The Sound of Music

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September 30 - October 16, 2022

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp

Directed by Travis Monroe Neese
Assistant Directed and Choreographed by Ben F. Locke
Vocal Direction by Kara Spector
Orchestra Direction by Aaron Kaplan

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Winner of the Lou Award for Best Lighting Design - Alec Kinastowski

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm
Additional Saturday Matinee on 10/15 at 2pm

Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Winner of the Lou Award for Best Lighting Design - Alec Kinastowski

Cast

  • Maria Rainer Tuesdai B. Perry
  • Captain Georg von Trapp Kevin T. Kirkpatrick
  • The Mother Abbess Anne Arza
  • Elsa Schraeder Gretchen Wood Kimmeth
  • Max Detweiler Ray Mindas
  • Liesl von Trapp Joselle Reyes
  • Friedrich von Trapp (Edelweiss Cast) Braden Crothers
  • Friedrich von Trapp (Do-Re-Mi Cast) Brennan Monaghan
  • Louisa von Trapp (Edelweiss Cast) Lea Biwer
  • Louisa von Trapp (Do-Re-Mi Cast) Morgan Podlin
  • Kurt von Trapp (Edelweiss Cast) Archer Geye
  • Kurt von Trapp (Do-Re-Mi Cast) Brooks Stancato
  • Brigitta von Trapp (Edelweiss Cast) Jadyn Marder
  • Brigitta von Trapp (Do-Re-Mi Cast) Sara Deodhar
  • Marta von Trapp (Edelweiss Cast) Lanah Vurnakes
  • Marta von Trapp (Do-Re-Mi Cast) Mabel Kimmeth
  • Gretl von Trapp (Edelweiss Cast) Brielle Horwitch
  • Gretl von Trapp (Do-Re-Mi Cast) Melanie Podlin
  • Sister Berthe Beth Nelsen
  • Sister Margaretta Carolyn Boudreau
  • Rolf Gruber Jonah Cochin
  • Featured Ensemble Patrick D. Cramer
  • Featured Ensemble Robert Hoegner
  • Featured Ensemble Elizabeth Callaway Keller
  • Featured Ensemble Daria Koon
  • Featured Ensemble Jacqui Kotula
  • Featured Ensemble Sharon Lindemann
  • Featured Ensemble Miki Meyers
  • Featured Ensemble Chris Moreno
  • Featured Ensemble/Dance Captain Sarah Obert
  • Featured Ensemble Julie Orbach
  • Featured Ensemble Heather Pauliks
  • Featured Ensemble Hope Valls
  • Featured Ensemble Kristin Weed
  • Understudies Carolyn Boudreau (The Mother Abbess), Miki Meyers (Sister Margaretta), Sarah Obert (Elsa Schraeder), Heather Pauliks (Sister Berthe), Hope Valls (Liesl von Trapp), Kristin Weed (Maria Rainer)

Creative

  • Director Travis Monroe Neese
  • Assistant Director/Choreographer Ben F. Locke
  • Vocal Director Kara Spector
  • Orchestra Director Aaron Kaplan
  • Scenic Design Lauren M. Nichols
  • Costume Design Martha Shuford
  • Lighting Design Alec Kinastowski
  • Sound Design Richard Neumann
  • Prop Design Patty Meier
  • Hair and Wig Design Roberto Puig
  • Production Supervisor Scott Spector
  • Carpenter Jack Mink
  • Paint Charge Emma Hydorn
  • Stage Manager Erin Versosky
  • Producer Heather Benveniste