The Sound of Music-2001
directed by kim durr
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. 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.”
cast
Maria- Jill Kelly
Captain Georg von Trapp- Mark Dunn
Liesl- Ti Durr
Friederick- Taylor Okey
Louisa- Amy Elkins
Kurt- David Gerber
Brigitta- Anna Trout
Marta- Rebekah Trout
Gretle- Mykayla Rodenbeck
Rolf Gruber- Darren Ledbetter
Max Detweiler- Tom Schwartz
Elsa Schraeder- Amy Cook
The Mother Abbess- Vicki Kibellus
Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices- Janette Lundeen
Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants- Erika Stuller
Sister Sophia- Julie Seese
Sister Katherine- Staci Dyer
Sister Agathe- Breanne Everett
New Postulant- Julie Myers
Frau Schmidt, the house keeper- Paula Moore
Franz, the butler- Mark Pulling
Ursula- Arvilla Rodenbeck
Herr Zeller- Michael Lampman
Frau Zeller- Jane Lampman
Baron Elberfeld- Becky Merkel
Admiral von Schreiber- Terry Miller
Lieutenant- Rodger Poppelwell