[NEohioPAL] TrueNorth "The Sound of Music"-Final Auditions

[Brian Bowers]

TrueNorth is very excited about our December show …  If you have not
auditioned as of yet, you have one more chance … do not miss this
opportunity!  Hope to see you Friday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m.!!!!!!!!!***
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"The Sound of Music"
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse****


Director - Bob Russell / Music Director – John Kroll
To be presented November 30 - December 16, 2012.

AUDITION DATE, TIME, LOCATION & PREPARATION
Final auditions will be: Friday, September 7, 7:00 – 9:30pm

The audition will be held at the TrueNorth Cultural Arts French Creek
Nature and Arts 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. 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, atsom.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 7:30pm
Saturday, December 1 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 2 at 3:00pm
Friday, December 7 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 9 at 3:00pm
Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 16 at 3:00pm

COMPENSATION
Performers 17 years of age and younger will receive a $25.00 Master Card
Gift Card
Performers 18 years of age and older will receive a stipend of $100.00
There are no AEA contracts for this production.

PLOT SYNOPSIS
Based 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:
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THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!!   *If you have already
auditioned for the show, you are still being considered and you do NOT need
to audition again.*****


CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Captain Von Trapp: late 30s to mid 40s; strong actor, commanding presence –
retired naval officer who is haunted by his past; guitar ability a plus.
Baritone

Maria - mid 20s – early 30s; Spirited, caring and committed. - Chest mix
with strong head voice. Soprano

Max Detweiller: 40s – mid 50s; Witty, confident and suave. Strong character
actor with good comic timing. Baritone

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.

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 Margaretta: 30s – 60s; Mistress of Postulants; very kind, happy and
quirky. Soprano 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 CHILDREN
Louisa: 13; Rebellious and likes to play tricks on people. Good singer.

Gretl: 5 (can be cast older - could be cast with a smaller 6 or 7 year
old). Adorable and loving. Good singer.

*Brian Bowers*
*TrueNorth Cultural Arts*
*(440) 949-5200*
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