The Sound of Music
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
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
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
Reviews:
"The sentiments of The Sound of Music are genuine and are presented, unabashedly and effectively, in the show's music, lyrics and dialogue...It is uplifting theater, appealing successfully and without apology to the better side of our natures." —The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 12, 1970
"It's not just the perfect compatibility of music and lyrics that makes audiences flock unremittingly to The Sound of Music. The show can jerk tears from even the driest of eyes. And if that isn't enough, there's the opportunity for a gaggle of children to mesmerise with their talents and charisma. It's a near- perfect recipe." —Peter Brown, LondonTheatre
Click here to read an article in the Bellmore Herald about Mepham's production:
Reviews:
"The sentiments of The Sound of Music are genuine and are presented, unabashedly and effectively, in the show's music, lyrics and dialogue...It is uplifting theater, appealing successfully and without apology to the better side of our natures." —The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 12, 1970
"It's not just the perfect compatibility of music and lyrics that makes audiences flock unremittingly to The Sound of Music. The show can jerk tears from even the driest of eyes. And if that isn't enough, there's the opportunity for a gaggle of children to mesmerise with their talents and charisma. It's a near- perfect recipe." —Peter Brown, LondonTheatre
Click here to read an article in the Bellmore Herald about Mepham's production:
The above text is borrowed from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization @ www.rnh.com.
Performance Dates
Thursday, March 27, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, March 28, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Tickets
$7.00 Students (18 and under), Faculty, and Senior Citizens
$10.00 General Admission
Thursday, March 27, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, March 28, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Tickets
$7.00 Students (18 and under), Faculty, and Senior Citizens
$10.00 General Admission
Cast
(in order of appearance)
(in order of appearance)
Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants
Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices The Mother Abbess Sister Sophia Maria Rainer, a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey Captain Georg von Trapp Franz, the butler Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper Liesl von Trapp Friedrich von Trapp Louisa von Trapp Kurt von Trapp Brigitta von Trapp Marta von Trapp Gretl von Trapp Rolf Gruber Ursula, a maid Baroness Elsa Schraeder Max Detweiler Herr Zeller Baron Elberfeld Frau Zeller Baroness Elberfeld A New Postulant Priest Admiral von Schreiber A Nazi Lieutenant ------------------------------------------------------------ Ensemble (Neighbors, Nuns, Novices, Postulants, Priests, Nazis, Contestants in the Festival Concert) |
Sabrina Saylor
Lindsey Von Elm Samantha Pepe Alyssa Rabinowitz* Alana DeGregorio Nick Bragman Eric Seltzer Meghan D. Corless Sabrina Garone Jacob Geier Sara Miller Jack McDonagh (Saw Mill Road Elementary) Jess Serviss Halle Wunderman (Park Avenue Elementary) Molly Walsh (Martin Avenue Elementary) Anthony Plantyn Bianca Picano Morgan Paccione David Kormos Keven Neira Nick Zolezzi Kassandra McAdam Ciera Paily Anna Nicchia Frank Reifschneider Nick DeMarco Matt Gibbons ----------------------------------------------------- Melissa Berman Emily Braverman Kevin Burns Alaina Ciorra Kristen Corless Liam Coor Emily Fontanetta Jenna Frisolone Christina Gargano Emily Garone Jess Lasker* Liz Liquori Sean Lotz Lauren LoVarco Lenny Martinez Sabrina Mastrangelo Samantha Morgan Nicole Pioli Melissa Ponton Diana Salem Evan Spector Hannah Weibley * Denotes Dance Captain |
Orchestra
Mr. Brian Neiderman, Conductor
Mr. Brian Neiderman, Conductor
Violin
Cello Bass Guitar Bass Guitar Flute Clarinet Trumpet Alto Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Keyboard Keyboard 2/Harp Percussion |
Andrea D'Sa, Samuel D'Sa, Kristina DiMicieli, Immanuel Mellis,
Sarah Schneider, Mr. Christopher Sutherland Ashley Kido John Koster Jacob Cutler Mike O'Shea Alyssa Lyman, Melissa Palmeri, Iris Schwartz, Nicole Valentino Joanna Clerici, Shannon Kropelunski, Kristen Sforza Steve Kubica, Kevin Mendez, Mr. Brian Neiderman Michael Morrow Andrew Katzman Phil LoPinto Mr. Michael Mitchell Brian Neiderman, Jr. |
Crew
Director
Assistant Director Vocal Music Direction Instrumental Music Direction Choreographer Dance Captains Stage Managers Stage Crew Set Design Master Carpenter Special Guest Carpenters Set Construction Master Painter Painters Lighting Design Lighting Technician Spotlight Operators Sound Technicians Sound Crew Costume Design Hair and Makeup Design Properties Design Showbill Design Poster Design Headshots House Design Ticket Sales Ushers |
Mr. Edward Grosskreuz, Jr.
Kevin Burns Mr. Michael Mitchell Mr. Brian Neiderman Ms. Brie Piccirillo Jess Lasker & Alyssa Rabinowitz Maria Schneider & Sophie Ulanoff Kyle Brodsky, Erik Bulling, Jamie Cayaban, Liam Corr, Jake Dougherty, Sal Ferro, Matt Gibbons, Kristen Kazokas, Keven Neira, Sandi Peters, Kathryn Ronan, Samantha Schook, Chris Tolentino Mr. Edward Grosskreuz, Jr. Maria Schneider Mr. Matt Corless '79 & Mr. Rob Saylor Kyle Brodsky, Liam Corr, Dakota Davis, Jake Dougherty, Matt Gibbons, David Kormos, Keven Neira, Max Perry Sophie Ulanoff Annie Bernhardi, Kyle Brodsky, Jamie Cayaban, Kage DeGirolamo, Kristen Kazokas, Sabrina Niedfeld, Ciera Paily, Sandi Peters, Kathryn Ronan, Samantha Schook, Victoria Sierra, Hannah Style, Sophie Ulanoff Mr. Edward Grosskreuz, Jr. Richie Gilley Sasha Deshuk, Josh Ferris, Mike Intagliata, Riley Jaskola Carmela Cipriano, Matteo Saylor Annie Bernhardi, Anthony Clemente, Sean Lotz Thea Sieban, TSID Designs and Innovations Gianna Olivo Mr. Edward Grosskreuz, Jr. Mr. Edward Grosskreuz, Jr. Rachel Strube Ms. Kelly Schiulaz Kevin Burns, Jamie Kaefer, Bianca Picano, Jenny Pineiro, Alyssa Rabinowitz, Gabby Rubino, Sara Rudick Mepham Faculty Erin Corless, Brandon Ellis, Justin Ellis, Victoria Sierra, Hannah Style |
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