Narrator The narrator is the storyteller who speaks directly to the audience. This character helps control the pacing of the show and always needs to be ready for their next entrance, as they pop in and out throughout the story. Find a charismatic girl or boy with great diction for this large speaking role.
Cinderella Cinderella is a simple peasant girl whose one wish is to go to the Festival. Unfortunately, when her wish comes true she learns that wishes sometimes come with consequences. Cinderella’s inner beauty always shines through her sometimes clumsy and awkward exterior. Cinderella is a great singer and an actor who is charming while maintaining a sense of humor.
Jack Jack is an energetic young man who is always looking for an adventure. He begins this show as a simple little boy (his best friend is a cow), but by the end of the show he learns a few valuable lessons. Jack is an excellent singer and actor/
Jack's Mother Raising a son and running a farm all by herself has made Jack’s Mother a bit frazzled and most definitely overworked. Jack’s Mother is a great role for a character actress with solid comic timing and good singing skills.
Baker The Baker is a good-hearted, likeable person who believes he can take on the Witch’s curse all by himself. At first, this confidence and his desire to have a child drives him, but he soon learns he needs his wife’s help to accomplish the goal. Baker is an excellent actor and singer who is both personable and capable or portraying the Baker’s strength of conviction.
Baker's Wife The Baker’s Wife is a strong, determined and loving woman whose desire to have a child drives the action of the whole show. Her storyline helps tie all the characters’ storylines together. Baker's wife requires both excellent singing and acting as well as a good sense of comedic timing.
Little Red Ridinghood Little Red starts the show as a loud, bratty, pushy, glutton who happily manipulates people and situations to get her way. Eventually, she learns some valuable lessons and softens around the edges. Little Red should have a loud, powerful voice and be a good actor.
Witch The Witch is an ancient, mysterious and manipulative woman who will do anything possible to regain her beauty and protect Rapunzel. While she may seem old and haggard, she still has the strength to control other people. The witch is good character actress and singer who can physically and vocally portray the complexities of the role.
Florinda and Lucinda Cinderella’s Stepsisters are spoiled brats who care only about themselves and marrying Cinderella’s Prince. These are two actresses who work well together and are able to portray their cattiness in a bold and comical way.
Rapunzel Rapunzel has been stuck in a tower for the majority of her life. Finally, she stands up to the Witch in order to get out to see the world. Rapunzel has to be an excellent soprano singer.
Mysterious Man Just like the name suggests, this is one mysterious man. Everything he does is to help the Baker, but he does not explain his motives until the last moment. This character actor should speak the Mysterious Man’s often puzzling lines clearly in this non-singing role.
Wolf The Wolf is a sly and dangerous character intently focused on attacking Little Red Ridinghood. This actor and singer should physically and vocally bring the Wolf to life.
Granny Granny is a feisty woman who is not afraid to fight the Wolf face to face. This is a non-singing role but needs to be a performer able to make strong character choices.
Steward The Steward is the servant of Cinderella s Prince. He is dependable and willing to do whatever Cinderella’s Prince asks.