Roles available for all ages.

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Character Breakdown below:

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LEAD ADULT CHARACTERS: 

• Maria Rainer (Soprano/Mezzo-soprano, dance, 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. Vocal range: B5 to C4 Vocal Technique: Belting, Yodeling, Legit - The role of Maria has been pre-cast. We are casting an understudy.
   

• Captain Georg von Trapp (bass/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. Vocal Range: D5 to F#2/Gb2. 
   

• 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. Vocal range: F4 - D3. - The role of Max has been pre-cast. We are casting an understudy.
   

• Elsa Schrader (mezzo soprano, moves well, 35-45) 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: F5 - D4. 
   

• Mother Abbess (legit soprano, wide vocal range, 40+, very strong actress) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind. She has a bit of hidden spunk. Vocal range: G#5/Ab5 to B3. Vocal technique: Operatic, legit 

FEATURED CHARACTERS: 

• Sister Berthe (alto, moves well) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns. Vocal range: E5 - C4. 
   

• Sister Margaretta (mezzo, moves well) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned. Vocal range: E5 - B3. 
   

• Sister Sophia (soprano, moves well) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules. Vocal range: E5 - B3. 
   

• Franz (non-singing, 30+) The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause. Vocal: spoken
   

• Frau Schmidt (non-singing, 30+)
The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating. Vocal: spoken Herr Zeller (non-singing, 40+) Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line. Vocal: spoken. 
   

• 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. Vocal range: E5 - C4. 
   

LEAD CHILDREN’S ROLES: 

• 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. Vocal Range: E5 - B3. 
   

• Friedrich von Trapp (age 14) Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family, and hoping to get his father’s approval as one. Vocal range: G5 - C4. 
   

• Louisa von Trapp (age 13) Rebellious attitude. Vocal range: G5 - C4. 
   

• Kurt von Trapp (age 10, falsetto) Gentle and mischievous. He often tries to act manly and is outspoken against the previous governesses. He is gentle and a peacemaker. Vocal range: G5 - C4.
   

• Brigitta von Trapp (age 9) Smart, reads a lot. Vocal range: G5 - C4. 
   

• Marta von Trapp (age 7) Very sweet and gentle. Vocal range: G5 - C4. 
   

• Gretl von Trapp (age 6) Must have the cute factor. Vocal range: G5 - C4.