Audition Announcements

Fall 2026 Semester Auditions:
Into the Woods, That's Not My Name, Story Explorers

General Information

You only need to attend one day of the auditions. Callbacks are by invitation only. If you have any questions in general you may contact Ryan Perez Adame at AdameR@crc.losrios.edu or Martin Flynn at FlynnM@crc.losrios.edu. For individual show questions, contact the director directly:

Register for Auditions

Date and Time

Auditions

All auditions and callbacks will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

*Callback by invitation only.

Location

• Black Box Theatre at Cosumnes River College (map)
  • 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
  • Enter on the Center Parkway side of campus (opposite side from the light rail/parking garage entrance on Bruceville Road)
  • Parking is $2 and enforced 24/7

Viewing Auditions

• Ambre Shoneff, Story Explorers Director
• Angela Alforque, Into the Woods Choreographer
• Anthony D’Juan, That's Not My Name Director
• Ryan Perez Adame, Into the Woods Director
• Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin, Into the Woods Musical and Vocal Director
• Other faculty may be in attendance to observe
• Student Stage Managers may observe

Show Information

This is a general audition for both shows in the semester; directors, designers, and faculty from the entire department may be present in addition to the directors for the Fall productions. All of the show information is subject to change depending on the directors’ choices.Please note that cast members may not be called to every rehearsal. The final rehearsal schedule will be determined by the creative team prior to the start of rehearsals.

We encourage actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and gender identities to audition. We strive to present shows with students and community members who reflect the diversity of our community.

• Rehearsal: 5:30 to 9:00 pm
• Tech (July 3 or July 5, 2026): 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Tech: 5:00 to 10:00 pm

What To Prepare

Please prepare the following; if you don’t have access to materials of your own, please contact the director(s) for help.

About the Shows

Jump to: Into the Woods | That's Not My Name | Story Explorers

Into the Woods

Casting Notes

Please note that the character descriptions provided are from the authors of the shows. It is possible that alternative casting choices could be made at the discretion of the directors. Doubling of roles may occur and understudies assigned at the discretion of the directors.

Author

• Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
• Book by James Lapine

Setting and Time

A child’s bedroom in South Sacramento, California, and that same child’s imaginary world of fairy tales in 2026.

Production Note

For our production, we’re going to bring the worlds of the fairy tales out of the mind of a child who lives in the neighborhood around CRC and is reading these fairytales, so that everything and everyone who comes to life is rooted in something that child has encountered in our city or on TV. For example, perhaps Jack’s mother was a nurse at Kaiser South Sacramento, the Baker and the Baker’s wife owned a small bodega or donut shop, maybe Cinderella was a young Latine woman prepping for her quinceañera, the Big Bad Wolf was an ICE agent, and Florinda & Lucinda were drag queens or Kardashians.

Character Breakdown

Traditional casting doubles are anticipated (i.e., Narrator/Mysterious Man, Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf) but not guaranteed. We cast actors of all gender-identities and the descriptions below could be subject to change depending on individual actors.

• Narrator: An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
  • Gender: male-identifying
  • Vocal range top: E4
  • Vocal range bottom: G2
• Cinderella: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
  • Gender: female-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • Age: 35 to 45
  • Vocal range top: G5
  • Vocal range bottom: F3
• Cinderella's Stepmother: The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
  • Gender: female-identifying
  • Age: 40 to 50
  • Vocal range top: F#5
  • Vocal range bottom: A3
• Florinda & Lucinda: Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
  • Gender: female-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • 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-identifying
  • Age: 40 to 60

That's Not My Name

Casting Notes

Please note that the character descriptions provided are from the authors of the shows. It is possible that alternative casting choices could be made at the discretion of the directors. Doubling of roles may occur and understudies assigned at the discretion of the directors.

Author

• Niyah Moore

Setting and Time

Here and now.

Character Breakdown

• Shanequa: African American woman in her late 20's. Intelligent, ambitious, funny, and resilient.
• CJ: African American man in his late 20's. Shanequa's husband. An easygoing project manager. He loves his wife deeply but initially struggles to understand why her experience is so different from his.
• Tina: African American woman in her 60's. Shanequa's mother. Bold. Wise. Southern. Proud. Tina named her daughter Shanequa intentionally because she wanted her daughter to carry a name rooted in strength and individuality.
• Africania: African American woman in her early 30's. Owner of The Crown Collective Salon. Creative. Bohemian. Fearlessly Black.
• Steve: Caucasian male. Business professional. Unaware of his insensitivity to other cultures. (Role can be doubled with Brett.)
• George: Hispanic male in his late 20's. CJ's best friend and co-worker. Born Jorge. Now everyone knows him as George.
• Brett: Caucasian Male interviewer, clean cut, and a business professional. (Role can be doubled with Steve.)
• Parker: Caucasian Female, who sounds black purposely. Manager.
• Maya: Bi-racial young woman in her early 20's. Shanequa's cousin. She's an artist who sells handmade jewelry, paints murals, teaches yoga, and believes every problem can be solved with herbal tea...or at least talked through with a joint.

Story Explorers

Casting Notes

Please note that the character descriptions provided are from the authors of the shows. It is possible that alternative casting choices could be made at the discretion of the directors. Doubling of roles may occur and understudies assigned at the discretion of the directors.

Author

• Book, Music and Lyrics by Min Kahng

Setting and Time

Various places in the imagination.

Character Breakdown

All characters can be played by actors of any gender identity and race or ethnicity.

• The Captain: The leader of the bunch. They guide the group as they explore stories. They can be firm and gentle as the situation demands.
• Melody: The Captain's right-hand person, who helps keep order. They love to sing and play music.
• Shimmy: An energetic and excitable dancer who loves adventure.
• Clayton: They love constructing things with clay and love a good fantasy story.
• Shades: Laid-back and stylish. They love playing dress-up.
• Sharky, the Story Shark: A puppet. Sharky is like a seven-year-old child, and speaks a language of his own. 
• Guitar/Ukelele Player: This person could be a cast member or do live accompaniment from the side.