"The Sound of Music" Musical Searching For Cast

(Soprano). Vocal Range: B5 to C4. Dancing: Good dancing skills. 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. Note: The actress playing Maria should be comfortable with moments of intimacy, including a kiss with Captain Von Trapp.

(Bass/Baritone) Vocal Range: D5 to F#2/Gb2 Dancing: Good dancing skills 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. Note: The actor playing Captain Von Trapp should be comfortable with moments of intimacy, including a kiss with Maria.

(Tenor) Vocal Range: F4 to D3 Dancing: Good dancing skills 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.

(Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal Range: F5 to D4 Dancing: Good dancing skills 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.

(Soprano) Vocal Range: G#5/Ab5 to B3 (Operatic tone) Dancing: Theatrical Movement 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.

(Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal Range: E5 to C4 Dancing: Theatrical Movement 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, and prim.

(Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal Range: E5 to B3 Dancing: Theatrical Movement 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.

(Mezzo-Soprano) Vocal Range: E5 to B3 Dancing: Theatrical Movement Sister Sophia is a nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind. She wouldm rather take the middle road to avoid controversy.

(Character is non-singing, but actor may sing in ensemble numbers) Dancing: Non-Dancing 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.

(Character is non-singing, but actor may sing in ensemble numbers) Dancing: Non-Dancing 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.

(Character is non-singing, but actor may sing in ensemble numbers) Character Age: 40 Dancing: Non-Dancing 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.

(Character is non-singing, but actor may sing in ensemble numbers) Dancing: Theatrical Movement 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.

(Character is non-singing, but actor may sing in ensemble numbers) Dancing: Theatrical Movement A neighbor of Captain Von Trapp and wife to the Baron Elberfeld.

(Character is non-singing, but actor may sing in ensemble numbers) Dancing: Non-Dancer 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.

(Various, Character is non-singing, but actors may sing in ensemble numbers) Dancing: Non-Dancing Three-person performance group who wins 3rd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from Dance Ensemble.

(Character is non-singing, but actors may sing in ensemble numbers) Dancing: Non-Dancing Female performer who wins 2nd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from the Dance Ensemble.

Adult Ensemble. Vocal Range: Various Dancing: Good Dancing Skills

Adult Ensemble. Vocal Range: Various Dancing: Good Dancing Skills

Adult Ensemble. Vocal Range: Various Dancing: Good Dancing Skills

Adult Ensemble. Vocal Range: Various Dancing: Good Dancing Skills

Adult Ensemble. Vocal Range: Various Dancing: Good Dancing Skills

Adult Ensemble. Vocal Range: Various Dancing: Good Dancing Skills