KCMT Presents The Sound of Music

SHOW DATES

Directed by Shauna Kelln, assisted by Karen Trostad.

The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music, has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter, and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children—and their widower father, Captain Von Trapp.

With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria and the Captain marry. Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis, and the retired Captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Nazi Navy. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Captain Von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement (wily navigated by their friend Max) that buys the family time to make their narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the Captain, and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.”

WANT TO BE IN OUR SHOW?

Registration is now closed. Check back in July for announcements regarding Fall 2019 registration.

All registration is handled online via “STUDIO DIRECTOR” – Please remember to bookmark this link as it also the place where you can order items from our online store, such as extra production shirts, cast photos and posters.

SOUND OF MUSIC AGE REQUIREMENTS

  • KCMT is open to performers eight (8) years of age (by the date of auditions) through 18 years of age.
  • KCMT veteran actors under age 8 may register, but no new performers under age 8 will be accepted.

All parents are encouraged to read our current KCMT Parent Handbook November 2018 for an in-depth review of all policies and expectations.

TUITION RATES

  • Non-refundable Registration Fee = $35
  • First Child = $180
  • Each Additional Child = $130

Each tuition includes participant’s t-shirt and a non-personalized DVD of your cast’s performance (available at the cast party).

CHARITABLE AID

For those who are in financial crisis, single-parent families, a parent in the military, a parent out of work, or a participating foster child. KCMT may be able to help offset PART of the tuition cost if funds are available. To apply, please follow this online registration link and pay the $35 registration fee. Then download the KCMT Scholarship Request Form and follow the instructions for submitting your request as indicated.

 

WITHDRAWALS

  • Withdrawing from the production within two weeks of audition day – Refunds will be granted, including tuition and volunteer deposits, minus the $35 registration fee.
  • Withdrawing from the production once the third week of the show has started – NO Refunds will be granted, including all tuition.

AUDITIONS

  • January 8, Mandatory Registration Night and Audition Prep
  • January 10 and 12, Auditions by Assignment
  • January14-18 and 22-24, Callbacks

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for either cast, you must attend all three of the following:

  • Mandatory Registration Night
  • Your Appointed Audition Time
  • Every Callback you are called to attend

There will be absolutely no exceptions granted.

Auditions are mandatory and will be assigned by the audition manager – please keep BOTH dates available.

Callbacks – attendance is mandatory in order to be considered for a lead role.  Actors must attend the callback(s) for any role(s) indicated by the director.  If an actor misses a callback for a specific role, the actor will not be considered for that role. No exceptions.

TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION

Please check out KCMT tips HERE.

MANDATORY REGISTRATION NIGHT

During this required registration night, you will be taught and coached on the songs, lines and dance that you will perform for your audition. There are FOUR sessions to choose from and you can sign up for the one that works for your family when you register online. All registration is handled online via “STUDIO DIRECTOR” and should be completed before arriving. Please remember to bookmark this link as it also the place where you can order items from our online store, such as extra production shirts, cast photos and posters.

A parent or guardian must be present for Registration Night. Each session takes approximately and hour-and-a-half, and at the conclusion, you will receive your audition ticket which includes the date and time of your audition.

If you have any questions or experience difficulty with registration, please email our Auditions Manager, Laura Callender.

  • January 26 through April 28
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:15 – 7:15 PM
  • Saturdays, 2 – 6 PM

Rehearsals are mandatory, with exceptions made for school activities and family emergencies. Missing rehearsal affects your child’s chorus partner, cast mates and the overall quality of the show. If your child misses more than three (3) rehearsals, he or she will be placed on probation. You and your child will need to decide if missing rehearsal warrants placing your child in jeopardy of losing his/her part. Possible unwarranted absences would include birthday parties, sporting events and optional school events.

  • All missed rehearsals—including already scheduled conflicts – must include a notification/reminder to the Attendance Manager via email 24 hours before the missed rehearsal; or in the case of illness, as soon as
  • It is requested that you provide a “stand in” who will teach them what they have missed. If your child has been “double-cast,” they may arrange to learn what they have missed with their
  • Rehearsal schedules are subject to change to make the most productive use of All cast members are required to participate in all of their group performances.

Please pick your child up on time after rehearsal. Actors should only be at KCMT (rehearsals and performances) only when they are scheduled. We are not equipped to watch children who are not actively involved in rehearsals/performances.

CONFLICT CALENDAR

The Conflict Calendar plays an important role in casting a show. “Conflicts” that arise AFTER a show is cast are the same as “missing a rehearsal.” All KNOWN conflicts must be declared at registration. Absences that arise after the Conflict Calendar is submitted, must go through the Attendance Supervisor and could jeopardize your casting in the production

PRODUCTION WEEKS

Production Weeks are the last two weeks on our rehearsal schedule. Absolutely no absences are allowed during production weeks. Leads are required not to participate in any overnight activities during production weeks. We require that you clear your child’s schedule of all outside activities during productions weeks. Extra activities during production weeks sap the energy from their performances.

If at any time an actor or actress needs to be replaced due to unforeseen circumstances, permission and arrangements for their replacement MUST be coordinated through a Director.

ACTORCAST A CHARACTERCAST B CHARACTER
Miranda JorgensMaria RainerChorus Nun
Alexa ThompsonChorus NunMaria Rainer
Glen FritzCaptain Georg von TrappCaptain Georg von Trapp
Hayden AndersonMax DetweillerMax Detweiller
Grace IbarraElsa SchraderChorus Nun
Lindsay WhitemarshChorus NunElsa Schrader
Olivia BentleyMother AbbessMother Abbess
Savannah CrosbyLiesl von TrappChorus Nun
Ellie SwansonChorus NunLiesl von Trapp
Gray NicholsFriedrich von TrappAltar Boy
Bradley GoodsonAltar BoyFriedrich von Trapp
Camille ThorntonLouisa von TrappChorus Nun
Zuriel KrauseKurt von TrappAltar Boy
Savannah WhitemarshChorus NunLouisa von Trapp
Gabrael MontanezAltar BoyKurt von Trapp
Mayer MoyerBrigitta von TrappSchool Girl
Kyleefaye GilbertSchool GirlBrigitta von Trapp
Emma KnightMarta von TrappSchool Girl
Jordan BatesSchool GirlMarta von Trapp
Katrina ThorntonGretl von TrappSchool Girl
Eliana GilbertSchool GirlGretl von Trapp
Henry BeddoeRolf GruberRolf Gruber
Sarah HouserFrau SchmidtChorus Nun, Baroness Elberfeld
Morgan LenzChorus Nun, Baroness ElberfeldFrau Schmidt
Tyler JorgensFranz, the ButlerFranz, the Butler
Kylie CorderoSister MargarettaChorus Nun
Jaida PerkinsChorus NunSister Margaretta
Ella SchulzSister BertheChorus Nun, Frau Zeller
Charlotte EdwardsChorus Nun, Frau ZellerSister Berthe
Dylan BraundSister SophiaChorus Nun
Audrey MilehamChorus NunSister Sophia
Loris MartinChorus Nun, PostulantChorus Nun, Postulant
Audrey SimaoChorus Nun, MaidChorus Nun, Maid
Ella CooperChorus Nun, MaidChorus Nun, Maid
Kail TaylorChorus NunChorus Nun
Cor EllisHerr ZellerHerr Zeller
Julian Perlot-AalaAdmiral von Schreiber, DancerAdmiral von Schreiber, Dancer
Hyrum GoffBaron Elberfeld, Butler, NaziBishop, Butler, Nazi
Cameron HagenbrockBishop, Butler, NaziBaron Elberfeld,
Butler, Nazi
Lucas KilpatrickNazi, DancerNazi, Dancer
Spencer GilbertNazi, DancerNazi, Dancer
Joshua DemingNaziNazi
Curtis HouserNaziNazi