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Casting Boys and Girls for "The Sound of Music" Show

Plainfield, IN, United States
ID: 567772Exp: 5/20/2024
Description:

Looking for performers ages 7 and above for "The Sound of Music" Show. Please see 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. Additional info: Please be prepared to sing and dance. Accompanist provided. Callbacks on Wednesday, May 22nd, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Rehearsals will be in the evenings, primarily Monday-Thursday (6ish-9ish) in Plainfield. The table read will likely be Thursday 5/30 with music rehearsals beginning the first week of June. Depending on schedules, a few weekend rehearsals may be scheduled. No rehearsal on July 4th. Directors will attempt to manage rehearsal conflicts, however, excessive conflicts will impact casting decisions. No conflicts are accepted from July 20 through the opening day of July 26. SHOW DATES: Friday, July 26th, 7:30 PM Saturday, July 27th, 7:30 PM Sunday, July 28th, 2:30 PM Friday, August 2nd, 7:30 PM Saturday, August 3rd, 7:30 PM Sunday, August 4th, 2:30 PM Please download the attachment for details and audition form. If interested, please apply.

19 roles

Rolf GruberMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Low tenor, dance) 
Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.

A New PostulantFemale16-16 y.o.All ethnicities

A smart, well-dressed young girl.

Liesl von TrappFemale15-17 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo, dance)
 The oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings.

Friedrich von TrappMale13-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.

Louisa von TrappFemale12-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Rebellious attitude.

Kurt von TrappMale10-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Falsetto. Gentle and mischievous.

Brigitta von TrappFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Smart, reads a lot.

Marta von TrappFemale7-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Very sweet and gentle.

Gretl von TrappFemale7-7 y.o.All ethnicities

Must have the cute factor.

Nazi soldiersMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

NeighborsMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Salzburg 
citizensMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Georg’s friends (of naval background)Male16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Salzburg citizensFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

New postulantFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

NunsFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

NovicesFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PostulantsFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Contestants in the Festival ConcertFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities