Vereinigte Bühnen Wien

World premiere.

Auditions:

HAMBURG - November 11-13, 2024

VIENNA - November 14-16, 2024

CALLBACKS - November 29-December 4, 2024 in Vienna

Casting:

MARIA THERESIA

- Playing age: 20-35

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

Austrian Archduchess and Regent of the Habsburg Empire. Strong, modern woman who combines career and motherhood, questions patriarchal role models and tirelessly pursues her goals. Charismatic, passionate and sublime, with a unique personality. Outstanding singer and actress (g – d´´)

FRIEDRICH II OF PRUSSIA (25-35)

- Playing age: 20-35

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Rock tenor and actor

King of Prussia, charismatic cynic with a dangerous charisma. Despises Maria Theresa as a woman and regent, but envies her happiness in love. Strong external facade, internally torn.

FRANZ STEPHAN OF LOTHRINGEN

- Playing age: 25-35

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Charismatic actor and pop-rock tenor

Maria Theresa's husband and Roman-German emperor. A smart free spirit with a special charm. As the companion of the most powerful woman in the world, he outgrows his role as a sunny boy.

MADAME FUCHS

- Playing age: 30-45

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Strong singer and actress

Maria Theresa's educator. Warm-hearted, clever and confident. As Maria Theresa's most important confidante, she offers far-sighted advice and emotional care.

CHANCELLOR BARTENSTEIN

- Playing age: 35-45

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Pop-rock singer with a sharp sense of humor

Austrian Chancellor. Opportunistic, somewhat scheming statesman and strategist who dutifully upholds tradition. Maria Theresa's progressive thinking is a thorn in his side.

EMPRESS ELISABETH CHRISTINE

- Playing age: 35-5o

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Exceptional actress and singer with a sharp sense of humor

Maria Theresa's mother. Once a respected Queen of Spain, she has lost importance in Vienna. Majestic but broken, she struggles with her inner emptiness and is very fond of alcohol.

EMPEROR KARL VI

- Playing age: 35-5o

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Pop-rock singer and actor

Factual and sovereign monarch with a strong presence. Loves his daughter more than anything, but doubts her ability to rule the Habsburg Empire.

JOSEPH / ENSEMBLE

- Playing age: 18-25

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Pop-rock singer and actor who can move very well

Maria Theresa's son. Rebellious and energetic with a winning youthful charisma.

MARIE CHRISTINE / ENSEMBLE

- Playing age: 18-25

- must be able to move very well

- speak German without an accent

- Singer, dancer and actress

Maria Theresa's favorite daughter. Somewhat defiant but strong and energetic. Represents a new generation of emancipated women.

Audition repertoire:

We are looking for pop voices with soul appeal and rap skills. Please prepare songs from the pop or rock repertoire.

Please apply via our online portal: www.vbw.at/de/unternehmen/auditions