"The Sound of Music" Teen Audition for The Theater
Teenagers are invited to audition for "The Sound of Music" theater production. Please refer to the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria, and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Rate: All roles are non-paid. Additional info: CALLBACKS: THUR 5/2 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM REHEARSALS: SUN/MON/TUE/WED Evenings from 6/10-7/24 (no rehearsal 6/16, 6/19, 7/3) TECH: 7/27-7/31 PERFORMANCES: 8/1-8/11, 10 performances total ALL PERFORMERS must prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song (the equivalent of a verse and a chorus) in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music or an instrumental track on a device. THE von TRAPP CHILDREN and ADULT PRINCIPALS / ENSEMBLE must present a 1-minute, memorized monologue. Performers interested in the NUN ENSEMBLE do not need a monologue. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
18 roles
The eldest of the von Trapp siblings. She is an optimist, headstrong, a leader, and infatuated with Rolf. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply and lovingly for her younger siblings. Age to be played as: 16; Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano; Strong Dancer
Wants to take care of his siblings, and be a grown up, but also yearns to play and have fun with his family. Trying to prove he is an adult, and responsible… Desperately needs his father and approval. Age to be played as: 14; Vocal range: Alto/Tenor; Must learn choreography and harmonize
Clever and full of mischief. She is the master of pranks and enjoys pulling them on others. She has a rebellious attitude and misses her mother a great deal. Age to be played as: 13; Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano; Must learn choreography and harmonize
Wants to be older and introduces himself as “11-almost”. He is the second boy and the middle of the children. He often tries to act older than he is, yet he is outspoken against the previous governesses. He is gentle and a peacemaker. Age to be played as: 10; Vocal range: Alto; Must learn choreography and harmonize
Smart as a whip, very perceptive and always tells the truth whether you like it or not. She’s an avid reader, very strong intuition, and suspicious of “Uncle Max”. Age to be played as: 9; Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano; Must learn choreography and harmonize
ACTOR MUST BE AT LEAST 8 YEARS OLD. One of the quietest and the shyest von Trapp. She loves the color pink, is inquisitive, smart, and gentle. Age to be played as: 7; Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano; Must be able to read, learn choreography, and harmonize
ACTOR MUST BE AT LEAST 8 YEARS OLD. She is the youngest Von Trapp. She is very quiet when first introduced by her father. She is sweet, loving and wants attention. Must be the smallest of the siblings, and also the sweetest. Age to be played as: 5; Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano; Must be able to read, learn choreography, and harmonize.
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, outspoken, warm, resourceful, deeply faithful, insightful, gentle and kind with much determination. Experience playing guitar a plus. Vocal range: Soprano
A retired Austrian naval captain. He is a widower. He’s polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life and leads his family; underneath, he is warm and loving, understanding and determined. Regimented, loyal, dignified, commanding, polished, noble, intelligent, with a strong moral compass. Experience playing acoustic guitar a plus. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone
A theatrical agent and First Secretary of Education and Culture – an advantageous friend of von Trapp and a sort of distant uncle to his children. He is clever at his job, charming, witty, and quite pushy to get what he wants. He has a humorous personality. He enjoys the good life and those that live the good life. Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor
A very wealthy widow, who is president of her late husband’s corporation. Elegant, sophisticated city person. Clever and canny, she has begun a flirtation with Captain von Trapp. She is very much into making good social arrangements. Vocal range: Soprano
Rolf is 17 and is the telegram delivery boyfriend of Liesl. He is self-important, boasting, a very pleasant young man, and somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way. Rolf has committed to joining the Nazi regime as a future goal. He seems to know an enormous amount of what is going on because of his job and seems to relish his spying tactics. Vocal range: Tenor; Strong Dancer
A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. She does not think that headstrong, free-spirited postulants belong at the Abby. She is a no-nonsense type, officious, and very strict. She is not a supporter of Maria. She is a killjoy, self-righteous, strait-laced, prim, and a bit of a prude. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano; Must harmonize
A nun who is the Mistress of Postulants. She is kind and understanding. A supporter of Maria. She is positive, encouraging, concerned, and has a sense of humor. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano; Must harmonize
Sister Sophia is a nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind. She would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano; Must harmonize
Nuns Ensemble (Featured) Have taken their vows to commit their life to God. Vocal range: Altos, Mezzo Sopranos, Sopranos; Must be able to memorize music, harmonize, and learn simple staging.
Nuns Ensemble (Featured) Have taken their vows to commit their life to God. Vocal range: Altos, Mezzo Sopranos, Sopranos; Must be able to memorize music, harmonize, and learn simple staging.
Nuns Ensemble (Featured) Have taken their vows to commit their life to God. Vocal range: Altos, Mezzo Sopranos, Sopranos; Must be able to memorize music, harmonize, and learn simple staging.
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