The Sound of Music

Music by Richard Rogers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

Auditions:
August 16-21

Show Dates:
November 12, 13, 19, & 20, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.
November 13, 14, 20, & 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.
Directed by Vera Cunningham
Produced by Linda Peasley

Synopsis: Set amidst the splendor of the Austrian Alps in 1938, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic, The Sound of Music, the last of nine musicals created by the team, has won the hearts of audiences the world over. This is the enchanting story of Maria, a spirited young novice who leaves the Abbey to become a governess to seven motherless children. In the process, she finds her true destiny, falling in love with their father, and transforming their lives by the power of music and the magic of love. The inspiring story of their escape from the Nazi menace not only ran for four years on Broadway, winning seven Tony awards, but was made into the most popular film musical of all time. The glorious score includes timeless favorites such as “Do Re Mi,” “Edelweiss ,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Climb Every Mountain.”

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Audition Press Release
Opening Press Release
Publicity Poster
Audition Flyer 		Audition Schedule
Character Descriptions
Song Selections
Audition Application Form 		Staff and Crew
Cast List
Photos
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We would like to thank everyone who auditioned for The Sound of Music!  It was a phenomenal turnout – 110 children and nearly 50 adults – for a show with basically very few roles.  Unfortunately we were not able to cast all of the extremely talented individuals who auditioned – there were many very tough choices.  To those who did not get cast, we encourage you to consider working behind the scenes – we will need lots of help!  For information regarding crew work, please contact Linda Peasley, Producer, 517-548-6577 or lpeasley@umich.edu

Congratulations to the following cast members!  We are thrilled with this wonderful group and look forward to an exciting time creating the show with you. 

First rehearsal – “Actor Roundup” is Monday night, August 23, 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the school.  All materials will be handed out and we will be reading through Act I as a “Sing-a-long.” 

And thank you again to everyone – it was a great audition!

Staff and Crew

Director
Vera Cunningham
Assistant Director Maria Usher
Jr. Assistant Director

K.C. Pearlberg
Producer Linda Peasley
Stage Manager Mike Dunigan
Music Director Brian Pearson
Vocal Director Tim Meixner
Pianist Diane Joslin
Choreographer Maria Usher
Tech Director Bruce Grotenhuis
Set Design Catherine Young
Set Painting Michelle Skrobot
Catlin R. Anderson
Leah Wiercioch
Light Design Lanny Davis
Light Board Debbie Mikula
Sound Tech Ken Medelis
Bob Skrobot
Costumes Kathleen Wilmoth
Set Build Mike Onderchanin
Set Dress Irene Onderchanin
Props Eileen Obradovich
Publicity Pam Medelis
Program Keith Medelis
Box Office Barbara Brandt
T-Shirts Katie Grotenhuis
House Ushers Susan Deadman
House Refreshments Jan Searle
Photography Scott Usher

 

Cast List

Maria Rainer

Mary Jo Del Vero

Captian Georg von Trapp Scott Usher
Liesl von Trapp Tiffany Roemer
Rolf Gruber Keith Medelis
Max Detweiler Bob Bullock
Elsa Schraeder Gemma O'Donnell
Franz, the butler Jim Henne
Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper Carolina DeLuca
Mother Abbess Jennifer Frank
Sister Sophia Erin Hooks
Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices Sarah Dahl
Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants Melinda Clark
The Von Trapp Children
Friedrich Justin Brandt
Louisa Alizah Berg
Kurt Christopher Brandt
Brigitta Hannah Crischke
Marta Alison Wiercioch
Gretl Madison Deadman
   
Herr Zeller Michael Fank
Frau Zeller Erin Hooks
Admiral von Schreiber Matt Cameron
Baron Elberfeld Dean Maiberger
Baroness Elberfeld Angela Bryant
Monochant Soloist Sarah Dahl
New Postulant Stephanie Onderchanin
Fraulein Schweiger, contest winner Eileen Obradovich
Concert soldier soloist John Mark Davis
Trio of Sangerbun of Herwegen, Contest Winners Angela Bryant, Brittany Brown, Elly Mikula
Priest Matt Cameron
Altar Boys David Frank, Chirs Hooks
Nun's Choir Heather Brady
Brittany Brown
Alecia Burke
Audrey Burke
Melinda Clark
Sarah Dahl
Marge Donaldson
Jennifer Frank
Sandy Helzerman
Aaron Hooks
Karoline Kumke
Jessica Lee
Elly Mikula
Gemma O'Donnel
Stephanie Onderchanin
Louise Schroeder
Krystin Searle
Julie Skrobot
Nazi Youth Soldiers John Mark Davis
David Frank
Chris Hooks
Dean Maiberger
Chris Salter
Waltzers at the party Michael Frank - Erin Hooks
Chris Salter - Sarah Dahl
Dean Maiberger - Anglea Bryant
Matt Cameron - Louise Schroeder
Other Party Guests

Brittney Brown
Sandy Helzerman
Karoline Kumke
Jessica Lee
Elly Mikula
Julie Skrobot
John Mark Davis
David Frank
Chris Hooks

Selected Nuns for Act II Scene 12 "New Postulant" Scene Brittney Brown
Alecia Burke
Audrey Burke
Krystin Searle
Selected Nuns for Act II Scene 2 "Mother Abbess' Vestments" and Act II Scene 3 "Pre-Wedding Scene Alicia Burke
Audrey Burke
Marge Donaldson
Sandy Helzerman
Karoline Kumke Jessica Lee
Elly Mikula
Stephanie Onderchanin
Krystin Searle
Louise Schroeder
Julie Skrobot
Nun's Choir Breakdown
Nuns MA - Jennifer Frank
Sister Sophia - Erin Hooks
Sister Berthe - Sarah Dahl
Sister Margaretta - Melinda Clark
Marge Donaldson
Sandy Helzerman
Gemma O'Donnell
Louise Schroeder
Novices Heather Brady
Karoline Kumke
Jessica Lee
Julie Skrobot
Postulants Brittany Brown
Alicia Burke
Audrey Burke
Elly Mikula
Stephanie Onderchnin
Krystin Searle

 

Photos
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