Audition Process at DCP


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DCP COVID-19 policies for auditions:
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Face masks are not required.
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Directors have the option to require masks. If they do so, this information will be included in the audition notice.
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Auditions for all DCP productions are open to the community. We welcome all talents onstage and behind the scenes.
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All positions are volunteer (non-union/non-paid)
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All auditions take place at DCP Theatre unless otherwise noted.No appointments needed.
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Audition material will be cold readings from the script provided at each audition.
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Headshots and resumes appreciated but not required.
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Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork.
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DCP Theatre embraces diversity in its membership, its volunteers and its patrons. Additionally, all auditions are open to anyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Mainstage Auditions
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Audition Dates
Sunday June 11, 7:30pm
Monday June 12, 7:30pm
Show Dates
September 22-24
Friday & Saturday
at 8:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
September 29- October 1
Friday & Saturday
at 8:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
October 6 & 7
Friday & Saturday
at 8:00 pm
Audition Details:
Please note: The age ranges listed are the characters’ ages, not necessarily the ages of the actors. DCP Theatre embraces diversity in its membership, its volunteers and its patrons. Additionally, all auditions are open to anyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Please submit Audition forms and any questions to:SOMDCP2023@gmail.com
Maria Rainer (musical theatre mix/soprano, dance, 21-55) A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.
Captain Georg von Trapp (baritone, moves well, 35-55) A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very military in the way he runs his life to repress his sadness over the death of his wife; underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined.
Max Detweiller (tenor/baritone, moves well, 30+) Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Elsa Schrader (mezzo soprano, moves well, 35-55) A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Mother Abbess (legit soprano, wide vocal range, 35+, very strong actress) Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
FEATURED CHARACTERS:
Sister Berthe (alto, moves well) Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Sister Margaretta (mezzo, moves well) Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia (soprano, moves well) Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Franz (non-singing, 30+) The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Frau Schmidt (non-singing, 30+) The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Herr Zeller (non-singing, 40+) Stern and unsmiling, a typical nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Rolf Gruber (low tenor, dance, 17) Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
LEAD CHILDREN’S ROLES:
Liesl von Trapp (mezzo, dance, 16) The oldest child, blossoming into a young lady with an interest in boys. She has a maternal edge to her and cares very deeply for her younger siblings.
Friedrich von Trapp (age 14) Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.
Louisa von Trapp (age 13) Rebellious attitude.
Kurt von Trapp (age 10, falsetto) Gentle and mischievous.
Brigitta von Trapp (age 9) Smart, reads a lot.
Marta von Trapp (age 7) Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl von Trapp (age 6) Youngest Von Trapp child, cute and love-able
CHORUS:
5-10 male chorus members (16-80+ years) – to play nazi soldiers, neighbors, Salzburg citizens and Georg’s friends (of naval background).
10-20 female chorus members (16-80+ years) – to play Salzburg citizens, new postulant, nuns, novices, postulants and contestants in the Festival Concert.
Family Theatre Auditions
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Audition Dates
Sunday April 30, 7:30pm
Monday May 1, 7:30pm
Show Dates:
July 14-16
Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
at 1:00pm & 4:00 pm
July 21-22
Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday
at 1:00pm & 4:00 pm
Audition Details:
Director's note on casting:
All roles may be played by any race, ethnicity, size, or physical ability unless otherwise indicated. The roles of Cinderella, Lucretia, Prince Charmful, King Vladimir and Queen Shania will be played as the gender assigned in the script. The actor chosen for these roles do not necessarily need to identify as that gender. Beyond that, almost all of the other characters are written to be gender-flexible. Actors of all ages are encouraged to audition.
Cast of Characters
CINDERELLA - Servant girl
ALBERTA - Evil Step-Sister/Brother
FABIO - Evil Step-Brother/Sister
FABREEZE - The Evil Step-Mother
THE ROYAL MESSENGER
BOSS (of the Fairy Godmothers)
HORTENSE - The Fairy Dispatcher
ESPERANTO - A Fairy Godmother
LUCRETIA - A Substitute Fairy Godmother
MAURICE - A Pig
WEMBLY - A Pig
WASABI - A Pig
MERWIN - The Big Bad Wolf
KING VLADIMIR - Father of the Prince
QUEEN SHANIA - Mother of the Prince
PRINCE CHARMFULL
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
PINOCCHIO
NOXIMA
PANTEEN
THE ROYAL BALL ENSEMBLE