The Sound of Music: Youth Edition
Show dates: December 16-18
The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate 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.
In this adaptation for pre-high school students, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place.
Casting Policy
Wonder Theatre Academy has a new policy that outlines the audition & casting process for our student productions. Please read the required casting policy (CLICK HERE). We thank you for your interest in being a part of Wonder Theatre Academy Auditions!
Audition Info
AUDITION DATEs: July 26, 2025 from 3-5 PM
Auditions are open to performers from 1st to 8th grade
You do not have to be a current student at the Wonder Theatre Academy to audition
We will be forming one cast for this show
Production Team: Robyn Werner (Director), Myles Harris (Choreographer), Antonio Cruz (Music Director), Nick Glavac (Assistant Director/Stage Manager)
AUDITION PROCESS:
Vocal Audition
Students must prepare a song excerpt from The Sound of Music: School Edition depending on what character they would like to audition for. Students will sing with a track during the audition, so it is not necessary to provide sheet music for an accompanist. (Click here for music).
SONG CUTS: Please follow these guidelines when selecting your audition cut:
For Maria/Mother Abbess: sing cut from “The Sound of Music” starting at 0:55 to the end of the song.
For Captain Von Trapp/other male roles: sing “Edelweiss” (whole song)
For children/nuns/any role: sing “My Favorite Things” (whole song)
Dance Audition
Students will be asked to take part in a short dance call at the beginning of their audition block.
Please dress in clothes that are comfortable to move in. If you have dance shoes please bring them. If not, be prepared to dance in socks (no bare feet and no street shoes in the dance studio).
Rehearsal Dates
Rehearsals: Saturday, September 6, 2025 to Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2-5 PM
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:
Saturday, December 13 (9 AM - 12 PM)
Sunday, December 14 (6 PM - 9 PM)
Monday, December 15 (6 PM - 9 PM)
All students wishing to participate in a production must be able to commit to the majority of rehearsals, ALL tech/dress rehearsals, and ALL shows. Conflicts with tech rehearsals and shows are not permitted. Any student with excessive absences will have roles reassigned, and may be dismissed from the production without a tuition refund.
Tuition
Tuition is $450.
Upon casting, payment is required if you accept your role and wish to participate. If you choose to pay in installments, the total tuition will be $475. Please reach out to Nathan at nathan@wondertheatre.org if you have any questions or in need of any assistance. Tuition must be paid in full by the 4th rehearsal.
Should a family accept, and then choose not to participate after the first rehearsal, a partial refund of 75% is applicable but must be communicated to Academy Administrator BEFORE the 2nd rehearsal. No refunds are applicable after the second rehearsal.
Attendance is crucial. Excessive absences and or missing a tech rehearsal may result in reduced roles, having roles reassigned, or being excused from the production with no refund.
Character Breakdown
Maria Rainer: A Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey
Opening Number Ensemble:
Mountains, Trees, Birds, a Brook, etc.
Sister Berthe: Mistress of Novices
Sister Margaretta: Mistress of Postulants
Sister Sophia: female: Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules
The Mother Abbess: In charge of the Abbey Nuns
Captain Georg von Trapp: A renowned naval officer
Franz: The butler
Frau Schmidt: The housekeeper
The Children of Captain von Trapp:
Liesl von Trapp: 16 years old
Friedrich von Trapp: 14 years old
Louisa von Trapp: 13 years old
Kurt von Trapp: 10 years old
Brigitta von Trapp: 9 years old
Marta von Trapp: 7 years old
Gretl von Trapp: The youngest
Rolf Gruber: A 17-year-old telegram delivery boy
Max Detweiler: A friend of Captain von Trapp
"The Lonely Goatherd" Ensemble: Goat, Girl In The Pale Pink Goat, Folks In The Town, Mama
Herr Zeller: A Nazi supporter
Baron Elberfeld: A party guest who is against the Nazis
Party Guests
A New Postulant
Admiral von Schreiber: An Admiral in the Nazi Navy
German Officials
Contestants in the Festival Concert:
The Trio of Saengerbund of Herwegen
Fraulein Schweiger