2013 performance dates:
July 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26.
August 2, 7, 10, 13, 17, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31.
September 1.
8:00 p.m. Ski Hill Amphitheater
~
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. Great entertainment for the whole family.
~
Please note that infants and children under 5 are not admitted to LST shows.
Family Guide
People have different ideas about what material is appropriate, both for themselves and their families. This guide is provided to give you information to determine if the content of this production is suitable for you and your loved ones. Please be aware that this information is provided with the intent of disclosure, and therefore contains plot spoilers:
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 Since his wife passed away some years earlier, Captain Von Trapp has become withdrawn and embittered, and his children have been raised by a string of governesses, none of whom could cope with the demanding task.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.
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, and one actor slaps another in one scene, but there is no other overt violence in the show.
~
Please note that infants and children under 5 are not admitted to LST shows.
2013 Cast
Director Kevin McKee
Maria Rainer: Jenness Klein-Schrenzel
Captain von Trapp: Julian Schrenzel
Mother Abbess: Susan Gubsch
Liesl/Nun: Kylie Rose, Kaylene Jackson
Friedrich: Stephen Tveten, Grayson Smith
Louisa: Christina Locatelli, Reilly Schoening
Kurt: Luke Hafermann, Landon Davies
Brigitta: Grace Orallo, Hadyn Gunter
Marta: Annie Bowles, Madeline Gillespie
Gretl: Sadie Eby, Isabel Menna
Elsa Schraeder: Natalie Copeland
Max Detweiler: Ernest Palmer
Rolf Gruber/Nazi: Nicholas Tarabini, Kenneth Miller
Sister Berthe: Nan Missal
Sister Margaretta: Heather McQuarrie
Sister Sophia: Danielle Schafer-Cloke
Postulant: Nikki Delmarter
Nuns’ Chorus:
Michelle Abad
Kelsey Hull
Megan Klarich
Christina Masson
Brenna Visser
Herr Zeller: Patrick Murphy
Frau Schmidt: Cherisse Martinelli
Franz/Nazi: Cody Lippert
Ursula: Brenna Visser
Baroness Elberfeld: Christina Masson
Priest/Nazi: Brian Hollander
Admiral/Nazi: Bradley Stieger
Baron/Nazi: Michael Murphy
Nazi/Party Guest: Morgan Bader, Henry Van Leishout
Understudies:
Maria: Nikki Delmarter. Captain von Trapp: Morgan Bader. Mother Abbess: Michelle Abad
