Into The Woods
Stephen Sondheim takes everyone’s favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant 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.
Character Breakdown:
Narrator (Male) – Vocal range: E4-G2
An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Mysterious Man (Male) – Age: 50 to 65 – Vocal range: Eb4-G2
A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Cinderella (Female) – Age: 20 to 30 – Vocal range: G5-G3
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Jack (Male) – Age: 20-25 – Vocal range: G4-B2
The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Jack’s Mother (Female) – Age: 40-55 – Vocal range: Gb5-Bb3
Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
The Baker (Male) – Age 30-45 – Vocal range: G4 – Ab2
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.
The Baker’s Wife (Female) – Age 30-45 – Vocal range: G5 – F3
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.
Cinderella’s Stepmother (Female) – Age: 40 to 50 – Vocal range: F#5 – A3
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Florinda And Lucinda (Female) – Age 20-30 – Vocal range: Ab5 – C4
Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Little Red Ridinghood (Female) – Age 16-20 – Vocal range: F5-Bb3
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
The Witch (Female) – Age 35-50 – Vocal range: G5-F3
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Cinderella’s Mother (Female) – Age 40-55 – Vocal range: F4-E4
Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Wolf (Male) – Age 30-40 – Vocal range: Gb4-Bb2
Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Cinderella’s Prince (Male) – Age 30-40 – Vocal range: F4-B2
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Rapunzel (Female) – Age 20-30 – Vocal range: A5-B3
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Rapunzel’s Prince (Male) – Age 30-40 – Vocal range: E4-C#3
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
Other Characters
Granny
Cinderella’s Father
Steward
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
Giant Voiceover (Female)