Saugatuck Center for the Arts | Saugatuck, MI — 2026 Season
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Location: Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, MI 49423
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (E)
Break: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
To schedule an appointment, please email
auditions@sc4a.org.
Artistic Director | Director – Kurt Stamm
Producer – Maribeth Van Hecke
SPT Accompanist – Josh Keller
$818 weekly minimum (SPT 9)
All ethnicities are encouraged to submit for both shows. Please note that some characters may be of a specific ethnicity.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Please prepare two short songs (verse and chorus) in the style of the shows. We may only need to hear you sing one. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
For any questions, please email
auditions@sc4a.org.
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.
Artistic Director | Director – Kurt Stamm
Producer – Maribeth Van Hecke
Assistant Producer – Brandon Ruiter
Musical Director – Tom Vendafreddo
Book – James Lapine
Music and Lyrics – Stephen Sondheim
Casting Director – Lara Hayhurst
First rehearsal: May 25, 2026
Open: June 19, 2026
Close: July 17, 2026
7 total weeks — 21 total performances
Baker (30s–40s): A warm-hearted, anxious, good man who deeply wants to be a parent. Earnest, flawed, and well-meaning. Has strong comedic timing and emotional depth. Baritone (A2–G4).
Baker’s Wife (30s–40s): A smart, grounded, and resourceful woman who wants a child. She longs for more than her current life offers, but is not exactly sure what that is. Complex arc balancing humor, determination, and vulnerability. Excellent singer. Mezzo-soprano with belt (F3–G5).
The Witch (30s–50s): A commanding, sarcastic, unpredictable, funny, and powerful woman. The obsessive protector of Rapunzel; straightforward and aggressive. On the surface, self-serving and charismatic; inwardly insecure and lonely. Strongly comedic, strong mix/belt, able to shift from grotesque to beautiful. Mezzo-soprano with high belt (F3–G5, can extend up to C6).
Cinderella (20s–30s): A kind, earnest, conflicted, and strong-willed woman with a warm gentleness who is consistently mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Lyrical soprano, excellent storytelling through song, comedic. Soprano (G3–G5).
Jack (late teens–20s): An endearing, naïve, enthusiastic, and impulsive boy. Capable of sincere emotional connection, but also misled by his lack of knowledge. Tenor (A2–G4).
Little Red Riding Hood (late teens–20s, played young): A feisty, mischievous, bold, and surprisingly tough little girl. Strong-willed, quick-witted and fearless. Comedic, with excellent timing and vocal articulation. Mezzo-soprano with belt (B3–F5).
Cinderella’s Prince | Wolf (20s–40s): Prince: A vain, dramatic, handsome, and comically overconfident man. He’s the hero in his own life and was raised to be charming, not sincere. Must play exaggerated confidence and humor with ease. Wolf: Playfully predatory, seductive and humorous. Must embody the ‘tempting unknown.’ Baritone (B2–F4).
Rapunzel’s Prince (20s–40s): A handsome, goofy, earnest, and competitive young man. Loves to spar and challenge his brother. Strong comedic sensibility. Baritone (C#3–F4).
Rapunzel (20s–30s): An innocent, sheltered, and emotional woman, prone to fits of hysteria as the show progresses. Legit soprano (B3–A5).
The Narrator | Mysterious Man (40s–60s): Narrator: Wry and commanding presence as the storyteller/outside observer. Mysterious Man: Broken, anxious and secretive, trying to right a wrong. Emotionally resonant. Character baritone (G2–E4).
The Steward | Cinderella’s Father (40s–50s): Steward: Bossy, rule-bound, somewhat cowardly, with comedic energy and a sharp edge. Cinderella’s Father: Detached, timid, and henpecked. Minimal vocal work. Baritone.
Jack’s Mother (40s–50s): A long-suffering, practical woman. Loving of her son, but frustrated by his naivety. Mezzo-soprano (Bb3–Db5).
Cinderella’s Stepmother (30s–50s): A snobbish and cruel woman, only looking out for her own agenda, even at the expense of her own daughters. Mezzo-soprano (A3–F#5).
Florinda & Lucinda (Stepsisters) | Snow White & Sleeping Beauty (20s–30s): Stepsisters: Over-the-top, vain, bratty and humorous women. Sings and moves well. Snow White & Sleeping Beauty: Shy, innocent and demure; comic cameos. Mezzo-soprano/Soprano (C4–F#5).
Granny | Giant’s Voice | Cinderella’s Mother (30s–50s): Granny is tough and comedic; the Giant’s voice is extremely animated and will be altered live—powerful and intimidating. Cinderella’s mother appears in a tree and sings extremely well. Soprano.
Artistic Director | Kurt Stamm
Director – Trey Compton
Producer – Maribeth Van Hecke
Assistant Producer – Brandon Ruiter
Musical Director – Chris Blisset
Book – Enda Walsh
Music and Lyrics – Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
Casting Director – Lara Hayhurst
First rehearsal: July 16, 2026
Open: August 7, 2026
Close: August 30, 2026
7 total weeks — 21 total performances
GIRL (M20s–L30s): Direct, intelligent, no-nonsense and witty. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Plays piano and sings. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
GUY (M20s–L30s): A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Has a tenor range and plays guitar. Strong Irish accent.
BILLY (M30s–40s): A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where GIRL plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of GIRL. Sings and plays guitar. Strong Irish accent.
REZA (L20s–L30s): A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger than life. Sings and plays violin. Soprano with strong mix required. Strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
BARUSKA (50s and up): Mother of GIRL. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Sings and plays the accordion. Strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
BANK MANAGER (30s–40s): Male. Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Sings and plays guitar and cello. Strong Irish accent.
DA (50s and up): GUY's dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Sings and plays guitar and mandolin. Strong Irish accent.
SVEC (20s–30s): A real oddball. Loves television and coffee. Plays guitar and drum kit extremely well. Strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. (Additional instrumental skills a plus.)
ANDREJ (20s–30s): Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast-food chain but has big dreams. Plays guitar and bass. Violin/viola highly preferred (but not required). Strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
EAMON (30s–40s): The music studio manager where GUY and GIRL record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musicians' talents. Sings and plays guitar and piano. Strong Irish accent. (Additional instrumental skills a plus.)
EMCEE (L20s–30s): The emcee at a bar. A good-natured ball buster. Sings and plays guitar. Strong Irish accent. (Additional instrumental skills a plus.)
EX-GIRLFRIEND (20s–30s): GUY's ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Sings and plays violin. Strong Irish accent. (Piano skills a plus.)
IVANKA (8–10): Mezzo-soprano. Ivanka is the sweet-natured daughter of GIRL. Comfortable on stage, with the ability to sing and hold a violin.
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