Spring 2026 Jr. Production

A.C.A.N.Y.’s Spring 2026 Junior Off-Broadway Production: INTO THE WOODS JR.

Actors 7-13 Eligible (Email us for an Age Exception) 

Students ages 12 & 13 may also audition for our main-stage production of INTO THE WOODS, the full Broadway two-act version! We’ll cast you where you fit best!

Synopsis
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Audition Materials and Instructions
Coming Soon!

UP YOUR AUDITION GAME AND GET SOME GREAT POINTERS BEFORE YOU AUDITION IN OUR AUDITION PREP MASTERCLASS! Registration link coming soon!

2 Ways To Audition – In-Person or Self-Tape Submission
(1) In-Person Audition Info
When:
Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 18
Time:
11 AM – 2 PM (select 1 time slot upon registration, link coming soon!)
Where:
Ripley-Grier Studios – 305 W 38th St (b/t 8th and 9th Ave., closer to the corner of 8th).
Sign in 15 minutes prior to audition time. Be prepared to wait!

(2) Self-Tape Audition Info
Due Date: Friday, Jan. 16 by 9 AM
Submit To:
auditions@AClassActNY.com 
Self-Tape Instructions:
Click here for self-tape and video submission guidelines

Rehearsal Schedule
There will be 12 rehearsals, 2-3 Conflicts Allowed!

Rehearsal Conflicts
We accept 2-3 pre-approved absences. We film each rehearsal. If you miss a rehearsal, you are expected to review the material on your own time before the next rehearsal.

Saturday: May 16
Sundays: Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr. 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, May 31*
Time: 1:30-6 PM (*May 31 is extended until 7:30 PM for costuming)
Where: Pearl Studios – 500 8th Ave, NYC

Mandatory Tech Night
When: Friday, Jun. 5
Time: 3:30-9:30 PM
Where: The Riverside Theatre – 91 Claremont Ave, NYC (b/t 120th and 122nd St. – near Columbia University)

*Tech Is Mandatory

Performance Dates & Showtimes
When: Saturday, Jun. 6 and Sunday, Jun. 7 (each cast performs in 2 shows)
Baker’s Cast: Saturday, Jun. 6 at 10:30 AM and Sunday, Jun. 7 at 1 PM
Witch’s Cast: Saturday, Jun. 6 at 1 PM and Sunday, Jun. 7 at 10:30 AM
Where: The Riverside Theatre – 91 Claremont Ave, NYC (b/t 120th and 122nd St. – near Columbia University)

Tuition if Cast: 995.00 *includes a beautiful production T-Shirt! 

Payment plans available

Past Productions

  • Fall 2020: Lion King Jr. at The Riverside Theatre
  • Fall 2020: Chicago High School Edition at The Riverside Theatre
  • Fall 2019: A Chorus Line and Frozen Jr. at The Riverside Theatre
  • Spring 2019: The Addams Family and Shrek Jr. at The Riverside Theatre
  • Fall 2018: The Drowsy Chaperone and Peter Pan Jr. at The Riverside Theatre
  • Spring 2018: Godspell and Seussical Jr.
  • Fall 2017: Les Miserables School Edition and The Little Mermaid Jr. at The Riverside Theatre
  • Spring 2017: Spamalot and Aladdin Jr. at the 52nd St. Project
  • Fall 2016: Urinetown and Annie Jr. at the 52nd St Project
  • Spring 2016: Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the 52nd St Project
  • Fall 2015: Honk Jr. and Thoughoughly Modern Millie Jr. at the 52nd St Project
  • Spring 2015: Legally Blonde Jr. at the 52nd St Project
  • Fall 2014: Seussical Jr. and High School Musical Jr. at The York Theatre
  • Spring 2014: The Little Mermaid Jr. at Manhattan Movment and Art Center
  • Fall 2013: Into the Woods Jr. Manhattan Movment and Art Center