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Post by Buff on May 8, 2008 13:39:57 GMT 11
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Post by Buff on May 18, 2008 20:58:46 GMT 11
The official audition notice was into Saturday's Examiner. Enquiries: Call 0433 999 248 or email encoretheatre@hotmail.com Buff  |
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Post by encoretheatre on May 19, 2008 9:25:05 GMT 11
So, How DO you solve a problem like Maria?
Move over, Julie Andrews! Because if you’re partial to a spot of warbling on Austrian mountain tops or harbour a secret passion to be a nun, here’s your chance to fulfil that burning desire in the forthcoming production of the world’s all-time favourite musical! Join in the fun & meet old & new friends with Encore Theatre Company’s October 2008 production of The Sound of Music.
AUDITION TIMES NOW AVAILABLE.
To secure your preferred time please call Jamie on 0433 999 248 or email encoretheatre@hotmail.com. Audition kits outlining company expecations, rehearsals, show and character details are now available.
But just to whet your appetite, here are some details and a rough guide to age and vocal ranges on the wonderful array of characters that inhabit the world of The Sound of Music.
Captain Georg von Trapp (40-60) BARITONE. A retired naval officer and strict father who eventually falls in love with Maria.
Maria Rainer (21-35) SOPRANO. A courageous, sweet, joyful postulant at the Abbey who always has good intentions but is obviously not suited for the obedience needed to remain in the Abbey. She eventually falls in love with the Captain. She also loves music.
Mother Abbess (40-70) SOPRANO. The firm but understanding Mother of Nonnberg Abbey. A mother figure for Maria.
Sister Berthe (40-70) MEZZO. The strict Mistress of the Novices
Sister Sophia (35-55) MEZZO. Sweet and caring. Maria’s best friend.
Sister Margaretta (28-55) MEZZO. The kind Mistress of Postulants.
Liesl (16-20) MEZZO. The Captain’s starry-eyed eldest daughter who is 16. She is also Rolf’s girlfriend.
Friedrich (13-15) SOPRANO. The oldest von Trapp boy. He is 14 but always trying to act mature.
Louisa (12-14) CHILD. The Captain’s 13-year-old daughter who adores Liesl.
Kurt (8-12) SOPRANO. The Captain’s happy 10-year-old son.
Brigitta (8-10) CHILD. The Captain’s 9-year-old daughter. Very sweet and motherly.
Marta (6-9) CHILD. The Captain’s 7-year-old daughter.
Gretl (4-7) CHILD. The Captain’s youngest child who is 5 years.
Max Detweiler (30-55) BARITONE. A manipulative, penniless impresario who is friends with the Captain, serving an assistant-like role to him. Loves the Third Reich. A follower. A bit of a comedian.
Elsa Schraeder (30-40) ALTO. The Captain’s attractive and wealthy fiancé. Friends with Max.
Rolf Gruber (16-20) TENOR. Liesl’s confident 17 year-old boyfriend who eventually fights for the Nazis.
Admiral von Shreiber (40-60) NON-SINGING. A Nazi admiral who tries to convince Captain von Trapp to join the Nazi army.
Franz (30-60) NON-SINGING. The butler.
Frau Schmidt (30-45) NON-SINGING. The spirited housekeeper. Approves of Maria.
Herr Zeller (20-30) NON-SINGING. The village bully. Representing the younger generation following the new regime.
Nuns, Neighbours (16+) VARIOUS VOCAL RANGES. Ensemble
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Post by Buff on Jun 3, 2008 17:28:53 GMT 11
ETC were happy with the response at their auditions according to the Examiner. no link to the article unfortunately. Buff |
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Post by encoretheatre on Jun 3, 2008 19:51:42 GMT 11
Encore Theatre Company is proud to announce the confirmed casting for The Sound of Music. MARIA RAINER - MELISSA de JONG CAPTAIN VON TRAPP - DANIEL PRIEST MOTHER ABBESS - DI BRIFFA MAX DETWEILER - JOHN de JONG ELSA SCHRAEDER- SARAH HABERLE SISTER MARGARETTA- BELINDA KING SISTER BERTHE - JOANNE SEEN SISTER SOPHIA- PHILLIPA SIMMONS ROLF GRUBER- NICHOLAS TOLPUTT LEISL- ZOE JENSEN FRIEDRICH- JAMES BRIFFA LOUISA- ELLA BOOTH KURT- JOHN MORGAN BRIGITTA- BREE STEPHENS MARTA- NIKIA BREEN GRETL- LAUREN COLSON ADMIRAL VON SHREIBER- BRENDON MARKOS FRAU SCHMIDT- WENDY HUETT HERR ZELLER- BEAU POLLEY URSULA- PAM CORRICK ENSEMBLE NUNS - SUZANNE PARKINSON MARY CASSIDY DIERDRE BROWN CAROLYN DENNEY CAT SPARROW ALANA McDONALD LIZ CORRICK TRISH VAN GALEN BALLROOM GUESTS - PAM CORRICK MADELINE HUETT MARGARET VAESSEN JENNIFER WHAWELL LUKE VAESSEN TORY GARWOOD BEAU POLLEY BALLROOM WAITERS - LIAM BROOKS WILLIAM BADCOCK NAZIS- BEAU POLLEY LIAM BROOKS WILLIAM BADCOCK TORY GARWOOD Encore Theatre Company were delighted with the response to auditions and wish to thank all auditionees for their time and interest. Rehearsals commence Sunday June 15th, and tickets are now on sale at the Princess Theatre Box Office Phone (03) 6323 3666 or online at www.theatrenorth.com.au |
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Post by paulie on Jun 3, 2008 23:00:31 GMT 11
What an AWESOME cast!!! Saw Nicholas in Blood Brothers and thought he was fantastic. Never saw Les Miserables but my mum did and still raves about John De Jong and Di Briffa in it. Can't wait to see the show  |
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Post by Buff on Jun 4, 2008 9:39:13 GMT 11
Saw Nicholas in Blood Brothers and thought he was fantastic. I was in Blood Brothers and Fiddler on the Roof - he just keeps getting better and better (and is a nice guy too!) Never saw Les Miserables but my mum did and still raves about John De Jong and Di Briffa in it. They were both great - I loved listening to John sing "Bring Him Home" every night. Looks like a pretty good cast - good luck to all involved. Buff Buff |
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Post by encoretheatre on Jun 20, 2008 20:15:36 GMT 11
Just a quick update to our casting news...
We are pleased to welcome:
Patsy Marshall as Frau Schmidt the housekeeper
Dennis Mann as Franz the butler
And Wendy Huett believes she has found her true calling with the Sisterhood leading the alto line.
Also, ETC's regular (& FREE!!) e-newsletter SHOWBUZZ is up and running. If you would like to subscribe, please send an email to encoretheatre@hotmail.com
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Post by sid on Jun 20, 2008 23:51:08 GMT 11
I posted a message on this site yesterday saying how many great shows the LMS have produced..Saw 'Blood Brothers' and as I said ..the cast were fantastic.. especially Tessa Dunstan as Mrs Johnstone and Heidi Cooper as Linda...It's such a pity that 'Oliver" has been cancelled..It would have been a fantastic show and probably will be one day with the LMS behind it. The only big show seems to be 'The Sound of Music'.. By the look of it, they've got a strong cast and production team...good luck to them
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Post by encoretheatre on Jun 25, 2008 9:58:55 GMT 11
ETC have set up a site on Facebook www.facebook.comYou will find us under Groups, and we are called ETC's The Sound of Music. Along with cast and sponsors news, you will also find rehearsal photos and video, with regular additional postings to follow. Cheers, ETC |
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Post by Buff on Jul 7, 2008 10:56:36 GMT 11
I nice little article in the Examiner today about a 10 year old girl (can't remember her name  - I don't have the paper in front of me) who gets her mother to drive her 90 mintues each way to rehearsal for Sound of Music. That's called dedication! Buff |
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Post by Buff on Sept 16, 2008 15:59:51 GMT 11
There was another article in yesterday's Examiner on James Walker's work on the set. This guy is amazing. Any sets I have seen of his have been outstanding. Almost worth going to a show just to see them. Buff |
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Post by paulie on Oct 3, 2008 14:41:02 GMT 11
OMG - I went to the show last night and it was fantastic!!!!!
I have not seem anything this good in Lonnie for years - congratulations to Di Summers on her direction. But I'm biased because she taught my mum to dance ;D
Strong performances all round - Nic Tolputt was a standout in Blood Brothers earlier this year and he is just amazing as Rolf. So was Liesl (Zoe Jensen).
Love the Captain (Daniel Priest) & Maria (Melissa de Jong) and all the children, too.
My mum told me all about Les Miserables from years ago and she hasn't stopped raving about Di Briffa since. Now I know what she's been on about. WOW!! Why doesn't Di do more shows? She's just stunning.
Glad there are still some shows to go, because I'm going again on Final Night if I can get a ticket.
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Post by Buff on Oct 3, 2008 15:28:06 GMT 11
I was talking to a guy who saw the show last night as well and really enjoyed it. He thought Melissa took about 10 mintues to get into her stride but then was fantastic. He loved the kids, particulary the youngest girl. He said she would have got a standing ovation if she had a bow to herself. He also mentioned Di Briffa - she has an amazing voice! Buff |
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Post by encoretheatre on Oct 9, 2008 11:18:31 GMT 11
The theatrical review by Marcus Bower was published in the Examiner (Thurs 9/10/2008)
Sound Of Music worth an encore
REVIEW BY MARCUS BOWER
9/10/2008 1:00:00 AM[/b]
LAUNCESTON'S newly formed Encore Theatre Company hit the right note when it presented The Sound Of Music at the Princess Theatre this week.
This family favourite was a musical success for director Di Summers and the entire company. Summers was able to give this oldie but goldie a new and engaging coat of theatrical paint.
For many, Rodgers and Hammerstein's much loved musical is cherished in our collective memory and to Encore's credit its interpretation did not disappoint.
From the opening scene the wonderful nuns of the Nonnberg Abbey sang the Praeludium and the musical standard was set.
From there we were taken on a journey that stayed true to the style and convention of this 1959 musical; however, it must be said that the singing tended to overshadow the acting.
That said, the characters grew as the show grew and the cast was able to reach out and connect with the audience.
Melissa de Jong as Maria possessed a delightful mix of genuine warmth and youthful innocence and there was a palpable chemistry between her and the charming Von Trapp children.
Daniel Priest as the gruff and distant Captain Von Trapp began quietly but he too ultimately endeared himself to the crowd for by the end of the show Priest captured and expressed the repressed love and kindness that lay beneath the navy uniform.
Di Briffa's superb voice soared as Mother Abbess and her stirring rendition of Climb Every Mountain was the musical highlight while the Von Trapp children did their very best to steal the show at every turn!
From Zoe Jensen's naive Liesl down to a very cute Gretl confidently played by Lauren Colson, the Von Trapp siblings lifted the show with their colourful and energetic presence.
John de Jong and Sarah Haberle revelled in roles that seemed almost written for them while Patsy Marshall and Dennis Mann proved through the sheer weight of their theatrical personalities that there are no such things as small parts, only small actors!
The orchestra, led by Matt Dudfield, added considerably to the show's success while James Walker's sets were very impressive.
Complimenting the physical look of the show were the marvellous costumes coordinated by Brooke Cooper-Scott that helped establish the musical's visual authenticity and appeal.
All in all, Encore's desire to present high quality non- professional musical theatre in the region was realised with The Sound of Music.
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- I don't have the paper in front of me) who gets her mother to drive her 90 mintues each way to rehearsal for Sound of Music.