Kids and Teens Needed for "Sound of Music" Show
Auditions for "Sound of Music" are open for actors ages 5 and up. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Audition process: Ages 16+ Music: Please prepare 32 bars of a stylistically similar song. Directors will provide an accompanist (preferred) or a speaker for backing tracks. Auditioners will need to provide their own sheet music for the accompanist. Dance: The choreographer will teach a short dance combination which you will perform in groups as part of the audition process. Acting: There will be a cold read using sides provided at auditions. Audition process: Kids All kids will participate in a workshop-style audition which will incorporate singing, acting, and dance. Auditionees should familiarize themselves with singing the song “Do-Re-Mi” and come in clothes that will allow them to move. Please note: Auditions will be recorded to assist the production team in their decision-making process. The footage will be deleted once the cast is finalized. Performance Dates: March 28, 29, April 4, 5, 11, 12 @ 7:30 PM March 30, April 6, 13 @ 2:00 PM The strike will be on Sunday, April 14, and is mandatory for all cast/crew. Rehearsals will tentatively begin on Sunday, February 9. Exact dates and times are TBD and based on cast/crew availability. If interested, please apply.
9 roles
Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Range: E5 to B3 Dancing: Good dancing skills At age 16, Liesl is the eldest of the Von Trapp siblings. She is innocent, naïve, coy, flirtatious, headstrong and infatuated with Rolf. She tends to think everything is wonderful. She cares very deeply and lovingly for her younger siblings.
Baritone. Vocal Range: E5 to C4 Dancing: Good Dancer Rolf is 17 and is the telegram delivery boy friend of Liesl. He is self-important, boasting, a very pleasant young man, and somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way. Rolf has Hitler as his paternal role model and the Nazi regime as a future goal. He seems to know an enormous amount of what is going on because of his job and seems to relish his spying tactics Note: The Actor playing Rolf will need to portray short, blonde hair.
Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Range: E5 to B3 Dancing: Theatrical Movement A smart, well-dressed young girl who has a walk-on moment only – no dialogue. Can come from the nun ensemble
Tenor Vocal Range: G5 to C4 Dancing: Theatrical Movement 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
Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Range: G5 to C4 Dancing: Theatrical Movement Louisa is 13, clever, and full of mischief. She is the master of pranks and enjoys pulling them on others. She has a rebellious attitude, and misses her mother a great deal.
Falsetto Vocal Range: G5 to C4 Dancing: Theatrical Movement Kurt is 10. 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.
Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Range: G5 to C4 Dancing: Theatrical Movement Brigitta is 9. 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”.
Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Range: G5 to C4 Dancing: Theatrical Movement Marta is 7. She is one of the quietest Von Trapps. She loves the color pink, is very inquisitive, smart and gentle.
Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Range: G5 to C4 Dancing: Theatrical Movement Gretl is 5. 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.
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