# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AUDITIONS Operation: Edelweiss (A Panto)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The hills are alive… with intrigue! An undercover agent must infiltrate the home of a retired Captain by posing as a singing nanny. Can she outwit the scheming Baroness? Can she plot the family’s escape? Will she be Von Trapped behind enemy lines? This ridiculous spoof pays “tribute” to one of the great movie musicals of all time.

Auditioners will be asked to read from sides provided, sing a brief a cappella tune, and learn a short dance; please come dressed to move!

Roles Include:
Maria
Captain Von Trapp
Reverend Mother
Rolf
Von Trapp Children: Liesl, Friedrich; Louisa; Kurt; Brigitta; Marta; Gretl
Baroness Schrader
Uncle Max
Tour Guide
Nuns
Various Ensemble roles
*Any age or gender is welcome to audition for any role. We could definitely have a 40 year old Gretl. Why not? 

Written by Doug Reed
Directed by Heidi Hakseth
Produced by Bonnie Balke 
Questions: 608-695-5697 or bonster55@gmail.com

PERFORMANCE DATES
December: 12-13, 17-20, 26-27 (Sunday performances at 2:00pm, all others at 7:00pm)

A word about Mercury Players Theatre's annual panto - these shows encourage audience participation (boo the villain, cheer the hero, etc.), break the fourth wall, include jokes for groans as much as laughs, include slapstick comedy, and pack in as much silliness as we can fit under 2 hours.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/auditions-operation-edelweiss-a-panto/200030776367946
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, comedy, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Madison
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703
- **lat**: 43.07652
- **long**: -89.38336
- **full address**: 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AUDITIONS Operation: Edelweiss (A Panto) being held?
  - **A:** AUDITIONS Operation: Edelweiss (A Panto) takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AUDITIONS Operation: Edelweiss (A Panto)?
  - **A:** AUDITIONS Operation: Edelweiss (A Panto) is organized by Mercury Players Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AUDITIONS Operation: Edelweiss (A Panto) is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AUDITIONS Operation: Edelweiss (A Panto) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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