Kid Dancers Needed For "The Sound of Music" Show
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to audition for "The Sound of Music" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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. 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. Additional info: AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: DANCE/MOVEMENT: Please arrive dressed to move with proper footwear. COLD READ: A monologue will be provided to you at your audition. A memorized monologue is not requested. SONG: Please prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice. Bring a copy of your music for the accompanist. Directors will provide an accompanist for you. Rehearsal & Performance details: Tech Week (Mandatory): June 21st - June 24th Performances: June 25th - June 29th If interested, please apply.
8 roles
Mezzo Soprano (E5-B3) 16, going on 17. 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.
Baritone (E5-C4) 17, going on 18. 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 affection for Liesl and a need to prove his manhood.
Tenor (G5-C4) 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.
Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4) 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.
Countertenor/falsetto (G5-C4) 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.
Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4) Keenly observant for her age. She is thoughtful and, as she says, “cannot tell a lie.”
Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4) Very honest and forthright. Marta likes to enjoy herself and would like a pink parasol for her birthday.
Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4) The youngest of the Trapp children, Gretl is soft-spoken and shy, but sweet.
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