The Sound of Music

Music by Richard Rogers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse

Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers”
by Maria Augusta Trapp

October 16th-19th, 2025

Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal, WA

Join us for Our First Production

Auditions are over, but there are still many ways to be a part of this production! Let us help find your best fit below:

Volunteer on a production team!

Theater is one of the ultimate examples of “many hands make light work” and also “if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life!”

Putting on a show takes some heavy lifting for sure, but our volunteer teams are what make it possible! We are looking for volunteers with experience with diverse skills and a willingness to be a part of a team!

Orchestra Auditions Live Now!

We are thrilled to have a couple of amazing orchestra directors ready and waiting to hear you play! If you’re interested:

  1. Fill out the google form linked below to complete your orchestra info application.

  2. Prepare a 32 bar audition that well displays your range and skill on your instrument!

We look forward to hearing you play!

Meet our Orchestra Directors!

Mac & Hailey Potts

If Music be the food of love…

…play on.

—William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night

Support us Financially!

If you can’t contribute time, maybe you could buy us a costume, some paint or some scripts! It takes a lot of little things coming together to make a show and every penny helps us to reach our goals and our community.

We would love to put your name in the program as one of our show sponsors! You can choose your level of sponsorship—

  • Monthly Sponsors receive a special thanks within the playbill as well as a signed show poster and/or photo of the cast

  • Director’s Circle Sponsors receive a half-page credit within the playbill as well as an invitation to a dress rehearsal preview

  • MainStage Donors receive a full page credit within the playbill and an invitation to a dress rehearsal preview night

  • A Presenting Sponsor receives all those perks and more by providing at least half the funds required for a given show.

    Thank you for your support!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We love working with cast members of all ages and experience levels. If you want to be on stage, we welcome you to audition for our show!

  • Nothing! While we certainly welcome charitable donations to further our mission, we don’t want financial barriers to stand in the way of people being part of our community.

  • No. All roles are assigned based on merit, and every cast member is expected to audition. Directors may invite specific performers to audition for a production, but a role will only be offered after a full audition process. We value fairness, transparency, and the opportunity for all performers to be considered.

  • No. A cast member’s involvement in a production is not dependent on the involvement or support of any other individual.

  • Time commitment varies by role — principal and supporting roles will naturally require a greater level of commitment.

    We ask that auditioners list out all schedule conflicts for rehearsals and productions. While we will do our best to work around your conflicts, an excessive number of conflicting dates may affect casting.

  • Absolutely. Our program relies heavily on the generosity of volunteers who give joyfully of their time.

    If you have off-stage experience, a special skill, or just want a community to be part of, there’s a place for you at Columbia.

  • Great question — we don’t know yet. If you’re a vendor who is interested in helping us explore these options, feel free to email us at columbiatheaterartsfoundation@gmail.com