Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater

8 hours ago

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER!⚠️
We are still accepting SUBMISSIONS for the adult roles in our upcoming production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC!

All submissions music be sent to washcoplayhouseauditions@gmail.com by no later than Friday, December 6th, 2024, 8:00PM (EST).

Must be 16+ to submit for adult roles.
The role of Captain VonTrapp is closed. All other adult roles are open--this includes: Maria Rainer, Max Detweiler, Baroness Elsa Schraeder, Mother Abbess, Liesl VonTrapp*, Rolf Gruber, Sister Berthe, Sister Margaretta, Sister Sophia, Franz, Frau Schmidt, Herr Zeller, Baron & Baroness Elberfeld, Admiral VonSchreiber, and Ensemble.
*Those wishing to be considered for Liesl may submit, but they may also be asked to come back for in-person children auditions at a later date.

Please submit:
• Self tape of you singing 16 bars of a song in the style of the show
• Headshot/resume
• Dance reel/video (if you haven’t worked at The Playhouse since 2020)
• A list of conflicts with any of the tentative rehearsals listed below
• A list of conflicts with any of the performance dates listed below

Tentative Rehearsal Dates (you may not be called to all rehearsals): March 2-6, 9-13,16-20, 23-27, March 31-April 3.
Mandatory Tech Week: April 5-11.

Performance Dates: Friday and Saturday evenings April 12, 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, and Sunday matinees April 13, 27, May 4, & 25.

All performers will be paid a per-performance stipend. Additionally, those cast will be given the opportunity to join the restaurant service staff (if legally eligible, and following training) where they may earn gratuities.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Production Staff:
Producer: Mack's Theatricals LLC
Director: Shawn R. Martin
Music Director: Francesca Aguado
Choreographer: Laura J. Martin

Adult Character Breakdown:

Maria Rainer
20-35: 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. Must be able to yodel. Must be comfortable with moments of intimacy including kisses with Captain VonTrapp.
Vocal range: Soprano (B5-C4)

Max Detweiler
30+: 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. He
enjoys the good life and those that live the good life.
Vocal range: Tenor/Baritone (F4-D3)

Baroness Elsa Schraeder
30-45: A very wealthy widow, who is president of her late husband’s corporation.
Elegant, sophisticated city person. Clever and canny, she has begun a flirtation
with Captain Von Trapp. She is very much into making a good social arrangement.
Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano (F5-D4)

The Mother Abbess
40+: The Mother Abbess is an 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.
Vocal range: Soprano (G#5/Ab5-B3)

Liesl Von Trapp*
16: At age 16, 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. Must be comfortable with moments of intimacy including a kiss with Rolf.
Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano (E5-B3)

Rolf Gruber
17: Rolf is 17 and is the telegram delivery boy friend of Liesl. He is self important,
boasting, a very pleasant young man, and somewhat aggressive but in a gentle
way. Rolf has Hitler as his paternal role model and the Nazi regime as a future
goal. He seems to know an enormous amount of what is going on because of his
job and seems to relish his spying tactics. Must be comfortable with moments of intimacy including a kiss with Liesl.
Vocal range: Baritone (E5-C4)

Sister Berthe
30+: 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.
Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano (E5-C4)

Sister Margaretta
20+: 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.
Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano (E5-B3)

Sister Sophia
30+: 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.
Vocal range: Soprano (E5-B3)

Franz
30+: 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
40+: 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.

Herr Zeller
40+: 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
30+: 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.

Baroness Elberfeld
30+: A neighbor of Captain Von Trapp and wife to the Baron Elberfeld.

Admiral Von Schreiber
30+: 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.

Nuns Ensemble
16+: Nuns, novices, and postulants who live in the Nonnberg Abbey.
Vocal range: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Austrian and Nazi Ensemble
18+: Men and Women with 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
who attend the wedding of Maria and Georg.
... See MoreSee Less

Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater

20 hours ago

Have you heard? There’s a rumor in S̶t̶. P̶e̶t̶e̶r̶s̶b̶u̶r̶g̶ Hagerstown…
…And it’s true!
ANASTASIA is a hit!
🤫👂🎭🎵💥
This beautiful musical is full of unforgettable songs, stunning choreography, and a captivating story. This is one theatrical event you won't want to miss!
Get your tickets today and experience the magic live!
🎟 Tickets: washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or (301) 739-7469.
#wcpAnastasia24 ✨
#OnceUponADecember #JourneyToThePast #HomeLoveFamily
#AnastasiaTheMusical #ThePlayhouse #LiveTheatre #BroadwayInYourCity #AnastasiaMusical #TheatreLovers #MusicalMagic #SeeItLive
... See MoreSee Less