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Singing Opportunities for Production of "The Sound of Music"

Scarborough, ON, Canada
ID: 567822Exp: 5/12/2024
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. The musical "The Sound of Music" is currently looking for performers ages 4+. See the details below. About the show: Arguably the world’s most beloved musical, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favourite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number. The inspirational story follows an ebullient postulant nun 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 information: PERFORMANCE DATES AND LOCATION November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2024 at 8pm. November 10, 17 and 23, 2024 at 2pm. Venue: Scarborough. CALLBACKS: Sunday June 23, 2024: 1:00 to 8:30pm. REHEARSAL AND AUDITION LOCATIONS Scarborough, ON. Rehearsals will begin on September 4, 2024 and continue until November 6, 2024: Sundays 12:00pm to 6:00 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Please note there may be rehearsals during Rosh Hashanah and the Thanksgiving Day weekend (TBD). Please be sure to include any conflicts during this time on your audition sheet. Additional or longer rehearsals will be held once the production has moved to the theatre. Rehearsals at the theatre are as follows (dates/times may be adjusted): Sitzprobe: Date and time to be announced Move-in: October 27, 2024 9:00am – 9:00pm Tech/Spacing: October 28, 2024 7:00 – 10:30pm. Sound Rehearsal: October 30, 2024 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Q2Q Technical Rehearsal: November 3, 2024 10:00am – 10:00pm. Technical Dress Rehearsal: November 4, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra: November 5, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Final Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra: November 6, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Post Show Unit Clean Up: November 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 4:00pm. Note: no rehearsal will be held on October 31, 2024. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please indicate your preference of audition date/time and role(s) you are interested in auditioning for.

5 roles

LieslFemale15-17 y.o.All ethnicities

She is innocent and coy. Motherly towards her siblings. Dating Rolf. Physicality Codes – C, D, E, K, L. Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-E5.

KurtMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

A gentle and mischievous boy who likes to think he is older than he is. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – B3-D5. Vocal Styles: some falsetto.

GretlFemale4-6 y.o.All ethnicities

She is sweet and wants to be loved. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – B3-D5.

FriedrickMale13-15 y.o.All ethnicities

He is very serious. Tries to be “the man” of the family. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – B3-G5. Vocal Styles: some falsetto.

BrigittaFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Very smart and always aware of what is happening around her. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – B3-D5.