AUDITIONS
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Auditions will be held at the Broadway Bound Studios, 1315-C Gadsden Street in Columbia on...
Sunday, February 13 @ 1:30 p.m.
Friday, February 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
(ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE BROADWAY BOUND STUDIOS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK.)
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 lifechanging decision.
Auditions are open to males and females age 5 to adult.
CHARACTERS
(The ages given for each role are character ages. They are not the required ages for the actors.)
Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano, dance, 25-35) A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.
Captain Georg von Trapp (baritone, moves well, 35-45) A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life to repress his sadness over the death of his wife; underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined.
Liesl von Trapp (mezzo, dance, 16) 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.
Friedrich von Trapp (age 14) Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.
Louisa von Trapp (age 13) Rebellious attitude.
Kurt von Trapp (age 10, falsetto) Gentle and mischievous.
Brigitta von Trapp (age 9) Smart, reads a lot.
Marta von Trapp (age 7) Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl von Trapp (age 5-6) Must have the cute factor
Max Detweiller (tenor/baritone, moves well, 30+) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Elsa Schrader (mezzo soprano, moves well, 25-45) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Mother Abbess (legit soprano, wide vocal range, very strong actress) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
Sister Berthe (alto, moves well) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Sister Margaretta (mezzo, moves well) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia (soprano, moves well) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Franz (non-singing, 30+) The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Frau Schmidt (non-singing, 30+) The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Herr Zeller (non-singing, 35+) Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Rolf Gruber (low tenor, dance, 17) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive, but in a gentle way.
Nazi soldiers, neighbors, Salzburg citizens, Georg’s friends (of naval background), nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants in the Festival Concert (male & female, 5-60+ years)
Everyone must prepare up to 16 bars of a song that best showcases their voice (quality, range, etc.).
Karaoke CDs are acceptable. (No vocals allowed on CD.)
No a cappella vocal auditions.
Everyone will be vocalized.
(An audition track that can be used is provided below. It is not required for anyone to audition with this selection. It is only provided as an option.)
Everyone should come dressed to move with appropriate shoes.
Be prepared to list any conflicts with evening, weekend and daytime rehearsals from March 1 through July 20.
Rehearsals will not be held every day, but this information will help us schedule rehearsals around cast members' existing conflicts.
(No conflicts will be accepted July 18-31.)
To save time at the auditions, you may DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM and complete it beforehand.
The Sound of Music, directed & choreographed by Dedra Daniels Mount with musical direction by Michael Simmons,
will be presented July 28-31.
There is no fee to audition for The Sound of Music. Those individuals who are cast in the production will not have to pay any type of participation or class fee.
Sunday, February 13 @ 1:30 p.m.
Friday, February 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
(ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE BROADWAY BOUND STUDIOS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK.)
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 lifechanging decision.
Auditions are open to males and females age 5 to adult.
CHARACTERS
(The ages given for each role are character ages. They are not the required ages for the actors.)
Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano, dance, 25-35) A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.
Captain Georg von Trapp (baritone, moves well, 35-45) A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life to repress his sadness over the death of his wife; underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined.
Liesl von Trapp (mezzo, dance, 16) 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.
Friedrich von Trapp (age 14) Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.
Louisa von Trapp (age 13) Rebellious attitude.
Kurt von Trapp (age 10, falsetto) Gentle and mischievous.
Brigitta von Trapp (age 9) Smart, reads a lot.
Marta von Trapp (age 7) Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl von Trapp (age 5-6) Must have the cute factor
Max Detweiller (tenor/baritone, moves well, 30+) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Elsa Schrader (mezzo soprano, moves well, 25-45) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Mother Abbess (legit soprano, wide vocal range, very strong actress) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
Sister Berthe (alto, moves well) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Sister Margaretta (mezzo, moves well) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia (soprano, moves well) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Franz (non-singing, 30+) The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Frau Schmidt (non-singing, 30+) The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Herr Zeller (non-singing, 35+) Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Rolf Gruber (low tenor, dance, 17) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive, but in a gentle way.
Nazi soldiers, neighbors, Salzburg citizens, Georg’s friends (of naval background), nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants in the Festival Concert (male & female, 5-60+ years)
Everyone must prepare up to 16 bars of a song that best showcases their voice (quality, range, etc.).
Karaoke CDs are acceptable. (No vocals allowed on CD.)
No a cappella vocal auditions.
Everyone will be vocalized.
(An audition track that can be used is provided below. It is not required for anyone to audition with this selection. It is only provided as an option.)
Everyone should come dressed to move with appropriate shoes.
Be prepared to list any conflicts with evening, weekend and daytime rehearsals from March 1 through July 20.
Rehearsals will not be held every day, but this information will help us schedule rehearsals around cast members' existing conflicts.
(No conflicts will be accepted July 18-31.)
To save time at the auditions, you may DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM and complete it beforehand.
The Sound of Music, directed & choreographed by Dedra Daniels Mount with musical direction by Michael Simmons,
will be presented July 28-31.
There is no fee to audition for The Sound of Music. Those individuals who are cast in the production will not have to pay any type of participation or class fee.
OPTIONAL AUDITION TRACK
There's a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall
And the bells in the steeple too
And up in the nursery an absurd little bird
Is popping out to say "cuckoo."
Regretfully they tell us
But firmly they compel us
To say goodbye
to you.
And the bells in the steeple too
And up in the nursery an absurd little bird
Is popping out to say "cuckoo."
Regretfully they tell us
But firmly they compel us
To say goodbye
to you.
