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Jasper Arts Center to be filled with “The Sound of Music” beginning Thursday

ByMatthew Crane Reading Time: 4 minutes
Liesl von Trapp, played by Linsey England, and Rolf Gruber, played by Colin McGowan, perform the iconic “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” song and dance at the dress rehearsal held Tuesday evening.

Tickets are now available for Actors Community Theatre’s 2024 Summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. 

Directed and choreographed by Kayla Kelley of Owensboro, Ky,, this classic musical promises to entertain all ages with its inspirational story, based on the post-World-War II memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, which follows a cheerful postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. 

The cast features both new and familiar actors at the Jasper Arts Center. 

The Sound of Music will grace the stage of the Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Avenue, Jasper, on the following dates: Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. EDT Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. EDT Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. EDT Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. EDT.

Doors open 30 minutes before the listed show times—general admission tickets for ages four and above for $12 each. Tickets are available online and can be purchased by visiting https://www.actorscommunitytheatre.com/tickets. Tickets will only be sold at the door if extras are available at that time. All patrons are required to have a ticket to attend. The run time for this show is approximately three hours, with intermission. 

Cast information is below the photos.

Max Ditterweiller, played by Steven Dunn, discusses acts for the upcoming performances with Captain Georg von Trapp, played by Chris Dixon, and Elsa Schraeder, played by Kate Letterman Conway.
Captain Georg von Trapp, played by Chris Dixon, realizes he is in love with Maria Rainer, played by Rebecca Volk.
Grace Bartley performs in the ensemble during the ball scene with her mother, Bridgette Bartley (back).
The classic “So Long, Farewell” sung by the von Trapp children played by Linsey England, Juan Lloveras, Eve Gatwood, Matthew Schlacter, Hannah Bartley, Aunalee Weyer and Liliana Davis.
Liz Book plays the Mother Abbess. Behind her is Shelby Gidley, who performs the role of Sister Margaretta.
The von Trapp children rehearse lackadaisically as they miss Maria, who has left to return to resume her life as a nun. Center is Aunalee Weyer as Marta, with Hannah Bartley on her left playing Brigitta and Lilliana Davis on her right as Gretl.
Maria Rainer, played by Rebecca Volk, prepares to be married to the captain.
The sets, props and lighting add to the majestic scenes in the production.
The nuns react as Captain von Trapp and Maria share a loving kiss at the conclusion of the wedding.

CAST 

  • Maria Rainer: Rebecca Volk 
  • Mother Abbess: Liz Book 
  • Sister Margaretta: Shelby Gidley 
  • Sister Berthe: Jaylin McEwan 
  • Sister Sophia: Vanessa Hickman 
  • Captain Georg von Trapp: Chris Dixon
  • Liesl von Trapp: Linsey England 
  • Friedrich von Trapp: Juan Lloveras
  • Louisa von Trapp: Eve Gatwood 
  • Kurt von Trapp: Matthew Schlachter 
  • Brigitta von Trapp: Hannah Bartley 
  • Marta von Trapp: Aunalee Weyer 
  • Gretl von Trapp: Liliana Davis 
  • Franz: David Griffith 
  • Frau Schmidt: Lucy Dixon 
  • Rolf Gruber: Colin McGowan
  • Elsa Schraeder: Kate Letterman Conway
  • Max Detweiler: Steven Dunn 
  • Baroness Elberfeld: Jaylin McEwan 
  • Admiral von Schreiber: Seth Neukam 
  • Herr Zeller: Alec Lechner 
  • A new Postulant: Sylvia Birchler 
  • Saengerbund of Herwegen Trio: Grace Bartley, Shannon Knight, Jessica Warden
  • Nuns/ Ensemble: Grace Bartley, Bridgette Bartley, Sylvia Birchler, Nyx Brooks, Shannon Knight, Kirsten Neukam, Jessica Warden 

Crew

  • Kayla Kelley, Director/Choreographer
  • Micheal Sadler, Light Intern
  • Arlo Huddleston, Light Intern
  • Doreen Lechner, Light Director
  • Andy Hoffman, Sound Director
  • Jonathan Kroeger, Music Director
  • Abigail Aders, Set Build Lead 
  • Katelyn “Kat” Carter, Stage Manager
  • Beth Seidl, Props 
  • Patti O’Brien, Box Office
  • Angie Schitter, Producer 
  • Kaitlyn Neukam, Marketing

ACT Board:

  • Liz Book, President 
  • Kate Letterman Conway, Vice President 
  • Patti O’Brien, Treasurer 
  • Beth Seidl, Secretary 
  • Shelby Gildey 
  • Kelly Lechner 
  • Jade Marinin 
  • Kaitlyn Neukam 
  • Angie Schitter
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