by Rogers & Hammerstein
Synopsis: 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. Licensing Page
Rehearsals will begin Feb 24th. Tech Week & Performances will be April 14-26.
Audition forms due by midnight, Monday, February 17th.
- Complete this online audition form.
- Select one of the four songs to audition with listed here, and come prepared to sing it at auditions on February 18th
- If you are a 4th-8th grader, instead send a one-minute recording of a Broadway-style song to kshuckerow @ sherwood.k12.or.us with the subject line “FIRST & LAST NAME Audition Track”
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the choreography audition.
Callbacks
By invitation only on Wednesday, February 19 2:30-6:00. Students will be notified if they need to attend the callbacks.
At callbacks, students will be given small sections of the script to read together as well as cuttings from songs.
Rehearsals and Production Week
There will be a read-through on Monday, March 3rd in the choir room followed by a parent meeting at 6pm and booster meeting at 6:30.
Rehearsals will begin February 24th, generally Monday-Thursdays 3:30-6:00pm.
Tech Week will be every day the April 14-17 and 23, times TBD.
Performances will be April 18-19, 24-26, 2025.
Absences
We understand that students will occasionally have conflicts. But we have a limited amount of time to rehearse, and we need every minute. No more than 2 rehearsal absences Feb 24-April 11. No absences during Tech Week & Performances April 14-26. Please do not schedule appointments or other activities during rehearsals. If an absence is unavoidable, please email details.
If you are absent due to illness, we will communicate with you on a case-by-case basis to determine the best plan for moving forward and trying to keep the student in the cast.
If you miss school (except for an excused, communicated-in-advance doctor’s appointment), you cannot attend rehearsal. Unexcused absences will lead to dismissal from the show.