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Auditions

Theatre is for everyone! Auditions for MUT Productions are open to any Miami student. We encourage students of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, physical and cognitive ability, body type, and previous theatre experience to audition.

Miami University Theatre Spring 2026 Auditions

Audition for Our Upcoming Productions!

Into the Woods

Written by James Lapine
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by: Madsie Flynn

Performance Dates

May 1, 2, 6, and 7, 2026, at 7:30 pm and May 3, 2026, at 2 pm

Synopsis

“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.”

Audition and Callback Information

  • Auditions will be held Monday, Dec. 1, 5-8 pm.
  • Callbacks will be held Monday, Dec. 1, 8:30-11 pm and Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6-10 pm.

Please list ALL conflicts for callbacks on your Audition Form.

In-person auditions are strongly preferred. If you cannot attend in-person, please submit a tape of your audition via email to Jord Kipp. The deadline for digital submissions is Sunday, Nov. 30 at 11:59 pm. You must complete an audition form with your digital submission.

What to Prepare

  1. Read the play!
    Note: Limited copies are available at the Department of Theatre office, 119 Center for the Performing Arts, for students who need to borrow a copy.
  2. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from Into the Woods, as well as 16-32 bars of something contrasting in tone (eg - if your Into the Woods cut is comedic, please prepare a ballad and vice versa) the second piece does not need to be from Into the Woods.
    Selections from the Piano/Vocal score have been placed on hold at King Library. The songs available in that selection book are: Into the Woods, Agony, It Takes Two, Stay With Me, Any Moment, No More, No One is Alone.
  3. Complete the Audition Form.

  4. Sign up for an Audition Time.

  5. Call backs are scheduled on two days to accommodate the Department of Music concerts. In-person attendance at callbacks is mandatory to be cast in the show. Limited availability for callbacks may limit your ability to be cast.

Performances span across 2 weeks. The first week is Friday, Saturday, with a Sunday Matinee, and Wednesday, Thursday performances the following week. Please be sure you indicate your conflicts accurately in your audition form. No conflicts with tech, dress, or performances are acceptable.

Into the Woods is a Department of Theatre production. Practicum credit will be given to all students cast in the piece. As such, the production is a University-sanctioned course and attendance and conflicts will impact practicum grades and your ability to be cast in the production. Only conflicts listed on your audition form will be excused - please take the time to think through your spring semester fully.


Required Dates

  • Music Rehearsals: March 9-13, 6-10 pm
  • First Rehearsal: March 16, 6-10 pm
  • Rehearsals: Monday-Friday, March 16 to April 21, 6-10 pm 
    • (No rehearsal March 20-29 for Spring Break)
  • Tech Rehearsals: April 22, 23, 24, and 27, 6-10 pm
  • Sitzprobe: April 26, the time is to be determined - we will use approx. 8 hours between 9 am and 11 pm. Please list all conflicts between 9 am and 11 pm.
  • Dress Rehearsals: April 28, 29, and 30, 6-11 pm
  • Performances: May 1, 2, 6, and 7 at 7:30 pm and May 3 at 2 pm
    • (Call times will be up to 90 minutes before curtain.)

Cast Strike

Strike will be a minimum of 4 hours. You will be scheduled for a time that works for you on May 8 or during Finals Week.

There will be a KCACTF (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival) response after one of the productions (TBD). This is required for all THE 200 participants.

Photo Call

There will be a photo call held prior to Saturday’s performance. This will add approximately 90 minutes to a show day and is required.

Character Breakdown

This production is open to casting performers of any race/ethnicity, gender identity, or gender-non-conforming and ability for any and all roles.

If any auditionees need accommodations for a disability, please contact Matt Omasta.

Gender identity and ages listed in the description reflect the character’s genders and ages, and will not be altered. However, actors’ genders and ages do not necessarily need to match the gender or age of the character if playing a character of a different gender is within the actor’s bounds. No character holds a specific ability or race/ethnicity.

Please contact Jord Kipp with any questions.

Before auditioning, please take time to consider all of your personal boundaries and how those might extend to the character you play onstage.

Narrator

  • Description: 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

  • Description: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
  • Gender: female
  • Age: 20 to 30
  • 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
  • Age: 20 to 30
  • 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
  • Age: 50 to 65
  • 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
  • Age: 35 to 45
  • 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
  • Age: 35 to 45
  • Vocal range top: G5
  • Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella's Stepmother

  • The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
  • Gender: female
  • Age: 40 to 50
  • 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
  • Age: 25 to 35
  • Vocal range top: Ab5
  • Vocal range bottom: C4

Little Red Ridinghood

  • A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
  • Gender: female
  • Age: 15 to 20
  • 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
  • Age: 45 to 55
  • 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
  • Age: 40 to 55
  • Vocal range top: F4
  • Vocal range bottom: E4

Mysterious Man

  • A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
  • Gender: male
  • Age: 50 to 65
  • Vocal range top: Eb4
  • Vocal range bottom: G2

Wolf

  • Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
  • Gender: male
  • Age: 30 to 35
  • 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
  • Age: 20 to 30
  • Vocal range top: A5
  • Vocal range bottom: B3

Cinderella's Prince

  • Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
  • Gender: male
  • Age: 30 to 40
  • Vocal range top: F4
  • Vocal range bottom: B2

Rapunzel's Prince

  • Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
  • Gender: male
  • Age: 30 to 40
  • Vocal range top: E4
  • Vocal range bottom: C#3

Giant

  • Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.
  • Gender: female
  • Age: 40 to 60

Cinderella’s Father

  • Well-meaning father to Cinderella. However, he is out of touch with his own family.
  • Gender: Male Age: 50+

Granny

  • Little Red Ridinghood’s beloved Granny that she is bringing treats to.
  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 60+
  • Vocal Range: Ensemble Singer

Steward

  • Conniving, callous, and cowardly. The right-hand man to Cinderella’s Prince’s family. Helps the Prince with his missions.
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 30 to 50
  • Vocal Range: Ensemble Singer

Snow White

  • Will also understudy other roles.
  • Vocal Range: Ensemble Singer

Sleeping Beauty

  • Will also understudy other roles.
  • Vocal Range: Ensemble Singer

Understudies

Into the Woods will utilize understudies who will learn the tracks of cast members and will step into those roles, book in hand if necessary, to perform if a cast member is unable to attend a rehearsal or performance. Please see the department’s policy for more specifics.

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