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

Seeking young talent for singing auditions for "The Sound of Music." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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: NOTE: Those auditioning only need to come to one (1) audition Prepare 16 bars of a song of your choice, not from the show, which reflects the style of the show and/or highlights your skills. This portion of the audition will be a cappella. Read from the script at the Director’s discretion Callbacks will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Not receiving an invitation to callbacks does not mean that you will not be cast. It only means that we need a second look at certain actors together, in order to make final decisions. Actors invited to callbacks may be asked to sing a selection for the character for which they are being called back, as indicated below: Maria – “The Sound of Music” Captain von Trapp – “Edelweiss” Liesl – “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” Rolf – “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” Von Trapp children – “Do Re Mi” Mother Abbess – “Climb Every Mountain” Please note that applicable selections will be emailed to invited actors prior to the callback date. Actors invited to callbacks are welcome to perform on book. Additional reading from sides and other portions of script will occur during callbacks. PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM Friday, May 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:30 PM If you are interested please apply.