Talent Needed for "The Sound of Music" Musical Production

Lead, Soprano, C4-B5, Belter, Yodeling, Legit, good dancer, A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is a spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination.

Lead, Adult, Bass Baritone, Legit, F#2/Gb2-D5, Good dancer, A retired Austrian naval captain. He is a widower. He is 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.

Lead, Tenor, D3-F4, Legit, Good Dancer; A theatrical agent and First Secretary of Education and Culture - a personal friend of Von Trapp and 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.

Lead, Mezzo soprano, D4 to F5, 30-45 yrs, Legit, good dancer; 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.

Lead, Mature Adult, Soprano, B# to G#5/Ab5, Operatic, Legit, Mover; The Mother Abbess is an inspirational leader for all the nums at the Abby. she is a ture big-hearted moter figure, loved adored and respected. She has a bit of hidden spunk.

Supporting, Mature Adult, C4 to E5, Mezzo Soprano, must be able to move; A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. She does not think that headstrong, free-spirited postulants belong at the Abby. she is a no nonsense type, officious and very strict. She is nota supporter of Maria. She is a killjoy, self-righteous, and straight-laced, prim and a bit of a prude.

Supporting, Mezzo soprano, Legit, B3 to E5, Must be able to move; A nun who is the Mistress of Pstulants. she is kind and understanding. A supporter of Maria. she is positive, encouraging, concerned and has a sense of humor.

Mezzo Soprano, Legit, B3 to E5, Must be able to move; She is one who always stays in line. she is very dutiful and kind. she would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy.

Spoken Voice, Non-Singer, Non-Dancer; 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.

Featured, Spoken Voice, Non-Singer, Non-Dancer; The Von Trapp family housekeeper, she does her job eficiently but without affection. she is strong and somewhat domination. 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.

Featured, Non-Singer, Non-Dancer, Spoken Voice; 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 Naz4i official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.

Featured, Non-Singer, Must be able to move; 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. The Baron attends the ball thrown by Captain Von Trapp in Elsa's honor.

Featured, Spoken Voice, non-singer, must be able to move; Neighbor of Captain Bon Trapp. Wife to Baron Elberfeld. She attends the ball thrown by Captain Von Trapp in Elsa's honor.

Featured, Non-Singer, Non-Dancer; He is 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 Bon Trapp and bring him to Berlin.

Featured, Mezzo Soprano, Legit, B3 to E5, must be able to move; A smart, well-dressed young girl who has a walk-on moment only- no dialogue.

Non speaking, non-singing, non-dancer; Three person performance group who wins 3rd place in the Festival Concert.

Featured, Non-singer, non-dancer; Female performer who wins 2nd place in the Festival Concert. She is overly appreciative.

Featured, Mezzo Soprano, Legit, C4 to E5, Must be able to move; 20-25 women who are nuns, novices and postulants who live in the Noonberg Abby.

Featured, Strong Dancers and Strong Actors, Some speaking parts, non-singing; Men and Women with strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, permier dancers in "The Lonely Goatherd" scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to the Captain's party, Salzburg citizens who attend the wedding of Maria and the Captain.