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Northern Stage presents… Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Rehearsal & Performance Calendar 2. Casting Breakdown 3. Audition & Callback Information 4. Local Voice Teachers & Vocal Coaches 5. Sample Resume & Headshot 6. Audition Scenes & Sheet Music for Audition Songs

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Page 1: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC...1. A selection of your favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein song that features your vocal talents. (Between 1-2 minutes in length) OR 2. “Edelweiss”

Northern Stage presents…

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Rehearsal & Performance Calendar

2. Casting Breakdown

3. Audition & Callback Information

4. Local Voice Teachers & Vocal Coaches

5. Sample Resume & Headshot

6. Audition Scenes & Sheet Music for Audition Songs

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Note: Cast (Raindrops) = Blue / Cast (Whiskers) = Green

PRODUCTION CALENDAR, Revised 4/30/2019 November 1st, 2019- January 5th, 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday OCTOBER 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 1 2

AEA DAY

OFF

1st Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM

Add kids 4 PM

Rehearsal

10 AM – 6 PM

Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Rehearsal

10 AM – 6 PM

Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM

AEA DAY

OFF

Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM Add kids 4 PM

Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM Add kids 4 PM

Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM Add kids 4 PM

Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM Add kids 4 PM

Rehearsal

10 AM – 6 PM Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Rehearsal

10 AM – 6 PM Break 1:30 PM- 2:30PM

AEA DAY

OFF

Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM Add kids 4 PM

Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM Add kids(Time TBD)

Designer Run

(Time TBD)

Rehearsal

12 PM – 8 PM Add kids 4 PM

Sitzprobe 4–8 PM

Tech Rehearsal

11 AM- 11 PM Break 4 PM- 6 PM

Tech Rehearsal

11 AM- 11 PM Break 4 PM- 6 PM

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Tech Rehearsal

11 AM- 11 PM Break 4 PM- 6 PM

AEA DAY

OFF

Tech Rehearsal 12:30 PM- 10:30 PM

Backstager Dinner

Final Dress

Tech/ Rehearsal

12 PM – 5 PM Add kids 1 PM

Preview #1

7:30 PM (R)

Tech/ Rehearsal

12 PM – 5 PM Add kids 1 PM

Preview #2

7:30 PM (W)

Tech/ Rehearsal

12 PM – 5 PM Add kids 1 PM

Preview #3

7:30 PM (R)

Tech/ Rehearsal

12 PM – 5 PM

Performance #1

7:30 PM (W) Opening Night!

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Performance #2

2:00 PM (R)

AEA DAY

OFF

Performance #3

7:30 PM (W)

$20 Tuesday

Performance #4

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #5

7:30 PM (W)

AEA DAY OFF

Thanksgiving Day

Performance #6

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #7

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #8

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #9

7:30 PM (W) DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Performance #10

2:00 PM (R)

AEA DAY

OFF

No Performances

Scheduled

Performance #11

11:00 AM (W)

Performance #12

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #13

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #14

7:30 PM (W)

Performance #15

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #16

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #17

7:30 PM (R)

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Performance #18

2:00 PM (W)

AEA DAY

OFF

No Performances

Scheduled

Performance #19

11:00 AM (R)

Performance #20

7:30 PM (W)

Performance #21

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #22

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #23

7:30 PM (W)

Performance #24

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #25

7:30 PM (W) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Performance #26

2:00 PM (R)

AEA DAY

OFF

No Performances

Scheduled

Performance #27

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #28

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #29

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #30

7:30 PM (W)

Performance #31

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #32

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #33

7:30 PM (R)

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Performance #34

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #35

2:00 PM (R) Performance #36

2:00 PM (W)

AEA DAY OFF

Christmas Day

Performance #37

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #38

7:30 PM (W)

Performance #39

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #40

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #41

7:30 PM (R)

29 30 31 JANUARY 1 2 3 4

Performance #42

2:00 PM (W)

AEA DAY

OFF

Performance #43

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #44

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #45

2:00 PM (R)

Performance #46

7:30 PM (W)

Performance #47

7:30 PM (R)

Performance #48

2:00 PM (W)

Performance #49

7:30 PM (R)

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Performance #50

2:00 PM (W)

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YOUNG ACTOR CASTING BREAKDOWN

THE VON TRAPP CHILDREN Liesl (age 16) will be played by a professional adult actor, and the younger 6

children will be double cast, alternating performances, for a total of 12 available

roles for young actors.

Friedrich (age 13-15) Eldest son of the Von Trapp Family, shy, intimidated by

his father

Louisa (age 12-14) Second eldest girl, wants to be older than she is, a bit of a

troublemaker and prankster

Kurt (age 10-12) Middle son, proper, kind, sensitive

Brigitta (age 9-11) Independent, direct, like her sister, Louisa, can be a little

bit of a troublemaker, stubborn

Marta (age 7-9) Second youngest, quiet, follows her siblings, charming

Gretl (age 5-8) Sweet, gentle warm and open; the baby of the family

A NOTE ON CASTING from Director Maggie Burrows The Sound of Music is a universal story about love, music, courage and the strength

of the human heart. It is not a story that we will tell with a particular look for the

Von Trapp children. The family will instead be comprised of a diverse group of

children representing all people. We will be casting the children in all different

shapes, ethnicities and sizes. The theater is an imaginative form, not a literal one.

The Von Trapp story is one that appeals and applies to all people and our casting

will reflect that truth.

VON TRAPP CHILDREN’S TRACK

Act I

Do-Re-Mi

The Lonely Goatheard

Sound of Music Reprise

So Long, Farewell

Act II

My Favorite Things: Reprise

Edelweiss

So Long, Farewell Reprise

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC Auditions Saturday June 1, 2019 [10 AM-6 PM] * Lemal Community Room

*Auditions will be 5-minute appointment slots that you can sign up for. Please visit this link to view available spots,

then email Education Department Manager Shelby Connolly ([email protected]) to reserve a spot.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bl3vN2Vw6ESnF2Z0JlqTIMLtHiDEoihKx6oP3As6HTI/edit?usp=sharing

Audition Material Please prepare the following song and 1 scene:

SONG

CHOOSE EITHER

1. A selection of your favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein song that features your

vocal talents. (Between 1-2 minutes in length)

OR

2. “Edelweiss” (Excerpt provided at the end of this packet)

Some Rodgers & Hammerstein shows you can choose from:

• Oklahoma!

• Carousel

• South Pacific

• The King and I

• Cinderella

The sheet music for all the audition songs from the show are included at the end of this packet. An

accompanist will be in the room for both the audition appointments and group callback session. If you

choose to sing a personal song, please bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key, double sided,

and in a 3-ring binder.

SCENES

Choose the scene from the selections at the end of this packet for the character you wish

to audition for. We recommend memorizing your scene. A scene partner will be in the

room to read the scenes with you.

*Please also bring one copy of your headshot and resume stapled together back to back.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Callbacks Sunday June 2nd, 2019 [11 AM- 3 PM] Rehearsal Room 2

The callbacks will be group auditions with director Maggie Burrows and Director of Education Eric Love

to dive deeper into the acting, singing, and movement required for this production. You will receive an

email on the evening of Saturday June 1 with callback information if we wish to call you back (following

individual audition appointments). Please look over “Do-Re-Mi” at the end of this packet as it may be

used for callbacks.

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VOICE TEACHERS & VOCAL COACHES

If you are looking for help with your singing technique, we recommend

a voice teacher. If you just need help learning the notes and getting

comfortable with the accompaniment, we recommend a vocal coach.

Each teacher has their own hourly rates.

VOICE TEACHERS

Julie Ness Upper Valley Music Center & private voice studio

[email protected]

Jennifer Hansen Upper Valley Music Center & private voice studio

[email protected]

Erma Mellinger Dartmouth voice faculty

[email protected]

Ellen Nordstrom Upper Valley Music Center

[email protected]

Jennifer Langhus Private voice studio

[email protected]

VOCAL COACHES

Henry Danaher Accompanist for Hanover High School

[email protected]

Kevin White Music director

[email protected]

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Eric Love

Sample Resume

Email: [email protected] Height: 5’ 9”

Phone: (919) 638-2352 Hair: Black

Eyes: Blue

THEATER

SHOW ROLE THEATER

Peter and the Starcatcher Peter Pan (u/s) New York Theater Workshop Here Lies

Love Dancer The Public Theatre

A Christmas Carol Ghost of Christmas Future Northern Stage

Our Town Professor Willard Northern Stage

Godspell Jesus New London Barn Playhouse

Fully Committed Sam Lost Nation Theater

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Puck Lost Nation Theater

TRAINING

B.F.A Music Theatre, The Hartt School, PTTP, University of Hartford, 2009

ACTING: Ray DeMattis, Kathryn Markey, Alan Rust, Henry Fonte, Diana Moller-Marino.

VOICE/SPEECH: Victoria Clark, Mark Planner, Frittzi Link, Johanna Morrison.

DANCE: Tap (5 Years), Ballet (4 Years), Modern (4 Years), Swing (1 Year).

SPECIAL SKILLS

Dialects: RP, Cockney, French and Irish.

Cello (15 Years), Piano (2 Years), Gourmet Chef, Aerial Silks, Spoons, and Belly Roll.

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SAMPLE HEADSHOT

There is no need to get professional headshots taken for this audition. A nice phone photo is great!

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Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides

FRIEDRICH SIDE:

LIESL

Friedrich and I used to sneak out and watch them from the top of the stairs.

FRIEDRICH

I remember the music.

FRAU SCHMIDT

Once your father brought a Gypsy orchestra all the way from Budapest.

FRIEDRICH

Yes, they wore red coats.

FRAU SCHMIDT

Go ahead, children, and mind your manners. Come along.

FRIEDRICH

I remember beautiful ladies and everybody laughing.

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Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides

LOUISA SIDE:

MARIA

I'm going to tell you something. I’ve never been a governess before. How do I start?

LOUISA

(Runs to MARIA) You mean you don’t know anything about being a governess?

MARIA

No.

LOUISA

Well, the first thing you have to do is to tell Father to mind his own business.

KURT

No, Louisa, don't. I like her.

LOUISA

(Above chair, picking up guitar case) What’s in here?

MARIA

My guitar.

LOUISA

What did you bring this for?

MARIA

For when we all sing together.

LOUISA

We don’t sing.

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Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides

KURT SIDE:

MARIA

Kurt, I haven't danced the Laendler since I was a little girl.

KURT

Oh, you remember it —show me—

MARIA

No, I haven't danced since —

KURT

Come, you said the left hand behind the back—

MARIA

Yes, that’s right. But first the boy and girl meet.

KURT

Yes. (He bows. She curtsies.)

MARIA

Then they go for a little stroll.

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Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides

BRIGITTA SIDE: BRIGITTA

I knew it all along. Frau Schraeder didn’t have a headache. She just wanted to get out of

the party. She was faking.

MARIA

Brigitta, you shouldn’t say things you don’t know are true.

BRIGITTA

But I do know I heard her say to Father she’d been dodging these people.

MARIA

That doesn’t mean that she didn’t have a headache. It’s very important that you children

like Frau Schraeder.

BRIGITTA

I like her all right. Why is it important?

MARIA

Well—I think she’s going to be your new mother.

BRIGITTA

Oh, Fraulein, Father’s never going to marry her. Why, he couldn’t.

MARIA

Why couldn’t he?

BRIGITTA

Because he’s in love with you.

MARIA

Now Brigitta, that’s just the kind of thing—

BRIGITTA

You must know that—

MARIA

Brigitta—no!

BRIGITTA

Remember the other night when we were all sitting on the floor singing the Edelweiss

song he taught us? After we finished, you laughed at him for forgetting the words. He

didn’t forget the words. He just stopped singing to look at you. And when he speaks to

you, the way his voice sounds—

(MARIA can't accept an idea that conflicts with her commitment to the church.)

MARIA

No, Brigitta, no.

BRIGITTA

And the way you looked at him just now when you were dancing. You’re in love with

him.

(MARIA stands in stunned silence. The CAPTAIN enters from the terrace with GRETL,

LOUISA and KURT.)

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Sound of Music Young Actor Audition Sides

MARTA/GRETL SIDE:

CAPTAIN

Well, something must have happened— for her to leave us without even saying goodbye.

MARTA/GRETL

Isn’t Fraulein Maria coming back?

CAPTAIN

No, darling. I don’t think so.

MARTA/GRETL

But she was the best governess we ever had.

CAPTAIN

You’re not going to have a governess any more. You’re going to have a new mother.

MARTA/GRETL

A new mother?

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