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The Sound of Music

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Sixty-five years after its original stage debut, a critically acclaimed North American tour of The Sound of Music will transport the next generation of theatergoers to the hills of Austria. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, the smash-hit musical classic will once again grace stages across the country, captivating audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience, and the power of music.

Sep. 9 - Oct. 5, 2025

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The spirited, romantic, and beloved story of Maria and the von Trapp family features an unforgettable Tony, Grammy®, and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including legendary favorites “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss,” and “The Sound of Music.”

The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be the most successful movie musical of all time.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC Equity Principal Actors / Ensemble Singers - Musical Theatre West Auditions

The sound of music - musical theatre west.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Long Beach, CA EPA/ECC Singers Musical Theatre West | Long Beach, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, August 24, 2023

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (P)

Break 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

$898 weekly minimum (Tier 2+)

Equity actors for roles in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (See breakdown).

Local Los Angeles / Orange County area actors are encouraged to audition.

Musical Theatre West strives to reflect its community and welcomes and encourages all performers of any gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, language, physical ability or diverse viewpoints to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one of the vocal selections which can be found at musical.org/auditions. Even the non-singing roles are being asked to sing. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Musical Theatre West

4350 East 7th Street

Long Beach, CA 90804

Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Expected to attend:

Executive Director/Producer: Paul Garman Directed by Wayne Bryan

Music Direction by Dennis Castellano Choreographed by Christine Negherbon Associate Producer: Bren Thor

OTHER DATES

Callback dates: Sunday, August 27th, 2023

First rehearsal: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

First Equity ensemble rehearsal: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Preview: Friday, October 20th, 2023

Opening: Saturday, October 21st, 2023

Closing: Sunday, November 5th, 2023

www.musical.org

MTW operates under the guidance of an Infection Control Policy which has been filed with Equity. All company members must be Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a Bona Fide Health or Religious exemption.

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

MARIA: Female, 20-35, Vocal range top: C6, Vocal range bottom: Ab3. Fresh-faced with luminous presence, extraordinary singing voice, wide acting range. During the show she journeys from uncontrollable postulant to family matriarch.

CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP: Male, 35-45, Vocal range top: E4, Vocal range bottom: F#2. Charismatic and appealing leading man, who can initially appear distant and commanding, but ultimately romantic and supportive. Baritone. Guitar skills a plus.

THE MOTHER ABBESS: Female, 40+, Vocal range top: Ab5, Vocal range bottom: G3. Classical soprano / mezzo-soprano with commanding presence and warm humor.

BARONESS ELSA SCHRADER: Female, 30-40, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: C4. Attractive sophisticate, witty, fine singer, graceful mover.

MAX DETWEILER: Male, 30+, Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: C3. Comedic entrepreneur, a show biz impresario, fun mover, colorful singer.

ROLF GRUBER: Male, 18+ to play 17, Vocal range top: E4, Vocal range bottom: D3. Telegram boy who is smitten with Liesl; he is increasingly leaning into the Nazi movement. Sings and dances.

SISTER BERTE: Female. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: B3. Mistress of Novices - A follower of strict tradition and not a fan of nonsense; rich, authoritative soprano voice.

SISTER MARGARETTA: Female. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: B3. An empathetic nun who sees something good in Maria; her demeanor is more cheerful and forgiving; strong soprano voice.

SISTER SOPHIA: Female. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: B3. The Mother Abbess’s third confident, perplexed about Maria.

VON TRAPP CHILDREN - all must sing in soprano range, including the two boys.

LIESL: Female, 18+ to play 16. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: A3. A pretty and intelligent teenager, growing up without the guidance of a mother. Singer-dancer.

FRIEDRICH: Male, 14, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3 (unchanged voices only). The oldest boy, trying to learn how to be a confident man.

LUISA: Female, 13. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3. Vaguely remembers her late mother, sometimes rebels by playing tricks on the governesses.

KURT: Male, 10 (almost 11), Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3 (unchanged voices only). Cheerful but sensitive and tries not to be hurt.

BRIGITTA: Female, 9. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3. Exceptionally bright and observant; she cannot tell a lie.

MARTA: Female, 7. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3 Honest and sweet, would like a pink parasol on her birthday.

GRETL: Female, 5. Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3. A bundle of energy who just wants to be loved.

ENSEMBLE - NON-SINGING ROLES

Frau Schmidt - Efficient but caring and observant housekeeper.

Franz - the Butler, a former Navy man, now leaning toward joining the Nazis.

Herr Zeller - An Austrian nobleman who is urging the von Trapps to show allegiance to the Nazis; can be polite but has an undertone of menace.

Admiral von Schreiber - High-ranking officer in Hitler’s Navy, who arrives to press Captain von Trapp into service for the Nazis.

Baron Elberfeld - Neighbor and friend of Captain von Trapp. He is of the oldest family in the valley. Baroness Elberfeld - Baron Elberfeld’s elegant wife.

Ensemble will also play nuns, party guests and Nazi soldiers.

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One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria in 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as World War II approaches.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC AUDITIONS

About the Show

Arguably the world’s most beloved musical, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favourite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number. The inspirational story follows an ebullient postulant nun who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Information Session

 An information session will be held on May 13, 2024. 

This is a great chance to meet the team, hear their ideas and how they work, get some tips on how to have a successful audition and ask lots of questions. The session will be in two segments: 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. for children (although adults are welcome to attend) and from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. for adults. 

The sessions will be done in a hybrid format. For those wishing to attend in person the session will be held at the SMT Rehearsal Unit, 51 Estate Drive, Toronto, ON (Markham and 401 area).

For those who wish to join via Zoom please use the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85049280085?pwd=TTRKcTB2a0xZZ1U3VHVpTEVxZkRBdz09  

Performance Dates and Location

November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2024 at 8pm

November 10, 17 and 23, 2024 at 2pm

Venue: Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd (NE corner of Kingston & Markham)

Sunday June 2, 2024: 1:00 to 6:00pm and 7:00 to 10:00pm

Monday June 3, 2024: 6:30 to 10:00pm

Wednesday June 5, 2024: 6:30 to 10:00pm

 Sunday June 23, 2024: 1:00 to 8:30pm

Rehearsal and Audition Locations

SMT’s Unit, The Estate — 51 Estate Drive, Scarborough, ON.

Audition Requirements

Please prepare a short monologue (no more than 1 minute) and one song that you are comfortable performing (Disney is OK!) Monologues are available if you need one, simply indicate that you would like one when you request an audition.

Please prepare a short monologue (no more than 1 minute) and TWO contrasting songs (16-32 bars) from the classical/traditional musical theatre canon i.e.: golden age musicals (no pop/rock or contemporary.)

Adults who are only auditioning for a non-singing role just need to prepare a monologue.

Youth and Adults

Please keeping in mind the following:

You could receive redirects of your monologue or song, so they should be memorized. Please make sure you are very comfortable with your material.

We will likely only hear one song – the second song should be a contrasting selection, should we want to hear something additional.

Songs should showcase your vocal range and storytelling ability. Think about the character that you are auditioning for and the types of songs they sing!

We may cut off the songs, or we may ask you to stop mid-song, give you a re-direct, and ask you to continue.

Please no songs from The Sound of Music - we’ll hear those on call-back day.

Please help the pianist to help you!

Make sure your sheet music is:

• In the proper key for the pianist
• Hole-punched and placed in a binder
• Preferably double-sided
• Clearly marked for the accompanist with any cuts or repeats

Please refrain from taping together sheets of music and do not bring single loose sheets of music. 

No recorded accompaniments.

Online Form 

Once you book an audition you will be sent a link to our online audition form. Please make sure to fill this out as soon as possible. As part of the form you will be asked to provide a full list of conflicts. Be as thorough as you can. If there are changes in conflicts during the audition process, please inform the Producers, or bring an updated list to the audition and/or call backs. The information provided will be used when creating the rehearsal schedule. Adding more or significant conflicts after casting may result in removal from the show.

Callback Information

Should you receive a callback, please assume you will need to be there for the entire session. We will provide a schedule for the session. Our intention is to start the session with children/youth. Once you have been released you are welcome to stay to watch the rest of the callback. It’s always nice for folks to have an audience that isn’t the panel.

Those called back will be asked to prepare specific scenes and musical selections from the show. These will be sent along with callback notifications and will also be available for preview online ahead of time.

Callback material does not need to be memorized but you should be familiar enough with it that you can participate and connect with your scene partners and the panel.

Note: not every role will require a callback.

Dance 

There will be a dance/movement call at the callbacks for the select characters that will be more heavily involved in dance/movement throughout the show. You will be advised if you are required to participate in this with your invitation for a callback. 

All those participating in the dance/movement call should please bring comfortable, non-restrictive clothing, appropriate footwear (sneakers/running shoes, jazz shoes, or character shoes) and a ‘can-do’ attitude!

Booking an Audition

To book an audition, contact [email protected] . Please indicate your preference of audition date/time and role(s) you are interested in auditioning for.

Participation Commitment

Rehearsals will begin on September 4, 2024 and continue until November 6, 2024: Sundays 12:00pm to 6:00 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Please note there may be rehearsals during Rosh Hashanah and the Thanksgiving Day weekend (TBD). Please be sure to include any conflicts during this time on your audition sheet.

Additional or longer rehearsals will be held once the production has moved to the theatre. 

Rehearsals at the theatre are as follows (dates/times may be adjusted):

Sitzprobe: Date and time to be announced

Move-in: October 27, 2024 9:00am – 9:00pm

Tech/Spacing: October 28, 2024 7:00 – 10:30pm

Sound Rehearsal: October 30, 2024 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm

Q2Q Technical Rehearsal: November 3, 2024 10:00am – 10:00pm

Technical Dress Rehearsal: November 4, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm

Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra: November 5, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm

Final Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra: November 6, 2024 6:30pm – 11:00pm

Post Show Unit Clean Up: November 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Note: no rehearsal will be held on October 31, 2024

Participation in a theatre production requires a tremendous time commitment so please carefully consider whether you are willing and able to make the commitment. The number of other commitments you have should help you determine if you have the time to be in this production.

The production commitment for Sound of Music will be September 4, 2024 to November 23, 2024 and November 30, 2024. If you are cast in this show you must be available for all rehearsals (unless a conflict was stated on your audition form prior to casting) as well as all performances. At the time of the audition there will be an opportunity to state conflict dates. Please be thorough. If you have conflicts for any of the technical rehearsals at the theatre and any of the performance dates, you are not eligible to audition.

Before we move into the theatre, rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday evenings (7:00 - 10:00) and Sunday afternoons (12:00 to 6:00). Once we move into the theatre there will be additional and longer/later rehearsals added. Please see a full list earlier in this document. 

All performers in the show will be given a rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. Cast will only be required to attend rehearsal if they are indicated on the schedule.

Please note it is a lot of work to reschedule a rehearsal because of last minute conflicts. Conflicts added after the time of auditions may result in removal from the show or numbers in the show.

CASTING INFORMATION

  Casting Notes

Please note that the listed ages/ranges given in the descriptions indicate perceived appearance on stage as opposed to the actor's chronological age. These are just guidelines. We are open to diverse casting and all roles are open to consideration regardless of background, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Physicality Codes Legend

C = basic physical contact like shaking hands, arm-in-arm and partner dancing   

D = a dance role    E = embracing     F = fight choreography      K = kissing

L = weight bearing, lifting, or being lifted       SI = staged intimacy 

Roles Available

Maria Rainer

A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. She is courageous, free spirited, determined, loves children and falls in love with Captain von Trapp.

Age – 20s Gender – Female 

Physicality Codes – C, E, K, L 

Vocal Range – soprano, B3-Bb5. 

Vocal Styles: Belting, Legit.

Captain Georg von Trapp

A retired Austrian Naval Captain. He is authoritative, intelligent and noble. A father to seven children. He falls in love with Maria.

Age – 40s   Gender – Male  

Physicality Codes – C, E, K, L

Vocal Range – bass-baritone, A2-C4. 

Vocal Style: Legit.

Mother Abbess

The inspirational leader to the nuns at the Abbey. Authoritative and kind. She is motherly to Maria.

Age – 45+   Gender – Female   

Physicality Codes – E

Vocal Range – soprano, B3-Ab5. 

Vocal Style: Operatic, Legit.

Max Detweiler

A charming and witty man. He is good friends with the Captain and the baroness. Acts like an uncle towards the children.

Age – 35+ Gender – Male 

Physicality Code – C,

Vocal Range – tenor, C3-E4. 

Elsa Schrieder

A wealthy, sophisticated, widowed Baroness. She is the Captain's fiancé. Very good friends with Max. Does not really like children.

Age – 35 -45 Gender – Female 

Physicality – C, E, K 

Vocal Range – mezzo, C4-G5. 

Rolf Gruber

Starts out a pleasant but self-important suiter to Liesl. Becomes a Nazi soldier.

Age – 17 Gender – Male 

Physicality Code – C, D, E, K 

Vocal Range – baritone/tenor, D3-E4.

She is innocent and coy. Motherly towards her siblings. Dating Rolf.

Age – 16 Gender – Female 

Physicality Codes – C, D, E, K, L 

Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-E5.

Friedrick 

He is very serious. Tries to be “the man” of the family.

Age – 14   Gender – Male   

Physicality Code – C   

Vocal Range – B3-G5.  

Vocal Styles: some falsetto

  Louisa 

The joker of the family, she is a little rebellious.

Age – 13   Gender – Female   

Vocal Range – B3-D5.

A gentle and mischievous boy who likes to think he is older than he is.

Age – 10   Gender – Male   

Vocal Range – B3-D5. 

  Brigitta

Very smart and always aware of what is happening around her.

Age – 9   Gender – Female   

Physicality Code – C

Vocal Range – B3-D5

She is sweet and quiet.

Age – 7   Gender – Female  

Physicality Code – C 

She is sweet and wants to be loved.

Age – 5   Gender – Female   

Physicality Code – C  

Sister Berthe

The prudish, straight laced mistress of the Novices.

Age – 40+   Gender – Female   

Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-D5. 

Sister Margaretta

The kind and caring mistress of the Postulants.

Age – 30+   Gender – Female   

Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-F5, 

Sister Sophia

She is dutiful and kind but sticks with the rules of the Abbey.

Age – 30+ Gender – Female 

Vocal Range – mezzo, B3-Eb5, 

Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper

She is strong and determined and respected by the family. (She will sing as one of the nuns at the top of the show)

Age – 40+ Gender – Female 

Physicality Code – C    

Vocal Range – No specific voice range required (alto, mezzo or soprano). Vocal Style: Legit.

Franz, the butler

He has been with the family many years. Humourless and formal.

Age – 40+ Gender – Male   

Physicality Codes – None  

Vocal Range - Non-singing Role

Herr Zeller

An overbearing, stern Nazi Official.

Age – 40 + Gender – Male   

Baron Elberfeld 

N eighbour of the von Trapps.

Admiral von Schreiber 

An important figure in the Austrian Navy.

Age – 40+ Gender – Male  

Female Ensemble

Women who will be nuns, servants, party guests, wedding guests and concert contestants.

Age – 18+ Gender – Female  

Vocal Ranges – Various needed (soprano, mezzo and alto).

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The Sound of Music

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Photos by Nanc Price for The Citadel Theatre, featuring the cast and creative team of The Sound of Music (2024). A co-production with Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.

Cast & Creative Team

Avery Adams,

Brigitta von trapp (raindrops).

Avery Adams is an Edmonton-born actress. Her previous credits include: Frozen Jr., Aladdin Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., and Legally Blonde Jr. (Visionary Centre for the Performing Arts). Avery has also performed as a finalist in the Futures Fest Music Festival. When Avery is not singing, dancing, or acting, she enjoys skiing, biking, and indoor rock climbing. Avery is thrilled to be a part of The Sound of Music ! She would like to thank her parents for their support in helping her achieve her dreams.

Oli Arnell,

Friedrich von trapp (raindrops).

Oli is excited to be part of The Sound of Music  cast, in their third production since moving to Edmonton from Grande Prairie. Previous credits include: Dear Edwina  (Nuova Vocal Arts); Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat  (Elope Musical Theatre); Mama Mia!, Babe the Sheep Pig  (Grande Prairie Live Theatre); Annie (Cantabile Music School). Oli plans to continue with vocal and dance training and audition for as many musicals as they can. Oli would like to thank their family for all their support.

Vance Avery,

Herr zeller, ss guard, priest.

Vance is an Edmonton-born actor. Selected credits include: Jersey Boys, Hadestown, A Christmas Carol  (Citadel Theatre); Rock Of Ages, Mamma Mia!, Lend Me A Tenor, Jesus Christ Superstar  (Mayfield); Sweeney Todd, Women On The Verge (Plain Jane). Canada/US selected theatre: Sound Of Music  (RMTC); Les Miserables (Mirvish); Cats (Really Useful); Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat  (LiveEnt); Chicago (Neptune); The Black Rider  (Ahmanson, Los Angeles). NY/Broadway: Cabaret  (Roundabout) also South Korea and Japan; Sweet Charity In Concert  (Lincoln Centre); A Connecticut Yankee  (Encores!); My Favourite Broadway: Love Songs  (PBS).

Pierce Briggs,

Friedrich von trapp (whiskers).

Pierce is based in Edmonton, Alberta, and has been acting since preschool. He has appeared in several feature films including Chasing Midnight  and They Who Surround Us,  as well as a number of short films and commercials. He also performed as a voice actor in the play All Fall Down  (University of Alberta). Outside of acting, Pierce enjoys basketball, reading, playing piano and cooking. He would like to thank his family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Penelope Carew,

Marta von trapp (whiskers).

Penelope is very excited to be making her Citadel Theatre debut! Currently a student at Victoria School of the Arts, Penelope comes from a theatrical family. She has been in rehearsal halls and audition rooms with her parents since she was four months old. Penelope loves learning ballet and tap dancing and has been taking singing lessons in preparation for this show. She is an avid reader, and loves designing clothing for her dolls, stuffies and herself. Special love and thanks to her family, and her cat & dog.

Lara Ciekiewicz,

The mother abbess, party guest, fräulein schweiger.

Lara is a Winnipeg-based opera singer, and voice teacher. Credits include:  Eugene Onegin (Calgary Opera); La Bohème  (Edmonton Opera); Three Decembers  (Little Opera Company); Susannah, La voix humaine  (Manitoba Opera); Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, Ours  (Opera on the Avalon);  Jenůfa, South Pacific  (Pacific Opera Victoria); Die Fledermaus (Toronto Operetta Theatre); Le nozze di Figaro  (Vancouver Opera). Lara thanks every person who helped her find her own path and dream big. To her students – keep doing the thing. Most importantly, love and thanks to her best guy.

Julia Davis,

New postulant, ursula, party guest, nun.

Julia is an Inuk actor, singer and writer born in Churchill, currently residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Previous credits include:  Disney’s The Little Mermaid ,  The Wizard of Oz  (Rainbow Stage);  Frozen River/Nikwatin Sipiy  (MTYP/YPT);  The Yeomen of the Guard (G&S Society of Winnipeg);  Green Hill  (Koj-B Productions);  SkyMed  (Paramount+);  Finality of Dusk , Burden of Truth  (Eagle Vision). Julia would like to thank her family and friends for their never-ending support and love!

Renee DeSilva-Bissell,

Sister margaretta, baroness elberfeld, trio.

Renee DeSilva-Bissell is an Edmonton-born musician and actor and is very excited to be making her Citadel debut! Previous credits include: The Sound of Music  (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre); Miss Saigon  (Two One Way Tickets to Broadway); Spamalot  (Trinity Players); Grief Aloud  (Elevate Productions). Renee would like to thank her family, friends, Shannon Boyle (mentor extraordinaire), and her amazing husband Joe and their three awesome kiddos, for all their love and support. Elevate!

Jesse Drwiega,

Rolf gruber, party guest, dance captain.

Jesse is a Red Deer-born actor, singer, dancer, and recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee for Performing Arts. This is his first appearance with Citadel. Previous credits include: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown  (Stage West );   Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas, Mickey’s Halloween Harvest, Disney Stars on Parade  (Disneyland Paris); Santa’s Post-box , Ghostship  (Royal Scottish National Orchestra); Pippin  (RCS); S unday in the Park with George, Kiss of the Spiderwoman  (Eclipse Theatre);  Cabaret,   Newsies, On The Town  (Theatre Sheridan). Jesse holds a Master of Arts in Musical Theatre from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Big love to his mom and sister who inspire him every day. @jdrwiega

Charlie Gallant,

Captain georg von trapp.

Charlie returns to the Citadel after debuting with A Few Good Men  in 2012. Elsewhere, Charlie has four seasons at the Shaw Festival, seven seasons at Bard on the Beach, two seasons at Stratford Festival and performances at Theatre Calgary, Vancouver Playhouse, Winter Garden. Recent highlights:  Frankenstein: Revived, Richard II  (Stratford);  Noises Off  (Arts Club).

Voice Over: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off ,  Paw Patrol: The Movie .

Film/TV:  Good Witch ,  Murdoch Mysteries ,  Fringe ,  Percy Jackson: Lightning Thief . Charlie trained at Studio 58 and moonlights as a photographer, musician, and director.

Katie German,

Sister sophia, frau zeller, trio.

Katie is a Métis performer, director, educator and mother. Though born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Katie received her formal training through MacEwan University’s theatre performance program. Katie is currently the owner and director of Junior Musical Theatre Company (JMTC) and is proud to be called Mom by a creative 8-year-old and a joy-filled 3-year-old. Recent performance credits include: The Sound of Music, Rez Sisters, Into The Woods (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre); Hockey Sweater, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do  (Rainbow Stage); A Year With Frog And Toad, Seussical The Musical (Manitoba Theatre for Young People); and the TVO cartoon, Wolf Joe (Media Rendezvous & TVO).

Kristi Hansen,

Elsa schraeder, nun, trio.

Kristi is a disabled theatre artist and the co-Artistic Director of The Maggie Tree. She is also the current Associate Artist at the Citadel Theatre. Previous credits include:  The Silver Arrow, A Christmas Carol,  and  Alice Through the Looking Glass  (Citadel Theatre);  Sweeney Todd (Plain Jane Theatre); Joni Mitchell: Songs of a Prairie Girl (Theatre Network/Wildside Productions);  Dear Rita  (Confed Centre);  Candide  (Edmonton Opera);  The Invisible  (Catalyst Theatre);  The Hollow  (Vertigo Theatre);  Comedy of Errors ,  King Lear ,  Romeo and Juliet , and  Love’s Labour’s Lost  (Freewill Players);  The Supine Cobbler, Age of Arousal , and  Hroses: An Affront to Reason  (The Maggie Tree).

Kurt von Trapp (Whiskers)

“I’m Ben, I’m Eleven! I am so excited and humbled to be playing the part of Kurt in this amazing production. I try to live my life a bit like him in that I value honesty, love a good laugh, and have a soft kind heart. This is my second production with The Citadel. You may have seen me playing the part of “Benny” in Citadel’s A Christmas Carol  in 2022.  I love to be on stage, sing and act. I love to work as a team to create something magical while connecting with an audience. I am grateful for all the time, talents, and work this cast and crew have put into this show! May we all “Bloom and Grow Forever”.

Kevin Klassen,

Max detweiler.

Kevin is delighted to be back at The Citadel, and to be a part of this show. Proudly based in Winnipeg (Treaty 1), he has been acting, directing, writing, and producing theatre for over 25 years now. Previous credits include: Network, Shakespeare In Love  (Citadel/RMTC); Arcadia ( Citadel); The Prom  (Dry Cold); Othello (Beau/Echo); The Little Mermaid  (Rainbow); A Doll’s House  (RMTC); Antony and Cleopatra  (SIR); John and Beatrice  (TPM). Kevin is an Artistic Associate with Echo Theatre and was a participant in the 2015 Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program.

Halle Leschert,

Gretl von trapp (whiskers).

Halle is very excited to be making her debut performance in The Sound of Music  at the Citadel Theatre. Halle is an energetic six-year-old who loves going to school, enjoys playing the piano and has a passion for singing and dancing. Halle trains competitively in jazz, ballet and tap (Andy & Tina’s Dance FX Wetaskiwin). Halle is so grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank her wonderful teachers, family and friends for always supporting and encouraging her to be the best she can be!

Sarah Luby,

Party guest, nun.

Sarah is thrilled to be part of Citadel Theatre’s production of The Sound of Music . From watching the film every Friday night with her grandparents, to playing Brigitta in her first ever professional show – The Sound of Music  has been a huge part of Sarah’s life, and she can’t wait to share this production with you. Selected credits include: Into the Woods (RMTC ); Antigone  (Sick + Twisted); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Bridges of Madison County  (Dry Cold); Mamma Mia!, The Sound of Music, South Pacific  (Rainbow); Featured soloist (WSO); Werther, Falstaff  (MB Opera). FILM/TV Selected: Orphan: First Kill  (eOne/ Dark Castle); The Disappearance of Cari Farver (Lifetime); Under the Christmas Sky (Hallmark ); Don’t Even (CRAVE ); The Spencer Sisters  (CTV); SkyMed (Paramount+). TRAINING Desautels Faculty of Music – BMus. Vocal Performance.

Andrew MacDonald-Smith,

Franz, ss guard.

Andrew is the Artistic Director of Edmonton theatre company, Teatro Live! (formerly Teatro La Quindicina), a comedy-focused theatre company in Edmonton. Previous credits include: Jersey Boys, Peter Pan Goes Wrong , 9 to 5: The Musical,   Matilda, Crazy for You, Shakespeare in Love, Mary Poppins, Avenue Q, One Man, Two Guvnors  (Citadel);  A Grand Time in the Rapids, Fever Land, Witness to a Conga, Pith!  (Teatro);  Best Brothers, The Comedy Company  (Shadow);  Forever Plaid, Shear Madness, Wizard of Oz  (Mayfield);  Avenue Q, Matilda  (Arts Club);  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Crazy for You (Theatre Calgary). @drewmacsmith

Priya Narine,

Maria rainer.

Priya Narine (she/her) is a mixed-race multidisciplinary theatre artist from Edmonton. She is over the moon to be bringing this dream role and show home. Previous credits include:  A Christmas Carol  (Citadel);  Slight of Mind  (Citadel/Theatre Yes); Measure for Measure, A Midsummer Night’s Dream   (Freewill Shakespeare Festival);  Chrysothemis (Studio Theatre); Queen Lear is Dead (Fox Den Collective). Heartfelt thanks to her friends, family, and community for their love and support, especially Jessy and The Sound of Music company. For Gerrit, who was my real-life Captain. I love you always.

Christina Nguyen,

Liesl von trapp, nun.

Christina is a mixed-race performer hailing from amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). Selected credits include:  Sound of Music  (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre);  Going Solo, Jersey Boys, Christmas Carol, Clue  (Citadel Theatre);  Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, Winter’s Tale  (Freewill Shakespeare);  Alina, Michael Mysterious  (Pyretic Productions);  Sprouts!  (Concrete Theatre);  Here There Be Night  (Workshop West Theatre);  Chrysothemis, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again  (Studio Theatre). Christina is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s BFA Acting Program. Much love to Chris. Mom and Dad: this one’s for you.

Troy O’Donnell,

Admiral von schreiber, party guest.

Troy is an Edmonton born actor and director as well as an Artistic Associate with the Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Previous credits include: The Royale, A Christmas Carol , The Tempest  (Citadel Theatre); Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, Measure for Measure (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); The 39 Steps  (Mayfield); It’s a Wonderful Life, Ten Lost Years, A Christmas Carol  (Theatre Northwest);  The Umbrella (Quest Theatre); The Baffled Blossom, The Early Bloomer, Smokescreen  (Concrete Theatre); Anxiety , Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat ,  The Righteous Woman  (Theatre Yes); An Inspector Calls , The Diary of Anne Frank  (Rosebud Theatre).

Emma Grace Colobong Rechlo,

Marta von trapp (raindrops).

Emma is thrilled to be making her Citadel debut! Wanting to follow in her Edie’s footsteps, Emma started voice and piano at the age of 5. Thank you to Miss Judy-Lynn, Linda, Mmes D’Astous, Ariane and Sarah. Love to a few of her favorite things: Nola, Lea, Lucia, Naomi, Elliot, Lila, Nana, Papa, Coco, Yaya, Lala Ellie, uncles, aunts and cousins. Bisous à ses amis et enseignants à Holy Child! Love and thanks to Nino, Nina, Nino Mike, Zola, Edie, Daddy, and Mama. Thank you to everyone at the Citadel!

Amanda Mella Rodriguez,

Louisa von trapp (raindrops).

Amanda is a 14-year-old Filipino artist who was born in California, USA and moved to Canada in 2015. She started singing at the age of eight. Theatre credits include: Almost a Full Moon, Almost a Full Moon with Hawksley Workman & Friends  (Citadel Theatre). Training: Voice (VCPA); Musical Theatre (Citadel’s Foote Theatre School); Piano (Suzuki Piano School). She’s always grateful for the support from her family and friends. Special thanks to her voice teachers (past and present) for their inspiring guidance and support through her musical success throughout the years.

Cooper Nash Rajotte,

Kurt von trapp (raindrops).

Cooper is an Edmonton-born performer who has an impressive list of accomplishments with Musical Theatre, Commercials, Voice Overs and a TV Series. Previous Credits Include:  Elf the Musical (SACT/Arden Theatre);  Seussical Jr. Musical  (SACT/Arden Theatre);  Kongsuni & Friends  (Chinook Animation); Billy the Kid Season 1   “Young Billy the Kid Photo Double”  (MGM+). Cooper is a student of LeBlanc School of Acting, works closely with a piano and technical vocal coach and has attended The Foote Theatre School. Cooper is a talented artist, loves to read and loves all animals – especially his two dogs. @coop_nash

Garett Ross,

Baron elberfeld, ss guard.

Garett Ross is a graduate of the theatre programs at the University of Alberta and MacEwan University. Previous credits include : Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Shakespeare in Love, Peter and the Starcatcher, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet (The Citadel Theatre); Nevermore,   The Soul Collector, Vigilante (Catalyst Theatre); Fever-Land, I Heard About Your Murder  (Teatro Live!); Sherlock Holmes and the Raven’s Curse (Vertigo Theatre);  Liberation Days (Theatre Calgary);  Jack Goes Boating  (Sage Theatre); Outside Mullingar , The Best Brothers ,  Beginning of August  (Shadow Theatre); Sister Act, Chicago, Hairspray  (Mayfield Dinner Theatre).

Gretl von Trapp (Raindrops)

Iona is a delightful and remarkably intelligent young lady, who loves making friends and learning about the world. She adores reading, music and dance. Iona loves to invent and perform plays with her brother Lewis and neighbourhood friends, which they perform for friends and family and make into short films.  The Sound of Music  is her first professional stage production. She would like to thank her parents for helping her with her audition, and the Citadel team for giving her this opportunity.

Elizabeth Shakeshaft,

Louisa von trapp (whiskers).

Elizabeth Shakeshaft got her start in Canmore, Alberta, where she started singing, dancing, and playing piano formally at the age of five. Elizabeth has previously performed the selections: I Wanna Be a Rockette : Kicks: The Showgirl Musical , Don’t Rain on My Parade: Funny Girl, I Don’t Want To Show Off No More: The Drowsy Chaperone, My Favourite Things: The Sound of Music, Journey to the Past: Anastasia, Home: Beauty and the Beast, Over the Rainbow: The Wizard of Oz, Live Out Loud: A Little Princess, Let’s Go Fly a Kite: Mary Poppins. It takes a team, and Elizabeth would like to take this opportunity to thank her music teacher, Miss Katie, her accompanist, Miss Gayle, her mum and dad, her brother, her family, and her friends, who are a constant source of support and encouragement.

Sister Berthe, Frau Schmidt

Jan Skene is a lifelong Winnipeg actor, working in film, tv and theatre. Selected credits include: Les Belles-Soeurs, It’s A Wonderful Life, The Diary of Anne Frank, A Christmas Carol, White Christmas, Harvey (RMTC); A Year with Frog and Toad  (MTYP/Citadel); Honk, See Saw, Russel’s World   (MTYP); The Brink, Having Hope At Home, Happy Place (PTE);  Albertine in Five Times  (TPM); Company, Nine, A Little Night Music  (Dry Cold); Footloose,   The King and I, Big (Rainbow Stage).  Film/TV:  Recent – Several Hallmark and Lifetime movies; Ordinary Angels  (Lionsgate); Beethoven Saves Christmas (Universal); plus lead puppeteer and voice on Fred Penners’ Place  (CBC); and Tipi Tales  (YTV/APTN). Jan is also co-founder and manager of Skene Stunts Inc. with her husband Rick and two sons, Daniel and Sean. Jan dedicates these performances to her late mother for whom singing remained as the final joy in her life; and to her dad who grew up just across the alps from Maria in Switzerland.  Edelweiss!

Justin Stadnyk,

Party guest, ss guard.

Justin is excited to return to The Citadel stage after previous RMTC co-pros of As You Like It  and Matilda. Selected-credits: Original Canadian Company of Kinky Boots  (Mirvish); World Premieres: Boys in the Photograph ( Mirvish/RMTC); Grumpy Old Men-The Musical  and The Wave (RMTC) ; Seasons with: Shaw Festival and Charlottetown Festival; Joseph… , RENT (Rainbow Stage); Dear Jack, Dear Louise , Falsettos (WJT); Kinky Boots, Hairspray, Camelot (Drayton Entertainment). Justin was also the Assistant Director for Beautiful, the Carole King Musical (Segal/RMTC).

Say hi to Justin: @j_stadnyk or www.justinstadnyk.com .

Thank you for continuing to support the arts!

Elowyn Temme,

Brigitta von trapp (whiskers).

Hi! I’m Elowyn. I am so excited and grateful to be here with this talented cast performing one of my favourite stories! I’ve been performing since I was four and have recently starred as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid  at Visionary Centre for the Performing Arts. I love writing, composing, dancing (Dance Unlimited), singing (VCPA & Korora Choirs), playing piano, guitar, and acting (Leblanc School of Acting). Thank you to my amazing friends, family, teachers, and fellow actors for the important parts you play in my life! I hope you enjoy The Sound of Music ! @elowyntemme

Richard Rodgers,

Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) was an American composer who worked primarily in musical theatre. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, he was one of the most well-known American composers of the 20th century, and his compositions had a significant influence on popular music. He is known for his songwriting partnerships with lyricist Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. With Hart, he wrote musicals throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including Pal Joey, A Connecticut Yankee, On Your Toes  and Babes in Arms . With Hammerstein, he wrote musicals through the 1940s and 1950s, such as Oklahoma!, Flower Drum Song, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music . His collaborations with Hammerstein are celebrated for bringing Broadway musicals to a new maturity by telling stories that were focused on characters and drama rather than the earlier light-hearted entertainment of the genre.

Oscar Hammerstein II,

Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in musical theatre for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. He is best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, whose musicals include Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I  and The Sound of Music . Described by Stephen Sondheim as an “experimental playwright”, Hammerstein helped bring American musicals to a new maturity by focusing on stories and characters rather than the light-hearted entertainment that the musicals had been known for beforehand. He also collaborated with Jerome Kern (with whom he wrote Show Boat ), Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml, Richard A. Whiting and Sigmund Romberg.

Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse,

Howard Lindsay (1889–1968) was an actor, stage manager, director and playwright before teaming up with Russel Crouse. Russel Crouse (1893–1966) was a newspaperman, a press agent for the Theatre Guild, the author of several books and a librettist before partnering with Howard Lindsay. Lindsay and Crouse’s partnership stands today as the longest collaboration of any writers in theatrical history, lasting for more than 28 years. The two men first joined forces in 1934, when the producer Vinton Freedley brought them together to rewrite the libretto for Anything Goes , which Lindsay directed. Two years later, they wrote another Cole Porter show, Red, Hot and Blue . Their first straight play, Life with Father , opened in 1936 and holds the record for the longest-running play on Broadway, at 3,224 performances. Among other shows, Lindsay and Crouse also wrote The Sound of Music  (score by Rodgers and Hammerstein); the Pulitzer Prize-winning State of the Union; Call me Madam  and Mr. President  (scores by Irving Berlin); The Prescott Proposals  and The Great Sebastians . They produced The Hasty Heart, Detective Story  and Arsenic and Old Lace .

Rachel Peake,

Rachel is Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario; from 2017-2020 she was Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre. Select credits include:  9 to 5: The Musical, The Garneau Block  (Citadel);  Sense and Sensibility  (Arts Club);  A Christmas Carol  (Gateway);  Trout Stanley  (Persephone Theatre);  The Snow Queen  (Globe Theatre);  Contest of the Winds  (Caravan Farm);  The Marriage of Figaro  (Edmonton Opera);  Pearl Fishers, Cenerentola,   Stickboy  (Vancouver Opera). Rachel is a Jessie Richardson and Ovation Award-winner and is a graduate of the U of A and Studio 58. www.rachelpeake.com

Andrew St. Hilaire,

Music director.

Andrew is a Winnipeg-based music director & musician. Select previous credits include:  Matilda , The Color Purple, Mamma Mia!, Crazy For You (Citadel Theatre); The Sound of Music, Into the Woods  (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre);  The Little Mermaid, The Hockey Sweater, Les Misérables, West Side Story, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, The Little Mermaid, The Producers, Hairspray, Beauty And The Beast, The Wizard Of Oz, The Sound Of Music, Annie, Footloose, Cats, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, RENT (Rainbow Stage); The Producers, Beauty And The Beast  (Neptune Theatre).

Ainsley Hillyard,

Choreographer.

Ainsley Hillyard   is an Amiskwacîwâskahikan-based choreographer, performer and educator who works in contemporary dance and theatre. Select theatre credits include: choreographer for Deafy ,  Pride and Prejudice and Almost a Full Moon  (Citadel Theatre);  Mr. Burns: A post electric play  (You are Here Theatre/Blarney Productions). Movement Director for  Jane Eyre  adapted by Erin Shields   (Citadel Theatre) and assistant choreographer for  Hadestown  and  Peter Pan Goes Wrong  (Citadel Theatre). She is thrilled to be working on The Sound of Music  and so grateful to the incredible team on this production.

Lorenzo Savoini*,

Set designer.

Lorenzo Savoini is a multi-award winning set, costume and lighting designer. He has designed for The Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, Soulpepper Theatre, Crow’s Theatre and regional theatres throughout Canada and internationally in United States, the UK and Cuba. Most recent credits include set design for the world premiere of  Mahabharata (Why Not Theatre, Shaw, Barbican),  set and lighting design for Grand Magic  (Stratford Festival) and Kelly V. Kelly  (Musical Stage Company/Canstage). Lorenzo is a member of the Associate Designers of Canada.  www.lorenzosavoini.com

Jessica Oostergo*,

Costume designer.

Jessica is an artist who explores Set and Costume Design for theatre and UX/UI for the digital world. Recent design credits include:  Julius Caesar   (Bard), Legend of Georgia   McBride (Arts Club), Stupid F*cking Bird  (Search Party), An Undeveloped Sound  (Electric Company), A Chorus Line  (Studio 58), Almost a Full Moon  (Citadel),  Clean  (Neworld); and Done/UnDone  (Bard). Jessica is a three-time Jessie Richardson Award Winner for significant artistic achievement in design and seven-time nominee. She is a graduate of Studio 58 and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

Larry Isacoff,

Original lighting designer.

Select credits include:  The Sound of Music (Royal MTC & Citadel);  Burning Mom, The (Post) Mistress, Di and Viv and Rose, 23.5 Hours, Armstrong’s War, The Secret Annex, Harvey, Other People’s Money, August: Osage County, The Fighting Days, The Shunning, The Seafarer, Looking Back – West, Bleeding Hearts, Rope’s End, The Retreat from Moscow, Fully Committed, Mating Dance of the Werewolf, The Miracle Worker, Cloud Nine, Bedroom Farce, How I Got That Story, The Affections of May, Mrs. Klein, The Gin Game, Paper Wheat. (Royal MTC). Larry has also designed for other Theatres including Cercle Molière, Globe Theatre, 25th Street Theatre, Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, PTE, MTYP, Persephone Theatre, Dry Cold Productions. Larry won the Evie Award for Outstanding Lighting Design in 2020. He divides his time between engaging theatre projects and teaching yoga.

Emily C. Porter*,

Sound designer.

Emily is an award-winning sound designer who has worked on productions across Canada and internationally. Canadian sound designs have been with Globe Theatre, Luminato, Asha Productions, Grand Theatre, Rainbow Stage, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Neptune Theatre, Harold Green Jewish Theatre, Young People’s Theatre, Theatre Passe Muraille, Canadian Stage, Theatre20, Shaw Festival, Stratford Festival, Canadian Opera Company. She is a member of ADC and teaches University theatrical sound design and technology.  I would like to thank my family for their continued support.

Sam Hutchings,

Intimacy director & apprentice director/choreographer.

Sam is a Manitoba based artist and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the University of Winnipeg. Sam is the Musical Theatre and Voice instructor at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Select credits include: Intimacy Director:  Snow White  (RWB);  The Seat Next to the King  (Wpg Fringe). Choreographer:  Bloodsuckers  (All-Dentist Musical). Actor:  Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz  (Rainbow);  The Prom  (Dry Cold);  Twelfth Night  (ViC);  Reefer Madness  (WST). Thank you to Rachel and Ainsley for their guidance and wisdom as we climbed these mountains!

Paul Rodermond,

Assistant music director.

Paul grew up in Calgary and is now a music director and pianist living in Winnipeg. Previous MD credits include Fame, The SpongeBob Musical  (WST); And I Never Stopped Dancing  (Smile Theatre); A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Rock ‘n Fables  (Stephenville Theatre Festival). As alternate conductor: The Little Mermaid, Rent  (Rainbow Stage). In the pit: White Christmas, Damn Yankees, A Year with Frog and Toad, 1922  (Shaw Festival); Into the Woods  (Opera on the Avalon); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels  (Stephenville Theatre Festival). Wishing everyone a great run in Edmonton!

Kate George,

Assistant costume designer.

Kate is a Winnipeg-based designer and theatre artist. Previous design credits include:  Orlando ,  The World Goes ‘Round  (RMTC);  Alunsina’s Love ,  Blink , 365 Plays/365 Days ,  People, Places and Things  (UW);  Innocence Lost ,  Urinetown  (MTYP YoCo);  Bloodsuckers  (ADM). A huge thank you to my family, Royal MTC and the Citadel as well as everyone else who has supported me in my journey.

Even Gilchrist*,

Lighting design associate.

Even is a queer and trans theatre designer and creator based in Treaty 6 territory. He recently went through University of Alberta’s MFA Theatre Design program – feel free to check out other collaborations on his website evengilchrist.com . Previous design credits include: Jersey Boys  (Citadel Theatre); I Don’t Even Miss You  (Tiny Bear Jaws); Cinderella  (Alberta Musical Theatre Company); #34  (Globe Theatre); The Innocence of Trees  (Theatre Network); Boy Trouble  (Amoris Projects); 10 Funerals  (Shadow Theatre); In My Own Little Corner  (Carly Neis); and Re:Construct  (Donkey Dog Theatre).

Madison Henry,

Stage manager.

Maddy (she/her) is a multi-discipline Stage Manager based in Edmonton. Thank you to Rachel, Ainsley, Andrew, and the ASM team for their incomparable skill and talent, and to this incredible company of actors for their work, care, and endless humor. This one’s for Mom! Select credits include:  The Importance of Being Earnest, Deafy, Jane Eyre  (Citadel Theatre);  Network   (Citadel Theatre/Royal MTC);  Gaslight   (Chemainus);  Hey Viola!  (Charlottetown Festival);  The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol  (Western Canada Theatre);  The New Canadian Curling Club, The Buddy Holly Story  (Thousand Islands Playhouse).

Anna Davidson,

Assistant stage manager.

Anna is thrilled to be back at the Citadel. Recent ASM credits include: The Fiancée  (Chemainus Theatre Festival); Don Giovanni  (National Arts Centre, The Banff Centre); Orphée+, La Boheme (Edmonton Opera); The Fiancée (Citadel Theatre). Recent Stage Manager credits: Don Giovanni,   Stabat Mater , Tosca , Cosi Fan Tutte  (Edmonton Opera); Working: A Musical, Rochdale , Midsummer Night’s Dream  (Citadel Theatre’s Young Company). She has worked as a stage manager, ASM and IATSE Local 210 theatre technician in Edmonton since graduating from the Theatre Production Program at MacEwan in 2007.

Zahra Larche,

Originally from Gatineau, Quebec, Zahra is a 2017 graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada’s Production Program. She now calls Winnipeg home and has had the pleasure of working as a Stage Manager across the country. Recent credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Segal/MTC); Volare (PTE); Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Into the Woods (MTC); Network (Citadel/MTC); Hockey Sweater (Rainbow Stage). Special thanks to my parents and siblings, my MTC family, Ilana Modulevsky, Jenna Obed, Maddy, Tori, Katie and Sarah, and everyone who made this show possible!

Galen Hite,

Apprentice stage manager.

Galen Hite (any pronouns) is a queer, Edmonton-based theatre technician and stage manager. Notable recent projects include: Little Shop Of Horrors (Citadel Theatre) ; Enchanted Antlers Six: Furget Me Knot (Theatre Prospero); and  All These Things Collide Inside Of Me (Good Women Dance Collective). Galen has always loved The Sound of Music  and grew up watching the movie and shutting it off before the scary parts. They want to thank their partner, friends, family, and cat Paintbrush for always being there for them. Enjoy the show!

Adam Blocka,

Child supervisor.

Adam has worked as a Child Supervisor, Wardrobe Maintenance /Dresser, Musical Theatre Instructor, and Performer for The Citadel Theatre. He also is a Community Programming Outreach Assistant for the Edmonton Arts Council. Previous theatre credits include: The Bully Project, Are We There Yet? (Concrete Theatre); The Super Groovy ‘70s Show (The Mayfield Dinner Theatre); West Side Story (The Citadel Theatre /Theatre Calgary); Oliver!, Matilda, Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol (The Citadel Theatre); Onegin (The Arts Club /Catalyst Theatre); Boy Groove (Azimuth Theatre, Ribbit Productions).

Austin Kennedy,

Austin is thrilled to be back in Edmonton reprising her role as a child supervisor. She calls Fox Creek home and is a recent graduate of Northern Lakes College’s Early Learning and Childcare certificate program. Previous Credits: Child Supervisor:  A Christmas Carol  (Citadel); Assistant Stage Manager:  Alice in Wonderland Jr.  (Pumpjack Players);  Yellowhead Regional One-Acts  (Alberta Drama Festival Association); Actor:  Bedtime Stories (Pumpjack Players).

The Sound of Music Launches 2nd Season of International Tour

Playbill reports:

Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia will launch a second season of the international tour of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II ’s The Sound of Music November 22. The production will open at the Bocom New Bund 31 Theater in Shanghai, China, with direction by Tony winner Jack O’Brien .

The tour is led by Natalie Duncan as Maria Rainer and  Corey Greenan as Captain Von Trapp, with Corey Bryant as Rolf, Lauren Kidwell as Mother Abbess, Jonathan Wiener as Max, Julia Salatti as Liesl, and Taylor Tveten as Elsa. The Von Trapp children are played by Everett Baumgarten, Pippa Blaylock, Luke Cantu Gutierrez, Avril Kagan, Haddie Mac Wesson, Keenan Moran, Lily Philbrook, and Addyson Tabankin.

“The Sound of Music has been in our ears for decades, as it deserves to be,” O’Brien says. “But it might be time to look once more, and more closely, at this remarkable work which, I feel, begins to reveal itself as deeper, richer, and more powerful than ever.”

The touring company is currently in previews at Zhuhai, China’s Jinwan Art Center, before traveling to Shanghai and around the country for the following 30 weeks.

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The international tour of The Sound of Music has announced their cast and opened in Manila! Welcome to Daniel Karash , Audrey Simon Winters , Desmond Elyseev , Lydia de Jesus , Olivia O’Sullivan , Olive Ross-Kline , Penny Hodson , and Xander Nicholson . The tour will play Manila, Mumbai, and more cities to be announced! Here’s a clip of the cast singing “Do-Re-Mi”:

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The Best Audition Songs for The Sound of Music – by Character

Do you have an upcoming audition for The Sound of Music ? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for The Sound of Music ,  broken down by character.

Since The Sound of Music is a late golden-age musical, the songs below are all from golden-age/post-golden age musicals as well. In addition, there is a timeless/classic vibe to many of the following in order to match the style of the show.

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Step 1 : Read your audition details

Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

Step 2: Get to know the show

In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis or libretto for The Sound of Music ➝ while listening to the The Sound of Music cast album➝ . Or you can watch the classic film➝ .

Step 3: Pick an audition song

Next, based on your personality and  vocal type , decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.

There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.

And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!

To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.

Brigitta von Trapp

“ Be Kind to Your Parents ” – Fanny

“ Little Lamb ” – Gypsy

“ Tender Shepherd ” –  Peter Pan

Captain Georg von Trapp

“ How to Handle a Woman ” – Camelot

“ If Ever I Would Leave You ” – Camelot

“ Some Enchanted Evening ” –  South Pacific

Elsa Schrader

“ I Loved You Once in Silence ” – Camelot

“ Something Wonderful ” – The King and I

“ The Simple Joys of Maidenhood ” –  Camelot

Friedrich von Trapp

“ Consider Yourself ” – Oliver!

“ I’d Do Anything ” –  Oliver!

“ My Best Girl ” – Mame

Gretl von Trapp / Marta von Trapp

“ Distant Melody ” – Peter Pan

“ The Perfect Nanny ” – Mary Poppins

“ Truly Scrumptious ” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Kurt von Trapp

“ Dites-Moi ” – South Pacific

“ Gary, Indiana ” – The Music Man

“ Where Is Love? ” – Oliver!

Liesl von Trapp

“ I Am Going to Like It Here ” – Flower Drum Song

“ I Enjoy Being a Girl ” – Flower Drum Song

“ This Is All Very New to Me ” – Plain and Fancy

Louisa von Trapp

“ Everybody’s Got a Home But Me ” – Pipe Dream

“ Happily Ever After ” – Once Upon a Mattress  [sing truthfully]

“ It Might as Well Be Spring ” – State Fair

Maria Rainer

“ Getting to Know You ” – The King and I

“ I Could Have Danced All Night ” – My Fair Lady

“ I Whistle a Happy Tune ” – The King and I

“ The Lusty Month of May ” – Camelot

Max Detweiller

“ I Am in Love ” – Can-Can

“ On the Street Where You Live ” – My Fair Lady

“ Why Can’t the English? ” – My Fair Lady

Mother Abbess

“ Follow Me ” – Camelot

“ Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor ” – Miss Liberty

“ You’ll Never Walk Alone ” – Carousel

Nuns (Berthe, Sophia, Margaretta)

“ Cry Like the Wind ” – Do Re Mi

“ My Lord and Master ” – The King and I

“ There’s Music in You ” – Cinderella

Rolf Gruber

“ Lucky to Be Me ” – On the Town

“ You Are Beautiful ” – Flower Drum Song

“ You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught ” – South Pacific

Ensemble (Altos)

“ A Cockeyed Optimist ” – South Pacific

“ Hello, Young Lovers ” – The King and I

“ Shall I Tell You What I Think of You? ” – The King and I

Ensemble (Baritones)

“ A Puzzlement ” –  The King and I

“ There But For You Go I ” – Brigadoon

“ Young and Foolish ” – Plain and Fancy

Ensemble (Basses)

“ I’m an Ordinary Man ” – My Fair Lady

“ This Nearly Was Mine ” – South Pacific

“ Welcome Home ” – Fanny

Ensemble (Contras)

“ I Don’t Want to Know ” –  Dear World

“ Never Never Land ” – Peter Pan

“ Who’s Been Sitting in My Chair? ” – Goldilocks

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“ Love, Look Away ” –  Flower Drum Song

“ Shall We Dance? ” – The King and I

“ That’s Him ” –  One Touch of Venus

Ensemble (Sopranos)

“ Before I Gaze at You Again ” – Camelot

“ Somebody, Somewhere ” – The Most Happy Fella

“ Without You ” –  My Fair Lady

Ensemble (Tenors)

“ Geraniums in the Winder ” – Carousel

“ Like a God ” – Flower Drum Song

“ Younger Than Springtime ” – South Pacific

Step 4: Select a monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Sound of Music:

• “ A Real Passport ” from  The Cherry Orchard➝

• “ Do You Know➝ ” from The Cradle Song➝

• “ Mother Moon➝ ” from  Fading Joy➝   (Joy)

• “ The Ideal Man! ” from  A Woman of No Importance➝   (Mrs. Allonby)

• “ What Truth? ” from  The Cherry Orchard➝

Final Step: Prepare for your audition

After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!

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The Sound of Music Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Sound of Music , along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition!  The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes.

* That said, if you’ve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below.

“Preludium” – Ensemble

“ The Sound of Music ” – Maria

“Maria” – Berthe, Sophia, Margaretta, Mother Abbess

“ I Have Confidence ” – Maria

“ My Favorite Things ” – Maria, Mother Abbess

“ Do-Re-Mi ” – Maria, Children

“Sixteen Going on Seventeen” – Rolf, Liesl

“ The Lonely Goatherd ” – Maria, Children

“The Lonely Goatherd (Reprise)” – Gretl

“How Can Love Survive” – Max, Elsa

“The Sound of Music (Reprise)” – Maria, Captain, Children

“ So Long, Farewell ” – Children

“Morning Hymn” – Ensemble

“ Climb Ev’ry Mountain ” – Mother Abbess

“My Favorite Things (Reprise)” – Maria, Children

“No Way to Stop It” – Elsa, Max, Captain

“An Ordinary Couple” – Maria, Captain

“Sixteen Going on Seventeen (Reprise)” – Maria, Liesl

“ Edelweiss ” – Captain, Maria, Children

“So Long, Farewell (Reprise)” – Maria, Captain, Children

“Finale Ultimo” – Company

Which of these audition songs for The Sound of Music  did you choose?

And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of  best audition songs for other musicals.

Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!

Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List . She holds a BA in theatre, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

9 thoughts on “ The Best Audition Songs for The Sound of Music – by Character ”

Hello, I am a 15 year old tenor. I would like to audition for The Sound of Music, and I am not sure what song I should use for this. Is it fine to audition with a song other than the ones included in the production one is auditioning for? Thank you so very much for your kind and wise input!

Hi Philip! So exciting that you have auditions for The Sound of Music coming up! I would suggest reading your audition details super carefully, as they will usually state what type of song they expect you to prepare. But if nothing is mentioned, it’s generally best to choose a song that is *not* from the show you’re auditioning for. That said, sometimes they do request that you sing a song from the show – it always depends! But if you’re still unsure and would like to send over an email of your audition requirements, I’d love to take a look!

hi, my daughter is 11 and has soprano can you recommend a song!!!

Hey Lisa!! Of course. If your daughter is 11, I would recommend having her try out the song ideas for either Brigitta or Louisa above! And have her go with whichever one she feels most excited to sing. Have so much fun with it! 🙂

Any suggestions for a Louisa or Briggita audition? My daughter is 13, soprano. 😊

Hi Heather! I just added a few suggestions for Brigitta and Louisa for you. Hope this helps! 🙂

Hi! I’m auditioning for the part of Louisa soon, and my audition information asks me to sing a Golden Age song for my audition. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hi Eva! I just revisited the audition songs for Louisa and made a slight adjustment so that they are now all from golden age musicals. The song from State Fair is originally from the 1945 film, which technically classifies it as a golden age song as well. Also, if none of those feel just right on your voice, you can try out the suggestions under Brigitta!

I will definitely look into the songs! Thank you so much!

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2023/24 CSO Fellows Gabriela Lara, Jesús Linárez and Olivia Reyes

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Three string players — violinists Gabriela Lara and Jesús Linárez and bassist Olivia Reyes — currently participate in the CSO Fellowship program. As CSO Fellows, these musicians rehearse and perform with the CSO at least 20 weeks per season, work with top conductors, and receive training and mentorship from CSO musicians. The program aims to help early career musicians become better equipped to win auditions with top U.S. orchestras, including the CSO.

Gabriela Lara, the Michael and Kathleen Elliott Fellow, was the first musician selected for the CSO Fellowship and is finishing her second season in the program. After that, she will begin a new job with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Jesús Linárez and Olivia Reyes are first-year fellows and will continue in these roles in the 2024/25 Season. Read about their impressions of the program in the Q&A below.

Do you have a favorite memory from your experiences as a CSO Fellow this season?

Gabriela: My favorite memory from my second year as a fellow would definitely be the European Tour. It’s such an incredible experience to travel across all of these countries and have the opportunity to be in so many amazing concert halls with the orchestra playing the highest level of music.

Jesús: It’s difficult to put one specific memory above the others, but maybe my favorite memory of the season so far was the week of Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration and Lutosławski’s Concerto for Orchestra with Maestro Jakub Hrůša. These were two pieces that I’d never played or even heard before. I felt the concerts that week had a special energy.

Olivia: One of my favorite memories is being at the rehearsal where Klaus Mäkelä was announced the next music director. Playing Shostakovich 10 with him was one of the most energetic and exhilarating weeks I’ve played with the Chicago Symphony.

Could you share something you’ve learned or a way you’ve grown this season through the CSO Fellowship?

Gabriela: I’m always impressed by each musician and person that is part of the CSO and their responsibility for not only the job but also for the music, their peers and what it means to be part of this organization. They lead by example.

Jesús: Something that has really stuck out is that I think I have improved my sound. Being able to sit next to great violinists with so many different kinds of sounds has helped me a lot in improving and finding my own kind of sound.

Olivia: I would say the biggest skill I’ve learned this year is how to be a good section member. In school, it’s all about practicing alone and learning excerpts, but once you are in an orchestra, it’s not about you anymore. You have to constantly think about what is happening around you and how to adjust every second. It was very eye opening for me during my first week with the CSO, but it also excited me to know that this would be a new goal for me to work on.

What are your hopes for your second year as a CSO Fellow?

Jesús: My hope for my second year as a CSO Fellow is to play as much as I can with the orchestra, learn more from the musicians and hopefully get a position in one of the top orchestras.

Olivia: Something I really enjoyed this year was having the opportunity to learn so much and to push my abilities to a higher level. All I have ever wanted was to play with an orchestra that pushes and challenges me to be better and better each week. I am really looking forward to continuing to grow as a musician and an individual next year.

How did the CSO Fellowship help to prepare you for your new job in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra?

Gabriela: Just by being in this environment continuously, it automatically makes you become a better musician in general. Nonetheless, the lessons that I get to take with musicians of the orchestra throughout the year as part of the CSO Fellowship program have helped me immensely to prepare for orchestra auditions.