The Sound of Music

We are very excited to be producing Rogers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music in the spring of 2026. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, we will have live musical accompaniment and will be able to offer small stipends to all performers. Those cast in the two leading rolls will receive $250 and other performers will receive $75.

Director: Ashley Gosselin
Vocal Director: Olga Maselli

Audition Dates:

Saturday, January 17th, 3pm to 5pm
Sunday, January 18th, 3pm to 5pm

at the Center Theatre, 20 East Main, Dover-Foxcroft

To save time and let us know when you'll be at auditions please fill out the

2026 Sound of Music Audition Sheet

You'll be asked to read from the script and sing a short a cappella piece of your choosing.

Here are some important dates for the production:

All Call Run Throughs with the Live Pit Band:

Monday, April 27th through Friday, May 1st: 6pm to 9pm (time subject to adjustment)

Tech Week, All Call Run Throughs for lights, sound, set, and costume work:

Monday, May 4th through Wednesday May 6th: 6pm to 9pm (time subject to adjustment)

Invitation-Only Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, May 7th, 6pm call, 7pm curtain

Performances:

Friday, May 8th 6pm call, 7pm curtain

Saturday, May 9th 1pm call, 2pm curtain

Saturday, May 9th 6pm call, 7pm curtain

Sunday, May 10th 1pm call, 2pm curtain

Friday, May 15th 6pm call, 7pm curtain

Saturday, May 16th 1pm call, 2pm curtain

Saturday, May 16th 6pm call, 7pm curtain

Sunday, May 17th 1pm call, 2pm curtain

Below is a short synopsis of the play. We are looking for seven women, four men, 5 girls, 2 boys, plus ensemble. More detailed cast and production information can be found at:

https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/57263/the-sound-of-music

Courtesy of Concord Theatricals.

Brief 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.

If you have any further questions, need any additional information, or cannot attend any of the scheduled audition times, please email the Center Theatre at info@centertheatre.org or call (207)564-8943