Performers Wanted For “The Sound of Music” Show

Expires: 3/9/2024
Paying up to $120/day
Description

“The Sound of Music” show casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below.

About the project:
“Proving too high spirited for religious life, Maria is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generous spirit, clash with the Captain, with his fiancée, and finally with the Nazis who seize power of her Austrian homeland. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is one of the world’s most beloved musicals.”

Rate:
unpaid.

Additional info:
PREPARE:
– 16 bars of a musical theater song that shows. You must bring the sheet music in the correct key, an accompanist will be provided
– Cold readings may be given at the time of auditions
– Photo
– Resume
– audition form, which will be emailed to you with an appointment time.
Callbacks by invitation, if needed.
REHEARSALS:
They will rehearse approximately 3 times a week. Not everyone will be required for every rehearsal, especially early on. Will rehearse more frequently during the month of June.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, June 28 July 5, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, June 29 & July 6 at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, June 30 & July 7 at 2pm
All roles are Non-Equity.

If you are interested, please apply.

18 Project roles
Maria Rainer
Female
21
-
35
y.o.
All ethnicities
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey - young, free-spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination. Vocal range C4-B5
Application deadline closed.
Captain Georg von Trapp
Male
35
-
50
y.o.
All ethnicities
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. Vocal range F#2-D5
Application deadline closed.
Max Detweiller
Male
45
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
Charming and witty; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family. Vocal range D3-F4
Application deadline closed.
Elsa Schrader
Female
35
-
45
y.o.
All ethnicities
A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature. Vocal range: D4-F5
Application deadline closed.
Mother Abbess
Female
55
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind. Vocal range B3-G#5
Application deadline closed.
Sister Berthe
Female
30
-
40
y.o.
All ethnicities
In charge of Novices, straight laced with a quick tongue. She is less tolerant than the other nuns. Vocal range C4-E5
Application deadline closed.
Sister Margaretta
Female
25
-
35
y.o.
All ethnicities
In charge of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned. Vocal range B3-E5
Application deadline closed.
Sister Sophia
Female
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules. Vocal range B3-E5
Application deadline closed.
Franz
Male
40
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit. He is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause. Non singing role.
Application deadline closed.
Frau Schmidt
Female
40
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
The housekeeper, stoic. She does her job efficiently, but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating. Non singing role.
Application deadline closed.
Herr Zeller
Male
30
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Stern and unsmiling, a Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone tows the line. Non singing role.
Application deadline closed.
Baron Elberfeld
Male
40
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
From the oldest family in the valley. Loyal to Austria.
Application deadline closed.
Admiral von Schreiber
Male
40
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Navy admiral sent to escort Captain von Trapp to his new commission.
Application deadline closed.
Concert Contestants
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Laendler Dancers
Both genders
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Nuns
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Party Attendees
Both genders
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Military Personnel
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.