Red Octopus Theatre Company is holding open auditions for:
Into the Woods
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Darcy Hogan Lawrence
Vocal direction by Katrina Theodore
Orchestra conducted by Brad Capshaw
Accompanist Milo Graamans
Stage Manager Brian Robrecht
Assistant Stage Manager April Lemaster
Set design by Gary Herd
Costume design by Jeri Harris
Are you certain what you wish is what you want? Immerse yourself in this spellbinding, Tony Award-winning musical filled with rich storytelling and masterful music as you journey into the enchanted world of magic beans, moonlit nights, towering giants, handsome princes, hopeful princesses, wicked witches, wolves, and wishes! A darkly humorous and thought-provoking exploration of ambition, family, and the complexities of getting what you wish for. Mark your calendar now and look for more information (including available roles) this summer. Go to the woods!
Seeking adults and youth (16+)
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
Auditions
Newport Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 25 @ 10am – FULL
– or – Monday, October 27 @ 6pm – FULL
– or – Submit a video audition (self tape) by October 25 – DEADLINE PASSED
Callbacks (By invitation)
Wednesday, October 29th @ 6pm
Newport Performing Arts Center
Callback information will be posted here: octopusonstage.com/callbacks
Rehearsals
Begin January 5, 2026
Performances
April 10-26, 2026
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Learn more at www.octopusonstage.com/auditions
To help ensure an enjoyable experience for all, we kindly encourage guests to consider attending fragrance-free in support of those with allergies and sensitivities.
Red Octopus Theatre Company encourages any/all in the community who may be interested in theatre to join us for auditions, as we love to see new talent and welcome new folks to our stages. Our auditions are open to all because we want to see our coastal theatre community grow! Please arrive on time and let the attendant know if you will need to leave early. Callbacks are by invitation only.
Red Octopus Theatre Company is committed to inclusivity and does not discriminate with regard to gender, race, age, size, or ability. Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns, and you will see that in the descriptions we provide. But however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible, and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character, but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.