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:

• Friday, August 25, at 7:30pm

• Saturday, August 26, at 2pm & 7:30pm

• Sunday, August 27, at 3pm

• Thursday, August 31, at 7:30pm

• Friday, September 1, at 7:30pm

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Anderson Center Theater

7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230

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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:

• Sheet music in the correct key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or accompaniment tracks.

• 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.

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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

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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

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com