WHEN: Sunday, February 2nd at 7 PM
WHERE: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: March 3rd – April 3rd, Monday-Thursdays 6:30-9:30 PM

TECH WEEK: March 31st – April 3rd, 6:00-9:00 PM

PERFORMANCE DATES: April 5th – May 4th, 2025
Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM

Adapted & Directed by Laura Luke
from the German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm in the 1812 edition of Children’s and Household Tales

Rated: G

SYNOPSIS: A poor Woodcutter and his Wife find themselves without enough money to take care of their family, their children try to help anyway they can, including making brooms to sell in town and taking trips into the forest to gather food. When the children become lost on one such trip, they encounter a scheming Witch and her squire sidekicks who lure the children to the Witch’s gingerbread house. Soon the children must outsmart the witch and solve the mystery of other vanishing children in time to make it home to their parents. A comical twist on a classic fairytale.

WHAT TO BRING:
● A headshot and resume if you have them.
● A complete list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal schedule.
There can be no conflicts during tech week or performances.

Audition will consist of cold readings from the script.

CHARACTERS:

Papa (male, playing age 35-45) – The caring father of Hansel and Gretel. A Woodcutter who is worried about how he will take care of his family.
Mama (female, playing age 30-40) –  The loving mother of Hansel and Gretel and wife of the Woodcutter.  She does what she can to help the family make ends meet.
Hansel (male, playing age 10-14) – Protective of his sister.
Gretel (female, playing age 10-14) – Smart and responsible.
Wilhelm the Peddler (male, playing age 40-50) – Traveling bookseller, storyteller and father. He misses his family.
Witch (female, any age but preferably older) – A comedic and misunderstood character. Is the recipient of a magic spell.
Gingerbread Boy/Squirrel 1 (male, playing age 12-16) – A boy who has been turned into gingerbread by the Witch/A squirrel employed by the Witch to case mischief.
Cupcake/Squirrel 2 (female, playing age 12-16) – A girl who has been turned into a cupcake by the Witch/A squirrel employed by the Witch to case mischief.
Candy Cane/Squirrel 3 (any, playing age 12-16) – A child who has has been changed into a Candy Cane by the Witch/A squirrel employed by the Witch to case mischief.