Singer Audition for "The Sound of Music"
Seeking talent for “The Sound of Music.” Details are provided below. About the project: The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Additional info: PRODUCTION DATES: Friday, Nov 21-Sunday, Dec 7 Initial auditions will consist of three parts: a vocal (musical) audition, a dance/movement audition, and acting audition with selections chosen from the script. For the vocal/music auditions: Please prepare the following excerpts for the audition. If you are interested in multiple characters, please prepare your top choice. This production will feature a live pit orchestra, so an audition accompanist will be provided. Accompaniment backing tracks for practicing can be found here (see timings below). Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
21 roles
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey - young, free-spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination. Vocal range top: B5/Vocal range bottom: C4
A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very military in the way he runs his live to repress his sadness over the death of his wife. Underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined. Vocal range top: D4/Vocal range bottom: F#2/Gb2
Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family. Vocal range top: F4/Vocal range bottom: D3
A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature. Vocal range top: F5/Vocal range bottom: D4
Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind. Vocal range top: G#5/Ab5/Vocal range bottom: B3
Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue. She is less tolerant than the other nuns. Vocal range top: E5/Vocal range bottom: C4
Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned. Vocal range top: E5/Vocal range bottom: B3
Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules. Vocal range top: E5/Vocal range bottom: B3
The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit. He is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality. She does her job efficiently, but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
(Must look 17): Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi sold. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way. Vocal range top: E5/Vocal range bottom: C4
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