One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In 1938 Austria, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
TICKETS ON SALE IN JULY
Performances:
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Friday, August 25, at 7:30pm
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Saturday, August 26, at 2pm & 7:30pm
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Sunday, August 27, at 3pm
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Thursday, August 31, at 7:30pm
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Friday, September 1, at 7:30pm
Anderson Center Theater
7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230
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ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS!
Friday, May 19, 7–9pm
Saturday, May 20, 2–5pm
By appointment only
Also accepting video auditions*
Please prepare a 60-second monologue and 32 bars of a musical theatre song, both in the style of the show and that best showcase your range and ability.
Please bring:
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Sheet music in the correct key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or accompaniment tracks.
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An acting resume, headshot, and completed AUDITION FORM.
*For video auditions, please follow the same requirements above, film your audition (full body shot), and upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo. Email the link to production@merittheatre.org. Attach your resume, headshot, and completed audition form to the email. (If you are auditioning by video, you may use an accompaniment track.) Due May 20.
Callbacks will be held on Monday, May 22, at 6:30pm.
Auditions & callbacks will be held at Fort Mitchell Baptist Church (2323 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017).
Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings at the Dance Center in Independence, KY, beginning June 19. No rehearsals will be held on July 4th.
CAST
Maria Rainer
The Mother Abbess
Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices
Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants
Sister Sophia
Captain Georg von Trapp
Franz, the butler
Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper
Liesl von Trapp
Friedrich von Trapp
Louisa von Trapp
Kurt von Trapp
Brigitta von Trapp
Marta von Trapp
Gretl von Trapp
Rolf Gruber
Elsa Schraeder
Max Detweiler
Herr Zeller
Baron Elberfeld
Admiral von Schreiber
Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, servants, nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants at the Festival Concert
Produced and Directed by Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Vocal Direction by Marnie Lemma
Choreographed by Jerry and Mia Armelli and Danielle Ashley
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com