Dancing Singing Theater

“The Sound of Music” Musical Casting Performers

Expires: 3/12/2024

Paying up to $120/day

Description

Auditions for musical “The Sound of Music”. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below.

Additional info:
Adult Auditions:
Monday, March 11 at 7PM (music and dance)
This includes people interested in Rolf.
People only interested in Franz or Frau Schmidt only need to attend on March 12 at 7PM.
Tuesday, March 12th at 7PM (call backs)
This night will be reserved for call-backs plus those only interested in Franz and Frau Schmidt. This night will consist of cold readings from the script.
Note: age to be played does not mean you need to be that age.
Performance dates: May 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 2024.
Please note: there is a rehearsal fee.
The audition registration form & audition cuts are attached.

If you are interested, please apply.

20 Project roles

Maria Rainer

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Soprano. A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited, young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle, kind and with much determination. Vocal range: B5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Belting, Yodeling, Legit Dancing: Good dancing skills

Application deadline closed.

Captain Georg von Trapp

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

Bass-Baritone. A retired Austrian naval captain. He is a widower. He’s polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life; underneath, he is warm, understanding and determined. Regimented, dignified, commanding, manly, polished, noble, intelligent. Vocal range: D5 to F#2/Gb2 Dancing: Good dancing skills

Application deadline closed.

Max Detweiler

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

Tenor. A theatrical agent and First Secretary of Education and Culture – a personal friend of Von Trapp and a sort of uncle to his children. He is clever at his job, charming, witty, and quite pushy to get what he wants. He has a humorous personality. He enjoys the good life and those that live the good life. Vocal range: F4 to D3 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Good dancing skills.

Application deadline closed.

Baroness Elsa Schraeder

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Mezzo-Spprano. A very wealthy widow, who is president of her late husband’s corporation. Elegant, sophisticated city person. Clever and canny, she has begun a flirtation with Captain Von Trapp. She is very much into making a good social arrangement. Vocal range: F5 to D4 Dancing: Good dancing skills.

Application deadline closed.

The Mother Abess

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Soprano. The Mother Abbess is an inspirational leader for all the nuns at the Abby. She is a true big-hearted mother figure, loved, adored and respected. She has a bit of hidden spunk. Vocal range: G#5/Ab 5 to B3 Dancing: Must be able to move.

Application deadline closed.

Rolf Gruber

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

Baritone. Rolf is 17 and is the telegram delivery boy friend of Liesl. He is self important, boasting, a very pleasant young man, and somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way. Rolf has Hitler as his paternal role model and the Nazi regime as a future goal. He seems to know an enormous amount of what is going on because of his job and seems to relish his spying tactics. Vocal range: E5 to C4 Dancing: Good dancing skills.

Application deadline closed.

Sister Berthe

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Mezzo Soprano. A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. She does not think that headstrong, free- spirited postulants belong at the Abby. She is a no nonsense type, officious and very strict. She is not a supporter of Maria. She is a killjoy, self-righteous, straight-laced, prim and a bit of a prude. Vocal range: E5 to C4 Dancing: Must be able to move.

Application deadline closed.

Sister Margaretta

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Mezzo Soprano. A nun who is the Mistress of Postulants. She is kind and understanding. A supporter of Maria. She is positive, encouraging, concerned and has a sense of humor. Vocal range: E5 to B3 Vocal Technique: Legit Dancing: Must be able to move.

Application deadline closed.

Sister Sophia

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Mezzo Soprano. Sister Sophia is a nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind. She would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy. Vocal range: E5 to B3 Dancing: Must be able to move.

Application deadline closed.

Austrians

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

Ensemble: the ensemble consists of men and women with strong dance and acting abilities. Will be featured in various scenes throughout the show.

Application deadline closed.

Nazi’s

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

Ensemble: the ensemble consists of men and women with strong dance and acting abilities. Will be featured in various scenes throughout the show.

Application deadline closed.

Herr Zeller

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities