Friedrich Von Trapp
Overview
High Note: G5
Low Note: C4 (middle C)
Analysis
The oldest Von Trapp boy, aged fourteen, Friedrich is desperately trying to discover his masculinity without a mother or an accessible father. He projects a tough, quiet bravado and a fierce pride, attempting to stand at military attention to win his father's approval while
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Auditioning for Friedrich von Trapp requires you to balance rigid military discipline with the natural energy of a fourteen-year-old boy. As the oldest son, Friedrich feels the pressure of his father’s expectations and desperately wants to be treated like a man, memorably declaring right away that he is "fourteen" and "impossible." In the audition room, your physical acting should highlight this internal tug-of-war. Stand tall with sharp, military posture when under the Captain's watchful eye,
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