"The Sound of Music" Logo hangs in front of the Austrian mountains.

The Sound of Music

November 24, 2023 — December 17, 2023

Civic Auditorium

Digital Program
  • Synopsis
  • Cast & Crew
  • Production Team
  • Show Dates & Info

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev ry Mountain”, “My Favorite Things”, “Do-Re-Mi”, “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, “The Sound of Music” won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Howard Lindsay and Russel CrouseSuggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp

THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

Stifel

 

Old National Bank

 

Cast

  • Maria Rainer – Rebekah Hill*
  • Sister Berthe – Erika Mehring
  • Sister Margaretta – Gwen Saulino
  • Mother Abbess – Nicky Aiello
  • Sister Sophia – Olivia Gray*
  • Captain Georg von Trapp – Lucas Mansberger
  • Franz – Jared Volz*
  • Frau Schmidt – Kristin Warren*
  • Liesl – Marissa Toweson
  • Friedrich – Alex Cole*
  • Louisa – Bri Berning*
  • Kurt – Trevor Schuster
  • Brigitta – Etta Poer
  • Marta – Evie Meskin
  • Gretl – Eloise Cameron*
  • Rolf Gruber – Peter Mackay*
  • Elsa Schraeder – Sarah Mansberger
  • Max Detweiler – R.J. Soule
  • Herr Zeller – Vincent Giannecchini
  • Admiral von Schreiber, Party Guest – Joby Hertel
  • Baron Elberfeld – Robert James Piellusch
  • Nun, Fraulein Schweiger, Party Guest – Terese Banner
  • Nun, Party Guest, Saengerbund Trio – Bella Albarran*
  • Nun, Postulant, Saengerbund Trio – Anna Cafagna
  • Nun, Saengerbund Trio – Aster Sage
  • Nun, Party Guest – Gabrielle Balanda*
  • Nun, Baroness Elberfeld – Elsa Halifax
  • Nun, Party Guest – Abbie Halifax
  • Nun, Party Guest – Micha E. Myers
  • Nun, Frau Zeller – Rachel Lynn Piper

* Civic onstage debut

Crew

  • Light Board Operator – Elvin E. East
  • A1 Operator – Brian R. Bay
  • A2 Operator – Elia Ingerham
  • Floor/Fly Crew – Elijah Kaeding, Haley Willis, Ashley Beach, Logan Awe, Tina Kruger, Jason Byler, Ryan Burke
  • Dressers – Kelsey Jordan, Tina Jordan, Emily Awe, Julie Smith
  • Follow Spot Operators – Aubrey Hansen, Alan Moerdyk
  • Playback Operator – Lisa Grace
  • Props Crew – Lexie Rodriguez, Terra Smith
  • Director – Ben Zylman
  • Music Director – Marie McColley-Kerstetter
  • Choreographer – Sara Sherman
  • Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
  • Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
  • Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
  • Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Stage Manager – Isaac Byler
  • Assistant Stage Managers – Val Glasscock, Olivia Johnston
  • Projection Designer – David Kyhn
  • Dance Captain – Anna Cafagna
  • Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller
  • Charge Painter – David Kyhn
  • Scenic Artists – Ariana Marie Gogins, Nathan Brown, Tina Kruger, Terese Banner, Kyle Hibbard, Ryan Jones, Dakota Doster, Jaya Pratt, Elisha Kyhn, Stephanie Kyhn, Sally Alexander, Eric Alexander, Justin Muse, Angela Mammel
  • Stitchers – Isabella Bolden, Camille Van Dien
  • Audio Engineer – Jared Watson
  • Assistant Sound Designer – Raven Moore
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Photographer and Graphic Designer – Deborah Mitchell
  • Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
  • Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic

Performance Dates

  • Friday, November 24, 2023, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
  • Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, December 1, 2023, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, December 8, 2023, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, December 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM 

Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center and street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.