'Into the Woods Jr.' auditions for high school and college aged students

NETCONG — The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong will hold auditions for its Studio Series Summer Musical production of "Into the Woods Jr." on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m.

All auditioning should have a song prepared with printed accompaniment that is no longer than 16 measures and expect to learn a dance piece led by the director/choreographer; some may be asked to read from the script. The production is under the direction/choreography of Robert Mintz, a TGS Veteran Performer and Musical Direction by Joanna Scarangello, a TGS Teaching Artist.

This production is open to High School and College aged students only.

Based on classic fairytales by The Brothers Grimm, Stephen Sondheim (Music and Lyrics) and James Lapine (Book) offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch — meet and interact on their journeys.

Rehearsal schedules are generally two or three evenings during the week, and a weekend afternoon. All cast members are expected for all performances without exception since the company does not cast understudies. Performers of color and performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition.

For additional information, e-mail exdir@growingstage.com or call 973-347-4946. The company mailing address is: The Growing Stage, P.O. Box 36, Netcong, New Jersey 07857.