Auditions
The Augusta Players holds open auditions for all Mainstage, Youth Theatre, and Children's Wing Productions throughout the year. Audition dates, times, and places are posted on the web page as well as local newspapers prior to the audition.
The Augusta Players does not require previous stage experience to audition, just your talent and desire to be part of the production process. During the audition you will be required to read from the script (material provided). If you are auditioning for a musical, in addition, you will be expected to sing a prepared selection from the show, and learn a simple movement routine from the productions choreographer. You can find Audition Tips Here.
If you are not cast, do not be discouraged, but continue to audition to gain experience. Understand there are many factors when casting a production.
We look forward to seeing you at an audition soon!
AUDITIONS FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC (posted 12/19/2011)
The Augusta Players announces auditions for the musical The Sound of Music to be performed on May 4, May 5 and May 6, 2012. Auditions are as follows:
All auditions will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, Evans, GA. (please do not call the church about these auditions. If you have further questions not answered here, you may call (706) 826-4707)
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Adults only
Prepare one solo in the style of Rodgers and Hammerstein II
Accompanist is provided
Must provide the sheet music. No a cappella selections
There might be cold readings from the script.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:00 am
Children only at this time, please
Children will be taught an audition song which will be one of the songs from The Sound of Music. Please note that there are only 2 von Trapp boys, 5 von Trapp girls and Rolf so every child will not be cast. Please plan to stay during the audition as the audition length will be decided by the number of children auditioning.
FOR ALL: Please bring personal calendars and be prepared to list all conflicts (Mondays-Sundays) beginning with Monday, 2/27/2012 through Sunday, May 6, 2012. Do not assume that we know when any general holidays are (ie., spring break or Master’s Week.) Conflicts must be noted at the audition and will influence casting. Only conflicts noted at the audition will be taken into consideration. NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED FROM APRIL 28-MAY 6, 2012. There will be several school shows during the week of April 30-May 4. These are performed during school/work hours and you will be asked to be absent from school or work in order to perform in the production.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS
(All ages are “apparent” and don’t necessarily reflect the applicant’s actual age):
CHARACTERS
Maria Rainer – early twenties, soprano, must move well
The Mother Abbess – 40+,
Sister Berthe – Mistress of the novices, mature
Sister Margaretta – Mistress of the postulants, mature
Sister Sophia – 20+
Captain Georg von Trapp – 40+, baritone, military bearing
Franz, the butler—40+, German accent
Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper, 40+, German accent
THE CHILDREN OF CAPTAIN VON TRAPP (all a blend of mischievous/precocious)
Liesl von Trapp - age 16
Friedrich von Trapp - age 14
Louisa von Trapp - age 13
Kurt von Trapp - age 10
Brigitta von Trapp - age 9
Marta von Trapp - age 7
Gretl von Trapp - the youngest
OTHER IMPORTANT CHARACTERS
Rolf - age 17
Elsa Schraeder, 30+
Ursula
Max Detweiler, 30+
Herr Zeller, 40+, German
Baron Elberfeld, 40+, German
A New Postulant – a new nun
Admiral von Schreiber, 50+
ENSEMBLE
Nuns, female, must sing parts well
Neighbors, male and female
Nazis, male
AUGUSTA PLAYERS ANNOUNCES CAST LIST FOR CHICAGO (Posted 12/5/2011)
Thanks to all who auditioned! If not cast this time, please try again for a future production!
CHICAGO CAST LIST
Velma Kelly - Carrie Hauger
Roxie Hart - Carrie Anderson
Amos Hart - Ryan Abel
Matron - Eleanor Smolen
Billy Flynn - Justin Anderson
Mary Sunshine - Rene Weddie
Female Ensemble
Julie Brackett
Miranda Pokrzywinski
Bebe Kent
Charina Baker
Mara Price
Ashton Montgomery
Elizabeth Canas
Jackie McKinney
Male Ensemble
Dustin Scott
Dave Bellmer
Doug Noel
Matt Wilson
Jacob Magoulas
Eric Lloyd Mills
First rehearsal will be on January 3, 2012 at Crossbridge Baptist Church. Please email info@augustaplayers.org your acceptance of this role and your availability at the first rehearsal.