Sound Of Music Auditions

August 3, 2023

Are you passionate about musical theater and looking for an opportunity to shine? Get ready for the Sound of Music auditions in South Jersey! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a newcomer, these auditions are open to all.

The Sound of Music

Music by Richard Rogers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsey & Russel Crouse

Direction and Music Direction by Walter A. Webster

Assistant Direction by Rich Curcio

The Sound of Music is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.

AUDITION DATES: (by appointment) –
Mark your calendars for our 2023 Sound of Music Auditions

Children’s Auditions: August 12th: 11am-2pm

32 bars Classic Musical Theatre

Location: Levoy Arts & Ed Center. 16 E Pine Street, Millville, NJ

Adult Auditions: August 14th & 15th 6:30-9pm

32 bars Classic Musical Theatre

Location: Levoy Theatre. 126-130 N High Street, Millville, NJ

Callbacks by invitation only. August 17th 7-10pm

Location: Levoy Theatre. 126-130 N High Street, Millville, NJ

Please arrive with all of your conflicts from August 30th through start of show *tech week and show dates are mandatory

PERFORMANCE DATES:

November 10th and 11th: 8 pm

November 12th: 3 pm

November 16th 7:30 pm

November 17th 8 pm

November 18th 2 pm & 8 pm

November 19th 3 pm

AUDITION INFO:

The Levoy Theatre, Home of The Off Broad Street Players Theatre Company, is excited to announce auditions for our 2023 closer THE SOUND OF MUSIC! We are looking to build a diverse, open minded cast! Ages 5 and up. Performers from all walks are encouraged to audition for this production!

Join us at The Levoy Theatre! Walk-ins will be seen between appointments. The Levoy Theatre located at 126-130 N High Street , Millville, NJ 08332.

Please note, this is a non equity production but all actors will receive a travel stipend.

Please be prepared a song in the style of the show. Golden age musical theatre.

Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as specific as possible about conflicts.) Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal and performance schedules before auditioning.

Please use the provided link below to schedule an audition appointment.

All roles are available.

Rehearsals will begin directly after callbacks, dependent upon cast conflicts. Rehearsals will be Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday (depending upon cast conflicts). No absences will be accepted during tech week or performances. Rehearsals will be scheduled to suit cast availability. Not all performers will be asked to attend all rehearsals.

If you have any questions, please email dbarnes@obsp.org or jmoore@obsp.org

The Sound of Music Characters

Please note: The age ranges listed are the characters’ ages, not necessarily the ages of the actors.

LEAD ADULT CHARACTERS:

Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano, dance, 20-35)
- A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey: young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.
Captain Georg von Trapp (baritone, moves well, 35-45)
- A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very militaristic 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 Detweiller (tenor/baritone, moves well, 30+)
- Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Elsa Schrader (mezzo soprano, moves well, 35-45)
- A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified, and mature.
Mother Abbess (legit soprano, wide vocal range, 40+, very strong actress)
- Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.

LEAD CHILDREN’S ROLES:

All children, apart from their character description, must be able to be conservative with their emotions and ‘serious’.

Liesl von Trapp (mezzo, dance, age 16)
- The oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings.
Friedrich von Trapp (age 14)
- Tough exterior, very much trying to be the ‘man’ of the family.
Louisa von Trapp (age 13)
- Rebellious attitude.
Kurt von Trapp (falsetto, age 10)
- Gentle and mischievous.
Brigitta von Trapp (age 9)
- Smart, reads a lot.
Marta von Trapp (age 7)
- Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl von Trapp (6)
- Must have the cute factor.

FEATURED CHARACTERS:

Sister Berthe (alto, moves well)
- Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns
Sister Margaretta (mezzo, moves well)
- Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia (soprano, moves well)
- Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Franz (non-singing, 30+)
- The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Frau Schmidt (non-singing, 30+)
- The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Herr Zeller (non-singing, 40+)
- Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Rolf Gruber (low tenor, dance, 17)
- Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.

CHORUS:

5-10 male chorus members (16-60+ years) – Nazi soldiers, neighbors, Salzburg citizens and Georg’s friends (of naval background).

5-10 female chorus members (16-60+ years) – Salzburg citizens, new postulants, nuns, novices, postulants and contestants in the Festival Concert.

Sound Of Music Auditions

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