Character Breakdown
PLEASE NOTE:​ "Age" does not mean you must be that age.​​
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NUNS ENSEMBLE (featured ensemble, must be able to move)
Nuns, novices, and postulants who live in the Noonberg Abby. (Often double as other ensemble members.)
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 14+
Vocal range: E5 to C4​
AUSTRIAN and NAZI ENSEMBLE (featured ensemble, strong actors, strong dancers/move well)
Nuns, novices, and postulants who live in the Noonberg Abby. (Often double as other ensemble members.)
Gender: [open]
Age to be played: 16+
Vocal range: Ensemble Singers
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MARIA RAINER (musical theatre mix/soprano, dances/moves well)
A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey – young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 20-35
Vocal range: B5 to C4
​CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPP (baritone, moves well)
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.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 35-40+
Vocal range: D5 to F#2/Gb2
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MAX DETWEILLER (tenor/baritone, moves well)
Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 30+
Vocal range: F4-D3
ELSA SHCHRADER (mezzo soprano, moves well)
A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 35 to 45
Vocal range: F5 to D4
MOTHER ABESS (legit soprano, wide vocal range, very strong actress)
Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 30+
Vocal range: G#5/Ab5 to B3
​SISTER BERTHE (mezzo/alto, moves well)
Mistress of Novices, prudish, straight laced with a quick tongue, she is less tolerant than other nuns.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: [open]
Vocal range: E5 to C4
SISTER MARGARETTA (mezzo/soprano, moves well)
Mistress of Postulants, very kind, understanding and concerned.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: [open]
Vocal range: E5 to B3
SISTER SOPHIA (mezzo/soprano, moves well)
Neither demanding nor critical, sticks with the rules.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: [open]
Vocal range: E5 to B3
FRANZ
The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause.
Gender: Any Gender
Age to be played: [open]
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer​​
FRAU SCHMIDT
The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating. (Often doubles as an other ensemble member.)
Gender: Female
Age to be played: [open]
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer​​
HERR ZELLER
Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line. (Often doubles as an other ensemble member.)
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 30+
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer​
ROLF GRUBER (low tenor/baritone, dances/moves well)
Suitor to Liesl, telegram delivery boy, later Nazi soldier. A very pleasant young man, somewhat aggressive but in a gentle way.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 17
Vocal range: E5 to C4​
LIESL VON TRAPP (mezzo, dances/moves well)
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.
Gender of Role: Female
Age to be played: 16
Vocal range: E5 to B3
​FRIEDRICH VON TRAPP (tenor, dances/moves well)
Tough exterior, very much trying to be “the man” of the family.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 14
Vocal range: G5 to C4​
LOUISA VON TRAPP (mezzo, dances/moves well)
Rebellious attitude.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 13
Vocal range: G5 to C4​
KURT VON TRAPP (countertenor/falsetto, dances/moves well)
Gentle and mischievous.
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 10
Vocal range: G5 to C4​
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BRIGITTA VON TRAP (mezzo, dances/moves well)
Smart, reads a lot.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 9
Vocal range: G5 to C4​
MARTA VON TRAPP (mezzo, dances/moves well)
One of the quietest Von Trapps. She loves the color pink, is very inquisitive, smart and gentle.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 7
Vocal range: G5 to C4
​GRETL VON TRAPP (mezzo, dances/moves well)
The youngest Von Trapp. She is very quiet when first introduced by her father. She is sweet, loving and wants attention. She must have the cute, adorable and endearing factor.
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 5
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer​
BARON ELBERFELD (featured ensemble, moves well)A neighbor of the Von Trapps and one of the “Old Guards” of Austria - violently opposed to the takeover of his beloved country by Nazi Germany. Can double with other roles in the ensemble. The baron attends the ball thrown by Captain Von Trapp in Elsa’s honor. (Often doubles as an other ensemble member.)
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 30+
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer​
BARONESS ELBERFELD (featured ensemble, moves well)A neighbor of Captain Von Trapp and wife to the Baron Elberfeld. (Often doubles as an other ensemble member.)
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 30+
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer​
ADMIRAL VON SCHREIBER (featured ensemble)An important figure in the Austrian Navy and appears to be much respected by Captain Von Trapp. He has obviously agreed to be part of the new regime with Germany. He arrives to collect Captain Von Trapp and bring him to Berlin. (Often doubles as an other ensemble member.)
Gender: Male
Age to be played: 30+
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer​
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A NEW POSTULANT (featured ensemble, mezzo/soprano, moves well)A smart, well-dressed young girl who has a walk-on moment only. Can come from the nun ensemble. (Often doubles as an other ensemble member.)
Gender: Female
Age to be played: 16+
Vocal range: E5 to B3​
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SAENGERBUND OF HERWEGEN TRIO (featured ensemble, playful, energetic, happy)Three-person performance group who wins 3rd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from Dance Ensemble. (Often double as other ensemble members.)
Gender: [open]
Age to be played: 16+
Vocal range: Ensemble Singers​
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HERR or FRAULEIN SCHWEIGER (featured ensemble, overly appreciative)Female performer who wins 2nd place in the Festival Concert. Can come from the Dance Ensemble. (Often doubles as an other ensemble member.)
Gender: [open]
Age to be played: 16+
Vocal range: Ensemble Singer