Kids & Teens On Stage Workshops

We are “excited and scared” (just excited, really) to announce our Fall 2024 production: Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece of fairy tale theatre,

Into the Woods

Directed by Lynne Czajka

Book by

James Lapine

Music & Lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim

AUDITIONS:

• Mon July 1, 7PM

• Tues July 2, 7PM

• Wed July 3, 7PM- callback if needed

REHEARSALS:

A more detailed rehearsal schedule to come. Rehearsals will take place weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Rehearsals begin July 22.

Tech Week Sun-Thurs 5-10PM | September 15- September 19, 2024

*Actors will receive a calendar of potential rehearsals at the audition. Once the show is cast, a specific rehearsal schedule will be distributed.  Most participants will be called for all rehearsals.  Be prepared to list your potential conflicts from 7/22-9/29 at the time of your audition.

NOTE: All participants must attend all of tech week and every performance. Call times for performances are an hour and a half before the curtain goes up.  Please bring your schedule to the audition and be prepared to list all conflicts.

PERFORMANCES:

• Fri September 20 & Sat 21 at 8PM, Sun September 22 at 3PM

• Fri September 27 at 8PM, Sat 28 at 3PM and 8PM, Sun September 29 at 3PM

Ages: 13-18 (18 year olds must be currently enrolled in high school)

Tuition: $385 (each participant entitled to two complimentary tickets)

IMPORTANT AUDITION DETAILS

This is a Teens on Stage Workshop.  Anyone interested must first audition.  Once cast, cast members must register and pay for the workshop online.

Into the Woods explores sensitive topics such as violent death, body horror, body image, bullying, and dysfunction. Participants must be at least 13 years old at the start of classes. Parents are encouraged to determine whether it is appropriate for their teen before their teen auditions. A synopsis can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Woods

Auditions will be held on Monday July 1 at 7PM and Tuesday July 2 at 7PM downstairs at The CENTER. Those auditioning only need to come to one of these dates. Auditions will happen on a first come, first served basis. If needed, callbacks will take place on Wednesday July 3 at 7PM and are by invitation only.

Into the Woods is a musical. Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a musical theater song in the style of the show.  Please provide sheet music for the accompanist; a cappella auditions will not be allowed. Be prepared to stay for 30-45 mins in order to read and sing. Please bring your schedule and be prepared to list any and all rehearsal conflicts. 

If you cannot attend either audition date, please reach out to Lynne at lynne.czajka@gmail.com for instructions no later than Thursday June 27.

We are committed to diverse casting. We strongly encourage people of any gender identity, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Book: James Lapine

Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... 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. –MTI, with whom Into the Woods is presented through arrangement.