The Sound of Music Participant Information
Performing: March 9-11, 2023
One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. 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.
| Director: | Christin Rills |
| Stage Managers: | Mish Pothier and Roisin Dowling |
| Music Director: | David Flowers |
| Producer: | TBD |
| Ages: | 7–18 |
| Venue: | Rehearsals at Arlington Children’s Theatre, 115 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA.
Performances at Lexington Christian Academy. |
| Fee: | Fee: $450
Due at registration No refunds thereafter ACT is committed to providing access for any child who wishes to participate. Families who are interested in confidentially inquiring about registration relief in order for their child(ren) to participate at ACT should contact the Treasurer at acttreasurer@arlingtonchildrenstheatre.org. |
| Registration: | FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
A waitlist is maintained Children of ACT Board members are granted a limited early registration period. |
| ACTor/Parent Meeting: | December 22, 2022
All actors and one parent must attend the informational meeting where we will share more details about the production and the audition process and begin sign-ups for volunteer committees. |
| Auditions: |
January 3-5, 2023 All ACTors accepted into the production must take part in one of the audition workshops to determine where they best fit into the production. Specific roles will be assigned at the sole discretion of the artistic staff/audition panel. Materials to be covered and further information will be sent in the welcome email as we approach the parent meeting/ auditions. |
| Rehearsals: |
Rehearsals begin Mon. January 9 Rehearsals M/W or T/Th (depending on cast) with occasional Sundays ACTors will only be required for rehearsals where their character is called. Absences are strongly discouraged, and more than two absences during the staging of any single scene will result in the ACTor being cut from the scene. Attendance is mandatory for all runs and technical and dress rehearsals unless written permission from the artistic director is requested and received, prior to the audition workshop. |
| Tech and Dress Rehearsals: | TBD |
| Performances: | Two performances per cast
Thu. March 9 at 7pm Fri. March 10 at 7pm Sat. March 11 at 2pm and 7pm |