The Artisan Center Theater
Production of

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Directed by Tron Sutton
Music Directed by Kathryn O’Neal
Choreographed by Erica Harkins
AUDITION DATES: November 13 & 14, 2023 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Callbacks (if needed): Wednesday November 15, 2023 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Audition form and more information at: https://www.artisanct.com/auditions
- Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053
- Rehearsals begin November 18, 2023 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm (Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)
PRODUCTION DATES:
January 12 - February 3 performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm, and Saturdays at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Additional performances may be scheduled based on cast availability.
AUDITIONS:
- Please prepare one of the preselected songs chosen by the director and music director that best suits your vocal ability. The cuts will all be made available online prior to auditions.
- Accompaniment tracks will be provided to rehearse with prior to auditions and will be provided in the audition room.
- There will be a dance component to the audition at call-backs for certain roles (bring appropriate footwear and dress to move).
- Actors will be doing cold readings from the script at both auditions and callbacks.
- Roles may be double cast depending on actor availability.
- If you are unable to attend, please send an audition video to auditions@artisanct.com You will still be required to complete all digital paperwork and come to callbacks in person if requested.
Please see the registration link for the conflict calendar. It is critical that you let Artisan Center Theater know all of your conflicts when you register to audition. Artisan Center Theater will be unable to accept conflicts after casting is done unless they are emergencies.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. As the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, body types, ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
Sister Berthe - A nun who is the Mistress of Novices. 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
Sister Margaretta - A nun who is the Mistress of Postulants. She is kind and understanding. A supporter of Maria. She is positive, encouraging, concerned and has a sense of humor.
Mother Abbess - She is a true big-hearted mother figure, loved, adored and respected. She has a bit of hidden spunk.
Sister Sophia - Sister Sophia is a nun who always stays in line. She is very dutiful and kind. She would rather take the middle road to avoid controversy
Maria Rainer - Maria is a headstrong, free-spirited young woman. She is spunky, opinionated, warm, resourceful, youthful, gentle and kind with much determination.
New Postulant - A smart, well-dressed young girl who has a walk-on moment only – no dialogue. Can come from the nun ensemble.
Nuns - Nuns, novices, and postulants who live in the Nonnberg Abbey.
Captain von Trapp - 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.
Franz - 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.
Frau Schmidt - 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.
Liesl - Liesl is the eldest of the Von Trapp siblings. 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 and lovingly for her younger siblings.
Friedrich - He has a tough exterior and is very much trying to be “the man” of the family; desperately needs his father.
Louisa - She is the master of pranks and enjoys pulling them on others. She is quite a tomboy, has a rebellious attitude, and misses her mother a great deal.
Kurt - He is the second boy and the middle of the children. He often tries to act manly and is outspoken against the previous governesses. He is gentle and a peacemaker.
Brigitta - She is smart as a whip, very perceptive and always tells the truth whether you like it or not. She’s an avid reader and suspicious of “Uncle Max”.
Marta - She is one of the quietest Von Trapps. She loves the color pink, is very inquisitive, smart and gentle
Gretl - She is the youngest Von Trapp. She is very quiet when first introduced by her father. She is sweet, loving and wants attention. She must have the cute, adorable and endearing factor
Rolf Gruber - He is self important, boasting, a very pleasant young man, and somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
Max Detweiler - A theatrical agent and First Secretary of Education and Culture – a personal friend of Von Trapp and a sort of uncle to his children. He is clever at his job, charming, witty, and quite pushy to get what he wants. He has a humorous personality.
Goat - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Girl in Pink Coat - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Folks in Town - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Mama - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Herr Zeller - A sort of district governor appointed by the Nazi Regime to prepare the Anschluss. He is overbearing, arrogant and autocratic, self-important and pompous. Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Baron Elberfeld - A neighbor of the Von Trapps and one of the “Old Guards” of Austria - violently opposed to the takeover of his beloved country by Nazi Germany. Can double with other roles in the ensemble. The baron attends the ball thrown by Captain Von Trapp in Elsa’s honor.
Party Guests - strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
Admiral von Schreiber - An important figure in the Austrian Navy and appears to be much respected by Captain Von Trapp. He has obviously agreed to be part of the new regime with Germany. He arrives to collect Captain Von Trapp and bring him to Berlin.
German Officials - Strong dance and acting abilities to perform onstage the roles of Nazi soldiers, premier dancers in The Lonely Goatherd scene, dancing neighbors and friends who come to Captain Von Trapp’s party, Salzburg citizens
The Trio of The Saengerbund of Herwegen - Three-person performance group who wins 3rd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from Dance Ensemble
Fraulein Schweiger - Female performer who wins 2nd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from the Dance Ensemble
ABOUT THE THEATER:
Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals in their 195-seat theater-in-the-round. Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their charge to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people in the DFW area and beyond. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday. For more information on Artisan visit www.ArtisanCT.com.
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Artisan Center Theater
444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, Texas 76053
817-284-1200 | ArtisanCT.com