“The Sound of Music” Musical Needs Cast
Auditions for “The Sound of Music” show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: Synopsis: The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music, has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter, and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children--and their widower father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria and the Captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis, and the retired Captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Captain Von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement (wily navigated by their friend Max) that buys the family time to make their narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the Captain, and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.” Additional info: See the audition packet attached. Callbacks will be in-person on an as-needed basis Thursday, December 5 between 6-8pm. Rehearsals will begin in January of 2025, mostly at night with some weekends. Performance dates are March 6-9. If you are interested, please apply.
26 roles
(musical theatre mix/soprano, dance) A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free-spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination. NOTE: Should be comfortable with moments of intimacy including multiple kisses with Captain von Trapp.
(baritone, moves well) 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. NOTE: Should be comfortable with moments of intimacy including multiple kisses with Maria.
(tenor/baritone, moves well) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
(mezzo soprano, moves well) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
(soprano, wide vocal range, very strong actress) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
(alto, moves well) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight-laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns. Women's choir.
(mezzo, moves well) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned. Women's choir.
(soprano, moves well) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules. Women's choir.
(soprano), women's choir.
(mezzo), women's choir.
(soprano), women's choir.
The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
The housekeeper, stoic, does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Stern and unsmiling, a Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
A maid of the von Trapps.
Austrian who is aghast of what he sees as the German invasion.
The Baron’s wife.
Dinner companion of Herr Zeller Admiral von Schrieber of the German Navy. Has a mission, and is there to do it, but not as stern as Herr Zeller.
Ensemble.
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(Of naval background). Ensemble.
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