• Friday, February 16, 2024 - 6:30-10:00 pm
• Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 6:30-10:00 pm
Ages 7+
Please prepare a 30-90 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show (Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, etc.). An accompanist will be available so please provide your sheet music in the correct key.
There will be a dance audition for the roles of Maria, Rolf, and all of the Von Trapp children. These auditionees should prepare the provided dance combination(s) in advance of the audition.
We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.
Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, February 16, 2024. Videos should include a 30-90 second vocal audition with accompaniment, and the provided dance combination(s) if applicable. The completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.
Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-9:30)
First company meeting - Monday, March 4
Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)
All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E. Commerce Avenue, High Point 27260)
PERFORMANCES
• Friday, May 3 - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, May 4 - 2:00 pm
• Saturday, May 4 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, May 5 - 2:00 pm
Directed by Matt Lowe
Music Directed by Blake Moran
Choreographed by Linnea Bethany Coon
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.
Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including Intermission.
Appropriate for all ages.
Character Breakdown
Maria Rainer: A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination. Vocal range: B5 to C4
Captain Georg von Trapp: A retired Austrian naval captain. He is a widower. He’s polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life; underneath, he is warm, understanding and determined. Regimented, dignified, commanding, manly, polished, noble, intelligent. Vocal range: D5 to F#2/Gb2
Max Detweiler: A theatrical agent and First Secretary of Education and Culture – a personal friend of Von Trapp and a sort of uncle to his children. He is clever at his job, charming, witty, and quite pushy to get what he wants. He has a humorous personality. He enjoys the good life and those that live the good life. Vocal range: F4 to D3
Baroness Elsa Schraeder: A very wealthy widow, who is president of her late husband’s corporation. Elegant, sophisticated city person. Clever and canny, she has begun a flirtation with Captain Von Trapp. She is very much into making a good social arrangement. Vocal range: F5 to D4
The Mother Abbess: The Mother Abbess is an inspirational leader for all the nuns at the Abby. She is a true big-hearted mother figure, loved, adored and respected. She has a bit of hidden spunk. Vocal range: G#5/Ab 5 to B3
Liesl Von Trapp: At age 16, Liesl is the eldest of the Von Trapp siblings. She is innocent, naïve, coy, flirtatious, headstrong and infatuated with Rolf. She tends to think everything is wonderful. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply and lovingly for her younger siblings. Vocal range: E5 to B3
Friedrich Von Trapp: Frederich is 14 and is proud to be a boy. He has a tough exterior and is very much trying to be “the man” of the family; desperately needs his father. Vocal range: G5 to C4
Louisa Von Trapp: Louisa is 13, clever, and full of mischief. She is the master of pranks and enjoys pulling them on others. She is quite a tomboy, has a rebellious attitude, and misses her mother a great deal. Vocal range: G5 to C4
Kurt Von Trapp: Kurt is 10. He wants to be 11 and introduces himself as “11-almost”. He is the second boy and the middle of the children. He often tries to act manly and is outspoken against the previous governesses. He is gentle and a peacemaker. Vocal range: G5 to C4
Brigitta Von Trapp: Brigitta is 9. She is smart as a whip, very perceptive and always tells the truth whether you like it or not. She’s an avid reader and suspicious of “Uncle Max”. Vocal range: G5 to C4
Marta Von Trapp: Marta is 7. She is one of the quietest Von Trapps. She loves the color pink, is very inquisitive, smart and gentle. Vocal range: G5 to C4
Gretl Von Trapp: Gretl is 5. She is the youngest Von Trapp. She is very quiet when first introduced by her father. She is sweet, loving and wants attention. Vocal range: G5 to C4
Rolf Gruber: Rolf is 17 and is the telegram delivery boyfriend of Liesl. He is self-important, boastful and somewhat aggressive, but also gentle. His goal is to be a part of the Nazi regime and he seems to know an enormous amount of what is going on with the party and seems to relish his spying tactics. Vocal range: E5 to C4
Sister Berthe: A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. She does not think that headstrong, free-spirited postulants belong at the Abby. Her demeanor is no-nonsense, officious and very strict. She is not a supporter of Maria. Vocal range: E5 to C4
Sister Margaretta: A nun who is the Mistress of Postulants. She is kind and understanding. A supporter of Maria. She is positive, encouraging, concerned and has a sense of humor. Vocal range: E5 to B3
Sister Sophia: Sister Sophia is a nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind. She would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy. Vocal range: E5 to B3
Franz: Originally a sort of protector to Captain Von Trapp in the Navy, he is now retired into his position as valet. He is humorless and appears harmless, but we discover he is secretly plotting with the Nazi party.
Frau Schmidt: The Von Trapp family housekeeper, Frau Schmidt does her job efficiently, but without affection. She is strong and somewhat domineering. She has been around a long time and hates the way she is treated with whistles by the Baron.
Herr Zeller: A sort of district governor appointed by the Nazi Regime to prepare the Anschluss. He is overbearing, arrogant, self-important and pompous. Stern and unsmiling, his primary concern is to see that everyone steps into line.
Baron Elberfeld: A neighbor of the Von Trapps and one of the “Old Guards” of Austria - violently opposed to the takeover of his beloved country by Nazi Germany. The baron attends the ball thrown by Captain Von Trapp in Elsa’s honor.
Baroness Elberfeld: A neighbor of Captain Von Trapp and wife to the Baron Elberfeld
Admiral Von Schreiber: An important figure in the Austrian Navy and appears to be much respected by Captain Von Trapp, although he has obviously agreed to be part of the new regime within Germany. He arrives to collect Captain Von Trapp and bring him to Berlin
A New Postulant: A smart, well-dressed young girl who has a walk-on moment only – no dialogue. Vocal range: E5 to B3
Saengerbund of Herwegen Trio: Three-person performance group that wins 3rd place in the Festival Concert
Fraulein Schweiger: Female performer who wins 2nd place in the Festival Concert.
Nuns Ensemble: Vocal range: E5 to C4
Austrian and Nazi Ensemble: Men and Women with strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens who attend the wedding of Maria and Georg.
The Sound of Music is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com