LOCAL Sound of Music Auditions & My Fair Lady

Sound of Music Auditions & My Fair Lady, August 27-29, 2010

The Fulton Theatre will hold local auditions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 27, 28 & 29 for our Christmas production of the classic The Sound of Music at the Michael D. Mitchell Clubhouse, 18 North Prince St., Lancaster PA, 18603.

* Please Note: The Sounds of Music is co-production with Malts-Jupiter Theatre in Florida. If asked adults must be avaliable to do both productions. Children will be cast locally per each venue.

We will also be taking this time to audition adult ensemble members for our joint New Year's Eve production of My Fair Lady in Concert with the Lancaster Symphony and The American Music Theatre.

Please prepare 16 bars of music in the style of the show and bring a headshot and resume as well. An accompanist will be provided.

To register click on the appropriate links below the character descriptions.

Friday, August 27,

• 2pm - 4pm - Added Children's Auditions
• 4pm - 8pm - Equity Call

Saturday, August 28, 2010

• 10am-3pm = Children's Call (up to16)
• 3pm-4pm = LUNCH
• 4pm-7pm = Adult Open Call

Sunday, August 29, 2010

• 10pm-2pm = Adult Open Call
• 2pm-3pm = LUNCH
• 3pm-? = Call Backs

SOUND OF MUSIC - The Fulton Theatre
Rehearsals begin: November 9th
Show Opens: December 2nd
Show Closes: December 31

SOUND OF MUSIC - The Maltz-Jupiter Theatre
Rehearsals begin: January 6th, 2011
Show Opens: January 11th
Show Closes: January 30th

MY FAIR LADY
Rehearsals Begin: TBD
Show Opens: December 31, 2010
Show Closes: January 2, 2011

For any questions please call Christen Cain, Casting Associate at 717-394-7133 X114 OR email casting@thefulton.org (email preferred).

We are seeking the following roles:

SOUND OF MUSIC

Maria Rainer: (mid 20's - early 30's, 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 30's - mid 40's, 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 20's - upper 30's, 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).

Friedrich von Trapp: (14, soprano, dance) Oldest von Trapp boy. He has a tough yet reserved exterior, very much trying to be "the man" of the family.

Louisa von Trapp: (age 13, mezzo, move well) An aloof pre-teen with a mildly rebellious attitude and a trickster.

Kurt von Trapp: (age 10, soprano w/falsetto, move well) Gentle and mischievous.

Brigitta von Trapp: (age 9, mezzo, move well) Smart, reads a lot.

Marta von Trapp: (age 7, mezzo, moves well) Very sweet and gentle.

Gretl von Trapp: (age 6, mezzo, moves well) Must have the cute factor.

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.

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.

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

Baron Elberfeld: Party guest of Captain von Trapp

Baroness Elberfeld: Party guest of Captain von Trapp

Various Adult Chorus Members

Various Children Chorus Members

MY FAIR LADY

Various Ensemble Members