Sound of music casting question

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Sound of music casting question#1
Posted: 8/29/18 at 7:36pm

I am casting a high school production of sound of music. I have a freshman in mind for Liesl. Is that to big of an age gap? Since she is 14 and Liesl is supposed to be 16 (going on 17)?

dramamama611

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Sound of music casting question#2
Posted: 9/4/18 at 4:00am

Does she LOOK 16? Will she look so compared to your Rolfe? If he's mature looking, it might look creepy.

However, since your adults are within only a few years of her age, as little younger looking might not be awful.

And lastly, it's a high school show, people are way more forgiving of casting mismatches. If she is the best candidate for the role, give it to her.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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