[Stage-Princess]

One of the local theatres has put on "the Sound of Music" (I was too late too audition! ) and Maria is an african-american woman, I don' think this should make a difference for this woman is EXTREMLY talented, the reviews are good but what are your thoughts on it? A Julie Andrews actress or an african american one?

P.S I'm not being racist so don't even go there

[ILoveToSing2010]

I think thats fine. I African American can be a Nun and a nanny.

[Celeste_SM]

Doesn't matter to me. I guess it could add an extra layer of nuance, if the director wanted to take it that way, but it's not necessary.

[LisaKitty]

If she can sing the role, act the role, and looks the right age for the role, I don't see why not. In fact, I think it's great that the director decided to take a less traditional approach to casting Maria.

If this were a show where race was a major theme or plot point in the story, that would be a different story. But in SOM? Why not?