‘Into the Woods’ auditions March 21-22
“Into the Woods” is a Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim that weaves together classic fairy tales with humor, heart, and unforgettable music. Hill Country Community Theatre photo
The Hill Country Community Theatre will hold auditions for the Tony Award-winning musical, “Into the Woods,” on March 21 and 22. Tryouts will take place at 6 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively at the theatre, located at 4003 W. FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores.
Auditioners are expected to prepare a one-minute monologue, a song from the musical, and learn a movement combination. No a cappella auditions will be accepted; accompaniment tracks are required.
“Into the Woods” will run June 12-28.
Synopsis
With a Tony Award–winning book by James Lapine and a spellbinding score by Stephen Sondheim, “Into the Woods” weaves together beloved storybook characters into a rich, layered musical that is both timeless and strikingly relevant. By blending humor, heart, and hauntingly beautiful music, this modern classic explores what really happens after “happily ever after.”
The story follows a baker and his wife who long for a child, Cinderella, who dreams of attending the King’s Festival, and Jack, who hopes his cow will give milk. When the baker and his wife discover they are cursed by a witch, they embark on a quest to break the spell. Along the way, they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and other familiar fairy tale figures, each pursuing a wish of their own.
But, in “Into the Woods,” wishes come with consequences. Though dreams are granted, the aftermath reveals deeper truths about responsibility, community, loss, and what it truly means to grow up.
Magical, thought-provoking, and richly human, “Into the Woods” invites audiences of all ages to journey beyond the fairy tale and discover what lies within the woods.
A full synopsis of “Into the Woods,” role information, and more on the HCCT can be found on the Hill County Community Theatre website. Email director@thehcct.org for more information.