The Sound of Music
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Music by Richard Rogers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Jane Staab
February 4- 27, 2005
“The world’s most beloved musical returns to WFT, posing again the infamous question: How do you solve a problem like Maria? Rodgers and Hammerstein’s final collaboration, based on Maria Von Trapp’s autobiography, follows the adventures of a high-spirited young woman who is ill-fitted for the life of the convent. Sent to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, who runs his home as if it were an Austrian navy vessel, Maria wins their hearts (and his) with her exuberant love of life. The family’s narrow escape from the Nazis, over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II, is one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented onstage.”
CAST
Maria Rainer – Angela Williams*
The Mother Abbess – Leigh Barrett*, Lisa Korak
Sister Berthe – Ellen Peterson
Sister Margaretta – Gamalia Pharms*
Sister Sophia – Vanessa J. Schukis*
Captain Georg von Trapp – Christopher Chew*
Franz – Harold S. Withee
Frau Schmidt – Liz Robbins
Liesl – Andrea C. Ross
Friedrich – David Kaim
Louisa – Ariel Harrist
Kurt – Paul McCallion
Brigitta – Samantha Goober
Marta – Alexandra Waye
Gretl – Katherine Doherty
Rolf Gruber – Jacob Liberman
Elsa Schraeder – Eileen Nugent*
Max Detweiler – Brian Richard Robinson*
Herr Zeller – Samuel Young
Baron Elberfeld – Peyton Pugmire
Frau Elberfeld – Jaime Montesano
Admiral von Schrieber – Robert G. Prescod
Nuns – Jordan Ashwood, Kiersten Cormack, Sarah Dunn, Mariko Kanto, Amanda Kline, Jaime Montesano, W. Yvonne Murphy, Megan Lynn Otteson, Megan Savage, Jane Staab*, Jaime Steinbach, Jennifer Tucker
Nazis – Chris Brucato, Nicholas Carter, Peyton Pugmire
*Denotes Member of Actors’ Equity Association
CREATIVE
Director – Jane Staab
Musical Director – Jonathan Goldberg
Set Designer – Janie E. Howland
Choreographer – Laurel Stachowicz
Lighting Designer – Nicole Pearce
Costume Designer – Marian Piro
Sound Designer – Matthew Otto
Production Stage Manager – Laurie Aldous*
*Denotes Member of Actors’ Equity Association
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And what charm!
- Study Guide (Document Forthcoming)
- Program Booklet
Rehearsal & Behind the Scenes photos
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