Characters

 

The Narrator/Mysterious Man

Male, plays age 40-65, Vocal Range: G2-E4.

Narrator - The guide for the audience into the story, the Narrator has to be engaging enough to be listened to, but doesn’t steal the spotlight from the rest of the characters

Mysterious Man - A very energetic and perplexing old fellow, the Mysterious Man speaks almost uniquely in riddles and seems to know more than he lets on.

Must be comfortable with: Jumping, Running, Crawling

 

The Witch

Female, plays age 30-55, Vocal Range: F3-G5.

The Witch is the powerhouse female lead of the show. She must have a commanding stage presence, but also a strong sense of comedy and comedic timing.

Must be comfortable with: Crawling

 

The Baker

Male, plays age 25-45, Vocal Range: A Flat 2-G4.

The Baker is the male lead of the show. He constantly deals with anxiety and confusion, but goes on an emotional journey with the audience, discovering the reason this story needs to be told.

Must be comfortable with:

- Physically: Running, Jumping, Crawling

- Intimacy: Simple Physical Contact, Prolonged or Sustained Touch, Hugging, Stage Kissing

 

The Baker’s Wife

Female, age 25-45, Vocal Range: F3-G5.

The Baker’s Wife is strong where The Baker is weak. She is headstrong and stubborn, driving their journey. She has an irresistible charm that makes her a favorite of all audiences.

Must be comfortable with:

- Physically: Stage Combat, Running, Crawling

- Intimacy: Simple Physical Contact, Prolonged or Sustained Touch, Hugging, Kissing

 

Cinderella

Female, plays age 18-30, Vocal Range: G3-G5.

This Cinderella seems very similar to classic versions on the surface, but she shows that she has more to say. She’s not afraid to question why she wants to be a princess, and whether or not it’s a good thing to be one.

Must be comfortable with: Stage Combat, Running, Falling

 

Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf

Male, plays age 20-40, Vocal Range: B Flat 2-G Flat4.

Cinderella’s Prince - An obviously selfish and self-absorbed character, he provides comedic relief to the show through his over-the-top characterization.

Wolf - A sly and mischievous villain, he keeps his true intentions hidden from Little Red as he charms her and leads her through a small dance.

Must be comfortable with:

- Physically: Running, Jumping, Dancing, Crawling

- Intimacy: Prolonged or Sustained Touch, Hugging, Kissing

 

Red Riding Hood

Female, plays age 14-20, Vocal Range: B flat 3-F5.

A spunky and tough young woman, Little Red faces growing up sooner than she expected. She has a witty, dry humor that, when paired with good comedic timing, gets the audience rolling with laughter.

Must be comfortable with:

- Physically: Running, Dancing

- Intimacy: Simple Physical Contact, Being kissed on the cheek

 

Jack

Male, plays age 15-25, Vocal Range: B2-G4.

Jack is a young man with a questionable level of intelligence, but a heart filled with a desire to adventure. Like Little Red, he goes on a journey of growing up, but maybe he grew up later than he should have.

Must be comfortable with: Running, Jumping

 

Jack’s Mother

Female, plays age 35-60, Vocal Range: B flat 3-F5.

A single mother trying to provide for her family, Jack’s Mother has a large heart for her son, but an overdramatic way of expressing it.

Must be comfortable with: Stage Combat, Running

 

Rapunzel

Female, plays age 18-30, Vocal Range: B3-A5.

Rapunzel is the classic trope of a princess waiting to be rescued from her tower. However, after her rescue, she battles with the consequences of being locked up her entire life.

Must be comfortable with: Running, Crawling

 

Rapunzel’s Prince

Male, age 20-40, Vocal Range: C Sharp 3–E4.

The younger brother of Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince is equally as self-absorbed and comedic. He rescues Rapunzel from her tower, and quickly discovers his new responsibility as a husband.

Must be comfortable with: Running, Jumping, Crawling

 

Cinderella’s Step-Mother

Female, plays age 40-60, Vocal Range: A3-F Sharp 5.

Another villain of the show, Cinderella’s Step Mother is wicked and cruel, encouraging her family to harass and abuse her step daughter, Cinderella. She will do anything to get her family out of the poverty they are in.

 

Lucinda, Florinda (Step-Sisters)

Females, play ages 18-30, Vocal Range: C4-A Flat 5.

Encouraged by their stepmother, sisters Lucinda and Florinda taunt and tease Cinderella. They desire to wed the prince, and will do just about anything to gain his favor.

 

Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giant

Female, plays age 40-65, Vocal Range: G3-A Flat 5.

 

Cinderella’s Mother 

Appearing as an apparition, Cinderella’s Mother encourages and helps Cinderella from beyond the grave, granting the first “wish” of the show.

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Granny 

Little Red’s grandmother is as tough, if not tougher, than her granddaughter. She shows that no one messes with her family, especially wolves.

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Giant (Off-Stage) 

The main antagonist of Act 2, the Giant is an unexpected visitor, attempting to right the wrongs done to her, at the expense of our main characters.

 

Steward

Male, plays age 25-50, Ensemble Singer

A servant of the crown, the Steward is the right-hand to Cinderella’s Prince. He dramatically serves the law and his royals, and attempts to be a guardian of peace in the realms.

Must be comfortable with: Stage Combat, Running

 

Cinderella’s Father

Male, plays age 40-70, Ensemble Singer

An emotionally absent patriarch, Cinderella’s Father has taken to alcohol to escape the reality of his family situation. He serves as light comedic relief to tense moments.

 

Snow White, Sleeping Beauty

Females, play ages 18-30, Ensemble Singer

Only showing up in the Finale of Act 2 as a comedic payoff, these roles serve to show that the Princes were never as sincere as they seemed. 

Those cast in these roles will be understudies to other principal characters.