Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Director/Choreographer: Vincent Ratsavong
Music Director: Derrick Lacasse
Stage Manager: Lindsay Cagney
Assistant Stage Manager: Susan Allo
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, 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.
Monday August 3rd, 2026
YOUTH Vocal Auditions 6:30pm-9:30pm (Only Actors Ages: 17 and under)
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
ADULT Vocal Auditions 6:30pm-9:30pm (Only Actors Ages: 18+)
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
ADULT Vocal Auditions 6:30pm-9:30pm (Only Actors Ages: 18+)
Thursday August 6th, 2026
Open Dance Call 6:30pm (All Auditioning Must Attend the Open Dance Call)
Thursday August 6th, 2026
Principal CALL BACKS following Open Dance Call by Appointment
WHERE: Riverside Theatre Works 45 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Vocal Audition: Prepare a one-minute cut of a song from a Classical Broadway musical in the style of The Sound of Music. Please, select a cut that shows a wide vocal range and strong storytelling ability. Please, provide your own sheet music that is clearly marked for the accompanist. No Acapella auditions will be heard.
Dance Audition: Please wear form fitting dance attire- Character heels, ballet slippers, jazz shoes are permitted. Baggy and loose-fitting clothing is not recommended. The Sound of Music has a ballet sequence involving Leisle and Rolf, a basic knowledge and understanding of Ballet is encouraged for those characters. All those auditioning for The Sound of Music must attend the dance audition.
Callbacks: Be prepared to read sides from the libretto. Those invited to callbacks will be asked to sing selections from The Sound of Music Score.
Video Submissions: In-Person auditions are preferred, but if you cannot attend an in-person audition, we are accepting video submissions. Prepare a one-minute cut of a song from a Classical Broadway musical in the style of The Sound of Music. Please, select a cut that shows a wide vocal range and strong storytelling ability. Please send all materials to The Sound of Music Production Team at: no later than Tuesday August 4th by 6:30pm. All those auditioning must be available for callbacks.
Videos can be sent to stagemanagement@rtwboston.org.
Sunday August 9th- Wednesday October 7th
Sundays: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Mondays: 7:00pm-10:00pm (Youth Actors will be dismissed by 9:00pm)
Wednesdays: 7:00pm-10:00pm (Youth Actors will be dismissed by 9:00pm)
October 10th-15th (All Actors must be available for Tech Week)
October 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and November 1st
Youth Actors playing the von Trapp children will be double cast and split performances. Youth Actors playing the von Trapp children will serve as understudies for the opposite cast. The split performance schedule for the Youth Actors is as follows:
October 16th, 18th, 24th and 30th
October 17th, 23rd, 25th and November 1st
Note: We encourage diversity and are interested in casting talents of all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, and physical abilities.
Friedrich von Trapp (Must be able to play 14)
Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.
Louisa von Trapp (Must be able to play 13)
Rebellious attitude.
Kurt von Trapp (Must be able to play 10)
Gentle and mischievous.
Brigitta von Trapp (Must be able to play 9)
Smart, reads a lot.
Marta von Trapp (Must be able to play 7)
Very sweet and gentle.
Gretl von Trapp (Must be able to play 6)
Shy and gentle.
Maria Rainer (Mezzo Soprano)
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.
The Mother Abbess (Legit Soprano, wide vocal range)
Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
Sister Berthe (Alto)
Mistress of Novices, prudish, strait laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Sister Margaretta (Mezzo Soprano)
Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Sister Sophia (Soprano)
Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Captain Georg von Trapp (Baritone)
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.
Rolf Gruber (Low Tenor)
Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
Liesl von Trapp (Mezzo)
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.
Elsa Schraeder (Soprano)
A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Max Detweiler (Tenor)
Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Franz (non-singing)
The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Frau Schmidt (non-singing)
The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating.
Herr Zeller (non-singing)
Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line.
Baron Elberfeld (non-singing)
A neighbor of Captain von Trapp, a well educated and polished Austrian.
Admiral von Schreiber (non-singing)
A Nazi Admiral who intends to bring Captain von Trapp into the service of Nazi Germany
Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants at the Festival Concert
