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Upcoming Auditions
SHOW DATES FOR 2026
February 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th,
13th, 14th,19th, 20th, 21st,
26th, 27th, 28th
Our overall goal for this show is to first, put on a great show for our community and second, to raise money for the Wilson Theatre to help continue all the wonderful things we get to do here.
Everyone in the cast or crew are all giving of their time and talents for free to help improve our community. Please be patient and respectful of all who are helping to bring this show to life.
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Thank you!
Sound of Music Crew
AUDITION INFORMATION
Come prepared to sing the CHORUS of your favorite song that is no longer than 90 seconds (NOT from the show) and read a side.
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Must be here for tech weeks, Jan 19th-30th
Rehearsal times TBD, typically weeknights and Saturday mornings
THURSDAY OCTOBER 2ND 6-8 PM
ADULTS ONLY (Plus Leisl and Rolf) AUDITONS must be 18+
FRIDAY OCTOBER 3RD 6-8 PM
KIDS ONLY (Plus Lesil and Rolf) AUDITIONS
BOYS AGES- 10+
GIRLS AGES- 6+
(Must provide height for all children)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH 9-10:30 AM
If you were not able to make the other auditions, come this day until 10:30 AM (no auditions will be accepted after this time)
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be held Saturday afternoon and Monday evening.
Please note that a callback doesn't guarantee a casting.
We are looking for specific heights in children to achieve a steppingstone look, and callbacks are necessary to see the overall look of the group.
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Please note: The age ranges listed are the characters’ ages, not necessarily the ages of the actors.
LEAD ADULT CHARACTERS:
Maria Rainer (soloist, dancing, 20-35)
 A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination. (Practices 4-6 times per week)
Captain Georg von Trapp (soloist, some dance, 35-45)
 A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life to repress his sadness over the death of his wife; underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined.
(Practices 4-6 times per week)
Max Detweiller (soloist, some dance, 30+)
 Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family. (Practices 2-4 times per week)
Elsa Schrader (soloist, some dance, 35-45)
 A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.(Practices 2-4 times per week)
Mother Abbess (soloist, wide vocal range, 40+, very strong actress) 
Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
(Practices 2-4 times per week)
FEATURED CHARACTERS:
Sister Berthe (soloist) Mistress of Novices, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Sister Margaretta (soloist) 
Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia (soloist) 
Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Rolf Gruber (soloist, dancing, 17) 
Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive, but in a gentle way. Must be willing to do an onstage kiss.
NON-SINGING FEATURED ROLES: Practices 1-3 times per week
Franz (non-singing, 30+)
 The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German.
Frau Schmidt (non-singing, 30+)
 The housekeeper, very efficient, but grandmotherly.
Herr Zeller (non-singing, 40+)
 Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
LEAD CHILDREN’S ROLES: Practice 4-6 times per week
All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.”
Liesl von Trapp (soloist, dancing,16)
 The oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings. Must be willing to do an onstage kiss.
Friedrich von Trapp (singing, dancing, age 14) 
Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.
Louisa von Trapp (singing, dancing, age 13) 
Rebellious attitude.
Kurt von Trapp (singing, dancing, age 10, falsetto)
 Gentle and mischievous.
Brigitta von Trapp (singing, dancing, age 9) 
Smart, reads a lot.
Marta von Trapp (singing, dancing, age 7)
 Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl von Trapp (singing, dancing, age 6) 
Must have the cute factor.
ENSEMBLE/CREW: Practice 1-3 times per week
5-7 male chorus members (16-60+ years) – Nazi soldiers, neighbors and Georg’s friends (of naval background).
5-7 female chorus members (16-60+ years) –a new postulant, nuns, postulants, Georg’s friends/neighbors, and contestants in the Festival Concert.