Spring 2012
Our Spring 2012 Production will be “The Sound of Music” - Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers”
Produced by arrangement with Rogers and Hammerstein Organization, New York, 10001.
Director: Harriet Friedman
Music Director: Sandy Kendall
Producer: CherylAnn Welch
Synopsis of Play:
The story is about the von Trapp Family who are living a peaceful life in the Austrian mountains until windowed Captain Georg von Trapp is recalled to his navy post. If he does not comply it will be at the peril of his and his family’s life. The story is also about the love affair between the Captain and the children’s governness, Maria. When Austria is invaded by the Nazis, their “narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.”
The cast:
Character |
Description |
Maria Rainer |
21-32, postulant(*) and nanny of the von Trapp children, very innocent and pure |
Captain von Trapp |
40-60, widower with seven children; Captain in the army, quite wordly, seeking a mother for his children and a companion for himself; suave and handsome |
The seven von Trapp children |
Ranging in age from 4 to 18; must be able to sing and look and sound like children; different vocal ranges |
Max Detweiler |
30-55, friend of the Captain who wants to promote the children as a singing group |
Elsa Schraeder (The Baroness) |
30-40, sophisicated, beautiful, hoping to marry the captain |
Sisters at the Abbey |
All ages; a medium-sized group of women with beautiful voices who provide refuge for the von Trapps when they must flee |
Mother Abbess |
40-70, wise, and concerned about Maria and the political situation |
Rolf Gruber |
16-20, suitor of Liesl (the Captain’s oldest daughter) |
Herr Zeller |
16-22, a Nazi sympathizer |
Chorus |
A medium-sized group of other people who come in and out and sing, including Nuns, Nazis, neighbors and friends of Captain von Trapp |
(*) A "postulant" is a person admitted to a religious order as a probationary candidate for membership.
Auditions
Three auditions will be held at:
Belmont Town Hall (handicapped accessible) Directions to Belmont Town Hall
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Tuesday |
January 17, 2012 |
7-8:30pm: Children & adolescents, 8:30-10pm: Adults |
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Wedesday |
January 18 |
7-8:30pm: Children & adolescents, 8:30-10pm: Adults |
Thursday |
January 19 |
7-8:30pm: Children & adolescents, 8:30-10pm: Adults |
The Belmont Dramatic Club is a non-profit, all-volunteer community theatre. Auditions are open to everyone, no appointments or reservations are required to audition. Actors are not paid to appear in our shows.
All roles are open.
Everyone auditioning should prepare a full song, not from the show. There will be an accompanist, so please bring your song“s sheet music as well. You may not end up singing the entire song.
Also, be prepared to do a cold reading, not from the script.
Most of the roles require singing, there are some minor non-singing parts.
Please bring a picture (headshot) and resume, and wear comfortable shoes.
Please be prepared to stay for the entire evening.
For more information, please call (617) 571-8865.
Rehearsals will start in early February and be held at the Belmont Town Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (except Martin Luther King Day and Presidents’ Day) from 7pm to 10pm, with children 7pm to 8:30pm. Not everyone will be required to attend every rehearsal.
Performances
Five performances will be held at:
Belmont Town Hall (handicapped accessible) Directions to Belmont Town Hall
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Friday |
April 27, 2012 |
7:30pm |
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Saturday |
April 28 |
7:30pm |
Friday |
May 4 |
7:30pm |
Saturday |
May 5 |
7:30pm |
Sunday |
May 6 |
3pm matinee |
Reservations & Tickets:
To be announced.
For more information regarding tickets, please call (617) 571-8865.