The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
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.
Audition Information
May 16 - 17
6:00 - 8:30 PM Eastern
Jasper Arts Center
951 College Avenue
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Those ages 8 and up are invited to audition.
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Please arrive as close to 6:00 PM as possible to allow ample time for various groupings for cold readings.
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Come prepared to sing a 90 second song selection performed a cappella or with a recording without vocals. It is not appropriate to sing along to the original recording of songs. We want to hear you, not the original artist!
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Musical Theatre song selections are preferred to contemporary artist songs.
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Auditionees will be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
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Please bring a list of conflicts through July 28.
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You do not need to attend both audition dates.
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If you are unavailable for rehearsals for multiple weeks during the summer it is unlikely that you will cast. Absences during the last two weeks of rehearsals leading up to tech week are not permitted.
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The Sound of Music is a long show and we need everyone to be at the scheduled rehearsals.
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Rehearsals will be in the evenings, with the possibility of a few weekend daytime rehearsals.
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Rehearsals will begin after Memorial Day.
The Venue
Jasper Arts Center
July 25-28
