Auditions: The Sound Of Music
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
AUDITION DETAILS:
Audition Date – Saturday, April 25, 2026
Minor Auditions (10:00AM-11:00AM)
Adult Auditions (11:00AM-2:00PM)
Callbacks – Monday, April 27th @6:00pm
CALLBACKS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY *
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare a 32 bar cut of any golden-age musical. There will be an accompanist provided. Be ready for cold reads from the script, as well as a short dance selection that will be taught at auditions.
Callbacks will consist of cold readings/singing cuts from the show.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Maria Rainer (Female/Soprano)
A young postulant full of warmth, spirit, and determination. Requires strong vocals, emotional range, and confident stage presence.
Captain Georg von Trapp (Male/Baritone)
A disciplined naval officer and widowed father who softens over the course of the show. Strong acting ability and authoritative presence required.
Mother Abbess (Female/Mezzo-Soprano)
The wise and compassionate leader of the abbey. Requires a powerful, sustained vocal presence (sings “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”).
Liesl von Trapp (Female/Soprano)
The eldest von Trapp child, on the cusp of adulthood. Requires strong vocals and emotional maturity (sings “Sixteen Going on Seventeen”).
Rolf Gruber (Male/Tenor)
A delivery boy and Liesl’s love interest. Requires strong acting ability and a dramatic arc.
Max Detweiler (Male/Baritone/Tenor)
A charming, witty music agent and family friend. Strong comedic timing and character work required.
Elsa Schraeder (Female/Mezzo-Soprano)
A sophisticated baroness engaged to the Captain. Requires elegance, vocal control, and strong acting skills.
Sister Berthe (Female/Mezzo-Soprano)
The outspoken nun with a sharp sense of humor (sings “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?”).
Sister Margaretta (Female/Soprano)
A gentle, kind nun who supports Maria. Requires strong ensemble singing.
Sister Sophia (Female/Alto)
A reserved and observant nun with dry wit.
The von Trapp Children:
Friedrich (Male) – Serious and responsible
Louisa (Female) – Rebellious and spirited
Kurt (Male) – Gentle and poetic
Brigitta (Female) – Curious and outspoken
Marta (Female) – Sweet and excitable
Gretl (Female) – Youngest and adorable
Children must be strong singers, comfortable with harmony, and confident onstage.
Ensemble / Featured Roles:
Includes nuns, party guests, townspeople, and festival performers. Strong singers and movers encouraged.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
We look forward to seeing you at auditions!