Auditions are open to 6th grade through 22 years old.

 

There is a $50.00 participation fee for each cast member.  Scholarships are available if needed.  Contact the producers if you need assistance.

 

Show dates:

July 10-13, 2025

 

Producers - Jennifer Butterfield & Shelia Stafford

Director - Dave Trippett

Music Director - Brian Ketner

 

Audition dates/time:

April 29, 30 and with possible call backs May 2, 2025.

7:00 - 9:30 pm at Walters Elementary School, 705 N. Marshall Ave, Marshall MI, 49068.

 

Video auditions will be considered if you cannot attend an in person audition although we encourage everyone to attend one of the audition days.  You only need to attend one audition day.  Please contact the producers if you have a conflict and need information on a video submission or any if you have any questions.  Jennifer Butterfield (269)832-8529, jmaussies@live.com.  Shelia Stafford (269) 275-0532,  smstafford14@gmail.com

 

Please note: Any auditioner 18 years and older will be required to pass a background check before being cast in the show. Please fill out the authorization form on the audition sheet.

 

Prepare to:

 

Read - From script excerpt provided at auditions with another person(s).

 

Vocal - 30-60 seconds of an up-tempo musical theater song not from the show.  Please provide your own tracks, a Bluetooth speaker will be provided.  NO, A Capella.  We are looking for character, confidence and preparation. If you exceed the time limit, you may be asked to stop.

 

Rehearsals will begin Sunday May 11th at The Franke Center for the Arts.  Rehearsals will be held Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. 

 

Important Dates:

Load In: June 29, 2025

Tech Sunday: July 6, 2025

Performance Dates: July 10-13, 2025 at The Franke Center for the Arts

 

ALL conflicts will need to be listed on your audition form.  There cannot be any conflicts from the last two weeks of rehearsal through the completion of the show.  Conflicts will be considered when casting.

 

Character List:

FEATURED

4 Women

2 Men

 

ENSEMBLE

Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants at the Festival Concert

 

CHARACTERS

Maria Rainer – A Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey - Soprano

The Mother Abbess - Soprano

Sister Berthe – Mistress of Novices - Mezzo Soprano

Sister Margaretta – Mistress of Postulants - Mezzo Soprano

Sister Sophia - Mezzo Soprano

Captain Georg von Trapp - Bass/Baritone

Franz – The butler

Frau Schmidt – The housekeeper

Liesl von Trapp – Age 16 - Soprano

Friedrich von Trapp – Age 14 - Tenor

Louisa von Trapp – Age 13 - Mezzo Soprano

Kurt von Trapp – Age 10 - Tenor (Falsetto)

Brigitta von Trapp – Age 9 - Mezzo Soprano

Marta von Trapp – Age 7 - Mezzo Soprano

Gretl von Trapp – The youngest - Mezzo Soprano

Rolf Gruber – Age 17 - Baritone

Elsa Schraeder - Mezzo Soprano

Ursula

Max Detweiler - Tenor

Herr Zeller

Baron Elberfeld

A New Postulant

Admiral von Schreiber