FPAC ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for The
Sound of Music on Saturday, January 12 at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA),
located at 38 Main Street in Franklin. FPAC will present the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
theater classic on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at Franklin’s
Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium.
Delighting audiences for generations, The Sound of Music is based on the true-life story of the
Austrian von Trapp family. Protagonist Maria’s independent ways prompt the Mother Abbess to
encourage her to leave the convent to become a governess for Captain von Trapp’s seven unruly
children. Maria’s charm and love of music and song soon win the hearts of the children – and
their father. But when Austria is annexed by Nazi Germany, Maria must attempt a daring escape
with her new family. “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things” and “Climb Every Mountain” are among
the popular songs from the musical’s beloved score.
Auditions will be held from 10:00-10:45 a.m. for students ages 7-10; 10:45-11:30 for ages 11-
13; 11:30-12:15 for ages 14-18; and 12:15-1:00 for adults. Callbacks will take place from 1:00-
2:00 p.m. Students must be 7 years of age or older on the audition date to participate. Please
prepare 16 measures of a musical theater song that is NOT from The Sound of Music score. For
those unable to attend on the 12th an additional audition time has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, January 9.
A distinctive suburban non-profit arts organization founded in 1991, FPAC presents quality
performances while offering opportunities for professional artists, community performers,
families and students of the arts to work together in a collaborative and creative environment.
For more information, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com.
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