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Young Talent Wanted for Singing Audition "The Sound of Music"

Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
ID: 572210Exp: 9/5/2024
$1,200/project
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Young talent wanted for singing auditions for "The Sound of Music." Please review the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Equity: $691 per week (LOA ref COST contract) Non-Equity: $1,200 Total Internal Understudies receive a one-time $300 bump. PLEASE NOTE: Actors under 18 are unpaid volunteers. Additional info: AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS Callbacks (LIVE): 5/22 & 23 REHEARSALS Non-Equity Rehearsals start: 6/22 Equity Rehearsals start: 6/25 Rehearsal Schedule: Mostly afternoons into evenings during the week (Mondays off), and daytimes on Saturday & Sunday. SHOW RUNTIMES Opens: 7/19 Runs through: 7/28 10 Performances SELF-TAPE DEADLINE: Please submit your self-taped audition by 2 PM on Thursday, 5/9. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.

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24 roles

MARIA RAINERFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A spirited postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, she is warm and compassionate, but not afraid to speak her mind. She is free-spirited, intelligent and determined, but willing to show her vulnerability. Originally called to a life of service, she finds a new calling as the wife of Captain Von Trapp and as the mother of his children. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, Ab3 – B5

CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPPMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A distinguished, retired Naval Lieutenant Commander whose stern, regimented disposition represses a deep sadness from the loss of his wife. The Captain remains uncompromisingly loyal to his Austrian homeland as threats of Anschluss grow more serious. When Maria restores music to his household, the Captain reconnects with his children and falls unexpectedly in love with the governess. VOCAL RANGE: Bass Baritone, Gb2 - D4

MOTHER ABBESSFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The leader and superior of Nonnberg Abbey, Mother Abbess sees the novices through the process of becoming a nun, guiding and inspiring them as they weigh their decision. Firm and authoritative, but also warm and compassionate, Mother Abbess exudes maternal intelligence, and serves as Maria’s guide and comfort. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, B3 - Ab5

LIESL VON TRAPPFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Liesl is at that awkward age between childhood and adulthood, and assumes a maternal role with her younger siblings. She is, however, still naïve and in need of her own guidance. She is secretly seeing Rolf, a young delivery boy who is on the verge of being swept up in the approaching Anschluss. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, B3 - Ab5

ROLF GRUBERMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Rolf is a delivery boy who is romantically intrigued by. Liesl. Charming, earnest and charismatic, Rolf finds himself caught between his affection for. Liesl and a need to prove his manhood by showing his allegiance to the Anschulss. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone, C3 - E4

MAX DETWEILERMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A charming impresario and friend of the Captain’s. Shrewd and savvy, Max is a chameleon who is able to bend circumstances to his own benefit. He uses his considerable charm to ingratiate himself into his surroundings, with little regard for what is the right thing to do. VOCAL RANGE: Tenor, D3 - F4

ELSA SCHRADERFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A beautiful, cosmopolitan woman, she has her eyes set firmly on the Captain. Intelligent and world-wise, she can present as cold and calculating, but there is a sense of warmth and humanity below the chilly surface. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, D4 - F5

FRIEDRICH VON TRAPPMale13-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Friedrich is the oldest boy in the family and remembers what the von Trapp house was like before his mother passed away. He is learning to be a confident man, but with his father often traveling, he lacks someone to show him how. VOCAL RANGE: Tenor, C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

LOUISA VON TRAPPFemale12-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Missing her mother very much, Louisa has become quite skilled at playing tricks on the governesses, hiding toads in their pockets or giving the wrong name during introductions. But with Maria, it seems she's met her match. VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

KURT VON TRAPPMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

The youngest boy, Kurt is sensitive and pretends not to be hurt by his father’s absence. Though he misses his mother, Kurt greatly appreciates Maria from the start. VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

BRIGITTA VON TRAPPFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

The youngest boy, Kurt is sensitive and pretends not to be hurt by his father’s absence. Though he misses his mother, Kurt greatly appreciates Maria from the start. VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

MARTA VON TRAPPFemale6-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Marta likes to enjoy herself and wouldlike a pink parasol for her birthday. VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

GRETL VON TRAPPFemale4-6 y.o.All ethnicities

The youngest of the Trapp children, Gretl is soft-spoken and shy, but sweet. VOCAL RANGE FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

SISTER BERTHEFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mistress of Novices: A follower of strict tradition and not a fan of nonsense. Non-Equity Ensemble Role. Also plays FRAU SCHMIDT - The housekeeper. Efficient and professional, she may appear stern, but she cares deeply for the Captain and wishes only for the family’s happiness. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, C4 - E5 (optional B3). NON-AEA

SISTER MARGARETTAFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An empathetic nun who sees something good in Maria. Also plays BARONESS ELBERFELD - Baron Elberfeld’s wife. VOCAL RANGE: VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, C4 - E5 (optional B3). NON-AEA

SISTER SOPHIAFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Another sister who isn’t sure what to do with Maria. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, B3 - E5. NON-AEA

FRANZMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The butler. He was once the Captain’s orderly in the Imperial Navy. Franz is nervous about the rising political tension in Austria but knows he won’t be able to fight it. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

HERR ZELLERMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Appointed Nazi official who is to prepare Austria for the Anschluss. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

HERR ELBERFELDMale17-18 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

A Nazi official. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

ADMIRAL VON SCHREIBERMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A German admiral who is now working with the Nazi party to recruit Baron von Trapp. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

BARON ELBERFELDMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Neighbor and friend of Captain von Trapp. He is of the oldest family in the valley. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

Nazi soldiersMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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Party guestsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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NunsFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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