[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS: Tuesday & Friday for "SOUND OF MUSIC" at TrueNorth!!!!!

[Bob Russell]

AUDITIONS at TrueNorth for the !!!
Tuesday we will continue with open auditions for actors of all ages and on Friday we will be holding auditions for adult performers only.  Full details are below...ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE!!!  Make your audition appointment today 440-949-5200 ext.221."The Sound of Music"Music by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Howard Lindsay & Russel CrouseDirector - Bob RussellMusic Director - John KrolTo be presented November 30 - December 16, 2012.AUDITION DATES, TIMES, LOCATION & PREPERATIONThe auditions will be:Tuesday, April 28, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30pmFriday, August 31, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00pm (Adults Only)

Callbacks at this time are TBA.Both the auditions and the callbacks will be held at the TrueNorth Cultural Arts French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054 .To make an audition appointment, call TrueNorth at 440-949-5200 ext.221, Mondays - Sundays, 10:00am - 4:30pm starting on August 20, 2012. Walk ins on the day of auditions are welcome and will be seen as time permits.For the audition, please prepare an objective driven, 32 bar cut, memorized musical selection in the style of "The Sound of Music". Please, bring a head shot, resume and sheet music in the correct key - an accompanist will be provided. Please do not sing from "The Sound of Music" and absolutely no a capella singing will be accepted.If you are unable to attend one of the above audition days; please contact the director, Bob Russell, at som.truenorth at gmail.com to set up an audition.PERFORMANCES"The Sound of Music" will be performed for a three week run at TrueNorth Cultural Arts French Creek Nature Center.Friday November 30 at 7:30pmSaturday, December 1 at 7:30pmSunday, December 2 at 3:00pmFriday , December 7 at 7:30pmSaturday, December 8 at 7:30pmSunday, December 9 at 3:00pmFriday, December 14 at 7:30pmSaturday, December 15 at 7:30pmSunday, December 16 at 3:00pmCOMPENSATIONPerformers 17 years of age and younger will receive a $25.00 Master Card Gift CardPerformers 18 years of age and older will receive a stipend of $100.00There are no AEA contracts for this production.PLOT SYNOPSISBased on the true story of the Von Trapp family, "The Sound of Music" was the final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein and became the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant, Maria, proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the Von Trapp children, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. The Sound of Music presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE!!!CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONSCaptain Von Trapp: late 30s to mid 40s; strong actor, commanding presence – retired naval officer who is haunted by his past; guitar ability a plus. BaritoneMaria - mid 20s – early 30s; Spirited, caring and committed. - Chest mix with strong head voice. SopranoElsa Schrader: mid 30s – early 40s; Wealthy and sophisticated. Mezzo (A to E below high C)Max Detweiller: 40s – mid 50s; Witty, confident and suave. Strong character actor with good comic timing. BaritoneMother Abbess: 40s – 50; Wise, compassionate and strong. Powerful Mezzo (B to A-flat)Herr Zeller: late 20s – 40s; A staunch Nazi sympathizer and eventually a leader in the Nazi regime. Non singing.Frau Schmidt: 30s to 50s; Caring housekeeper. Non singing.Franz: mid 30s to 50s; Distant, dry and efficient butler. Non singing.Admiral Von Schreiber: 30s – 50s; A retired Admiral in the Austrian Navy. Non singing.Rolf Gruber: 17; Clean cut, athletic German youth. Blonde hair a plus. Baritone. Must be able to move well.Sister Berthe: 30s – 60s; Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight-laced and strict. Alto with a low G.Sister Margaretta: 30s – 60s; Mistress of Postulants; very kind, happy and quirky. Sprano with a high C.Sister Sophia: 20s – 40s; Kind and understanding. Soprano.Female Ensemble: 20s – 60s; all physical types with excellent legit voices. To play various nuns and party guests.THE VON TRAPP CHILDRENLiesl: 16; Rebellious girl on the verge of womanhood. Chest mix with a head voice (low G to F#). Must be able to move well.Friedrich: 14; Reserved and wants attention from his father. Good singer with a strong falsetto.Louisa: 13; Rebellious and likes to play tricks on people. Good singer.Kurt: 11; Very sensitive and respectful. Good singer.Brigitta: 9; Sassy, blunt and always says what she thinks. Good singer.Marta: 7; Sweet and shy. Good singer.Gretl: 5 (can be cast older - could be cast with a smaller 6 or 7 year old). Adorable and loving. Good singer.http://www.metroparks.cc/truenorth-schedule.php 


 		 	   		  
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