Into the Woods Jr.
Character Descriptions

BAKER

The Baker changes the most as a result of his journey through the woods. At first he is reluctant to seek the help of his wife. It is through the tribulations of gathering the Witch's items that the Baker realizes, in order to achieve his wish, it will take the help of his wife.

BAKER'S WIFE

The Baker's Wife is strong, determined, and patient. The audience should identify with her and root for a successful fulfillment of her wish.

CINDERELLA

Cinderella is at once beautiful, in a yet-to-be-discovered sort of way, and surprisingly clumsy and awkward. She persistently pursues her wish to go to the King's Festival, yet finds that "the Festival" ultimately does not meet her expectations.

CINDERELLA'S FATHER

This family is a bit off-beat at best.

CINDERELLA'S MOTHER

The voice should be pleasant. Cinderella's Mother is a collection of remembered mannerisms and sayings.

CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER

This family is a bit off-beat at best. Cinderella's Stepmother mocks her, represents the interests of her birth daughters over Cinderella's basic needs, and is selfish, mean, and nasty.

FLORINDA and LUCINDA

This family is a bit off-beat at best. Florinda and Lucinda are spoiled brats who will do anything to win the heart of the Prince

GRANNY

Good speaking voice, fiesty and fierce

JACK

Jack's own mother expresses her fear that Jack may not be the brightest boy. The fact that Jack's best friend is the family cow, Milky White, further brings into question his intelligence. However, Jack may enter the woods as a simple boy, but he leaves much more grown-up.

JACK'S MOTHER

This woman is overworked, a bit frazzled, and overwhelmed with the tasks of raising a young boy, running a farm, and making ends meet.

LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD

Pushy, bratty, over-fed, and spoiled best describe this character at the opening of the show. Her journey teaches her some very important lessons regarding strangers and trust.

MILKY WHITE

The Cow

MYSTERIOUS MAN

This role is all that the name implies.

NARRATOR

This is the character who describes the action, but eventually gets involved.

RAPUNZEL

Rapunzel must stand up to her mother and eventually leave her for the world.

RAPUNZEL'S/CINDERELLA'S PRINCE

Pompous, conceited, and self-absorbed are the best ways to describe these brothers.

STEWARD

The servant to Cinderella's Prince

WITCH

The Witch begins the show as ugly, old, extremely aggressive, sarcastic, and powerful. Ultimately, she sacrifices her power for beauty.

WOLF

The Wolf can be played any number of ways. However, he should be properly slimy and a bit creepy.