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Singers Needed for "The Sound of Music" Show

Twentynine Palms, CA, United States
ID: 270161Exp: 9/29/2024
Description:

The company is holding auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein, "The Sound of Music" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Auditioners should prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre piece showcasing their range and be prepared to dance. Rehearsals for “The Sound of Music” will be weeknights beginning September 30th from 6:30-9pm. The show will open Friday December 6th, 2024, and run weekends through December 22nd, with Friday and Saturday Performances at 7pm and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30pm, house doors and concessions open a half hour before curtain time.

22 roles

UrsulaFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A maid ( may also play ensemble roles)

FranzMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(non-singing) The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.

Frau SchmidtFemale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(non-singing) The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating

Sister BertheFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(alto)Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.

Sister MargarettaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.

Sister SophiaMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Soprano) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules

Mother AbbessFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(legit soprano, wide vocal range) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.

Max DetweilerMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

“uncle Max” (tenor/baritone) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.

Baroness Elsa SchraederMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo soprano)A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.

Captain Georg von TrappMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) 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.

Maria RainerMale20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(musical theatre mix/soprano)A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.

Baron ElberfeldMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Baroness ElberfeldFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Admiral von SchreiberMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Frau ZellerFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Herr Zeller New PostulantMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Contestants in the Festival ConcertBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

NunsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

NovicesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

PostulantsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

NeighborsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

SS soldiersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble