The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music, has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. The Sound of Music tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey.
Synopsis: 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 widower father, Captain Von Trapp. With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria 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 Nazi Navy. 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.
Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the Captain, and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.”
Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
| Maria Rainer The Mother Abbess Sister Betthe Sister Margaretta Sister Sophia Captain Von Trapp Franz Frau Schmidt Liesl Friedrich Louisa Kurt Brigita Marta Gretl Rolf Gruber Elsa Schrader Max Detweller Herr Zeller/Baron Elberfeld Frau Zeller Admiral von Schreiber |
Meagan Edmonds Courtney Koval Becky DeNoon Abby Adamson Kathleen Marx Bill Ellwood Bill Bergman Dena Hildebrand Leah Watts Ethan Elllis Madeline Smithson Carson Palmer Lily Kincade Giovagnoli Lauren Dudley Maddy Terril Aaron Fink Mackenzie Zielke Paul Anderson James Azeltine Michele Giovagnoli Mike Brown |
| Director Annette Cook |
Music Director Lindsey Perry |
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| Choreographer LIsa Carson |
Stage Manager Molly Rienmuth |
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| Technical Director Eric Van Horn |
Accompanist Susan Mitchell |
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| Orchestra Director Robyn Hartfield |
Costume Design Annette Cook |
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| Producer April Bishop |
Props Mistress Madi Brooks |
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| Wardrobe Mistress Anna Torchia |
Butlers: JP Simithsom, Elle Laville, Sam DeVeney, Brady Metcalf
Nazi Soldiers: Steve Parker, Daniel Austin, Mike Stockle, Patrick Hennessy, Joe Giovagnoli
Maids: Olivia Carter, Sarah Zuspan, Lauren Browning, Libby Terril
Nuns and Postulates: Andrea Azeltine, JoAnna Bledsoe, Lauren Crane, Rachel Gall, Emma Fotovich, Jessica Huston, Liz Hughes, Sarah Martin, Hannah Oldham, Rachel Phillips, Jennie Stern, Camilla Wood
Orchestra: Robyn Hartfield (Director), Susan Mitchell, Dionna Ford, Megan Mackiewicz, Michael Pang, Robert Hartfield, Jerilyn Main, Laura Newport, Holly Hague, Sara Mullinax, Amy Schwartz, Gabrielle Hanna, Joseph Marx, Sam Proulz, Tom Mullinax, Michael Marsh,
Verne Peterson, Steven Constance, Dave Lovetere, Ken Tysick, William Brune, Corey McDonald, Jordan Brown
