ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Directed by Olivia Hartle
Music Director: Travis Rigby
Choreographer: Jonathan Parker
Assistant Director/Associate Music Director: Mairead Roddy
Stage Manager: Jessica Zack
Assistant Stage Manager: Zach Gilkey
Show dates: Dec. 5-7 & 11-13, 2025
Note: We may also add a matinee on Sun. Dec. 14 depending on demand.
All roles are available. Non-equity only. See character breakdown below. Adult actors will receive a small stipend ($60). All actors will receive 2 comp tickets.
We encourage virtual submissions (self-tapes) for anyone who wants to audition! To submit a virtual audition (self-tape):
- Step 1: Please complete the Virtual Audition Form:
https://forms.gle/HvyB6KBwgRYRpQns7
- Step 2: Please record a video of yourself singing a 32-bar cut in the style of the show.
- Step 3: Email your video to
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All virtual submissions are due by Thursday, August 28 at 9 pm.
We will also be holding in-person auditions for those who prefer to come in person:
In-person auditions (adults only):
Thursday, August 28, 6:30-9 pm
In-person auditions (kids 17 and younger):
Saturday, August 30, 4-6 pm
Callbacks by invitation only: Saturday, August 30, 7-9 pm
All in-person auditions will be held at The Theatre Factory. Walk-ins will be seen as time allows.
***Please sign up for an in-person audition slot at: www.thetheatrefactory.org/som
For your in-person audition, we ask that you prepare a 32-bar cut in the style of the show. An accompanist and bluetooth speaker will be available.
Rehearsals will begin the week of October 6. Please come prepared to share a list of your conflicts. The tentative rehearsal schedule is linked below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10m23zeL831fPvpfKuyd8EV0q0NLnUjn4EkvLfw87ctU/edit?usp=sharing
The Theatre Factory is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both on and off the stage. We strongly encourage individuals of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, backgrounds, and abilities to audition for any role. We strive to ensure everyone has the opportunity to share their unique talents and identities with our community.
Questions? Email
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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 ROLES:
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.
FEATURED ADULT ROLES:
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.
LEAD CHILDREN’S ROLES:
All children, apart from their character description must be able to be conservative with their emotions and “serious.”
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)ďż˝
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)
The youngest child.
ENSEMBLE:
All genders (Ages 18+) – Nazi soldiers, Salzburg citizens, nuns, etc. Some will double in featured tracks as well.
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