THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Long Beach, CA EPA/ECC Singers Musical Theatre West | Long Beach, CA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Thursday, August 24, 2023
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (P)
Break 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
COST
$898 weekly minimum (Tier 2+)
Equity actors for roles in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (See breakdown).
Local Los Angeles / Orange County area actors are encouraged to audition.
Musical Theatre West strives to reflect its community and welcomes and encourages all performers of any gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, language, physical ability or diverse viewpoints to audition.
Please prepare one of the vocal selections which can be found at musical.org/auditions. Even the non-singing roles are being asked to sing. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Musical Theatre West
4350 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Expected to attend:
Executive Director/Producer: Paul Garman Directed by Wayne Bryan
Music Direction by Dennis Castellano Choreographed by Christine Negherbon Associate Producer: Bren Thor
Callback dates: Sunday, August 27th, 2023
First rehearsal: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
First Equity ensemble rehearsal: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Preview: Friday, October 20th, 2023
Opening: Saturday, October 21st, 2023
Closing: Sunday, November 5th, 2023
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MTW operates under the guidance of an Infection Control Policy which has been filed with Equity. All company members must be Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a Bona Fide Health or Religious exemption.
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.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
MARIA: Female, 20-35, Vocal range top: C6, Vocal range bottom: Ab3. Fresh-faced with luminous presence, extraordinary singing voice, wide acting range. During the show she journeys from uncontrollable postulant to family matriarch.
CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP: Male, 35-45, Vocal range top: E4, Vocal range bottom: F#2. Charismatic and appealing leading man, who can initially appear distant and commanding, but ultimately romantic and supportive. Baritone. Guitar skills a plus.
THE MOTHER ABBESS: Female, 40+, Vocal range top: Ab5, Vocal range bottom: G3. Classical soprano / mezzo-soprano with commanding presence and warm humor.
BARONESS ELSA SCHRADER: Female, 30-40, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: C4. Attractive sophisticate, witty, fine singer, graceful mover.
MAX DETWEILER: Male, 30+, Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: C3. Comedic entrepreneur, a show biz impresario, fun mover, colorful singer.
ROLF GRUBER: Male, 18+ to play 17, Vocal range top: E4, Vocal range bottom: D3. Telegram boy who is smitten with Liesl; he is increasingly leaning into the Nazi movement. Sings and dances.
SISTER BERTE: Female. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: B3. Mistress of Novices - A follower of strict tradition and not a fan of nonsense; rich, authoritative soprano voice.
SISTER MARGARETTA: Female. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: B3. An empathetic nun who sees something good in Maria; her demeanor is more cheerful and forgiving; strong soprano voice.
SISTER SOPHIA: Female. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: B3. The Mother Abbess’s third confident, perplexed about Maria.
VON TRAPP CHILDREN - all must sing in soprano range, including the two boys.
LIESL: Female, 18+ to play 16. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: A3. A pretty and intelligent teenager, growing up without the guidance of a mother. Singer-dancer.
FRIEDRICH: Male, 14, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3 (unchanged voices only). The oldest boy, trying to learn how to be a confident man.
LUISA: Female, 13. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3. Vaguely remembers her late mother, sometimes rebels by playing tricks on the governesses.
KURT: Male, 10 (almost 11), Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3 (unchanged voices only). Cheerful but sensitive and tries not to be hurt.
BRIGITTA: Female, 9. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3. Exceptionally bright and observant; she cannot tell a lie.
MARTA: Female, 7. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3 Honest and sweet, would like a pink parasol on her birthday.
GRETL: Female, 5. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3. A bundle of energy who just wants to be loved.
ENSEMBLE - NON-SINGING ROLES
Frau Schmidt - Efficient but caring and observant housekeeper.
Franz - the Butler, a former Navy man, now leaning toward joining the Nazis.
Herr Zeller - An Austrian nobleman who is urging the von Trapps to show allegiance to the Nazis; can be polite but has an undertone of menace.
Admiral von Schreiber - High-ranking officer in Hitler’s Navy, who arrives to press Captain von Trapp into service for the Nazis.
Baron Elberfeld - Neighbor and friend of Captain von Trapp. He is of the oldest family in the valley. Baroness Elberfeld - Baron Elberfeld’s elegant wife.
Ensemble will also play nuns, party guests and Nazi soldiers.
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