WHAT TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS

1) MONOLOGUE

Please choose a monologue from our provided list that reflects the role(s) for which you wish to be considered. Please click the link below for the monologues and tips! 

The Sound of Music Monologues & Tips

2) MUSIC SELECTION

Please prepare a song from our provided list that best showcases your voice and demonstrates a connection to the character that you are auditioning for. Please click on the link below for the songs! 

Maria My Favorite Things
Nuns How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria
Liesl Sixteen Going on Seventeen
Rolf Sixteen Going on Seventeen
Captain Edelweiss
Children Do Re Mi

3) CHOREOGRAPHY

The Sound of Music will come to life with both lively, energetic choreography and musical staging. You will learn and perform a short dance routine during your audition. 

ROLES

Maria Rainer

(Lead):  Female, Adult -Soprano

A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination.  

Age to be played as:  20-30 

Vocal range: B5 to C4 Vocal

Technique:  Belting, Yodeling, Legit 

Dancing:     Good dancing skills.

The Mother Abbess – Confident. Trustworthy. Maternal. Wise. She is the female head of a religious order of nuns at Nonnberg Abbey (soprano).

Sister Berthe – Straight-laced. Sharp-tongued. As Mistress of Novices, she is in charge of the newly admitted nuns. (alto)

Sister Margaretta – Kind. Understanding. Concerned. As Mistress of Postulants, she is in charge of those seeking admission into a religious order, like Maria (mezzo soprano).

Sister Sophia – Rule-follower. Easy-going. She is a nun at Nonnberg Abbey (soprano).

Captain Georg von Trapp – Polished. Authoritative. Sad. Kind. A retired naval captain who holds his children at arms-length to hide his emotions from the death of his wife (baritone). This role involves choreographed physical intimacy of hugs and kissing.

Franz – Formal. Secretive. Cryptic. He is Captain von Trapp’s butler. (non-singing).

Frau Schmidt – Efficient. Strong-willed. Certain. She is the von Trapp family’s housekeeper (non-singing).

Rolf Gruber – Opinionated. Overconfident. Green. He is a suitor to Liesl and telegram delivery boy (tenor). This role involves choreographed physical intimacy of a kiss.

Elsa Schraeder – Sophisticated. Witty. Self-reliant. She is a baroness of wealth and aristocracy engaged in a romantic relationship with Captain von Trapp (mezzo soprano). This role involves choreographed physical intimacy of hugs and a kiss.

Max Detweiler – Charming. Indulgent. A bon vivant. Loyal. He is a friend to Captain von Trapp and Elsa (tenor/baritone).

Herr Zeller – Severe. Humorless. Bullying. He is a Nazi officer (non-singing).

Captain von Trapp’s children, ranging in age from 6-16:

Liesl von Trapp – Confident. Caring. Flirtatious. She is the eldest von Trapp child and has a crush on Rolf, the telegram delivery boy (mezzo soprano). This role involves choreographed physical intimacy of a kiss.

Friedrich von Trapp – Dutiful. Serious. Proud.

Louisa von Trapp – Rebellious. Prankster. Clever. 

Kurt von Trapp – Affable. Mischievous. Gentle. (falsetto)

Brigitta von Trapp – Bright. Observant. Curious.

Marta von Trapp – Sweet. Shy. Sincere.

Gretl von Trapp – Youngest. Darling. Fun.

Chorus roles include nuns, novices, and postulants at Nonneberg Abbey; von Trapp family servants and neighbors; Nazi officers and guards; and contestants at the Kaltzberg Festival Concert.

Roles & Audition Info

  • MARIA

    MARIA MARIA RAINER

    (Lead):  Female, Adult -Soprano

    A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination.  


    Age to be played as:  20-30 

    Vocal range: B5 to C4 Vocal

    Technique:  Belting, Yodeling, Legit 

    Dancing:     Good dancing skills.

    WILL BE PLAYED BY: Leighann Coyle

  • CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP

    (Lead): Male, Adult – Bass Baritone

    A retired Austrian naval captain. He is a widower. He’s polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life; underneath, he is warm, understanding and determined. Regimented, dignified, commanding, manly, polished, noble, intelligent.

     

    Age to be played as: 35-40+ 

    Vocal range: D5 to F#2/Gb2

    Technique: Legit 

    Dancing:Good dancing skills.

    WILL BE PLAYED BY: Toby Brown

  • SISTER BERTHE

    (Supporting): Female, Adult/Mature– Mezzo Soprano/Alto 

    A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. Straight-laced. Sharp-tongued.  She does not think that headstrong, free spirited postulants belong at the Abbey. She  is a no nonsense type, officious and very  strict. She is not a supporter of Maria. She is a killjoy, self-righteous,  straight-laced, prim and a bit of a prude. 

    Age to be played as: 30+

    Vocal range: E5 to C4 

    Vocal Technique: Legit

    Dancing:Must be able to move

    AUDITION SIDE & SONG

  • SISTER MARGARETTA

    Supporting Role): Female, Young Adult/Adult – Mezzo Soprano 

    A nun who is the Mistress of Postulants. She is kind and understanding. She is in charge of those seeking admission into a religious order, like Maria. She is a supporter of Maria.  She is positive, encouraging, concerned and has a sense of humor. 

    Age to be played as: 20+

    Vocal range: E5 to B3

    Vocal Technique: Legit

    Dancing:Must be able to move

    Audition Side and Song

  • SISTER SOPHIA

    (Featured): Female, Adult –Mezzo Soprano 

    A nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind a rule follower but easy going.  She would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy. 

    Age to be played as: 30+

    Vocal range: E5 to B3

    Vocal Technique: Legit

    Dancing: Must be able to move

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  • THE MOTHER ABBESS

    (Lead): Female, Mature Adult - Soprano 

    Trustworthy, understanding, strong, wise  and authoritative, but a kind hearted inspirational leader for all the nuns at the Abbey. She is a  true big-hearted mother figure, loved, adored and respected.  She has a bit of hidden spunk.

    Age to be played as: 50+

    Vocal range: G#/Ab5 to B3 

    Vocal Technique: Operatic, Legit 

    Dancing:Must be able to move

    Audition Side and Song

  • FRANZ

    (Featured): Male, Adult/Mature Adult – Non-singing 

    Originally a sort of protector to Captain Von Trapp in the Navy, he is now retired into his position as valet, which he carries out with somber efficiency. He is  humorless and appears harmless but underneath we discover he is secretly  plotting with the Nazi party Anschluss.


    Age to be played as: 30+

    Voice: Spoken

    Dancing:Must be able to move

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  • FRAU SCHMIDT

    (Featured): Female, Mature Adult – Non-singing 

    The Von Trapp family housekeeper Frau Schmidt does her job efficiently but  without affection.  She is strong and somewhat dominating.  She  has been around a long time and hates the way she is treated with whistles by the Baron. It affects her dignity. She appears to be a thoroughly reliable member of the staff and respected by all.  

    Age to be played as: 40+

    Voice: Spoken

    Dancing:Non Dancer

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  • LIESL VON TRAPP

    (Lead):  Female, Late Teen – Mezzo Soprano 

    The oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She is innocent, naïve, coy, flirtatious, headstrong and infatuated with Rolf.  She is pretty but unsophisticated and tends to think everything is wonderful. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings.

    This role involves choreographed physical intimacy of a kiss.

    Age to be played as: 16

    Vocal range: E5 to B3

    Vocal Technique: Legit 

    Dancing:Good dancing skills.

    Audition Song

Roles & Audition Info

  • MARIA

    MARIA MARIA RAINER

    (Lead):  Female, Adult -Soprano

    A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination.  


    Age to be played as:  20-30 

    Vocal range: B5 to C4 Vocal

    Technique:  Belting, Yodeling, Legit 

    Dancing:     Good dancing skills.

    WILL BE PLAYED BY: Leighann Coyle

  • CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP

    (Lead): Male, Adult – Bass Baritone

    A retired Austrian naval captain. He is a widower. He’s polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life; underneath, he is warm, understanding and determined. Regimented, dignified, commanding, manly, polished, noble, intelligent.

     

    Age to be played as: 35-40+ 

    Vocal range: D5 to F#2/Gb2

    Technique: Legit 

    Dancing:Good dancing skills.

    WILL BE PLAYED BY: Toby Brown

  • SISTER BERTHE

    (Supporting): Female, Adult/Mature– Mezzo Soprano/Alto 

    A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. Straight-laced. Sharp-tongued.  She does not think that headstrong, free spirited postulants belong at the Abbey. She  is a no nonsense type, officious and very  strict. She is not a supporter of Maria. She is a killjoy, self-righteous,  straight-laced, prim and a bit of a prude. 

    Age to be played as: 30+

    Vocal range: E5 to C4 

    Vocal Technique: Legit

    Dancing:Must be able to move

    AUDITION SIDE & SONG

  • SISTER MARGARETTA

    Supporting Role): Female, Young Adult/Adult – Mezzo Soprano 

    A nun who is the Mistress of Postulants. She is kind and understanding. She is in charge of those seeking admission into a religious order, like Maria. She is a supporter of Maria.  She is positive, encouraging, concerned and has a sense of humor. 

    Age to be played as: 20+

    Vocal range: E5 to B3

    Vocal Technique: Legit

    Dancing:Must be able to move

    Audition Side and Song

  • SISTER SOPHIA

    (Featured): Female, Adult –Mezzo Soprano 

    A nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind a rule follower but easy going.  She would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy. 

    Age to be played as: 30+

    Vocal range: E5 to B3

    Vocal Technique: Legit

    Dancing: Must be able to move

    Read Bio

  • THE MOTHER ABBESS

    (Lead): Female, Mature Adult - Soprano 

    Trustworthy, understanding, strong, wise  and authoritative, but a kind hearted inspirational leader for all the nuns at the Abbey. She is a  true big-hearted mother figure, loved, adored and respected.  She has a bit of hidden spunk.

    Age to be played as: 50+

    Vocal range: G#/Ab5 to B3 

    Vocal Technique: Operatic, Legit 

    Dancing:Must be able to move

    Audition Side and Song

  • FRANZ

    (Featured): Male, Adult/Mature Adult – Non-singing 

    Originally a sort of protector to Captain Von Trapp in the Navy, he is now retired into his position as valet, which he carries out with somber efficiency. He is  humorless and appears harmless but underneath we discover he is secretly  plotting with the Nazi party Anschluss.


    Age to be played as: 30+

    Voice: Spoken

    Dancing:Must be able to move

    Click Here

  • FRAU SCHMIDT

    (Featured): Female, Mature Adult – Non-singing 

    The Von Trapp family housekeeper Frau Schmidt does her job efficiently but  without affection.  She is strong and somewhat dominating.  She  has been around a long time and hates the way she is treated with whistles by the Baron. It affects her dignity. She appears to be a thoroughly reliable member of the staff and respected by all.  

    Age to be played as: 40+

    Voice: Spoken

    Dancing:Non Dancer

    Click Here

  • LIESL VON TRAPP

    (Lead):  Female, Late Teen – Mezzo Soprano 

    The oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She is innocent, naïve, coy, flirtatious, headstrong and infatuated with Rolf.  She is pretty but unsophisticated and tends to think everything is wonderful. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings.

    This role involves choreographed physical intimacy of a kiss.

    Age to be played as: 16

    Vocal range: E5 to B3

    Vocal Technique: Legit 

    Dancing:Good dancing skills.

    Audition Song