Church Hill Theatre will hold auditions for its June production of The Sound of Music, a musical by Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein, III (lyrics) on Saturday, February 25th from 1 to 4 pm; Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30 to 9 pm; and Saturday, March 3rd from 10 am to 1pm. With a long and creative collaboration history bringing beautifully-crafted musicals to life at CHT, Sylvia Maloney will direct this production with musical direction by Faith Souders.
The last musical by the legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein (book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse), this is the unforgettable true story of the von Trapp Family Singers. It takes place just before World War II, where aspiring nun Maria is sent to be a governess for World War I hero and widower Captain von Trapp and his seven children. The Captain, both strict and stoic, does not approve of Maria’s unconventional ways; however he and Maria both begin to fall in love, despite his engagement to another woman, and Maria’s vows to the church. After fleeing the von Trapp home and reaching deep into her soul, Maria returns just in time to find out the Captain has been summoned to duty for the Third Reich. Instead, Maria and her new family head for the hills of Switzerland and freedom. One of Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s most beautiful scores, this musical includes the iconic songs My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Edelweiss, and So Long, Farewell. CHT is excited to retell this heart-warming tale full of love and hope for the entire family to share.
Needed for principal and supporting roles are 6 men (ages 30’s to 60’s); 9 women (age’s 20’s to 60’s); 5 girls (ages 5 to 18); and 3 boys (ages 10 to 18). In addition, 4 male and 6 female chorus members are needed ranging in age from teens to 60’s. Maloney and Souders ask that all those interested in auditioning for The Sound of Music, come to the theatre with a prepared song and sheet music. Actors will also be asked to read from the script. In addition, technicians are needed for this production.
CHT encourages anyone who is interested, regardless of experience, race, gender, or personal beliefs, to audition. The theatre endeavors, whenever possible, to cast new faces and fresh talent through standard and/or non-traditional means to promote involvement. All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open to anyone auditioning without pre-casting or exclusion. Church Hill Theatre is fully committed to continuing the growth of its talent and volunteer pools and always endeavors to promote community involvement in all aspects of its live theatre.
The Sound of Music will be performed on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm beginning on June 8th running through June 24th. For more information, please contact Sylvia Maloney at 410.778.3783 or at [email protected]
Church Hill Theatre
103 Walnut St
Church Hill, MD 21623
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