Fireside Theatre
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre $727 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
The Fireside will promote a fully vaccinated workplace. You must be fully vaccinated in order to audition. You will be required to be fully vaccinated prior to day of auditions and provide proof of vaccination.
INSTRUCTIONS
Submit an unlisted YouTube audition featuring you singing one of the five song selections from https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g3f7ipwtbmzh22n/AAAEirrmfPrXYqgaCFA2t1Dha?dl=0 . Include your headshot and resume. Submissions must be received no later than 5:00PM EST on December 20 2021.
Deadline: Mon, Dec 20, 2021
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Music: Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Viewing auditions:
Director: Ed Flesch
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
OTHER DATES
1st rehearsal: February 14, 2022
Runs March 3 – April 17, 2022
A live in-person callback will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Open Jar Studios, 1601 Broadway, 11th floor, New York, NY.
OTHER
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
All principal roles will be understudied.
Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano, moves well, 20-3530) A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle.
Captain Georg von Trapp (baritone, moves well, 3530-45) A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life; underneath, he is warm, understanding.
Max Detweiller (tenor/baritone, moves well, 30+) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Elsa Schrader (mezzo soprano, moves well, 30-45) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Mother Abbess (legit soprano, wide vocal range, 40+, very strong actress) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
Sister Berthe (alto, moves well, 30 - 45) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight-laced with a quick tongue,
Sister Margaretta (mezzo, moves well, 25 - 45) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding.
Sister Sophia (soprano, moves well 25-35) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Rolf Gruber (low tenor, dance, adult actor who can play 17) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, A very pleasant young man.
Liesl von Trapp (mezzo, dance, adult actor who can play 16) Von Trapp’s oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys.
Actors from the Fort Atkinson area encouraged to submit for the following roles.
Friedrich, Age 14.
Louisa, Age 13.
Kurt, Age 10.
Brigitta, Age 9.
Marta, Age 7-8
Gretl, Age 6-7
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 submit.
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