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Audition Information for “Into the Woods”

AUDITIONS

for the Deegan Children’s Theatre at Spencer Community Theatre’s production of

“Into the Woods”

 will be held on Monday May 19 and Tuesday May 20, 2025 @ 6:30pm

Call Backs will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 6pm

 

About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)

When are auditions?  Where do I go?

Auditions are held at SCT Playhouse: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer.  Doors open half an hour prior to stated audition time. Please enter thru the South Doors.  Please note that it is not necessary to attend both audition times; one or the other will suffice.

 

Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?

Roles are available for teens ages 14- 19. Roles and character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement.

 

What do I need to bring with me?  Should I prepare anything in advance?

Please be prepared to sing a 90 second cut of a musical theatre song of your choice.  Please bring your backing music track with you to the audition; we have Bluetooth speakers.  You may also sing acapella.  If you do not prepare a song, we will provide one for you.

For callbacks, you will be asked to sing a song from “Into the Woods”.

You’re welcome to read the script beforehand- they are available for checkout at the SCT Business Offices. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 and schedule a time to stop by. Our regular business hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am to 5pm/ Please be prepared to relay any potential conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.    

 

Closed Auditions:

Auditions for “Into the Woods” are closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/ Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space. 

Production Team:

Directed by Kyle Goeken and Nat Kroll

Music Direction by Corgan Petersen and Alyssa Petersen

Stage Manager: Shyan Herrod

 

About the Show

When are rehearsals?

 Our first rehearsal will be an initial meeting on Thursday May 22 @6:30pm. Regular rehearsals will start on Tuesday, May 27 @ 6:30pm. The regular rehearsal schedule is Sunday through Thursday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, and run later during tech week. Not everyone is called to every rehearsal.  A schedule will be provided to you.

Please note: we have a no cell phone policy during rehearsals and performances. 

 

When are performances?

Performances are:  July 10, 11 and 12 @ 7:30pm and July 13 @ 2pm.

Where are performances?

Performances will take place in the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E.

 

What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?

Please feel free to contact SCT at 712-262-7336 or info@sctplayhoouse.org

 

Roles Available

Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)

Cast Type: Ensemble Cast

Dance Requirements: Movement

Character Breakdown

Narrator/Mysterious Man

An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: G2

Cinderella

A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.

Gender: female

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.

Gender: male

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.

Gender: female

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.

Gender: male

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.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella’s Stepmother

The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.

Gender: female

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.

Gender: female

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.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The Witch

Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella’s Mother

Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: E4

Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince

Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.

Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.

Gender: male

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.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Rapunzel’s Prince

Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C#3

Cinderella’s Father

The Steward

Milky White

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Deegan Children’s Theatre

Mildred “Middy” Deegan was a devout and avid champion of the arts. The generosity of the Deegan family has created a prestigious legacy of education and theatrical experience for the children in our community and beyond.
The naming of the Basil and Mildred Deegan Children’s Theatre at SCT honors the gift of two generous patrons of the theatre. The Deegans’ gift planted the seed for the Children’s Theatre Endowment Fund and secured the future of youth programming at SCT.
Both Northwest Iowa natives, Middy grew up in Sutherland and Basil in Peterson. They married in 1936 and moved to Sulfur Springs, IA, where Basil owned and operated the Sulfur Springs Grain Company. Basil and Middy loved kids, and believed strongly that children should have a chance to pursue big dreams.
Upon retiring, the Deegans moved to Spencer and became longtime Contributing Members of Spencer Community Theatre. Although Basil passed away in 2000, Middy continued to enjoy attending SCT productions with her friends, before relocating to Iowa City to be near their daughter.
When looking for a way to give back to the community they loved, a gift to Spencer Community Theatre made perfect sense. Endowing the Children’s Theatre at SCT united Middy’s love of the arts with Basil’s commitment to education, and meant their legacy would be a personal one. Middy passed away in 2020.
Spencer Community Theatre thanks the Deegan family for believing in a bold dream— that SCT will forever be a place where children discover the magic of theatre.