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Celebrating over 43 years of Entertainment
the Award -Winning Lowestoft Players present
For May / June 2012
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's
The Sound of Music
For 6 Performances only
Tuesday 29th May to Saturday 2nd June 2012
Nightly at 7.30pm
Including a Special 2.30pm Matinee Performance on Sat 2nd June
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THE CREATIVE TEAM:
Directed by STEPHEN WILSON
Assistant Direction by WENDY TAKMAN
Choreography by WENDY TAKMAN
Musical Direction by STELLA BROWNSEA
Production Assistant LOUISE CONNOLLY
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A FABULOUS NEW PRODUCTION from the
AWARD-WINNING Lowestoft Players...
FOLLOWING ON FROM ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S RECENT WEST END REVIVAL, THE LOWESTOFT PLAYERS HAVE SECURED THE RIGHTS TO PERFORM THE MOST FAMOUS 'RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN' MUSICAL OF ALL. THE PLAYERS ORIGINAL 2001 PRODUCTION OF THE SHOW STILL HOLDS THE RECORD FOR BEING THE BIGGEST AUDIENCE ATTENDANCE FOR A MUSICAL. THEY ARE HOPING THAT IT WILL BE EQUALLY AS SUCCESSFUL A SECOND TIME AROUND.
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CALLING ALL PARTIES
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SO DON’T DELAY……BOOK TODAY !
We can arrange special party bookings of 10 seats or more with generous concessions.
For further details contact….
SPECIAL PLAYERS’ PARTY BOOKING HOTLINE - NOW OPEN
01502 569 730 or 01502 531 279
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Performance Dates Matinee Evening
Tuesday 29th May 2012 .............. 7.30pm
Wednesday 30th May .............. 7.30pm
Thursday 31st May .............. 7.30pm
Friday 1st June .............. 7.30pm
Saturday 2nd June 2.30pm 7.30pm
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The Marina Theatre
Box Office 01502 533200
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AUDITION INFORMATION...
List Of Female Character Roles
MARIA RAINER
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey and the focal role made famous by Julie Andrews. A strong actress with excellent singing ability. Playing age 20's - early 30's.
THE MOTHER ABBESS
Wonderful character role. Playing age could be anything from 40 or above. A strong actress with excellent solo singing ability. Has to perform 'Climb Every Mountain' which ends both Act 1 and 2.
SISTER BERTHE
Mistress of Novices. Some solo singing requires ('Maria') Any age.
SISTER SOPHIA
Some solo singing required ('Maria') Any age.
SISTER MARGARETTA
Mister of Postulants. Some solo singing required ('Maria') Any age.
FRAU SCMIDT
Housekeeper to the von Trapp family. A stern character role with no required singing. Playing age 40+
ELSA SCHRAEDER
Captain von Trapp's future wife. A gem of a role requiring sophistication and style. Playing age 30+. Required to sing one duet with Max in Act 1.
LIESL
Captain von Trapp's eldest daughter. Playing age 16. Strong acting and singing ability essential. Some solo singing required and the ability to move well/dance would be a bonus. (NOTE: If the role is cast to someone 16 years or over, then the performing restrictions that apply to the rest of the von Trapp children do not apply and one Leisl will be cast)
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FEMALE COMPANY
A mixed range of skills are required here to play a wide range of characters throughout the show. Nuns, Postulants, Austrian Townsfolk, Party Guests, Travelling Players and Festival Contestants. Strong singing ability is a priority as the vocal work for the Nuns is particularly challenging, however, the female company will also require some members with good acting skills and dance/movement abilities.
List Of Male Character Roles
CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP
Austrian Naval Officer and Widower. Father of 7 children. Runs his household and family as if he were still on board ship. Falls in love with Maria and she with him. Looks, stature, charisma and strong acting skills are essential to create the right chemistry between these roles. Playing age 40+. The ability to sing is also a requirement. ('Edelweiss' - solo sung during Act 2)
FRANZ
Butler to the von Trapp household and supporter of the Nazi party. Nice character role. Playing age 40+. No singing required in this role.
ROLF GRUBER
Young Telegraph boy (Playing age 17) and love interest for the 16 year old Leisl. Becomes a member of the Nazi Party in Act 2. Strong acting and singing skills are essential. (Duet with Leisl)
MAX DETWEILER
Flamboyant impresario and organiser of the Salzburg Festival. A wonderful character role with comic overtones. (A role that is usually underplayed) Foil for both von Trapp and Elsa. Ability to sing as he performs a duet with Elsa in Act 1. Playing age 40+.
(Note: The following cameo roles appear within the show and allow the flexibility of performers to play more than one character role)
HERR ZELLER
Authoritative German and member of the Nazi party. Scripted character role. Playing age 30+
BARON ELBERFELD
Austrian supporter of the Nazi party and neighbour to von Trapp. Playing age 30+ (any age)
ADMIRAL VON SCHREIBER
German Admiral. Appears in Act 2 only. Playing age 50's+
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MALE COMPANY
A male company of approximately 8 performers is required to play a wide range of characters throughout the show. The above 3 character roles, plus Priests, Austrian Townsfolk, Party Guests, Travelling Players and Puppeteers, Festival Contestants and Nazis.
(NOTE: additional involvement for male company members has been devised.)
List Of The Von Trapp Children Character Roles
Female:
LEISL
Playing age 16. This could be played by someone older or younger. (Note: If the role is cast to someone 16 years or over, then the performing restrictions that apply to the rest of the von Trapp children do not apply and only one Leisl will be cast)
LOUISA
Playing age 13
BRIGITTA
Playing age 9
MARTA
Playing age 7
GRETL
Playing age 5/6
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Male:
FRIEDRICH
Playing age 14
KURT
Playing age 10
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Special Note:
In order to comply with the performing restrictions for children under the school leaving age of 16 years, TWO SETS of children will be cast in the roles of the von Trapp family and will play alternative performances throughout the weeks run. All children auditioning must be CONFIDENT, OUTGOING, HAVE THE ABILITY TO ACT/SING/and MOVE/DANCE.
ALL CHILDREN WISHING TO AUDITION MUST BE AVAILABLE ON SUN 12/02/2012
SEE AUDITION INFORMATION ON DATES FOR DIARY SHEET.
TO BOOK AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT, PLEASE RING
LOUISE CONNOLLY ON 07747 186173
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC -
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
TUESDAY 07/02/012
'Sing-a-long-a Sound Of Music' INFORMATION NIGHT
Find out all you need to know about the latest Players production (For Adult Cast and any other interested parties only - Children's roles 15 years and below should attend workshop auditions on Sunday 12/02/2012)
The Bethel at 7.30 pm
FRIDAY 10/02/2012
Auditions - MARIA, CAPTAIN VON TRAPP AND OTHER PRINCIPAL ROLES
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS FROM 7.00-10PM
SATURDAY 11/02/2012
Auditions - FEMALE AND MALE COMPANY AND OTHER PRINCIPAL AND SUPPORTING ROLES (SPECIFIC TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED)
11.00AM - 5.00PM
SUNDAY 12/02/2012
Auditions -CHILDREN'S ROLES ONLY (INCLUDING LEISL)
STAGE 1: Workshop 1 (9.00-10.30am)
Workshop 2 (11.00-12.30am)
STAGE 2: Workshop 3 (2.00pm Onwards)
TUESDAY 14/02/2012
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT/CAST LIST POSTED ON WEBSITE
(Approx 9pm onwards)
WEDNESDAY 15/02/2012
First Rehearsal /Full Cast Call 7.30pm
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PACK/AUDITION PIECES/AND AUDITION APPOINTMENTS, PLEASE CALL
LOUISE CONNOLLY ON 07747 186173 OR CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REQUEST.
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