Kokandy Productions is seeking main cast and understudies for James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, directed by Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham, with music direction by Nick Sula. The show will be produced at The Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park.

ABOUT THE SHOW
Escape into a twisted and fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters' paths intertwine as they chase their deepest desires through an enchanted forest. However, once they receive their happily ever after, the unintended consequences of granted wishes unravel their worlds.

Weaving a euphoric score including the songs "Giants in the Sky," "On the Steps of the Palace," "No One Is Alone" and "Children Will Listen" with a darkly humorous book, Into the Woods is a sophisticated musical twist on beloved childhood fables.

We are currently casting for all roles! Current principal character vocal ranges are listed below for reference. Genders and ages in character descriptions are an indication of the way the character is scripted, not of the actors that will be considered for that role. We encourage performers to express interest in any roles they feel they suit and that suit their vocal range. Our team is open to all options and creative solutions for performers, where possible. Please share your comfortable vocal range with your submission materials.

Some roles may be doubled as casting is finalized.
AVAILABLE ROLES INCLUDE:
Narrator: Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: G2. An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.

Cinderella: Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: G3. A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.

Jack: Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: B2. The feckless giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.

Jack's Mother: Vocal range top: Gb5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3. Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed

The Baker: Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: 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: Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: 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: Vocal range top: F#5. Vocal range bottom: A3. The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.

Florinda And Lucinda:. Vocal range top: Ab5. Vocal range bottom: C4. Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.

Little Red Riding Hood: Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3. A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.

The Witch: Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: F3. Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.

Cinderella's Mother: Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: E4. Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.

Mysterious Man: Vocal range top: Eb4. Vocal range bottom: G2. A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.

Wolf: Vocal range top: Gb4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2. Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.

Rapunzel: Vocal range top: A5. Vocal range bottom: B3. A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.

Cinderella's Prince:. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2. Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.

Rapunzel's Prince: Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: C#3. Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor

The Steward: Vocal range: Ensemble singer. A man-servant who is used to doing whatever he has to solve a problem. His only care is to please his master or the strongest personality in the room. Conniving, callous and cowardly.

Cinderella's Father: Vocal range: Ensemble singer. Out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. No solo singing

Additional doubling and ensemble roles TBD.

Pay: $700 stipend