"THE SOUND OF MUSIC" AUDITIONS

SHOW SYNOPSIS
One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.

 

AUDITION DATES & LOCATION
Tuesday June 24th at 8pm - ADULT (Ages 16+) Auditions 
Saturday June28th at 1pm - SLTDA CHILDREN (Ages 7-15) Auditions

Sunday June 29th at 4pm - CALLBACKS (by invitation only)

All auditions will be held at the Spring Lake Theatre | 300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762.

Should you not be able to attend one of the live audition times, we are accepting video submissions. Videos, along with a headshot/photo and resume, should be emailed to seanopenshaw@springlaketheatre.com. 

Please note: You must be available for the in-person callback to be considered for a role.

AUDITION FORMAT

Accepting ages 16+ and SLTDA Workshop students ages 7-15

 

For your audition, please come prepared to sing 16 bars of a musical theatre style piece that showcases vocal range and personality. Singing from the show is welcomed. Our Musical Director will be accompanying; please be sure your sheet music is printed in the correct key. If you have one available, please also bring a copy of your headshot/photo and resume. 

Please note: Sound of Music child auditions are only open to our theatre workshop students who are currently registered for summer or winter workshop - grades 2-8. 

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Rehearsals for this production will begin June 30th and be held seven days a week. While no one will be called every day of the week (outside of tech), please be sure and list all conflicts on your audition form to ensure proper scheduling. 

Performances will be August 14, 15, 16**, 17*, 20, 21, 22, 23**, 24*, 2025
(7:30 PM curtain |  *2:00 PM matinee  |  **2:00 PM matinee & 7:30 PM curtain)

PRODUCTION TEAM
Produced By: Patricia Barry
Director: Sean Openshaw

Musical Director: Beth Moore

Choreographer: Christine Baglivio

Production Stage Manager: Jackie Drudy

ROLES TO BE CAST

 

ADULT/TEEN ROLES (ages 16 and up to be considered)

 

MARIA RAINER 

A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.

Gender of Role: Female

Age to be played: 20-35

CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP
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.
Gender of Role: Male
Age to be played: 35-40+

MAX DETWEILLER 
Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 30+
 
ELSA SHCHRADER
A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 35 to 45

MOTHER ABESS
Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 40+

SISTER BERTHE
Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 18+

SISTER MARGARETTA 
Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 18+

SISTER SOPHIA 
Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 18+

FRANZ 

The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 18+

FRAU SCHMIDT
The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating. 
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 18+

HERR ZELLER
Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line. 
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 30+

ROLF GRUBER
Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 17

LIESL VON TRAPP 
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.
Gender of Role: Female
Age to be played: 16
 

FEATURED ENSEMBLE

Salzburg citizens, postulants, nuns, novices, postulants, Nazi soldiers, neighbors, Salzburg citizens, Georg’s friends (of naval background) and contestants in the Festival Concert.

 

 

CHILDREN ROLES (ages 7 - 15 to be considered)

 

FRIEDRICH VON TRAPP

Unchanged voice. Trying to be the ‘man’ of the family. Quiet and gentlemanly. Excellent singer.

Gender of Role: Male

Age to be played: 14. 

 

LOUISA VON TRAPP

Initially mischievous, she eventually softens to Maria. Excellent singer.

Gender of Role: Female

Age to be played: 13

KURT VON TRAPP

Unchanged voice. Inquisitive and adorable. He longs for love and attention from his father. Boy Soprano with a high G.

Gender of Role: Male

Age to be played: 11

BRIGITTA VON TRAPP 

Intelligent, independent, bookish, and thoughtful. She is always honest and is not afraid to speak her mind. Excellent singer.

Gender of Role: Female

Age to be played: 10

MARTA VON TRAPP

Sweet and gentle.

Gender of Role; Female

Age to be played: 7

GRETL VON TRAPP

Adorable and at first somewhat shy but warms to Maria immediately. 

Gender of Role: Female

Age to be played: The youngest Von Trapp