Singing Auditions for "The Sound of Music" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. The musical "The Sound of Music" is currently looking for performers. See the details below. About the show: Arguably the world’s most beloved musical, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favourite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number. The inspirational story follows an ebullient postulant nun 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 moral decision. Additional information: PERFORMANCE DATES AND LOCATION November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2024 at 8pm. November 10, 17 and 23, 2024 at 2pm. Venue: Scarborough. CALLBACKS: Sunday June 23, 2024: 1:00 to 8:30pm. REHEARSAL AND AUDITION LOCATIONS Scarborough, ON. Rehearsals will begin on September 4, 2024 and continue until November 6, 2024: Sundays 12:00pm to 6:00 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Please note there may be rehearsals during Rosh Hashanah and the Thanksgiving Day weekend (TBD). Please be sure to include any conflicts during this time on your audition sheet. Additional or longer rehearsals will be held once the production has moved to the theatre. Rehearsals at the theatre are as follows (dates/times may be adjusted): Sitzprobe: Date and time to be announced Move-in: October 27, 2024 9:00am – 9:00pm Tech/Spacing: October 28, 2024 7:00 – 10:30pm. Sound Rehearsal: October 30, 2024 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Q2Q Technical Rehearsal: November 3, 2024 10:00am – 10:00pm. Technical Dress Rehearsal: November 4, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra: November 5, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Final Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra: November 6, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm. Post Show Unit Clean Up: November 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 4:00pm. Note: no rehearsal will be held on October 31, 2024. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please indicate your preference of audition date/time and role(s) you are interested in auditioning for.
15 roles
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. She is courageous, free spirited, determined, loves children and falls in love with Captain von Trapp. Physicality Codes – C, E, K, L. Vocal Range – soprano, B3-Bb5. Vocal Styles: Belting, Legit.
Jamie is reserved and quiet. He has been friends with Alex since they were kids. Alex is his only friend but somehow, he feels like he doesn’t really know him because Alex is so talkative, and he isn’t. His father is abusive towards him. This causes him to go into his shell. When Alex approaches him on the night of Jarrad’s wake he is at his lowest point, afraid of talking after seeing where being open with your sexuality got Jarrad.
A charming and witty man. He is good friends with the Captain and the baroness. Acts like an uncle towards the children. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – tenor, C3-E4. Vocal Style: Legit.
She is dutiful and kind but sticks with the rules of the Abbey. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-Eb5. Vocal Style: Legit.
An overbearing, stern Nazi Official. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range - Non-singing Role.
Women who will be nuns, servants, party guests, wedding guests and concert contestants. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Ranges – Various needed (soprano, mezzo and alto).
A retired Austrian Naval Captain. He is authoritative, intelligent and noble. A father to seven children. He falls in love with Maria. Physicality Codes – C, E, K, L. Vocal Range – bass-baritone, A2-C4. Vocal Style: Legit.
A wealthy, sophisticated, widowed Baroness. She is the Captain's fiancé. Very good friends with Max. Does not really like children. Physicality – C, E, K. Vocal Range – mezzo, C4-G5. Vocal Style: Legit.
The prudish, straight laced mistress of the Novices. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-D5. Vocal Style: Legit.
She is strong and determined and respected by the family. (She will sing as one of the nuns at the top of the show). Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – No specific voice range required (alto, mezzo or soprano). Vocal Style: Legit.
Neighbour of the von Trapps. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range - Non-singing Role.
The inspirational leader to the nuns at the Abbey. Authoritative and kind. She is motherly to Maria. Physicality Codes – E. Vocal Range – soprano, B3-Ab5. Vocal Style: Operatic, Legit.
The kind and caring mistress of the Postulants. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-F5, Vocal Style: Legit.
He has been with the family many years. Humourless and formal. Physicality Codes – None. Vocal Range - Non-singing Role.
An important figure in the Austrian Navy. Physicality Code – C. Vocal Range - Non-singing Role.
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