*OPENING THIS WEEKEND AT CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE * *"The Sound of Music"* Music by Richard Rogers • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II • Book by Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp NOW THROUGH Dec. 15, 2024 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays, November 24, December 1, 8, 15 at 2:00 PM $23 regular, $20 senior, student, military TICKETS: https://cvlt.org/show-item/sound-of-music/ <https://cvlt.org/show-item/sound-of-music/> Director — MASON STEWART Assistant Director — ERIN STEWART Music Director — OLIVER DEAK Producer — ALLIE MORRISON Choreographer — JORDON MATTHEW Stage Manager — ANDREW KARP Costumer — KATIE WELLS Set Construction, Sound, and Projections — MADELINE McCLURE Lighting — MARCUS DANA Props — JULIA WOLFF Technical Supervisor — STEVE SAVANYU Piano — KRISTEN JOHNSON Prepare to be enchanted by one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music. This timeless classic tells the heartwarming story of Maria, a spirited young nun who brings joy and music back into the lives of the Von Trapp family. As Maria teaches the seven children to sing and finds herself falling for their widowed father, Captain Von Trapp, the family must also navigate the growing threat of Nazi occupation. With its unforgettable score featuring iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Edelweiss,” this production promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Join us for a journey of love, courage, and the transformative power of music. With lush, sweeping melodies and touching narrative, CVLT’s first production of The Sound of Music in 30 years transports you to a world where music and family triumph over adversity. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic and inspiration of a show that has resonated with generations. *Starring* Maria — ABBY LONGSHORE Captain von Trapp — CORY BRYNER Mother Abbess — ADAIR ARKO Elsa Schraeder — CASSIE UTT Max Detweiler — TOM JONES Rolf Gruber — EV BRODSKY Liesl von Trapp — KARA SIMPSON The von Trapp Children (Edelweiss Cast)* Friedrich — MEREDITH WAKEFIELD Louisa — RUBY FLOYD Kurt — SHANE JOHNSON Brigitta — VIVIEN MORRISON Marta — NORA FLOYD Gretl — CORA GRANT The von Trapp Children (Do-Re-Mi Cast)* Friedrich — KAI RUBY Louisa — JULIANA SHUMAKER Kurt — SACHA MORRISON Brigitta — LILY SHUMAKER Marta — HOLLY ANN BUDIN Gretl — JOSEPHINE MURPHY Sister Berthe / Mother Understudy — AMY GRANT Sister Margaretta — AMY MANGO Sister Sophia / Elsa Understudy — MICHELA PALMA Frau Schmidt — ELISABETH ROTER Franz — DAVE IGNEZCI Ensemble / Herr Zeller / Max Understudy — GARRETT SCHARF Ensemble / Elberfeld / Admiral — TIM BURKE Ensemble — JOYCE NELSON Ensemble — ROBIN MANGO Ensemble / Maria Understudy — SOPHIE BARRETT Ensemble / Liesl Understudy — AUTUMN JUKER * The von Trapp children will be performed by two different casts. These casts will appear as follows: Edelweiss: Nov. 15, 22, 24, 30 and Dec. 6, 8, 14 Do-Re-Mi: Nov. 16, 23, 29 and Dec. 1, 7, 13, 15 December 1 – Friends of WomenSafe Sponsored Performance: The December 1 matinee of The Sound of Music is a fundraiser to benefit Friends of WomenSafe, sponsored by Junction Auto Family. This performance’s free concessions are provided by Friends of WomenSafe.