THE SOUND OF MUSIC – Equity Chorus Call / Singers
Co-producers: The Fulton Theatre (Lancaster, PA) and Maltz Jupiter Theatre (Jupiter, FL)
LORT C; $696/week minimum
Artistic Director Fulton / Stage Director: Marc Robin
Artistic Director Maltz Jupiter: Andrew Kato
Musical Director: Ron Barnett
Casting: Bob Cline
Book: Lindsay and Crouse
Music/Lyrics: Rodgers and Hammerstein
1st rehearsal (at the Fulton): 11/13/10. Runs: 12/2/10 - 2/31/11
Runs (at Maltz Jupiter): 1/11 – 1/30/11
Equity Chorus Call / Singers:
Monday, August 23, 2010 at Pearl Studios
10 AM – Equity female singers 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor
2 PM – Equity male singers between 35th and 36th streets
New York, NY
Prepare a brief song in style of the show. You are welcome to sing from the show.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
Seeking:
Ensemble Singers:
Men and women, all types, strong legit singers that also move well and could possibly understudy the lead roles to include:
Maria Rainer:
Mid 20s – early 30s, Soprano, strong mover. A young free spirited postulant, who is kind, gentle, warm but very determined. She becomes the governess/friend/loving mother-figure to the von Trapp children and eventually falling in love with the Captain.
Captain Georg von Trapp:
Mid 30s – mid 40s, Baritone, strong mover. A retired naval office, who is a proud Austrian and father. He has dealt with the death of his wife by distancing himself from his children by running his home like a naval ship, and being away from home often.
Max Detweiller:
30 plus, tenor/baritone, moves well. A calculating, yet charming, penniless impresario who is a true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Elsa Schrader:
Mid 20s – upper 30s, mezzo soprano, moves well) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Mother Abbess:
40 plus, legit soprano/with wide vocal range, strong actress. Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind. She is mother figure for Maria.
Liesl von Trapp:
16, mezzo, dance. She is sweet, charming and Captain von Trapp's eldest child. She is a typical young lady with an interest in boys but has a maternal edge and cares deeply for her younger siblings. She has fallen in love for the first time (with Rolf).
Rolf Gruber:
17, low tenor, dance. A delivery boy and Liesl’s boyfriend. Very pleasant and gentle but a bit aggressive at times. He eventually fights for the Nazis.
Franz:
non-singing, 30+. The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Frau Schmidt:
non-singing, 30+. The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Herr Zeller:
non-singing, 40+. Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Admiral von Shreiber:
A retired Admiral in the Austrian Navy and neighbor of Captain von Trapp
Chorus Parts:
Sister Berthe:
alto, moves well. Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Sister Margaretta:
mezzo, moves well. Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia:
soprano, moves well. Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Baron Elberfeld:
Party guest of Captain von Trapp
Baroness Elberfeld:
Party guest of Captain von Trapp
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