Kid and Teen Performers Needed for Theatre Audition
Auditions for children and teenagers for "In The Heights" and "Sound of Music" are being held. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "In The Heights" In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams, and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. "The Sound of Music" 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: Casting Performers Ages 10+ (Though neither of these productions will be youth productions, both of them will be casting for youth performers) Audition Requirements 32 bars of a musical theatre song. Accompaniment will be provided. Please ensure you bring legible sheet music in your key as tracks will not be allowed. One contrasting monologue no more than 90 seconds in length. For those who don’t have a monologue, one can provided to you on the day of the audition. Callbacks (By Invitation Only) In The Heights: May 11th, 11 am-5 pm (Location TBD) The Sound of Music: TBD Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
42 roles
Vocal Range: A2-A4 Charismatic leading man with a tremendous heart. Baritone with strong, clear rap narrative skills. Owner of De La Vega’s Bodega. Lives with Abuela Claudia, who isn’t his biological grandmother but is family. In love with Vanessa, deeply connected to his Washington Heights neighborhood. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: F3-F5 Beacon of hope and inspiration. Just finished her freshman year at Stanford University. Daughter of Kevin and Camila Rosario. Represents opportunity outside of "the Heights". Best friends with Vanessa, symbolizes achievement for her community. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: A2-F4 Hard exterior, baritone. Owner of Rosario Car and Limousine. Immigrant from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Stubborn, hot-tempered, quick to act. Husband to Camila, father to Nina. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: G3-E5 No-nonsense, strong-willed, mezzo range. Co-owner of Rosario Car and Limousine. Fell in love with Kevin at 19, immigrated with him. Keeps a subtle but strong leash on Kevin. Mother of Nina, welcomes her back from Stanford. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: B3-F4 Hardworking, a good guy, bari-tenor. Former street punk turned responsible cab driver. Sees Kevin as a father figure. Best friends with Usnavi, in love with Nina. Aspires to become a businessman. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: F3-F5 Beautiful, strong high belt, great dancer. Shampoo girl at Daniela’s Salon. Dreams of leaving to create her own life. Grew up with Benny and Usnavi. Usnavi's unspoken love interest. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: D3-B4 Strong mover with rap skills. 15-year-old cousin of Usnavi. Spends the summer working at the bodega. Intelligent, admires Usnavi, needs guidance. Avoids trouble but risks becoming a street punk. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: Eb3-E5 Alto belt, showstopper number. Raised Usnavi, and emigrated from Cuba. Matriarch of the neighborhood. Struggled to learn English and find work. Helps others who follow in her path. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: F3-E5 Tough on the surface, compassionate underneath. Owner of Daniela’s Salon, quick-witted and brassy. Motherly relationship with Vanessa, gossip queen of the neighborhood. Forced out of the neighborhood due to rent hikes. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: F3-E5 Innocent, good comedienne, strong dancer. Hairdresser at Daniela’s salon. Pure, sweet, devoted to family and friends. Easily taken advantage of due to naivety. Best friends with Daniela. "In The Heights"
Singer, very strong dancer, acrobatics a plus. 18-year-old graffiti artist and nemesis of Usnavi. Always hanging out on the streets, spraying graffiti. Represents what Usnavi hopes Sonny will not become. "In The Heights"
Vocal Range: D3-A4 Tenor, strong singer, good-hearted. Sells piraguas on the streets of Washington Heights. Represents a rhythm of the islands in the big city. Mid-thirties, trying to earn a living. "In The Heights"
Residents of Washington Heights, men and women. Auditions and casting are open to actors from all ethnic backgrounds. "In The Heights"
(Musical theatre mix/soprano, dance) A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free-spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination. "The Sound of Music"
(baritone, moves well) A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life to repress his sadness over the death of his wife; underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined. "The Sound of Music"
(tenor/baritone, moves well) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family. "The Sound of Music"
(mezzo-soprano, moves well) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified, and mature. "The Sound of Music"
(legit soprano, wide vocal range, very strong actress) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind. "The Sound of Music"
(Alto, moves well) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight-laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns. "The Sound of Music"
(mezzo, moves well) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding, and concerned. "The Sound of Music"
(soprano, moves well) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules. "The Sound of Music"
(non-singing) The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause. "The Sound of Music"
(non-singing) The housekeeper, is stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating. "The Sound of Music"
(low tenor, dance) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way. "The Sound of Music"
(mezzo, dance) "The Sound of Music"
Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family. "The Sound of Music"
Rebellious attitude. "The Sound of Music"
Gentle and mischievous. "The Sound of Music"
Smart, reads a lot. "The Sound of Music"
Very sweet and gentle. "The Sound of Music"
Must have the cute factor. "The Sound of Music"
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Ensemble. "The Sound of Music"
Ensemble. "The Sound of Music"
Ensemble. "The Sound of Music"
Ensemble. "The Sound of Music"