The Royal Theater announces auditions for their summer production of The Sound of Music, sponsored by Arvest Bank.
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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.
The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
Auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Benton, AR in the Choir room (Entrance on Conway Street) on Saturday, February 22nd from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm until 9:30 pm.
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 32 bars, or one minute, of a song in the style of The Sound of Music. An accompanist will not be provided for the audition; we ask that you please bring an instrumental track or accompaniment track with you to the auditions, a speaker to plug up to will be provided.
NOTE: Callbacks will be held on Sunday, February 23rd at 6:30.
FORMS:
Fill out the Audition Form with the 1st link below, AND sign up for an audition time at the 2nd link.
Audition Form:
https://forms.gle/BNLeNHBUYbMfwJew5
Audition Time:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ADAA22A2F8C52-54725363-sound
Rehearsals will begin the week of April 14th. Show dates are June 12th through 22nd, 2025; Tech week will begin on June 5th; No conflicts will be accepted after June 1st.
Production Staff:
- Matthew Burns, Director
- Angel Menard, Music Director
- Summer Brinley, Choreographer/Intimacy Coordinator
- Charlotte Hammonds and Amy Armstrong, Co-Producers
Casting Descriptions:
(Age ranges reflect the age the actor can realistically portray)
Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano, dance, 23-35); 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.
Sister Berthe (alto, moves well); Mistress of Novices, prudish, strait 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, 30+); The 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, 40+); Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Rolf Gruber (low tenor, dance, 17-19) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
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 7); Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl von Trapp (age 6); Cute all around; Sweet, loving, and wants attention.
Ensemble: Soldiers, Townspeople, Party Attendees, Nuns. (The ensemble will be used throughout the whole show.)
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