Karen Zacarias
Directed by Blake Robison
Angus Bowmer Theatre
Rehearsals: 6/10/2025 - 7/22/2025
Tech: 7/22/2025 - 8/2/2025
Previews/Performances: 7/31/2025 - 10/25/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: What makes a good man? Ranchers, farmers, a looming range war, and a mysterious stranger with a violent past—for good reason, Shane is a classic Western. But when the novel debuted in 1947, what set it apart was its unusual moral center: a young boy seeing the tale through his own clear eyes. And now this culturally authentic adaptation by Karen Zacarías (Destiny of Desire, The Copper Children) holds on to the heart of its literary source while widening the lens to encompass the real Wyoming of 1889, challenging what we think we know about the American West: its people, values, myths, heroes—and our own perceptions of good and evil.
NOTE: Shane may share actors with: Merry Wives of Windsor, Importance of Being Earnest, & Jitney
SEEKING:
Marian Starrett: CAST
Older Bob/Bobby Starrett: Latino, age 25-40s and eight years old. A man who recalls an incident from his childhood. He is our witness and our guide.
Joe Starrett: Latino & White, age 50-60. Bobby's Father. He's half Mexican and half White. A farmer. He’s a good man who is trying to provide the best life possible for his young wife and son.
Shane: Black/Latino, age 35-40. A mysterious cowboy and gun slinger.
Winona Stephens (means: Eldest Daughter in Lakota): Native American, 20s- 30s A Lakota woman who has been charged by her tribe to negotiate and select better cattle for her people on the reservation. She is an interpreter. Also Ensemble
Chris Johnson: Black, Age 18-25. A likable young cowboy trying to rise in Fletcher's organization.
Also, Ensemble Jake Ledyard/Sam Grafton
Jake Ledyard: White, An untrustworthy traveling salesman of farming equipment. Also plays Sam Grafton and Ensemble.
Sam Grafton: White, The fair-minded owner of the Grafton Saloon and General store. Also plays Jake Ledyard and Ensemble.
Luke Fletcher: White, age 40-60. The smart and greedy land-owner who wants the valley for his new
enterprise. Also Ensemble
Ernie Wright/Stark Wilson:
Ernie Wright: White, Aged 30-50. A likable neighboring homesteader with a temper. Also plays Stark Wilson and Ensemble.
Stark Wilson: White, Aged 30-50. The cold-blooded gunslinger hired by Fletcher to manipulate homesteaders into a duel they cannot survive. Also plays Ernie.
Slim (non-speaking role)
Curly (non-speaking role)
These 2 extras serve as non-speaking cowboys. They should have a movement background and be
part of the fights and threats and scene changes.
FAT HAM
By James Ijames
Directed by Elizabeth Carter
Thomas Theatre
Rehearsals: 1/21/2025 - 2/28/2025
Tech: 3/1/2025 - 3/14/2025
Previews/Performances: 3/11/2025 - 6/27/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: A Southern-fried take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet In James Ijames’s sizzling cookout comedy, the grill isn’t the only thing turning up the heat. This deliciously funny play follows Juicy, a queer Black kid living in the South. When the ghost of his dead father appears at a family BBQ demanding revenge for his murder, Juicy must grapple with the decision to heed his phantom father’s advice or remain true to himself. The 2022 Pulitzer Prize–winning riff on Shakespeare’s Hamlet is directed by Elizabeth Carter, the 2021 SDCF Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist and the assistant director of OSF’s 2022 production of August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned.
NOTE: Fat Ham may share actors with: Quixote Nuevo & Jitney
SEEKING:
Juicy: Juicy is thicc. 20-21, Black. He's beautiful. He is lonely. He is smart. A kind of Hamlet.
Tedra: Is Juicy's mother. 45-50, Black. She is a good mother. A kind of Gertrude.
Pap/Rev:
Pap is the Ghost of Juicy's father. Appears 45ish. Black. Was in prison for killing someone cause their breath stank, til he got shanked on the way to dinner. A kind of Hamlet's Father. Same actor as REV. Rev is Tedra's husband. 45-50, Black. Her dead ex-husband' s brother. Pig farmer and pit master. Electric. A kind of Claudius. Doubles as Pap.
Opal: is one of Juicy’s only friends. 19-20. Black. She loves Ham and worries about him. A kind of
Ophelia.
Larry: is a boy that is attracted to Juicy. 21-23. Black. A marine. Trying to heal from PTSD. Has a
secret. Awkward. A kind of Laertes.
Rabby: is Larry and Opal's mother. 40-45. Black. Tedra's friend. Semi-churchy but honestly she just
wanna drink and praise the Lord. A kind of Polonius.
Tio: is clever. 20s, or close to Juicy’s age. Black or Afro-Latinx. Juicy’s cousin. Oldest friend. A kind of Horatio.
AS YOU LIKE IT
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Lisa Peterson
Thomas Theatre
Rehearsals: 2/18/2025 - 4/8/2025
Tech: 4/9/2025 - 4/18/2025
Previews/Performances: 4/16/2025 - 10/25/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: Love will find a way The Forest of Arden comes to life in the Thomas Theatre when Rosalind and her cousin Celia escape an oppressive uncle and take to the wilderness. Disguised as a man, Rosalind searches for her true love, Orlando—who doesn’t recognize her in her new persona. But anything can happen in the forest, including poems in the trees, star-crossed shepherds, and a band of exiles who become family. Identities are lost and true selves are found in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, bringing its magic to our most intimate theatre in this song-filled, 1960s-infused production by director Lisa Peterson (Hamlet, 2016).
NOTE: As You Like It may share actors with: Quixote Nuevo & Julius Caesar
SEEKING:
Rosalind/As Cast: Female/trans/non-binary in their 20s
Celia/As Cast: Female/trans/non-binary in their 20s
Duke Senior/As Cast: Male, in their 50s/60s
Duke Frederick/As Cast: Male, in their 50s/60s
Touchstone/As Cast: Maybe doubles as Le Beau
Orlando/As Cast: Male, in their 20s
Oliver/As Cast: Male, in their 20s
Jaques/As Cast: Male or female, 50s, double into some small role in the early court scenes
Corin/As Cast: Doubles as Adam in court scenes, and/or Jaques De Boys
William: Doubles as Charles, the Wrestler
Silvius/As Cast: Doubles as Dennis in court scenes
Audrey/As Cast: Doubles as Attendant in court scenes
Phoebe/As Cast: Double as attendant in court scenes, and possibly Amiens
Hymen: Will be played by three musicians together
QUIXOTE NUEVO
By Octavio Solis
Directed by Lisa Portes
Thomas Theatre
Rehearsals: 5/20/2025 - 6/30/2025
Tech: 7/1/2025 - 7/12/2025
Previews/Performances: 7/9/2025 - 10/24/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: A classic epic comes alive with a modern comic twist In the fictional border town of La Plancha, Texas, a brilliant professor is battling dementia—but he won’t go into assisted living without a fight. Imagining himself as Don Quixote, he enlists a friend and sets out on a journey to find his long- lost love, tilting at border patrol drones as he uncovers the truth of his past. This modern comic adaptation by OSF favorite Octavio Solis (Mother Road and 2009’s Don Quixote, among others) infuses Tejano culture and vibrant music into a story that Broadway World described as “groundbreaking and new while still retaining the heart of the original”—a magical retelling that celebrates life, love, and human courage.
NOTE: Quixote Nuevo may share actors with: Fat Ham & As You Like It
SEEKING:
NOTE: All characters are Latinx, specifically of Mexican-descent, Chicano and Tejano. All characters sing All characters dance, and the dance is based in the Mexican folklorico tradition. Previous experience in maskwork and/or puppetry a plus
Quijano/Quixote: CAST
Manny/Sancho Panza: CAST
Papa Calaca: Male-identifying. 30s-40s. Papa Calaca or Papa Muerte is leader of the Calacas (skeletons) here to usher in the end Quijano’s time on earth. A troubadour of sorts.
Magdalena/Perla: 60s, female-identifying.
Magdalena is the put-upon, caretaking older sister of Quijano. She is at the end of her rope.
Perla is an old dance-hall girl, a dangerous drunk who finds her heart of gold.
Antonia/Inez: 20s, female-identifying.
Antonia is the smart, positive, loving niece of Quijano and daughter of Magdalena. She’s smarter than this one-horse town but loves her uncle and his books and enjoys looking after him.
Inez is the teenage daughter of the Castillo’s, spoiled and self-involved – very into Tik Tok
Dr Campos/Dulcinea: 30s, but can play both older (40s) and younger (a girl), female-identifying
Dr. Campos is Quijano’s therapist. She is a practical, atheistic problem solver.
Dulcinea appears in many forms: as a teenage chola, as a little girl puppet, as a large puppet.
Puppetry skills are useful, though not necessary
Rosario/Juana: 30s, female-identifying.
Rosario is the owner of Rosario’s Bar & Karaoke – she’s tough, grounded, you don’t want to mess with her, but she’s ultimately warm. She’s the Alpha female of that space.
Juana is Manny’s wife – she’s a little ditzy and a lot in love with her husband. Juana is best served by an excellent comedienne.
Padre Perez/Big Man with Belt/Border Patrol Cop – 30s/40s, male-identifying.
Padre Perez: a man of God with a good heart.
Big Man with Belt/Border Patrol Cop: these roles require an imposing figure and a terrific sense of humor and play.
Bruno/Young Quijano/Terrified Boy/Yard Sale Guy – 30s, male-identifying
Bruno: Rosario’s husband, a tough guy, earthy, grounded, but ends up inspired by Quijano. Young Quijano appears first as a small puppet then as a large puppet. NOTE: Puppetry skills are useful – though not necessary. Affinity for language and a big soul.
Young Quijano/Terrified Boy/Yard Sale Guy require a terrific sense of play.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Terri McMahon
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Rehearsals: 4/1/2025 - 5/12/2025
Tech: 5/13/2025 - 6/12/2025
Previews/Performances: 5/30/2025 - 10/12/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: The town that tricks together sticks together Sir John Falstaff—Prince Hal’s boisterous drinking buddy from the Henry IV plays—has come down in the world, out of money and stuck in the middle-class burg of Windsor. Hatching a plot to hit on two wealthy married women, he’s soon ensnared in love triangles and trickery, and he hasn’t even figured out that his prey are now deceiving him. Food, dancing, and dirty laundry are all part of the fun in Shakespeare’s most domestic comedy—and part of what makes this small town a home. OSF is delighted to welcome back longtime company member Terri McMahon, who directs this new production with a musical flair.
NOTE: The Merry Wives of Windsor may share actors with: Into the Woods, Jitney, & Shane
SEEKING:
John Falstaff: CAST
Mrs. Alice Ford: Female identifying, 30s-50s. Any race or ethnicity
Mr. Frank Ford, her husband: Male identifying, 30s-50s. Any race or ethnicity
Mrs. Margaret Page: Female identifying, 30s-50s. Any race or ethnicity
Mr. George Page, her husband: Male identifying 30s-50s. Any race or ethnicity
Anne Page, their daughter: Female identifying/trans/non-binary, 20s, Any race or ethnicity
Fenton, a suitor for Anne Page: Female identifying/trans/non-binary, any race or ethnicity 20s; Doubles as Pistol, a follower of Falstaff
Dr. Caius, a French physician: Male identifying /trans/non-binary, 30s - 40s any race or ethnicity; discovers he's wanting a relationship with Nym at end of play. Doubles as Bardolph, a follower of Falstaff.
Widow Quickly, of the Caius household: 30s-60s, Female identifying, any race or ethnicity
John Rugby, of the Caius household: Male identifying, teens-30s, any race or ethnicity; also plays Robert, of the Ford household
Host of the Garter Inn: Female identifying/trans/non-binary, 30s-60s, any race or ethnicity; also plays Artura Murray, Windsor dance instructor
Corporal Nym, a follower of Falstaff: Male identifying/trans/non-binary 20-30s, any race or ethnicity. discovers he's wanting a relationship with Caius at end of play
Robin, Falstaff's page: Male identifying teens-20s, any race or ethnicity
Robert Shallow, a country justice of the peace: Male identifying, 40s-60s, any race or ethnicity
Abraham Slender, Shallow's cousin: 20s - 30s, Male identifying, any race or ethnicity
Peter Simple, Slender's attendant; also plays John, of the Ford household: 20s - 30s, Male identifying, any race or ethnicity
Sir Hugh Evans, a Welsh parson: 30s - 60s, Male identifying, any race or ethnicity
INTO THE WOODS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed and Music Directed by Amanda Dehnert
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Rehearsals: 4/1/2025 - 5/15/2025
Tech: 5/16/2025 - 6/13/2025
Previews/Performances: 5/31/2025 - 10/11/2025
All roles will be understudied.
SYNOPSIS: Be careful what you wish for How far would you go to make your wish come true? Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and a baker and his wife find out when they take a journey into the woods. It’s a magical, bewildering place full of witches, wolves, giants, and mysterious strangers, where familiar fairy tales tangle and twist together. Wishes come true here, but at a price. Amanda Dehnert’s production of this smash-hit musical thrilled audiences in 2014, and we’re bringing its hilarity, menace, irreverence—and eminently singable score—back to our theatre under the stars, where it will delight audiences of all ages during this season’s celebration of our 90th anniversary.
NOTE: Into the Woods may share actors with: Importance of Being Earnest & Merry Wives of Windsor
SEEKING:
Doubling TBD
Narrator: An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Cinderella: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Jack: The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright- eyed.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Jack's Mother: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
The Baker: A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
The Baker's Wife: Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Cinderella's Stepmother: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Florinda And Lucinda: Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Little Red Riding Hood: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
The Witch: Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Cinderella's Mother: Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: E4
Mysterious Man: A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Rapunzel: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Cinderella's Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Rapunzel's Prince: Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Giant: Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.
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