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. 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.”
This show is blessed with 2 different casts!
Cast “Sixteen” Performance Dates
February 25 7:00pm
February 27 7:00pm
March 5 7:00pm
March 7 3:00pm
Cast “Seventeen” Performance Dates
February 26 7:00pm
February 28 3:00pm
March 4 7:00pm
March 6 7:00pm
Premier Seating avaiable: Enjoy the front section of the theatre with your premier ticket.
Director: Brett Estenoz
Assistant Director: Angie Dee
Music Directors: Valerie Nelson, Jenny Youngman
Assistant Music Director: Nick Gehring
Choreography: Macy Ruggiero
Stage Manager: Caroline Spann
Stage Crew: Isaac Osipchuk, Greenlee Russell
Cast Sixteen
Maria Rainer: Julia Mowry
Liesl von Trapp: Aleyah Williams
Friedrich von Trapp: Sawyer Cole
Louisa von Trapp: Olivia Youngman
Kurt von Trapp: Beckett Youngman
Brigitta von Trapp: Ava Baker
Marta von Trapp: Aubrey Baker
Gretl von Trapp: Charley Robinson
Cast Seventeen
Maria Rainer: Macy Ruggiero
Liesl von Trapp: Olivia Ellis
Friedrich von Trapp: James Nelson
Louisa von Trapp: Addison Deem
Kurt von Trapp: Scott Nelson
Brigitta von Trapp: Ronni Mae McManus
Marta von Trapp: Belle Amos
Gretl von Trapp: Katelyn Nelson
Appearing in both casts
Captain von Trapp: Abe Gibson
Mother Abbess: Valerie Nelson
Elsa Schraeder: Gracie Youngman
Max Detweiller: Braden Bruce
Rolf Gruber: James Wier
Sister Berthe: Sherie Grossman
Sister Margaretta: Leslie Loughlin
Sister Sophia: Vicky Fisher
Franz: Walker Burdine
Frau Schmidt: Jonnie Meador
Herr Zeller: Josh Crabtree
Admiral von Schreiber: Isaac Osipchuk
Ensemble: Kaylee Blanton, Isaac Diehl, Evan Eaker, Noah Frankenfield, Tessa Groves, Morgan Heim, Ava Rivera, Julian Rodriguez, MaryAnn Waters