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The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.
** Character Breakdowns and audition requirements are listed on the registration form and below **
IN-PERSON
Friday, March 28th
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm for 14 years of age and younger
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for 15 years of age and up
Saturday, March 29th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm for 14 years of age and younger
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for 15 years of age and up
VIRTUAL
Deadline for video submissions is March 30th @ 10:00pm.
Instructions for uploading your material is at the end of the registration process.
CALLBACKS
All callbacks will be held in-person and are by invitation only.
Auditions will be held at the IMPHuntsville studio located at
520 Green Cove Road Huntsville, AL 35803
Rehearsal & Performance details:
Tech Week (Mandatory): June 21st - June 24th
Performances: June 25th - June 29th
Rehearsals will be held at the IMPHuntsville studio and performances will be presented in the Main Stage Theatre located at Lee High School.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Elizabeth "EB" Scissum
Assistant Director: Catherine Najjar
Character Director: DeCorian Cobb
Choreographer - Lexie Bowden
Music Director - Newt Johnson
DANCE/MOVEMENT
Please arrive dressed to move with proper footwear.
COLD READ
A monologue will be provided to you at your audition.
A memorized monologue is not requested.
SONG
Please prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice. Bring a copy of your music for the accompanist. We will provide an accompanist for you.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
While the characters in this show are based on real people and their stories, we intend to blind cast all characters with the exception of the Third Reich. Please remember that this is based on actual historical events that will require some uncomfortable portrayals - for any additional questions please reach out to anyone on the production team.
ADULTS
Maria Rainer: Female, Adult- Soprano (B5-C4)
Orphaned as a child, Maria is a spirited postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. She is warm and compassionate – a lover of music who doesn't think twice about speaking her mind. Nearing the end of her novitiate, she is sent to serve as governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp. Hoping to find her true calling in this new role, Maria faces a crisis when, unexpectedly, she falls in love with the Captain.
Captain Georg von Trapp: Male, Adult- Bass Baritone (D5-F#2/Gb2)
A distinguished, retired Naval Lieutenant Commander whose stern, regimented disposition represses a deep sadness from the loss of his wife. Often away on business or spending time with Baroness Schraeder abroad, the Captain remains uncompromisingly loyal to his Austrian homeland as threats of Anschluss grow more serious. When Maria restores music to his household, the Captain reconnects with his children and falls unexpectedly in love with the governess.
Max Detweiler: Male, Adult- Tenor (F4-D3)
A charming impresario and friend of the Captain’s. In his job as Third Secretary of Education and Culture, Max is looking for performers for the music festival. When he hears the family singing together, he knows they would be perfect. The Captain protests, but with the Anschluss approaching, he has no choice. Max realizes he can’t fight the new regime and agrees to go along with whatever is asked.
Baroness Elsa Schraeder: Female, Adult- Mezzo Soprano (F5-D4)
A beautiful, cosmopolitan woman in her late thirties, she has her eyes set firmly on the Captain. She is a businesswoman, president of her late husband’s corporation, who feels the way to deal with the oncoming political situation is not to fight it and let it pass. When she and the Captain realize they don’t see the future the same way, she knows the relationship is over.
The Mother Abbess: Female, Mature Adult- Soprano (G#5/Ab5-B3)
The leader and superior of Nonnberg Abbey, Mother Abbess sees the novices through the process of becoming a nun, guiding and inspiring them as they weigh their decision. Firm and authoritative, but also warm and compassionate, Mother Abbess sends Maria to the von Trapp house, sensing that she would be a good fit in the role of governess. When Maria confesses that she has fallen in love with the Captain, the Mother Abbess assures her that love, marriage and motherhood can also be God’s will.
Liesl von Trapp: Female, 16- Mezzo Soprano (E5-B3)
16, going on 17. Liesl is at that awkward age between childhood and adulthood, and assumes a maternal role with her younger siblings. She is, however, still naïve and in need of her own guidance. She is secretly seeing Rolf, a young delivery boy who is on the verge of being swept up in the approaching Anschluss.
Rolf Gruber: Male, 17- Baritone (E5-C4)
17, going on 18. Rolf is a delivery boy who is interested in Liesl. As an impressionable teen, he is aware of the growing political tension and is caught between his affection for Liesl and a need to prove his manhood.
Sister Berthe: Female, Adult/Mature Adult- Mezzo Soprano (E5-C4)
A follower of strict tradition and not a fan of nonsense.
Sister Margaretta: Female, Young Adult/Adult- Mezzo Soprano (E5-B3)
An empathetic nun who sees something good in Maria.
Sister Sophia: Female, Adult- Mezzo Soprano (E5-B3)
Another sister who isn't sure what to do with Maria.
Franz: Male, Adult/Mature Adult- Non-singing
The butler. A middle-aged man who was once the Captain's orderly in the Imperial Navy, Franz is nervous about the rising political tension in Austria but knows he won’t be able to fight it.
Frau Schmidt: Female, Mature Adult- Non-singing
The housekeeper. Efficient and professional, she may appear stern, but she cares deeply for the Captain and wishes only for the family’s happiness.
Herr Zeller: Male, Adult- Non-singing
Appointed Nazi official who is to prepare Austria for the Anschluss.
Baron Elberfeld: Male, Adult- Non-singing
Neighbor and friend of Captain von Trapp. He is of the oldest family in the valley.
Baroness Elberfeld: Female, Adult- Non-singing
Baron Elberfeld’s wife.
Admiral von Schreiber: Male, Adult- Non-singing
A German admiral who is now working with the Nazi party to recruit Baron von Trapp.
CHILDREN
Friedrich von Trapp: Male, 14- Tenor (G5-C4)
14. Friedrich is the oldest boy in the family and remembers what the von Trapp house was like before his mother passed away. He is learning to be a confident man, but with his father often traveling, he lacks someone to show him how.
Louisa von Trapp: Female, 13- Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4)
13. Missing her mother very much, Louisa has become quite skilled at playing tricks on the governesses, hiding toads in their pockets or giving the wrong name during introductions. But with Maria, it seems she's met her match.
Kurt von Trapp: Male, 10- Countertenor/falsetto (G5-C4)
10, but almost 11. The youngest boy, Kurt is sensitive and pretends not to be hurt by his father's absence. Though he misses his mother, Kurt greatly appreciates Maria from the start.
Brigitta von Trapp: Female, 9- Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4)
9, and keenly observant for her age. She is thoughtful and, as she says, “cannot tell a lie.”
Marta von Trapp: Female, 7- Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4)
7, very honest and forthright. Marta likes to enjoy herself and would like a pink parasol for her birthday.
Gretl von Trapp: Female, 5- Mezzo Soprano (G5-C4)
The youngest of the Trapp children, Gretl is soft-spoken and shy, but sweet.