THE SOUND OF MUSIC (TOUR) - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
CONTRACT
Touring Agreement
$919 weekly minimum (level 7)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in the touring production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC (see breakdown).
NOTE: This audition is for adult roles in THE SOUND OF MUSIC-- auditions for the Von Trapp Children will be held in Spring 2025.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief traditional musical theatre song in the style of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Bring sheet music and your headshot and resume stapled together. A piano accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Holding (312); Audition (309)
PERSONNEL
Produced by Concord Theatricals, NETworks Presentations
Directed by Jack O’Brien
Music Supervision by Andy Einhorn
Choreography by Danny Mefford
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Casting by The Telsey Office
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Rashad Naylor and/or Rachel Hoffman (Casting Directors)
OTHER DATES
1st rehearsal: August 4, 2025
1st performance: September 5, 2025
OTHER
EPAs for the Von Trapp children will occur in SPRING 2025.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
BREAKDOWN
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Drop of Golden Sun, LLC is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Submissions for non-descript roles will be accepted for all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Drop of Golden Sun, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
SEEKING
- [CAPTAIN VON TRAPP] – Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), late 30s to 50; commanding presence – retired naval officer and proud Austrian. Highly organized and regimented, efficient and smart. Baritone.
- [MARIA RAINER] – Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary), early 20s; spirited, passionate and charming, though occasionally filled with self-doubt. Caring and committed. Chest mix with strong head voice.
- [ELSA SCHRAEDER] – Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary), mid 30s – early 40s; a wealthy widow, she is sophisticated, charming and clever. Legit-Mezzo range (A to E below high C).
- [MAX DETWEILLER] – Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 40s – 50s; witty and clever impresario who can be charmingly pushy when pursuing what he wants. Good sense of comedy, Baritone.
- [MOTHER ABBESS] – Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 40s – 50s; wise, kind and strong. Powerful chest and head voice – Mezzo or Soprano (B-A-flat);
- [LIESL VON TRAPP] – Female (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 18+ to play 16; a teen on the verge of womanhood. Innocent, naïve, and initially infatuated with Rolf. Chest mix with a head voice (low G to F#) and comfortable with dance.
- [ROLF GRUBER] – Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 18+ to play 17, epitome of clean cut, athletic German youth; self-important but pleasant, he can be somewhat aggressive. Lyric Baritone; comfortable with dance.
