Character Descriptions

warm hearted baker who is determined but insecure, and has never faced his fears. He is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He is willing to do anything to ensure his wife's happiness, but it's hard for him to admit that she is the brains behind the operation. Strong acting, comedic timing, and good singer

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An ambitious and clever woman who is determined to be a mother. She leads a simple life, but can be a romantic and materialistic at times.Strong comedic and dramatic acting skills needed.

Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. On the surface, she is self-serving, possessive, sarcastic, vain, and charismatic. Inwardly, she is insecure and lonely. Strong singing and strong commanding actor

Narrator: An intellectual and excellent story-teller who relates directly with the audience. Helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience, but can also speak to and interact with the characters.

Mysterious Man: ​A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler... with a secret. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Must be a physical actor, who can move, character singer

The feckless Giant-killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and
bright-eyed. He is devastated by the loss of his best friend, the family cow.

Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. As a single mother she's a strong fighter, working hard and determined to make a good life for her hapless son. Strong comedic acting and character singing

A earnest and warm-hearted young maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. She is a survivor, just trying to find her place in the world. Strong acting and strong singer.

A spoiled, clever, vain young girl who is strong-willed. She is also quick-witted and fearless, but because of her age she is naive. She seeks approval in the place of love, of which she has had none. Strong comedic acting and strong belt needed. 

A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. Being locked away, she is completely and utterly innocent of worldly matters. She yearns to experience the world. Strong soprano. 

Self-dramatizing and endlessly confident.  A hero in his own life’s story. Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Comedic acting skills and strong voice

Just as vain and gorgeous as his older brother. Strives endlessly to be beat him in all things. He is also always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor. Comedic acting skills and strong voice

The mean-spirited, greedy, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.

Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Loud, energetic

Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Loud, energeticr

Bitter and vindictive, she is Little Red's feisty, savage, knife-wielding grandmother.

Nurturing and loving. She is deceased, but her soul inhabits a tree that Cinderella visits. Her mother's spirit guards and aids her, and dispenses useful advice. Good singing voice. 

Accompanies the Prince on his missions. Surly and bureaucratic, full of self-importance.

Drinker, out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. No solo singing.

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