Kid Audition For Singing in "The Sound of Music"
Seeking performers ages 5-17 years old to perform in "The Sound of Music". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: All roles are non-paid. Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars (not to exceed 90 seconds) of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. There will be NO accompanist. You must bring a CD with accompaniment, or have a digital file (flash drive/or mobile) provided it is edited and cued correctly. A résumé and 8”×10” headshot is requested, but not required. You may be asked to dance at the end of your time slot. Please arrive early to complete your audition form. PERFORMANCE DATES: JULY 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 Friday and Saturday Performances are at 8 pm and Sunday Performances are at 2 pm. Rehearsals will begin on or around MAY 20th and are traditionally Mondays through Fridays 7-10 pm, and Saturdays 11 am-2 pm. Subject to change. There will be no Sunday rehearsals. Callbacks: Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. If interested, please apply.
10 roles
(Lead)– Mezzo Soprano At age 16, Liesl is the eldest of the Von Trapp siblings. She is innocent, naïve, coy, flirtatious, headstrong, and infatuated with Rolf. She is pretty but unsophisticated and tends to think everything is wonderful. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply and lovingly for her younger siblings. Vocal range: E5 to B3 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Good dancing skills
(Supporting): Tenor Frederich is 14 and is proud to be a boy. He has a tough exterior and is very much trying to be “the man” of the family; desperately needs his father. Vocal range: G5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Must be able to move
(Supporting): Mezzo Soprano Louisa is 13, clever, and full of mischief. She is the master of pranks and enjoys pulling them on others. She is quite a tomboy, has a rebellious attitude, and misses her mother a great deal. Vocal range: G5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Must be able to move
(Supporting): Countertenor/falsetto Kurt is 10. He wants to be 11 and introduces himself as “11-almost”. He is the second boy and the middle of the children. He often tries to act manly and is outspoken against the previous governesses. He is gentle and a peacemaker. Vocal range: G5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Falsetto, Yodeling, Legit Dancing: Must be able to move
(Supporting): Mezzo Soprano Brigitta is 9. She is smart as a whip, very perceptive and always tells the truth whether you like it or not. She’s an avid reader and suspicious of “Uncle Max”. Vocal range: G5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Must be able to move
(Supporting): Mezzo Soprano Marta is 7. She is one of the quietest Von Trapps. She loves the color pink, is very inquisitive, smart, and gentle. Vocal range: G5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Must be able to move
(Supporting): Mezzo Soprano Gretl is 5. She is the youngest Von Trapp. She is very quiet when first introduced by her father. She is sweet, loving, and wants attention. She must have the cute, adorable and endearing factor. Vocal range: G5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Must be able to move
(Supporting): Baritone Rolf is 17 and is the telegram delivery boy friend of Liesl. He is self-important, boasting, a very pleasant young man, and somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way. Rolf has Hitler as his paternal role model and 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: E5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Good dancing skills
(Featured): Mezzo Soprano A smart, well-dressed young girl who has a walk-on moment only – no dialogue. Can come from the nun ensemble. Vocal range: E5 to B3 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Must be able to move
(Featured): Mezzo Soprano Nuns, novices, and postulants who live in the Noonberg Abby. Vocal range: E5 to C4 Dancing: Must be able to move
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