Overview
High Note: G5
Low Note: C4 (middle C)
Analysis
Kurt is the ten (almost eleven) year-old son of the Von Trapp family, who attempts to project an air of sophisticated, masculine dignity but is, at his core, an incredibly sensitive, gentle boy who desperately misses his mother. He is prone to slight insecurities but
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Auditioning for Kurt von Trapp requires you to portray an endearing blend of gentle sensitivity and determined, boyish swagger. At eleven years old, Kurt is the middle son who desperately wants to be seen as grown-up, sophisticated, and unaffected by the strict rules of the household. When introduced to Maria, he hilariously tries to assert his authority by stating he is "incorrigible," only to immediately drop the act when she treats him with warmth. In the audition room, lean into his innate
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