THE INAUGURAL 29 QUEER FILM FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 20 - 22!
THEATRE 29 HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS FOR “THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
Classic Broadway Production first Musical of 24-25 season
Theatre 29 is excited to announce auditions for its first musical of the 24-25 season, a classic by Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Sound of Music. With cherished songs such as, My Favorite Things, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, Edelweiss and The Sound of Music, this show is sure to be loved by audiences from ages 7-100.
Co Directors Lisa Hodgson and Bianca Stoker along with their team are looking for a cast of 25-30 of all ages including seven children of a variety of ages to play the seven Von Trapp Children (one as young as 6) to fulfill casting needs for the show. While the show does take place in 1938 Austria at the height of the Nazis’ rise in power, Hodgson and Stoker are willing to stray from traditional appearances in order to cast the best performers to fit the roles, based solely on their singing, acting and dancing abilities.
Auditions for “The Sound of Music” will be held on Sunday September 29th at 5pm on the Theatre 29 stage, 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms. All roles are open for consideration. Auditioners should prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre piece showcasing their range and be prepared to dance. For a full Character breakdown please visit Theatre29.org.
In this show, the race of the characters is not pivotal to the plot. We Will be considering diversity and inclusion in our casting choices.
Rehearsals for “The Sound of Music” will be weeknights beginning September 30th from 6:30-9pm. The show will open Friday December 6th, 2024, and run weekends through December 22nd, with Friday and Saturday Performances at 7pm and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30pm, house doors and concessions open a half hour before curtain time.
For more information or if you cannot make auditions and were not already seen at the season audition on September 14th, please contact Lisa Hodgson at lisa@theatre29.org.
Founded in 1999, Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer, non-profit Community Theatre Organization. An IRS designated 501 (c) (3) Charity, donations are currently being sought for needed infrastructure upgrades, repairs and maintenance.
CASTING ROLES
Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano: 20-35) A postulant at Nurnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.
Captain Georg von Trapp (baritone: 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.
The Children of Captain von Trapp: (in order of oldest to youngest) * all ages are the characters ages not the ages the actors are expected to be *
Liesl- (mezzo- soprano: 16 girl) 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-14-year-old (boy) Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family
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Louisa - 13-year-old (girl) Rebellious attitude.
Kurt - 10 year old (boy) Gentle and mischievous.
Brigitta - 9-year-old (girl) Smart reads a lot.
Marta - 7- or 8-year-old (girl) Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl- 5 or 6 years old (girl) the youngest, brings the “cute factor” attitude.
Rolf Gruber- (low tenor, 17) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very
pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
Max Detweiler - “Uncle Max” (tenor/baritone, 30+) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life, true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Baroness Elsa Schraeder -(mezzo soprano, 35-45) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Mother Abbess- (legit soprano, wide vocal range) Motherly, understanding, strong and
authoritative, but kind.
Sister Berthe- (alto) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Sister Margaretta- (mezzo) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia- (soprano) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Ursula- (20s+) a maid (may also play ensemble roles)
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.
Ensemble - (to play a variety of roles)- including but not limited too - Baron Elberfeld, Baroness Elberfeld, Admiral von Schreiber, Frau Zeller, Herr Zeller New Postulant, contestants in the Festival Concert, Nuns, Novices, Postulants, neighbors, SS soldiers, (men and women- willing to cast teens but they must be able to look like an adult)