Teen Auditions for Musical Production "The Sound of Music"
Teen casting call for musical poduction "The Sound of Music." See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. SYNOPSIS: The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music, has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter, and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children--and their widower father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria and the Captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis, and the retired Captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Captain Von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement (wily navigated by their friend Max) that buys the family time to make their narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the Captain, and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.” Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Please come prepared to sing and dance. There is no fee to audition or participate in this production. This is a community theatre production. See the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
25 roles
(mezzo), the oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings.
(soprano)- A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. She is young, free spirited, warm, gentle, and kind with much determination
(baritone) A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet overly structured in the way he runs his life to repress his sadness over the death of his wife. Underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined.
Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.
Rebellious attitude, slow to warm up to Maria.
Gentle and mischievous Brigitta - smart, reads a lot Marta - very sweet and gentle.
Adorable youngest child.
(soprano) - Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
(tenor/baritone) - Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
(mezzo) - A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
(low tenor) - Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
(mezzo) - Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding, and concerned.
(alto) - Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight-laced with a quick tongue; she is less tolerant than the other nuns.
(soprano) - Neither demanding or critical, sticks with the rules. Frau Schmidt - The housekeeper, stoic; she does her job efficiently but without affection. She is strong and somewhat dominating.
The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit. He is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Stern and unsmiling. He is a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
A von Trapp family maid.
A neighbor of Captain von Trapp; attends the ball in Elsa’s honor.
An admiral in the Nazi navy. He arrives to collect Captain Von Trapp and bring him to Berlin.
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