THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Suggested by “The Story of the Von Trapp Family Singers”
“The Sound of Music” is presented by permission of
Origin TM Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals,
a Concord Theatricals Company
The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music has become beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, it is a story of personal growth and hope even as the Third Reich takes over much of Europe.
The Sound of Music tells the tale of a novice nun Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter, and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children – and their widowed father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart and she and the Captain marry.
Upon returning home from their honeymoon, Maria and the Captain learn that their beloved Austria has been taken over by the Nazis and the retired Captain is asked to report for immediate service in the Navy of the Third Reich. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Captain Von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement (wily navigated by their friend Max) that buys the family time to make their narrow escape, fleeing over the mountains to Switzerland and safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… til you find your dream.”
Friday August 2nd 7:30pm – Rogers
Saturday August 3rd 1:30pm – Hammerstein
Saturday August 3rd 7:30pm – Rogers
Wednesday August 7th 7:30pm – Hammerstein
Friday August 9th 7:30pm – Rogers
Saturday August 10th 1:30pm – Rogers
Saturday August 3rd 7:30pm – Hammerstein
Sunday August 11th 1:30pm – Hammerstein
Wednesday August 14th 7:30pm – Rogers
Friday August 16th 7:30pm – Hammerstein
Saturday August 3rd 1:30pm – Rogers
Saturday August 17th 7:30pm – Hammerstein
Production Team
CAST
MARIA ~ JESSE CLEAL
CAPTAIN VON TRAPP ~ GREG McLEOD
MOTHER ABBESS ~ DOMANIQUE GEERLING
ELSA SHRAEDER ~ PRIMROSE GORRINGE
MAX DETWEILLER ~ SAM FORD
FRAU SCHMIDT ~ LOUISA RAFT
FRANZ ~ CHRISTOPHER DYSON
SISTER MARGARETTA ~ YASMIN BILTON
SISTER BETHE ~ NERYL EAST
SISTER SOPHIA ~ TAMMY STONE
ROLF ~ ARNE CASTLES
HERR ZELLER ~ MATTHEW VERHELST
ADMIRAL VON SCHREIBER ~ BRIAN KELLY
BARON ELBERFELD ~ JASON AYERS
BARONESS ELBERFELD ~ NAOMI SUTHERLAND
NEW POSTULANT ~ PHOEBE WILLIAMS
THE CHILDREN
LIESL ~ CRYSTAL NUSKE
FRIEDRICH ~ GEORGE GRIFFIN & ISAIAH WILLIAMS
LOUISA ~ KIKKI LEITH & LUCY MADAMS
KURT ~ GABRIEL AGUILERA & LEON ILLADES
BRIGITTA ~ ROSIE BEAVAN & SOPHIA JANESKI
MARTA ~ RUBY FORD & EVIE GLOVER
GRETL ~ CLARA AGUILERA & AVA SIMS
NUNS
EMMA BURNARD ~ KYLIE BURNARD ~ NYLA COLLIS ~ AMELIE DOWNIE
SHANTELLE HADFIELD ~ VICTORIA HAMILTON ~ KYLIE POLONI
NAOMI SUTHERLAND ~ NEVE WALKER ~ PHOEBE WILLIAMS
Adults: $40
Members: $30
Concession: $30
Group (10+): $30
Youth (17 & Under): $25