"The Sound of Music" Show Seeks Kids and Teens
Auditions for the upcoming production of "THE SOUND OF MUSIC". Looking to cast boys and girls. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Will have you sign up for 15-minute individual audition slots. Please provide a photo/headshot with your audition forms when you arrive for your slot. WHAT TO PREPARE: Each character has a set audition cut* or two to prepare for the auditions from the show. Familiarize yourself with other roles than what you are auditioning for as you may be asked to sing for other roles. For a smoother audition process, bring liability and audition forms in advance. The audition forms include a space for you to list your conflicts. New conflicts will not be accepted after the first rehearsal. Tech week conflicts will not be accepted. See the document attached for audition materials. If interested, please apply.
20 roles
he 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.
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.
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.
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.
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”
She is one of the quietest Von Trapps. She loves the color pink, is very inquisitive, smart and gentle.
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.
Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
(alto, moves well) A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. She does not think that headstrong, freespirited 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, straight-laced, prim and a bit of a prude.
(mezzo, moves well) 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.
(soprano, moves well) 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.