Community Theater Auditions for Kids and Adults in Washington, Iowa

WCT’s June 2024 Musical The Sound of Music

 

Audition Dates: Location—Washington Community Center

Wednesday evening, April 17, 7-9 pm

Thursday evening, April 18, 7-9 pm

Saturday afternoon, April 20, 1-3 pm & 4-6 pm

Call-Backs (if needed), will be Sunday, April 21, 1-3 pm and Tuesday, April 23, 7-9 pm

Roles:

Adult Females (ages 18+)

· 6 speaking/singing roles (Maria, Mother Abbess, Elsa, Sister Bertha, Sister Margaretta, and Sister Sophia)

· 2 speaking-only/non-singing roles (Frau Schmidt, Baroness Elberfeld)

· Nuns chorus—singing only

Adult Males (ages 18+)

· 2 speaking/singing roles (Capt. Von Trapp, Max)

· 4 speaking-only roles (Franz, Herr Zeller, Baron Elberfeld, Admiral Von Schreiber)

Children/Teens

· 5 girls/teens (Leisl, Louisa, Brigitta, Marta, Gretl)

· 3 boys/teens (Rolf, Friedrich, Kurt)

 

Scripts available for check-out at Washington Public Library.

Audition Information—Just bring yourself!

Speaking Roles—You will be asked to read scenes from the script (no prepared monologue nor memorization required; scripts are available for check-out at Washington Public Library).

Singing Roles—You will be asked to sing portions of songs from the musical (no memorization required; sheet music available at link below). Sheet music and an accompanist will be provided.

 

Parents/guardians please come with younger children.

Please be ready to list any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule.

 

Rehearsals—Start April 25 with a read-through, then April 29 – June 20 (7-9:30 pm weeknights)

Production Dates—June 21-23 & 28-30 (six performances—Fri & Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2:30 pm)

YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCES TO BE CAST IN THE SHOW

For music selections and signup form please see: https://www.wctheater.com/

 

Washington Community Center

2227 250th St. Washington, IA 52353

 

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