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

Orphaned as a child, Maria is a spirited postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. She is warm and compassionate—a lover of music who doesn't think twice about speaking her mind. Nearing the end of her novitiate, she is sent to serve as governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp. Hoping to find her true calling in this new role, Maria faces a crisis when, unexpectedly, she falls in love with the Captain. Vocals: musical theater mix/soprano. Plays guitar (AEA Eligible role)

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 sends Maria to the von Trapp house, sensing that she would be a good fit in the role of governess. Vocals: legit soprano.

Mistress of the Novices, she is a follower of strict tradition and not a fan of nonsense. Vocals: alto/mezzo.

Mistress of the Postulants, she is empathetic who sees something good in Maria. Vocals: mezzo soprano.

Another sister who isn't sure what to do with Maria. Vocals: soprano

A distinguished, retired Naval Lieutenant Commander whose stern, regimented disposition represses a deep sadness from the loss of his wife. Often away on business or spending time with Baroness Schraeder abroad, the Captain remains uncompromisingly loyal to his Austrian homeland as threats of Anschluss grow more serious. Vocals: baritone. Plays guitar. (AEA Eligible role)

The butler, who 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. Vocals: any, no solo singing.

The housekeeper. Efficient and professional, she may appear stern, but she cares deeply for the Captain and wishes only for the family's happiness. Vocals: any, no solo singing.

Maid of the von Trapps. Vocals: any, no solo singing.

A cosmopolitan woman, she has her eyes set firmly on the Captain. She is a businesswoman, president of her late husband's corporation, who feels the way to deal with the oncoming political situation is not to fight it and let it pass. When she and the Captain realize they don't see the future the same way, she knows the relationship is over. Vocals: mezzo soprano

A charming impresario and friend of the Captain's. In his job as Third Secretary of Education and Culture, Max is looking for performers for the music festival. When he hears the family singing together he knows they would be perfect. The Captain protests but with the Anschluss approaching, he has no choice. Max realizes he can't fight the new regime and goes along with whatever is asked. Vocals: tenor

Neighbor and friend of Captain von Trapp. He is of the oldest family in the valley. Vocals: any, no solo singing

Wife of Baron Elberfeld. Vocals: any, no solo singing.

Appointed Nazi official who is to prepare Austria for the Anschluss. Vocals: any, no solo singing.

A German admiral who is now working with the Nazi party to recruit Baron von Trapp. Vocals: any, no solo singing.

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The youngest of the von Trapp children, she is soft spoken and shy.

Very honest and forthright, Marta likes to enjoy herself and would like a pink parasol.

Keenly observant for her age. She is thoughtful and “cannot tell a lie.”

The youngest boy, he 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. Vocals: voice not yet changed.

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. In Maria, Louisa has met her match.

The oldest boy in the family, and he remembers what the von Trapp house was like before his mother died. He is learning to be a confident man, but with his father often traveling he lacks someone to show him how.

Liesl is at that awkward age between childhood and adulthood, and assumes a maternal role with her younger siblings. She is, however, still naive 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. Vocals: mezzo soprano

Rolf is a delivery boy who is interested in Liesl. As an impressionable teen, he is aware of the growing political tension and is caught between his affections for Liesl and a need to prove his manhood. Vocals: baritenor.