Teen Actors Needed for "The Sound" A New Musical
Looking for teen actors for "The Sound," A New Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Set in 1943 and today, this uplifting musical inspired by true events tells the story of an aging Holocaust survivor named Jacob, who tells a young American student about the harrowing days after the deportation of Danish Jews was ordered by the Nazis, but within 48 hours, the entire nation of Denmark came together to help seventy-five hundred of the roughly eight thousand Danish Jews escape to freedom and survive by hiding them in fishing boats sailing across the Sound. As Jacob tells his story, a magical entity only he can see and hear called “The Sound” helps him remember long forgotten details while playing some of the parts in his memories as they unfold before us. Using magical realism as a framework, the characters will find love, lose love, make narrow escapes, perform courageous acts of kindness, and uncover incredible family relationships – all to prove how, like the water connecting Denmark and Sweden, we are all connected in profound ways. And to show how this story – about nations helping nations, and neighbors helping neighbors – is everyone’s story. Additionla info: Callbacks will be on December 8, 2025 Rehearsals begin in March 2026 Performances: May 2–17, 2026 If interested, please apply.
5 roles
Jewish. Their son. The impetuous risk-taker. Loves his family and girlfriend very much, but also wants to stay and fight for Denmark. Gets caught up trying to please everyone and do the right thing. He’s impulsive but has a big heart. We need to root for this kid! Vocal Range: Tenor (Db3-A4). Must be comfortable in a contemporary musical theater style. Strong tenor with an easy top range. Sings lead on “Sweden and You”
Jewish. Their daughter. The brash rebel. She can be cutting and sarcastic, but it’s done with love. She’s probably the smartest of the three Cohn children – and knows it – but she loves her family, especially her younger sister. She also loves reading Shakespeare and is instantly smitten by Lucas when they meet. Vocal Range: Soprano/Belter (Ab-B5). Must be comfortable in a jazz/cabaret style with strong pop chops. Sings lead on “The Jewish Sidestep” and “Romeo and Juliet.”
Jewish. The youngest. The emotional tween. Innocent and kind, she just wants everything to go back the way it was before the war started. Full of emotion and heart. Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belter (A3-E5). Must be comfortable in a jazz/cabaret style with a pop sensibility. Sings lead lines in “The Jewish Sidestep” and “Emilie’s Dream.”
Daughter of Frida, a Jewish Dane. As Jacob’s girlfriend, Anne is the “heart” of the play and must exude warmth and optimism. She is the hopeful romantic – charming and maybe a bit quirky. Instantly likable and memorable. Also plays: RESISTANCE MEMBER 2 and GERMAN SOLDIER 2 Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belter (A3-C5) Must be comfortable in a contemporary musical theater style (ie Jason Robert Brown) with a strong mix/belt. Sings lead on “Sweden And
The fisherman’s son. A Christian Dane. Handsome and bookish. Charming and winning without being cocky, he’s instantly smitten by Rebecka. Also plays: DANISH NEIGHBOR, GERMAN SOLDIER 1 and RESISTENCE MEMBER 3 Vocal Range: Tenor (C3-G4). Must be a strong tenor, comfortable in the pop/contemporary musical theater style. Sings lead on “Romeo And Juliet” plus various ensemble vocals parts throughout and must be a strong ensemble singer, comfortable singing harmonies.
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