2010 performance dates:
July 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 29, 31
August 3, 6, 11, 13, 17, 20, 25, 28, 29
8:00 p.m. Ski Hill Amphitheater, Wenatchee National Forest
Our annual production of The Sound of Music is a Bavarian Village classic. The sun falls behind the ridge, the moon rises over the valley, and Maria descends the hillside singing “The Hills are Alive.” Join us at the stunning Ski Hill Amphitheater for this signature Leavenworth experience which celebrates its 16th consecutive season in 2010. Great entertainment for the whole family.
Family Guide
As a parent, you are the only person qualified to determine what is appropriate for your child. The following information is provided to help you make the decision that is right for you and your family:
The story of The Sound of Music is based loosely on the true story of Maria Rainer and the von Trapp family. It takes place in Salzburg, Austria, during the last golden years of the 1930’s before World War II devastated Europe. Maria begins as a postulant at the Abbey, but the Mother Abbess doubts Maria’s readiness for the novitiate and instead sends her to Captain Georg Von Trapp to act as governess for his seven children. Since his wife passed away some years earlier, Captain Von Trapp has become withdrawn and embittered, and his children have been raised by a string of governesses, none of whom could cope with the demanding task. The children eventually succumb to Maria’s charms, her heartfelt ways, and especially her love of music. Captain Von Trapp returns from Vienna with the sophisticated, wealthy Elsa Schraeder, whom he intends to marry. However, during a very eventful dinner party it becomes clear that the Captain and Maria have romantic feelings for one another. Confused by these emotions, Maria flees to the Abbey. There the Mother Abbess instructs Maria to return to the Von Trapp house and find the path that God has chosen for her.
The story is one of courage, the power of music and love, and the restoration of faith. 
MATURE THEMES
While the Captain and Maria’s story is one of attraction and worldly love, The Sound of Music is a show free of innuendo or inference to sexual matters. The children’s mother has died prior to the action of the play, and the Captain’s loneliness and the Baroness’ desire to wed the Captain are the only mature themes explored, other than the ethical dilemma presented by the Nazi invasion.
DRUGS/ALCOHOL/LANGUAGE
Champagne is seemingly served at a party to the adult guests. Drunkenness is never depicted and there are no other references to drugs or alcohol. There is no “off-color” language in The Sound of Music.
VIOLENCE/SCARINESS
1938 was a scary time in Europe. This very real and factually based story of the Nazi occupation of Austria permeates Act II. Actors dressed as Nazi soldiers appear at the concert scene and in the dark scene that follows. This and the music and sound effects played for a short stint could be scary to young children. A gun is brandished in the same scene, but there is no overt violence in the show.
