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<div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><font size="2" style="line-height: normal; ">AUDITIONS at TrueNorth for the !!!</font></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><font size="2" style="line-height: normal; "><br></font></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><font size="2" style="line-height: normal; ">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 </font></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px; ">440-949-5200 ext.221.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><font size="2" style="line-height: normal; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "></font></span></div><font size="2" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">"The Sound of Music"</span><br style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Music by Richard Rodgers</span><br style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II</span><br style="line-height: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><div class="ecxtext_exposed_show" style="line-height: 14px; display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse<br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; ">Director - Bob Russell</div></font><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><font size="2" style="line-height: normal; "><div class="ecxtext_exposed_show" style="line-height: 14px; display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Music Director - John Krol<br style="line-height: 17px; ">To be presented November 30 - December 16, 2012.<br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; ">AUDITION DATES, TIMES, LOCATION & PREPERATION<br style="line-height: 17px; ">The auditions will be:<br style="line-height: 17px; ">Tuesday, April 28, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30pm</div></font></div><div style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px; ">Friday, August 31, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00pm</span> (Adults Only)<font size="2"><div class="ecxtext_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="line-height: 14px;"><br></span><br><span style="line-height: 17px;">Callbacks at this time are TBA.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">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 .</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">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.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">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.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">If you are unable to attend one of the above audition days; please contact the director, Bob Russell, at som.truenorth@gmail.com to set up an audition.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">PERFORMANCES</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">"The Sound of Music" will be performed for a three week run at TrueNorth Cultural Arts French Creek Nature Center.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Friday November 30 at 7:30pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Saturday, December 1 at 7:30pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Sunday, December 2 at 3:00pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Friday , December 7 at 7:30pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Sunday, December 9 at 3:00pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Sunday, December 16 at 3:00pm</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">COMPENSATION</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Performers 17 years of age and younger will receive a $25.00 Master Card Gift Card</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Performers 18 years of age and older will receive a stipend of $100.00</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">There are no AEA contracts for this production.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">PLOT SYNOPSIS</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">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: </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.rnh.com&h=fAQGj0r7a&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" style="line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; ">www.rnh.com</a><span style="line-height: 14px;">.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE!!!</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">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</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Maria - mid 20s – early 30s; Spirited, caring and committed. - Chest mix with strong head voice. Soprano</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Elsa Schrader: mid 30s – early 40s; Wealthy and sophisticated. Mezzo (A to E below high C)</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Max Detweiller: 40s – mid 50s; Witty, confident and suave. Strong character actor with good comic timing. Baritone</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Mother Abbess: 40s – 50; Wise, compassionate and strong. Powerful Mezzo (B to A-flat)</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Herr Zeller: late 20s – 40s; A staunch Nazi sympathizer and eventually a leader in the Nazi regime. Non singing.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Frau Schmidt: 30s to 50s; Caring housekeeper. Non singing.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Franz: mid 30s to 50s; Distant, dry and efficient butler. Non singing.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Admiral Von Schreiber: 30s – 50s; A retired Admiral in the Austrian Navy. Non singing.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Rolf Gruber: 17; Clean cut, athletic German youth. Blonde hair a plus. Baritone. Must be able to move well.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Sister Berthe: 30s – 60s; Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight-laced and strict. Alto with a low G.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Sister Margaretta: 30s – 60s; Mistress of Postulants; very kind, happy and quirky. Sprano with a high C.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Sister Sophia: 20s – 40s; Kind and understanding. Soprano.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Female Ensemble: 20s – 60s; all physical types with excellent legit voices. To play various nuns and party guests.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">THE VON TRAPP CHILDREN</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Liesl: 16; Rebellious girl on the verge of womanhood. Chest mix with a head voice (low G to F#). Must be able to move well.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Friedrich: 14; Reserved and wants attention from his father. Good singer with a strong falsetto.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Louisa: 13; Rebellious and likes to play tricks on people. Good singer.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Kurt: 11; Very sensitive and respectful. Good singer.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Brigitta: 9; Sassy, blunt and always says what she thinks. Good singer.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Marta: 7; Sweet and shy. Good singer.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><span style="line-height: 14px;">Gretl: 5 (can be cast older - could be cast with a smaller 6 or 7 year old). Adorable and loving. Good singer.</span><br style="line-height: 17px; "><br style="line-height: 17px; "><a href="http://www.metroparks.cc/truenorth-schedule.php" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" style="line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; ">http://www.metroparks.cc/<wbr><span class="ecxword_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>truenorth-schedule.php</a></div> </font><br></div><br><br> </div></body>
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