AUDITION MATERIAL:

NOTE: The majority of our cast will be returning actors from the COVID canceled production. The following are the roles we will be casting:

 

Max Detweiller 35-40’s. Male Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Male Identifying Character.

Open to all ethnicities. Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family. Baritone C3-F4

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Maria Rainer: 28 to 35. Female Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, naive, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind. She is strong minded and witty. An easy way with children. Somewhat of a tomboy. Maria is full of energy. She is a charming, but somewhat gawky country girl. She is still finding her way in the world. Musical theatre mix/soprano.  A3-Bb5. Basic movement.

 

Elsa Schrader 35-40. Female Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. Baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified, and mature. Mezzo soprano. (C4-B5)

 

Liesl von Trapp: Adult to play 16. Female Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. 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. Musical theater dance training, ballet technique a plus. Mezzo-soprano (B3-E4 All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.”

 

Friedrich von Trapp To play 14. Male Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Male Identifying Character.

Open to all ethnicities. Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the head” of the family. Basic movement skills. All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.” Soprano range. Must have a high G.

 

Louisa von Trapp To play 13. Female Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. Rebellious attitude. Basic movement skills. All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.” Excellent singer. Soprano range.

 

Kurt von Trapp To play 10, falsetto. Male Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Male Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. Gentle and mischievous. Basic movement skills. All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.” Excellent singer. Soprano range.

 

Brigitta von Trapp To play 9. Female Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. mart, reads a lot. Basic movement skills. All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.” Excellent singer. Soprano range.

 

Marta von Trapp To play 7. Female Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. Very sweet and gentle. Basic movement skills. All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.” Excellent singer. Soprano range.

 

Gretl von Trapp To play 6. Female Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. Must have the cute factor. Endearing and sweet. Basic movement skills. All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.” Strong singer. Soprano range.

 

Ensemble 25-45 years– Female and/or Male Identifying or Non Binary actor to portray Female and/or Male Identifying Character. Open to all ethnicities. Nazi soldiers, neighbors, Salzburg citizens and Georg’s friends (of naval background), new postulant, nuns, novices, postulants and contestants in the Festival Concert. Strong singers. (Legit altos & sopranos). Basic movement skills.

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