Red And The Wolf
Red and the wolf could have healed our deepest scars
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A gritty retelling of the classic fairy tale.
The wild folk live in the forest, kept away from the decent folk of civilization. Red, the orphaned daughter of famous heroes, leads a garrison at the wall. When such a wildling emerges, he is not what anyone expected.
With a score inspired by Les Miserables, Hadestown, as well as heavy influence from Stephen Sondheim, Red and the Wolf is a 90 minute folk opera about differences, seen and unseen.
Steel Beam Theatre
St. Charles, IL
June 13 - June 22
Friday, Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2pm
Audition Submissions
CHARACTERS
Red: Mezzo-Soprano, 20-40.
Fierce with a bit of a whimsy. She is a natural leader trying earnestly to live up to the legacy of her famous parents. Privately, she questions the purpose of her mission.
Wolf Tenor 20-40
Kindhearted and Genuine. He has never quite fit in, no matter where he is. He wants to explore and live in peace.
Woodcutter Bass 20-50
A strong and capable soldier. He will do what it takes to fulfill his mission.
Granny Alto 30-60
After the death of her daughter, she raised Red as her own. She is fiercely protective.
Narrator Baritone/Mezzo 30-70
A minstrel, telling the story, observing and occasionally entering the scene. Potentially plays guitar on stage.
Ensemble: Villagers, soldiers, each of which will understudy as well.
Songbird Theatre is seeking video submissions for Actor/Singer/Dancers for its upcoming non-equity world premier production of a new folk opera, Red and The Wolf. In this gritty reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Red is the captain of the militia in charge of keeping out the wildlings who live beyond the wall. When such a wildling turns up, he is not what she or anyone else expected.
To be considered, please submit a video singing a song in the style of the show (think Sondheim, Hadestown, or Les Mis) at the link above.
$100 stipend available for all roles.
Submissions accepted until Mar 1.
Callbacks will be in Schaumburg, IL on March 15. (Note that some announcements may have read March 8, March 15 is the correct date)
Sunday - Thursday rehearsals start April 28th in Schaumburg, IL.
Performances run from June 13 to June 22 at the Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles, IL.
Depending on cast availability, sporadic workshop rehearsals will be held starting in late March/early April.
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Claire Yearman
DIRECTOR
Claire is excited for the opportunity to bring this new folk opera to life, and for the opportunity to collaborate with Aaron and Emma again. Claire is an EMC actor, director, fight director, SAFD Certified Teacher, and intimacy choreographer. She most recently directed the musical Titanic at Wheaton Drama. Some other local theatres she's worked for include: Oak Park Festival Theatre, Williams Street Repertory, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Oil Lamp Theatre, Village Theatre Guild, and Aston Rep Theatre Company. Unending gratitude to her parents and her partner, Nick, for their love and support.
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Aaron Zimmerman
COMPOSER / MUSIC DIRECTOR
Aaron is a pianist, music director, and writer centered in the western suburbs of chicago. Music direction credits include Freaky Friday (Big Noise), Titanic (WDI), Sweeney Todd (WDI, NRP), Ragtime (Metropolis PAC). His writing has appeared in various publications including Metaphorisis Magazine and Story Hack. AaronZimmermanMusic.com
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Emma Hajny
CHOREOGRAPHER
Emma is thrilled to be working with Aaron and Claire again! Dancing since she could walk, Emma Hajny is a dance instructor with the Downers Grove Park District, specializing in teaching ballet, jazz and musical theater. With a strong background in classical ballet, Emma has trained at Chicago Festival Ballet, Salt Creek Ballet and Northern Illinois University, and has since choreographed pieces for theater companies such as Wheaton Drama (Titanic the Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher), Bard in the Burbs (As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing), and Glenbard West Theater (Addams Family).