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. (unless specified)
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Audition material will be cold readings from the script provided at each audition. (unless otherwise noted)
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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:
AUDITIONS WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
To reserve your audition time slot, please send your completed audition form to SOMDCP2023@gmail.com.
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
Characters:
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.
Tentative Sound of Music Rehearsal Schedule
The Production Team reserves the right to make changes at any time.
Tuesday, June 13th: By Invitation Only, Call Backs
Saturday, June 17th: 1 PM- All Cast, Read/Sing Through
Tuesday, June 20th: 7 PM- Nuns
Thursday, June 22nd: 7 PM- Maria, Max, Elsa, Captain
Saturday, June 24th: 2 PM- Von Trapp Children
Sunday, June 25th: 2 PM- Act 1, Scene 12: Nuns- Nuns
Tuesday, June 27th: 7 PM- Act 1, Scene 1: Nuns
Thursday, June 29th: 7 PM- Rolf & Liesl & Maria
Thursday, July 6th: 7 PM- Maria & Captain
Saturday, July 8th: 2 PM- Von Trapp Children, Maria
Sunday July 9th: 11 AM- Act 2, Scene 1: Max, Children, Captain, Maria, Elsa
Sunday July 9th: 2 PM- Act 1, Scenes 12 &13: Nuns & Maria
Tuesday, July 11th: 7 PM- Maria & Captain
Thursday, July 13th: 7 PM- Maria & Mother Abbess
Saturday, July 15th: 2 PM- Act 1 Scenes 10 &11: Children & Maria, Zellers, Elberfeld’s, Captain, Elsa, Max
Sunday, July 16th: 11 AM: Act 2, Scenes 6: Children, Maria, Captain, Max, Nazi’s, Dog #1 & #2, Contest Winners
Sunday, July 16th: 2 PM: Nuns
Tuesday, July 18th: 7 PM- Act 1, Scene 5- Franz, Frau, Captain, Maria, Children
Thursday, July 20th: 7 PM- Act 1, Scene 6- Rolf, Liesl
Saturday, July 22nd: 11 AM- Nuns, Captain, Maria, Children, Nazi’s, Rolf, Dog #1.
Saturday, July 22nd: 1:30 PM- Act 2, S 2- 4: Nuns, Maria, Children
Tuesday, July 25th: 7 PM- Act 2, S 5: Max, Children, Zeller, Frau, Captain, Maria, Rolf, Von Schreiber
Thursday, July 27th: 7 PM- Act 1, Scenes 1-4: Nuns, Maria
Saturday, July 28th: 11 AM- Act 1, Scenes 7 & 8: Frau, Maria, Children
Saturday July 28th: 1:30 PM- Act 1 Scene 9: Captain, Frantz, Frau, Elsa, Max
Tuesday, August 1st: SOFT OFF BOOK! Act 2, Scenes 1-4: Max, Children, Captain, Maria, Elsa, Nuns
Thursday, August 3rd: Act 2, Scenes 5-7: Max, Children, Zellers, Frau, Captain, Maria, Rolf, Von Schreiber
Saturday, August 5th: TBD: Problem Spots
Tuesday, August 8th: TBD: Problem Spots
Thursday, August 10th: 7 PM- Act 1, Scenes 1- 4 PM: Nuns, Maria
Saturday, August 12th: 11 AM- Act 1, Scenes 5-11: Frantz, Captain, Frau, Maria, Children, Rolf, Elsa, Max, Zellers, Elberfeld’s.
Sunday, August 13th: 11 AM- ALL CALLED Cast Photo/ Video
Tuesday, August 15th: 7 PM- Act 2, Scenes 1-4: Max, Children, Captain, Maria, Elsa, Nuns
Thursday, August 17th: 7 PM- Act 2, Scenes 5-7: Max, Children, Zeller, Frau, Captain, Maria, Rolf, Von Schreiber, Nazi’s, Dog #1 & Dog #2, Contest Winners, Nuns
Saturday, August 19th: HARD OFF BOOK! 11 AM- Full Run, ALL CAST CALLED
Sunday, August 20th: 1 PM- Full Run, ALL CAST CALLED
Tuesday, August 22nd: 7 PM- Full Run with Costumes, ALL CAST CALLED
Thursday, August 24th: 7 PM- Full Run with Costumes, ALL CAST CALLED
Saturday, August 26th: 9 AM- Build (All cast must attend at least one build day)
Saturday, August 26th: 3 PM- Problem Spots TBD
Sunday, August 27th: 10 AM- Build (All cast must attend at least one build day)
Sunday, August 27th: 3 PM- Act 1: All Act 1 Actors Called
Tuesday, August 29th: 7 PM- Act 2: All Act 2 Actors Called
Thursday, August 31st: 7 PM- Problem Scenes, TBD
Saturday, September 2nd: 9 AM: Build (All cast must attend at least one build day)
Saturday, September 2nd: 3 PM Act 1, All Act 1 Cast & Crew Called
Sunday, September 3rd: 10 AM: Build (All cast must attend at least one build day)
Sunday, September 3rd: 3 PM Act 2, All Act 2 Cast & Crew Called
Tuesday, September 5th: 7 PM: Act 1, All Act 1 Cast & Crew Called
Thursday, September 7th: Act 2, All Act 2 Cast & Crew Called
Saturday, September 9th: 10 AM, DRY TECH, NO ACTORS, CREW ONLY
Sunday, September 10th: 10 AM: FULL TECH & RUN THROUGH ALL CAST & CREW CALLED
Tuesday, September 12th: 7 PM Full Run, ALL CAST & CREW CALLED
Thursday, September 14th: 7 PM Full Run, ALL CAST & CREW CALLED
Saturday, September 16th: 11 AM Full Run, ALL CAST & CREW CALLED
Sunday, September 17th: Problem Scenes Only, TBD
Monday, September 18th: 7 PM: Full Run, ALL CAST & CREW CALLED
Tuesday, September 19th: 7 PM: Full Run, ALL CAST & CREW CALLED
Wednesday, September 20th 7 PM: Member Preview
Friday, September 22nd: 6:30 PM Call Time
Saturday, September 23rd: 6:30 PM Call Time
Sunday, September 24th 1:00 PM Call Time
Friday, September 29th: 6:30 PM Call Time
Saturday, September 30th: 6:30 PM Call Time
Sunday, October 1st: 1:00 PM Call Time
Friday, October 6th: 6:30 PM Call Time
Saturday, October 7th: 6:30 PM Call Time
** Rehearsals from June 17th – August 11th could be held at 35 Gravel Pike Red Hill, PA when space at DCP Theatre is not available.
** The Production Team hopes to double cast this show. The exact schedule of which cast will perform what shows will be determined shortly after the first sing through/ read through.
** Be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form. Very few last-minute conflicts will be tolerated. It is better to be honest now, so we can plan accordingly. Please understand, we are a team and to be successful, we need YOU and the entire cast to be present for rehearsals. We appreciate your commitment to this show. 😊