Auditions Open for The Sound of Music!

You can submit yourself for THE SOUND OF MUSIC casting consideration in any of the following ways:

1. You can submit to the breakdown on Actors Access.

2. You can attend the in-person open call on 5/8. This notice with all specifics should be posted soon and can be found on Backstage, Playbill, Broadway World, or the Actor's Equity website (if you are a member).
   
   OPEN CALL NOTE: If you are a member of the Actor's Equity Association, you can sign up for an open call appointment slot through the Actor's Equity website. If you are NOT a member of the Actor's Equity Association, you simply show up to the open call, put your name on a list, and will then likely have a wait until you can be squeezed in.

   NOTE: we cannot guarantee everybody will be seen at the open call, so option 3 below may be your best bet to guarantee casting consideration. Just a friendly reminder that we NEED lots of NON-EQUITY performers for this show (only 3 Equity contracts for the entire cast)

3. You can email our Casting Directors - Michael Donovan and Richie Ferris - a self-taped audition at casting@5startheatricals.com and include the following:
   - Headshot
   - Resume
   - A short clip of you singing (something appropriate to the style of the show; you can sing from the show, if you'd like)
   - If you would like to be considered for one of the Non-Singing roles, you can include a self-taped monologue
   - Slate: Please include a slate the following:
   Name
   Height
   Age (ONLY if you are under 18)
   Equity Status (are you AEA or NON-AEA)
   Confirmation that you are fully vaccinated
   Confirmation that you are local to Los Angeles/Thousand Oaks
   NOTE: Please send in a downloadable format (Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, Vimeo...NOT Youtube)

SELF-TAPE DEADLINE: Please submit your self-taped audition by 2 PM on Thursday, 5/9.

AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS

• Callbacks (LIVE): 5/22 & 23

REHEARSALS

• Non-Equity Rehearsals start: 6/22

• Equity Rehearsals start: 6/25

• Rehearsal Schedule: Mostly afternoons into evenings during the week (Mondays off), and daytimes on Saturday & Sunday.

SHOW RUNTIMES

• Opens: 7/19

• Runs through: 7/28

• 10 Performances

MARIA RAINER – Female, all ethnicities. Mid 20s – early 30s. A spirited postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, she is warm and compassionate, but not afraid to speak her mind. She is free-spirited, intelligent and determined, but willing to show her vulnerability. Originally called to a life of service, she finds a new calling as the wife of Captain Von Trapp and as the mother of his children. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, Ab3 – B5

CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP – Male, all ethnicities. Late 30s - 40s. A distinguished, retired Naval Lieutenant Commander whose stern, regimented disposition represses a deep sadness from the loss of his wife. 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. VOCAL RANGE: Bass Baritone, Gb2 - D4

MOTHER ABBESS – Female, all ethnicities. 50s-60s. 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 exudes maternal intelligence, and serves as Maria’s guide and comfort. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, B3 - Ab5

LIESL VON TRAPP – Female, all ethnicities. Over 18 to play 16. 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. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, B3 - Ab5

ROLF GRUBER – Male, all ethnicities. Over 18 to play 17. Rolf is a delivery boy who is romantically intrigued by. Liesl. Charming, earnest and charismatic, Rolf finds himself caught between his affection for. Liesl and a need to prove his manhood by showing his allegiance to the Anschulss. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone, C3 - E4

MAX DETWEILER – Male, all ethnicities. 40s-50s. A charming impresario and friend of the Captain’s. Shrewd and savvy, Max is a chameleon who is able to bend circumstances to his own benefit. He uses his considerable charm to ingratiate himself into his surroundings, with little regard for what is the right thing to do. VOCAL RANGE: Tenor, D3 - F4

ELSA SCHRADER – Female, all ethnicities. 30s-40s. A beautiful, cosmopolitan woman, she has her eyes set firmly on the Captain. Intelligent and world-wise, she can present as cold and calculating, but there is a sense of warmth and humanity below the chilly surface. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, D4 - F5

FRIEDRICH VON TRAPP – Male, all ethnicities. He’s 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. VOCAL RANGE: Tenor, C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

LOUISA VON TRAPP – Female, all ethnicities. She’s 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. VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

KURT VON TRAPP – Boy, all ethnicities. He’s 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. VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

BRIGITTA VON TRAPP - Girl, all ethnicities. She’s 9, and keenly observant for her age. She is thoughtful and, as she. says, “cannot tell a lie.” VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

MARTA VON TRAPP – Girl, all ethnicities. She’s 7, very honest and forthright. Marta likes to enjoy herself and wouldlike a pink parasol for her birthday. VOCAL RANGES FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

GRETL VON TRAPP – Girl, all ethnicities. She’s 5. The youngest of the Trapp children, Gretl is soft-spoken and shy, but sweet. VOCAL RANGE FOR VON TRAPP KIDS: Mezzo Soprano/Countertenor C4 - G5. NON-AEA. Rate: UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

SISTER BERTHE - Female, all ethnicities. 40s and up. Mistress of Novices: A follower of strict tradition and not a fan of nonsense. Non-Equity Ensemble Role. Also plays FRAU SCHMIDT - The housekeeper. Efficient and professional, she may appear stern, but she cares deeply for the Captain and wishes only for the family’s happiness. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, C4 - E5 (optional B3). NON-AEA

SISTER MARGARETTA – Female, all ethnicities. 30s and up. An empathetic nun who sees something good in Maria. Also plays BARONESS ELBERFELD - Baron Elberfeld’s wife. VOCAL RANGE: VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, C4 - E5 (optional B3). NON-AEA

SISTER SOPHIA – Female, all ethnicities. Mid 20s and up. Another sister who isn’t sure what to do with Maria. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Soprano, B3 - E5. NON-AEA

FRANZ – Male, all ethnicities. Middle-age. The butler. He 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. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

HERR ZELLER – Male, white. Mid 30s and up. Appointed Nazi official who is to prepare Austria for the Anschluss. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

HERR ELBERFELD – Male, white. Mid 30s and up. A Nazi official. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

ADMIRAL VON SCHREIBER – Male, white, 40s and up. A German admiral who is now working with the Nazi party to recruit Baron von Trapp. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

BARON ELBERFELD – Male, all ethnicities. 40s and up. Neighbor and friend of Captain von Trapp. He is of the oldest family in the valley. Non-singing role. NON-AEA

MALE ENSEMBLE: Male, all ethnicities. Actor/singers. 20s and up to play various roles, including Nazi soldiers, party guests. VOCAL RANGE: Open. NON-AEA

FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Female, all ethnicities. Actors/singers. 20s and up to play various roles including nuns, party guests. VOCAL RANGE: Open. NON-AEA

Equity: $691 per week (LOA ref COST contract)

Non-Equity: $1,200 Total

Internal Understudies receive a one-time $300 bump.

PLEASE NOTE: Actors under 18 are unpaid volunteers

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Director: Richard Israel

Music Director: Anthony Lucca

Choreographer: Christopher Albrecht

Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA

Casting Director: Richie Ferris, CSA

Music: Richard Rodgers

Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II

Book: Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse

ACTORS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED.

PLEASE NOTE: 5-Star Theatricals has 3 Equity contracts for Principal roles. All Ensemble will be Non-Equity. All talent must be LOCAL to L.A./Thousand Oaks.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, 5-Star Theatricals does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non job-related medical condition or handicap. 5-Star is committed to identifying and interrupting instances of racism and all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

Performers of all gender expressions, all sexual orientations, all body types, all ethnicities, all nationalities, all religions, and performers with disabilities are encouraged to submit.