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Singers Sought for "Sound of Music" Show

Trafford, PA, United States
ID: 291534Exp: 8/27/2025
$60/project
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Sound of Music" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Actors will receive a small stipend ($60). Additional info: Show dates: Dec. 5-7 & 11-13, 2025 Note: Directors may also add a matinee on Sun. Dec. 14 depending on demand. Rehearsals will begin the week of October 6. Please come prepared to share a list of your conflicts. Please apply if interested.

14 roles

Maria RainerFemale20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

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

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

(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.

Max DetweillerMale30-36 y.o.All ethnicities

(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.

Elsa SchraderMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Mother AbbessFemale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Sister BertheFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(alto, moves well) 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, moves well) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.

Sister SophiaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(soprano, moves well) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.

FranzMale30-39 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 SchmidtMale30-36 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Herr ZellerMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(non-singing) Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.

Nazi soldiersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Salzburg citizensBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

NunsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities