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Northern Stage presents…
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Rehearsal & Performance Calendar
2. Casting Breakdown
3. Audition & Callback Information
4. Local Voice Teachers & Vocal Coaches
5. Sample Resume & Headshot
6. Audition Scenes & Sheet Music for Audition Songs
PRODUCTION CALENDAR, Revised 4/30/2019
THE SOUND OF MUSIC November 1st, 2019- January 5th, 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
OCTOBER 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 1 2
1st Rehearsal Rehearsal
AEA DAY 12 PM – 8 PM 10 AM – 6 PM
OFF Add kids 4 PM Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal
10 AM – 6 PM AEA DAY 12 PM – 8 PM 12 PM – 8 PM 12 PM – 8 PM 12 PM – 8 PM 10 AM – 6 PM
Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM OFF Add kids 4 PM Add kids 4 PM Add kids 4 PM Add kids 4 PM Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal Tech Rehearsal Tech Rehearsal
10 AM – 6 PM AEA DAY 12 PM – 8 PM 12 PM – 8 PM 12 PM – 8 PM 11 AM- 11 PM 11 AM- 11 PM
Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM OFF Add kids 4 PM Add kids(Time TBD) Add kids 4 PM Break 4 PM- 6 PM Break 4 PM- 6 PM
Designer Run Sitzprobe 4–8 PM
(Time TBD)
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Tech Rehearsal Tech Rehearsal Tech/ Rehearsal Tech/ Rehearsal Tech/ Rehearsal Tech/ Rehearsal
11 AM- 11 PM AEA DAY 12:30 PM- 10:30 PM 12 PM – 5 PM 12 PM – 5 PM 12 PM – 5 PM 12 PM – 5 PM
Break 4 PM- 6 PM OFF Backstager Dinner Add kids 1 PM Add kids 1 PM Add kids 1 PM
Performance #1
Final Dress Preview #1 Preview #2 Preview #3 7:30 PM (W)
7:30 PM (R) 7:30 PM (W) 7:30 PM (R) Opening Night!
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Performance #2 Performance #3 Performance #4 AEA DAY OFF Performance #6 Performance #8
2:00 PM (R) AEA DAY 7:30 PM (W) 2:00 PM (R) 2:00 PM (W) 2:00 PM (R)
OFF Thanksgiving Day Performance #7
$20 Tuesday Performance #5 Performance #9
7:30 PM (W) 7:30 PM (R) 7:30 PM (W)
DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Performance #10 Performance #11 Performance #13 Performance #15 Performance #16
2:00 PM (R) AEA DAY No Performances 11:00 AM (W) 2:00 PM (R) 7:30 PM (R) 2:00 PM (W)
OFF Scheduled Performance #12 Performance #17
Performance #14
7:30 PM (R) 7:30 PM (W) 7:30 PM (R)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Performance #18 Performance #19 Performance #21 Performance #23 Performance #24
2:00 PM (W) AEA DAY No Performances 11:00 AM (R) 2:00 PM (W) 7:30 PM (W) 2:00 PM (R)
OFF Scheduled Performance #22
Performance #20 Performance #25
7:30 PM (W) 7:30 PM (R) 7:30 PM (W)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Performance #26 Performance #27 Performance #29 Performance #31 Performance #32
2:00 PM (R) AEA DAY No Performances 2:00 PM (W) 2:00 PM (R) 7:30 PM (R) 2:00 PM (W)
OFF Scheduled Performance #28 Performance #33
Performance #30
7:30 PM (R) 7:30 PM (W) 7:30 PM (R)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Performance #34 Performance #35 Performance #36 AEA DAY OFF Performance #37 Performance #39 Performance #40
2:00 PM (W) 2:00 PM (R) 2:00 PM (W) 2:00 PM (R) 7:30 PM (R) 2:00 PM (W)
Christmas Day Performance #41
Performance #38
7:30 PM (W) 7:30 PM (R)
29 30 31 JANUARY 1 2 3 4
Performance #42 Performance #43 Performance #44 Performance #45 Performance #47 Performance #48
2:00 PM (W) AEA DAY 2:00 PM (R) 2:00 PM (W) 2:00 PM (R) 7:30 PM (R) 2:00 PM (W)
OFF Performance #49
Performance #46
7:30 PM (W) 7:30 PM (R)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Performance #50
2:00 PM (W)
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Note: Cast (Raindrops) = Blue / Cast (Whiskers) = GreenYOUNG ACTOR CASTING BREAKDOWN
THE VON TRAPP CHILDREN
Liesl (age 16) will be played by a professional adult actor, and the younger 6
children will be double cast, alternating performances, for a total of 12 available
roles for young actors.
Friedrich (age 13-15) Eldest son of the Von Trapp Family, shy, intimidated by
his father
Louisa (age 12-14) Second eldest girl, wants to be older than she is, a bit of a
troublemaker and prankster
Kurt (age 10-12) Middle son, proper, kind, sensitive
Brigitta (age 9-11) Independent, direct, like her sister, Louisa, can be a little
bit of a troublemaker, stubborn
Marta (age 7-9) Second youngest, quiet, follows her siblings, charming
Gretl (age 5-8) Sweet, gentle warm and open; the baby of the family
A NOTE ON CASTING from Director Maggie Burrows
The Sound of Music is a universal story about love, music, courage and the strength
of the human heart. It is not a story that we will tell with a particular look for the
Von Trapp children. The family will instead be comprised of a diverse group of
children representing all people. We will be casting the children in all different
shapes, ethnicities and sizes. The theater is an imaginative form, not a literal one.
The Von Trapp story is one that appeals and applies to all people and our casting
will reflect that truth.
VON TRAPP CHILDREN’S TRACK
Act I Act II
Do-Re-Mi My Favorite Things: Reprise
The Lonely Goatheard Edelweiss
Sound of Music Reprise So Long, Farewell Reprise
So Long, FarewellTHE SOUND OF MUSIC Auditions
Saturday June 1, 2019 [10 AM-6 PM] *
Lemal Community Room
*Auditions will be 5-minute appointment slots that you can sign up for. Please visit this link to view available spots,
then email Education Department Manager Shelby Connolly (sconnolly@northernstage.org) to reserve a spot.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bl3vN2Vw6ESnF2Z0JlqTIMLtHiDEoihKx6oP3As6HTI/edit?usp=sharing
Audition Material
Please prepare the following song and 1 scene:
SONG
CHOOSE EITHER
1. A selection of your favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein song that features your
vocal talents. (Between 1-2 minutes in length)
OR
2. “Edelweiss” (Excerpt provided at the end of this packet)
Some Rodgers & Hammerstein shows you can choose from:
• Oklahoma! • The King and I
• Carousel • Cinderella
• South Pacific
The sheet music for all the audition songs from the show are included at the end of this packet. An
accompanist will be in the room for both the audition appointments and group callback session. If you
choose to sing a personal song, please bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key, double sided,
and in a 3-ring binder.
SCENES
Choose the scene from the selections at the end of this packet for the character you wish
to audition for. We recommend memorizing your scene. A scene partner will be in the
room to read the scenes with you.
*Please also bring one copy of your headshot and resume stapled together back to back.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Callbacks
Sunday June 2nd, 2019 [11 AM- 3 PM]
Rehearsal Room 2
The callbacks will be group auditions with director Maggie Burrows and Director of Education Eric Love
to dive deeper into the acting, singing, and movement required for this production. You will receive an
email on the evening of Saturday June 1 with callback information if we wish to call you back (following
individual audition appointments). Please look over “Do-Re-Mi” at the end of this packet as it may be
used for callbacks.VOICE TEACHERS & VOCAL COACHES
If you are looking for help with your singing technique, we recommend
a voice teacher. If you just need help learning the notes and getting
comfortable with the accompaniment, we recommend a vocal coach.
Each teacher has their own hourly rates.
VOICE TEACHERS
Julie Ness Upper Valley Music Center & private voice studio
julienessvocalstudio@gmail.com
Jennifer Hansen Upper Valley Music Center & private voice studio
jennifer.carol.hansen@gmail.com
Erma Mellinger Dartmouth voice faculty
erma.c.mellinger@dartmouth.edu
Ellen Nordstrom Upper Valley Music Center
ellenjnordstrom@gmail.com
Jennifer Langhus Private voice studio
jennlanghus@yahoo.com
VOCAL COACHES
Henry Danaher Accompanist for Hanover High School
h.f.danaher@gmail.com
Kevin White Music director
kevrobwhite@gmail.comEric Love Sample Resume
Email: elove@northernstage.org Height: 5’ 9”
Phone: (919) 638-2352 Hair: Black
Eyes: Blue
THEATER
SHOW ROLE THEATER
Peter and the Starcatcher Peter Pan (u/s) New York Theater Workshop Here Lies
Love Dancer The Public Theatre
A Christmas Carol Ghost of Christmas Future Northern Stage
Our Town Professor Willard Northern Stage
Godspell Jesus New London Barn Playhouse
Fully Committed Sam Lost Nation Theater
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Puck Lost Nation Theater
TRAINING
B.F.A Music Theatre, The Hartt School, PTTP, University of Hartford, 2009
ACTING: Ray DeMattis, Kathryn Markey, Alan Rust, Henry Fonte, Diana Moller-Marino.
VOICE/SPEECH: Victoria Clark, Mark Planner, Frittzi Link, Johanna Morrison.
DANCE: Tap (5 Years), Ballet (4 Years), Modern (4 Years), Swing (1 Year).
SPECIAL SKILLS
Dialects: RP, Cockney, French and Irish.
Cello (15 Years), Piano (2 Years), Gourmet Chef, Aerial Silks, Spoons, and Belly Roll.SAMPLE HEADSHOT There is no need to get professional headshots taken for this audition. A nice phone photo is great!
Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides
FRIEDRICH SIDE:
LIESL
Friedrich and I used to sneak out and watch them from the top of the stairs.
FRIEDRICH
I remember the music.
FRAU SCHMIDT
Once your father brought a Gypsy orchestra all the way from Budapest.
FRIEDRICH
Yes, they wore red coats.
FRAU SCHMIDT
Go ahead, children, and mind your manners. Come along.
FRIEDRICH
I remember beautiful ladies and everybody laughing.Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides
LOUISA SIDE:
MARIA
I'm going to tell you something. I’ve never been a governess before. How do I start?
LOUISA
(Runs to MARIA) You mean you don’t know anything about being a governess?
MARIA
No.
LOUISA
Well, the first thing you have to do is to tell Father to mind his own business.
KURT
No, Louisa, don't. I like her.
LOUISA
(Above chair, picking up guitar case) What’s in here?
MARIA
My guitar.
LOUISA
What did you bring this for?
MARIA
For when we all sing together.
LOUISA
We don’t sing.Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides
KURT SIDE:
MARIA
Kurt, I haven't danced the Laendler since I was a little girl.
KURT
Oh, you remember it —show me—
MARIA
No, I haven't danced since —
KURT
Come, you said the left hand behind the back—
MARIA
Yes, that’s right. But first the boy and girl meet.
KURT
Yes. (He bows. She curtsies.)
MARIA
Then they go for a little stroll.Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides
BRIGITTA SIDE:
BRIGITTA
I knew it all along. Frau Schraeder didn’t have a headache. She just wanted to get out of
the party. She was faking.
MARIA
Brigitta, you shouldn’t say things you don’t know are true.
BRIGITTA
But I do know I heard her say to Father she’d been dodging these people.
MARIA
That doesn’t mean that she didn’t have a headache. It’s very important that you children
like Frau Schraeder.
BRIGITTA
I like her all right. Why is it important?
MARIA
Well—I think she’s going to be your new mother.
BRIGITTA
Oh, Fraulein, Father’s never going to marry her. Why, he couldn’t.
MARIA
Why couldn’t he?
BRIGITTA
Because he’s in love with you.
MARIA
Now Brigitta, that’s just the kind of thing—
BRIGITTA
You must know that—
MARIA
Brigitta—no!
BRIGITTA
Remember the other night when we were all sitting on the floor singing the Edelweiss
song he taught us? After we finished, you laughed at him for forgetting the words. He
didn’t forget the words. He just stopped singing to look at you. And when he speaks to
you, the way his voice sounds—
(MARIA can't accept an idea that conflicts with her commitment to the church.)
MARIA
No, Brigitta, no.
BRIGITTA
And the way you looked at him just now when you were dancing. You’re in love with
him.
(MARIA stands in stunned silence. The CAPTAIN enters from the terrace with GRETL,
LOUISA and KURT.)Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides
MARTA/GRETL SIDE:
CAPTAIN
Well, something must have happened— for her to leave us without even saying goodbye.
MARTA/GRETL
Isn’t Fraulein Maria coming back?
CAPTAIN
No, darling. I don’t think so.
MARTA/GRETL
But she was the best governess we ever had.
CAPTAIN
You’re not going to have a governess any more. You’re going to have a new mother.
MARTA/GRETL
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