Olde Towne Hall Theatre, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization is holding auditions for: Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Directed by: Barry Saxon Music Direction by: Marci Saxon Choreography by: Alex Craig Stage Managed by: Dena M. Warmuth This is an adult production (ages 18+). The VanTrapp children are the only kids' roles in the production. There are three components for our auditions: singing, dancing, and acting. If you are not interested in a singing or dancing role you need not participate in those portions of the auditions. Actors will be asked to read excerpts from the script (provided at auditions) There will be a piano accompanist and you should have a prepared song with sheet music. No acapella auditions and no recorded music. Please bring any conflicts you may have as we try to accommodate individual needs when possible. HERE ARE THE CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS 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 military 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. 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, 30The 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, 40Stern 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. 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, 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 (age 10, falsetto Gentle and mischievous. Brigitta von Trapp (age 9) Smart, reads a lot. Marta von Trapp (age 7Very sweet and gentle. Gretl von Trapp (age 6) Must have the cute factor. 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 postulant, nuns, novices, postulants and contestants in the Festival Concert. PRODUCTION DATES: February 18, 2022 @ 8:00 PM February 19, 2022 @ 8:00 PM February 25, 2022 @ 8:00 PM February 26, 2022 @ 8:00 PM March 4, 2022 @ 8:00 PM March 5, 2022 @ 8:00 PM March 6, 2022 @ 3:00 PM March 11, 2022 @ 8:00 PM March 12, 2022 @ 8:00 PM AUDITION DATES AND TIMES: Sunday, December 5, 2021...7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday, December 6, 2021...7:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE: Olde Towne Hall Theatre 36119 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (SW corner of SR 83 and Center Ridge Rd.....in front of the water tower, in a brick building that looks like...well...an old town hall.) For more information, please see our website or call 440-327-2909. For everyone's safety and health, all cast members and crew must be vaccinated OR show proof of negative recent COVID-19 test each week. We hope to see you there!!!! <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>