Kid/Teen Audition Form / Sound of Music

Actor Name

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Actor Age

Gender

Actor Phone Number (optional)

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Actor Email to receive Choreography Videos/Music Tracks (optional)

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Parent Name

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Parent Number

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Parent Email

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Are you willing to play a boy role if needed (this may get you bigger role, but not promised)

REHEARSALS:

have a a typical run time of 8-9 weeks. Actors will attend a 2 hour rehearsal once a week during this run time. Kid/Teens pick one rehearsal to attend each week:

Tuesday: 3:30-5:30
Wednesday: 3:30-5:30
Thursday: 3:30-5:30

Sometimes, if necessary, leads will be asked to stay until 6pm. Extra Rehearsals on a Saturday may be added at times for various casts. (Doors open 15 min. before the start of rehearsal)

DRESS REHEARSALS are typically the week leading up to performances, 5-5 1/2 hours long. You must attend dress rehearsal for each cast you are in.

PERFORMANCES include 2-3 shows per cast & are at the end of the 8-9 week rehearsal run

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Actor will learn a song at auditions. At auditions be prepared to sing the song and do a cold read of lines.
Every actor will be cast (no callbacks, no cuts)
Headshots are NOT required

CAN'T MAKE IT TO AUDITIONS? Still submit this form, but also send a short 1 minute video with an intro of yourself & singing a Broadway tune to starlighttheatreoc@yahoo.com

Audition vidoes due: Thursday, December 3rd before midnight

TUITION: Payment is due at audtions. Be prepared to pay at auditions or show proof fo payment at audtions.

Kids/Teens (Age 6-17) $385 ($395 if paying with card)
Fee covers paricipation in one or multiple casts including adult, teen, and kid/teen casts.
Payment forms: Venmo, Square, Cash, or Check

How will you be auditioning?

When will you be attending auditions?

Review Calendar before selecting cast. Schedule is subject to change. Please see Starlight Calendar on the website for most up to date calendar.

Please select how many casts/roles you are interested in:

Please select all casts you are available for (select all that apply even if you only want to be in one cast) DO NOT SELECT a cast where you cannot attend ALL dress rehearsals and shows

Each week you can pick and choose what rehearsal day to attend. However, to assist with planning, please tell us what day(s) you can usually attend rehearsal (check all that apply).

Please list any conflicts (weeks you'll miss rehearsal). Only 1 missed rehearsal is allowed. If more than one rehearsal will be missed you must get approval from Mrs. Wagner prior to casting. Dress Rehearsals are mandatory and cannot be missed. If none, write "none"

Do you want to be in the same cast as friends/family? NOTE: This may limit your options for roles available to you.

Please list any friends/family you would like to be in a cast with.

LEAD CHARACTERS:

Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano, dance, 20-35) A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.

Captain Georg von Trapp (baritone, moves well, 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.

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, 35-45) 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.

LEAD CHILDREN’S ROLES:

All children, apart from their character description must be able to show a range of emotions such as polite, mannered, serious, heartfelt & playful.

Liesl von Trapp (mezzo, dance, 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.

Friedrich von Trapp (age 14) Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family. Louisa von Trapp (age 13) Rebellious attitude.

Kurt von Trapp (age 10, falsetto) Gentle and mischievous.

Brigitta von Trapp (age 9) Smart, reads a lot.

Marta von Trapp (age 7) Very sweet and gentle.

Gretl von Trapp (age 6) Must have the cute factor.

Cont’d SOUND OF MUSIC (Character List)

FEATURED CHARACTERS:

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.

Rolf Gruber (low tenor, dance, 17) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.

CHORUS:

5-10 male chorus members (16-60+ years) – Nazi soldiers, neighbors, Salzburg citizens and Georg’s friends (of naval background).

5-10 female chorus members (16-60+ years) – Salzburg citizens, new postulant, nuns, novices, postulants and contestants in the Festival Concert.

What Roles are you interested in, but these are not guaranteed (pick up to 3)? NOTE: Preference will be given to actors of the ages indicated. In some instances, a younger actor may be selected.

Please list a few of your previous roles (or note if this is your first show)

Actor Bio:

An actor bio is required to ensure the actor is listed in the program. If you do not provide a bio now, we will include only the actor name/role in the program.

Sample:

Lizzie Lambert is 11 years old, born in the UK and moved to Orange County 6 months ago. She is a keen and enthusiastic performer and has already played many major roles including Danny in Grease, Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Mrs Trunchbull in Matilda and is now delighted to be cast in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory This is her second performance with Starlight and she has enjoyed every single minute of it, in fact it's the best part of her day!

Please provide a short bio for programs.

As a reminder, tuition is as follows:

Kids/Teens (Age 6-17) $385

Each additional kid/teen sibling will get a $20 discount on tuition (so the 2nd child will be $365 as an example).

IMPORTANT: if paying tuition by card/Square a card processing fee will be applied. $10 for Kid/Teen tuition and $5 for Adult tuition.

How will you pay tuition?