AUDITIONS

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.

Grades 9-12 (including rising 9th graders and graduated Seniors)

Audition Dates:
Friday, May 30th from 4-8pm
Saturday, May 31st from 1-5pm

*If you are unable to attend auditions in person, please contact sopa@metropolisarts.com about a possible video audition.

Callbacks (by invitation only):
Sunday, June 1st from 1-4pm

Production Dates:
Friday, August 8th at 7pm
Saturday, August 9th at 7pm
Sunday, August 10th at 2pm

We ask that all auditionees complete this audition form prior to their audition date:

Please prepare 2 songs:

16-32 bars / 90 seconds of a song by Stephen Sondheim, not from Into the Woods. Examples to select from: Company, Gypsy, West Side Story, Follies, Sweeney Todd

16-32 bars / 90 seconds of a fairytale or storytelling song. Examples to select from: Once Upon a Mattress, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Carousel, Cinderella, Shrek

*Please provide accompaniment tracks on your electronic device, or email your tracks to sopa@metropolisarts.com at least 24 hours before your audition. An accompanist will not be provided.

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will generally be held 5 times per week July 1st-August 7th
5-8pm Monday-Thursday
1-4pm Sundays

*Not all performers will be called to every rehearsal, and students will be excused to attend their SOPA classes and lessons. Other student conflicts should be reported on this document or to our stage manager by the first rehearsal.

Tuition:
Please note that there is a $500 tuition fee for each student cast.