Hi Everyone ! 

I know I talked to several of you who were in drama, so I thought you'd like this audition information.  Bernie is a great director, I've produced with him, and his shows are always fantastic !  The rehearsals are in Highlands Ranch, so right near you. So I thought maybe some of you would be interested.

See ya,

Debi Stevenson

You are so going to want to be a part of this show.  And if you’re not available for this time (insert sad face here), you may know of one or two people that have been waiting for this opportunity.  Plus, we need kids!  Seven children to play the von Trapp children.  They need to sing, dance, act, and just be cute.

If you know of people who would love to audition for this show, please forward this email to them!

Besides Maria, the Capt., the children, the Baroness, Max Detweiler, Mother Abbess, and Rolf, there are wonderful roles in our ensemble.  We’ve got nuns and Nazis and all kinds of wacky stuff.  You will have a GREAT time.  I guarantee it!

And we have a WONDERFUL production team, headed up by Performance Now Artistic Director Alisa Vaughters, Executive Producer Ken Goodwin, Music Director Marsha Whitaker, Choreographer Kelly Kates, Assistant Director Heather Frost, and….of course….me!

We’re going to begin taking reservations for auditions on Friday, September 3^rd…..so mark your calendars for that date as well as the audition dates, September 17^th – 19^th.  Auditions on Friday and Saturday and callbacks on Sunday night. 

The full audition notice is below and I look forward to seeing YOU at auditions in September.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Bernie

Performance Now Theatre Company

announces auditions for

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Classic Broadway Musical

The Sound of Music

Auditions will be held on:

Friday, September 17th from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 18th from 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Callbacks will be held on Sunday, September 19th, from 6-10pm

Director – Bernie Cardell

Assistant Director – Heather Frost

Musical Director – Marsha Whitaker

Choreographer – Kelly Kates

We will begin taking reservations for auditions beginning Friday, September 3rd.

Call Stage Manager Karen Lemmer at 720-289-7306              720-289-7306       (after 11 a.m. – THANK YOU!)

or email PNTCauditions@aol.com to set up an audition time or for more info.  

Auditions will be held at:

Little Theatre Dance Studio (Please do not call Little Theatre for audition info!)

2670 E. County Line Rd.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

(In strip mall; Southeast corner of County Line Rd. and University)

Use Google Maps. Do NOT use MapQuest!!

All roles are available.  Cast is 30-35 people to fill out this large ensemble cast with many featured roles.

PREPARE:

16-32 bars from a traditional non-contemporary musical of your choice. 

1-minute monologue (only if you are auditioning for the role of Maria)

Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No taped music or a cappella allowed.

BRING:

Headshot and resume and list of conflicts for weekends between December 5th and January 31st.

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals are at either of the two following locations:

Little Theatre Dance Studio, 2670 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Little Theatre Dance Studio, 9142 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton, CO 80127

First cast meeting and read-thru will be Saturday, Nov. 20, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

First rehearsal will be Saturday, Dec. 4

Rehearsals will be Saturdays 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Sundays 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,

with a break for the holidays and New Years.

Tech Week (Rehearsals) Feb. 7th – 10th, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Lakewood Cultural Center

PERFORMANCES:

Performances are held at the Lakewood Cultural Center (Wadsworth & Alameda)

(Please do not call LCC for audition info!)

There will be twelve (12) Performances:

Friday Feb. 11, 7:30 pm

Saturday Feb. 12, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday Feb. 13, 2:00 pm

Friday Feb. 18, 7:30 pm

Saturday Feb. 19, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday Feb. 20, 2:00 pm

Friday Feb. 25, 7:30 pm

Saturday Feb. 26, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday Feb. 27, 2:00 pm

SHOW SYNOPSIS

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain.

ROLES TO BE CAST

There are (13) principal roles to be cast:

Maria Rainer (Female – Age Range: late 20’s – late 30’s) – a Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey

Captain Von Trapp (Male – Age Range: 30’s – 40’s) – a widowed naval captain who has seven children

The Mother Abbess (Female – Age Range: 50’s-60’s) – a Mother Abbess.

Elsa Schraeder, the Baroness (Female – Age Range: late 20’s – late 30’s) – fiancé of Captain Von Trapp

Max Detweiler (Male – Age Range: 40’s – 50’s) – great friend, wonderful manager, lousy houseguest

Rolf Gruber (Male – Age Range: 17) – a young suitor

The Von Trapp Children (children should be able to play the ages listed next to the character names):
Liesl - age 16
Friedrich - age 14
Louisa - age 13
Kurt - age 10
Brigitta - age 9
Marta - age 7
Gretl– age 5

There are (17-22) Supporting/Featured/Ensemble Roles to be cast - an assortment of neighbors of Captain von Trapp, Nazi soldiers, nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants at the Festival Concert.  A variety of men and women or all ages will be needed.

All actors will receive a $150 stipend.

We will begin taking reservations for auditions beginning Friday, September 3rd.

Call Stage Manager Karen Lemmer at 720-289-7306              720-289-7306       (after 11 a.m. – THANK YOU!)

or email PNTCauditions@aol.com to set up an audition time or for more info.