Brigitta Von Trapp (Age to be played: 9)

Character Description: Brigitta is 9. She is smart as a whip, very perceptive and always tells the truth whether you like it or not. She's an avid reader and suspicious of "Uncle Max".

Acting Tips:

• React to what's happening around you - you notice everything!
• Practice delivering honest observations without sounding mean
• Carry a book with you when possible
• Be the first to notice changes in your father's mood or in Maria's feelings
• Show particular interest in what adults are discussing
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  Historical Context:
• Rich Austrian kids had governesses (like Maria) who taught them many languages, how to play music, and how to act nicely.
• They learned fancy dances, like one Maria does with the Captain.
• The kids stood up straight, walked properly, and knew how to say hello in a formal way.
  
  

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