"The Sound of Music" Musical in Search of Actors
Cast for upcoming production of "The Sound of Music". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. Rate: All performers will be paid a per-performance stipend. Additionally, those cast will be given the opportunity to join the restaurant service staff (if legally eligible, and following training) where they may earn gratuities. Additional info: Tentative Rehearsal Dates (you may not be called to all rehearsals): March 2-6, 9-13,16-20, 23-27, March 31-April 3. Mandatory Tech Week: April 5-11. Performance Dates: Friday and Saturday evenings April 12, 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, and Sunday matinees April 13, 27, May 4 & 25. When applying, please include: - Self tape of you singing 16 bars of a song in the style of the show - Headshot/resume - Dance reel/video (if you haven’t worked at The Playhouse since 2020) - A list of conflicts with any of the tentative rehearsals listed above - A list of conflicts with any of the performance dates listed above Please apply by no later than Friday, December 6th, 2024, 8:00PM (EST).
22 roles
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination. Must be able to yodel. Must be comfortable with moments of intimacy including kisses with Captain VonTrapp. Vocal range: Soprano (B5-C4)
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: Tenor/Baritone (F4-D3)
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: Mezzo-Soprano (F5-D4)
The Mother Abbess is an inspirational leader for all the nuns at the Abbey. She is a true big-hearted mother figure, loved, adored and respected. She has a bit of hidden spunk. Vocal range: Soprano (G#5/Ab5-B3)
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. Must be comfortable with moments of intimacy including a kiss with Liesl. Vocal range: Baritone (E5-C4)
A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. She does not think that headstrong, free spirited postulants belong at the Abbey. 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: Mezzo-Soprano (E5-C4)
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: Mezzo-Soprano (E5-B3)
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: Soprano (E5-B3)
Originally a sort of protector to Captain Von Trapp in the Navy, he is now retired into his position as valet, which he carries out with somber efficiency. He is humorless and appears harmless but underneath we discover he is secretly plotting with the Nazi party Anschluss.
The Von Trapp family housekeeper, Frau Schmidt does her job efficiently but without affection. She is strong and somewhat dominating. She has been around a long time and hates the way she is treated with whistles by the Baron. It affects her dignity. She appears to be a thoroughly reliable member of the staff and respected by all.
A sort of district governor appointed by the Nazi Regime to prepare the Anschluss. He is overbearing, arrogant and autocratic, self-important and pompous. Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
A neighbor of the Von Trapps and one of the “Old Guards” of Austria - violently opposed to the takeover of his beloved country by Nazi Germany. Can double with other roles in the ensemble. The baron attends the ball thrown by Captain Von Trapp in Elsa’s honor.
A neighbor of Captain Von Trapp and wife to the Baron Elberfeld.
An important figure in the Austrian Navy and appears to be much respected by Captain Von Trapp. He has obviously agreed to be part of the new regime with Germany. He arrives to collect Captain Von Trapp and bring him to Berlin.
Ensemble. Vocal range: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto.
Ensemble. Vocal range: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto.
Who live in the Nonnberg Abbey. Ensemble. Vocal range: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto.
Ensemble with strong dance and acting abilities.
Ensemble with strong dance and acting abilities.
Ensemble with strong dance and acting abilities.
Who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party. Ensemble with strong dance and acting abilities.
Who attend the wedding of Maria and Georg. Premier Dancers in The Lonely Goatherd Scene
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