SLOC Schenectady Light Opera Company Musical Theatei presents
Suggested by "The Trapp Family SIngets' by Maria Augusta Trapp
Music by Richard Rodgers Director Rebecca straight Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Assistant Director Jeffrey P. Hocking Book by Howard Lindsay Music Director Brad Gregg and Russel Grouse Choreographer Abby Todd Producers Joe and Mary Ann Concra
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Tlw Sound ofMusic premiered on Broadway in 1959 and later became the most popular film of all time. It's been revived on stages across the globe, including SLOC in 1968 & 1987. Suggested by the memoirs of a von Trapp child, it recounts life in Austria during the late 1930's -just before its annexation with Nazi Germany. Today, we are aware of the tragic events that took place during World War 11. However, at the time, the world did not yet know the full magnitude of what would unfold. The story of one family's courage and loyalty has stuck wth me over the years. Having reached so many, I think we must all have memories of how this stoiy has touched our lives. As a child, I remember singing its songs with my cousin Gina. I remember the first time 1 saw it with my daughter, Gabrielle.
Those familiar with SLOC's history are aware that the building wo sit in today was once St. John the Baptist Church. My Aunt was a member of St. John's. She loved it here. It was here, 12 years ago, that my family said goodbye to her after her courageous battle with breast cancer. When I was selected to direct this production, 1 couldn't help but feel she had a hand in it. My Aunt Jo was an amazing woman, and this was her favorite musical. As a result, it holds a very special place in my heart. It's because of this that I'd like to dedicate this production to the memory of my Aunt, Josephine Formiehelli.
Having spent the last three months with this cast and crew, I'm reminded that sometimes faiiiily is not only the one you arc born into. Sometimes it's the one you create. This team has become my family. This is a production that 1 am very proud of! I'd like to thank SLOC for this opportunity, it's been an honor! Thank you to all who have supported my family these last few months. To the cast, thank you for taking this show beyond an^lhing 1 could dream it to be. To my entire production team, you're amazing! Thank you for all you've done to iielp make this show what it is. .'Vnd to you, the audience, thank you for coming. 1 hope that your glimpse into the lives of the von Ti-app Family leaves you with a renewed faith in family, love, hope, and survival - the underbing theme of The Sound ofMusic. Enjoy the show!
Rebecca Straight Director Schenectady Light Opera Company
Presents...
\ - ' Suggested by - TheTrapp Family Singers" - by Maria Augusta Trapp
Music by RICHARD RODGERS Director - Rebecca Straight Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN Assistant Director - Jeffrey P. Hocking Music Director - Brad Gregg Book by HOWARD LINDSAY Choreographer - Abby Todd ANDRUSSELCROUSE Producers - Joe & Mary Ann Concra
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 disi)atche(i 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 llie 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 Caj)tain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War il provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular mo\ie musical of ail time.
The Sound ofMime Is presented through special arrangement with R & 11 Theatricals: www,rnh.com The videotaping or other video or aiidio niconiing of this production is strictly prohibited. Cast
Maria Rainer Erin Watcrhouse Mother Abbess Janice Walz Sister Berthe Kelly A. Blitz Sister Margaretta Patricia Leighton Sister Sophia Katie Matthews Captain Georg von Trapp John Sutliff Franz Peter Holmes Frau Schmidt Margol Phillips Lies] von Trapp Lydia Walrath Friedrich von Trapp Connor Olney Louisa von TYapp Gabrieile D. Straight Kurt von Trapp Henry Sinnott Brigitta von TYapp Heather Grace Pangburn Marta von Trapp Gabriella Pizzolo Gretl von Trapp Sofia Rose Trimarchi Rolf Gruber Keenon "Kee" McCollum
Elsa Schraeder Laura Tortorici Max Detweiler Joe Phillips Herr Zeller David Alligcr Baron Elberfeld Chris Malatesta
Frau Zeller Genevlevci Hudson
Baroness Elberfeld Christina Benardo
Admiral von Schreiber David E. Bacheldor Lieutenant Nathan Perry
Nuns
Christina Benardo Genevieve Hudson Kathleen Piccirillo Erin Brozek Madison Pastoriza Jackie Smith Ruth Cox Margot Phillips
Ensihmdle
David Alliger Ruth Cox Kathleen Piccirillo David E. Bacheldor Chris Malatesta Jackie Smith
Erin Brozek Madison Pastoriza Jeff Cox Nathan Perry
l(k Production Staff
Director Rebecca Straight Assistant Director Jeffrey P. Hocking Music Director Brad Gregg Choreographer Abby Todd Producers Joe & Mary Ann Concra Stage Manager Kara A. DiCaterino Set Designer Sev Moro Master Carpenter Adam M. Coons Set Construction Peter Beienchia, Stephen Foust, Don McCollom, Jim OIncy & lyier Oiney Scenic Painting Mary Kozlowski & Sharon C. Wemple Additional Painting Christina Benardo, Katie Matthews, Jim Oiney, Janice Walz, Caitiin Carney, Kara A. DiCaterino, Jeffrey P. Hocking, Brandon Lahn-Schofieid, Keenon "Kee" McCoiliim, Joe Phiiiips, Margot Phiiiips, Rebecca Straight, Peter Trimarchi, Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack Lighting Designer Bob Hcaicy Sound Designer Michael O'Kecfe Property Masters Joe & Mary Ann Concra Additional Props Jennifer Sutiiff Costume Designer Sherry Recineiia Costume Assistants Khryn Rigney, Natalie Pizzolo, Diane O'Neill Filer & Linda Bertrand Make-Up Designer Marcia Lenehan Make-Up Assistants Allie Adelc & Scana Munson Hair Designer John Fowler Audition Accompanists Jessica Crisci, Joanne Mensching & Jason Dashew Rehearsal Accompanist Nathan Perry Soprano Section Leader Kelly A. Blitz Stage Crew Marguerite Sinnott, Celine Fletcher, Brandon Lahn-Schofield & Michael Silvia Publicity Jonathan Pate BLOC Board Liaison Sev Moro
Musicians
Keyboard 1/Conductor Brad Gregg Keyboard 2 Ellen Rizzo Bass Tony Riccobono Drums Nicholas Kopp Flute Patricia Leighton Violin Kelly A. Blitz Viola Katie Matthews SciHNHS & Musical Numbers - Act I
Scene 1: The Nonnberg Abbey Prdudiwm The Nuns of Nonnberg Abbey
Scene 2: A Mountainside Near the Abbey The Sound ofMusic Maria Scene 3: The Office of the Mother Abbess; The Next Morning Maria Sisters Berthe, Sophia, Margaretta & Mother Abbess My Favorite Things Maria & Mother Abbess
Scene 4: A Corridor in the Abbey and the Countryside / Have Confidence Maria Scene 5: The Living Room of the Trapp Villa; That Afternoon Do-Re-Mi Maria and the von Trapp Children
Scene 6: Outside the Villa; That Evening Sateen Going on Seventeen Rolf & LcisI Scene 7: Maria's Bedroom; Later That Evening The Lonely Goatherd Maria & The Children
Scene 8: A Hallway in the Villa The Lonely Goatherd (Reprise) Louisa, Brigitta, Marta & Gretl
Scene 9: The Terrace of the MUa;Six Weeks Later How Can Love Survive Max, Elsa & Captain von TYapp The Sound ofMusic (Reprise) The Children & Captain von Trapp Scene 10: A Hallway in the Villa; One Week Later Scene 11: The Living Room; The Same Evening So Ijong, Farewall The Children
Scene 12: A Corridor in the Abbey Morning Hymn The Nuns
Scene 13: The Office of the Mother Abbe^; Three Days Later Climb Even/ Mountain Mother Abbess
There will be a 15 minute intermission. Refreshments are available at the rear of the theater. Scenes & Musical Numbers - Act II
Scene 1: The Terrace; The Same Day My Favorite Things (Reprise) The Children & Maria No Way to Stop It Elsa, Max & Captain von TVapp Something Good Maria & Captain von TVapp
Scene 2: A Corridor in the Abbey; IVro Weeks Later
Scene 3: The Office of the Mother Abbess; Immediately Following Gaudoamvs Domino The Nuns
Scene 4: The Chapel Maria (Reprise) The Nuns Conjiiemini Domino The Nuns
Scene 6: The Living Room; One Month Later Sixteen, Going on Scwenteeri (Reprise) Maria & LeisI
Scene 6: The Concert Hall Stage; Three Daj« Later Do-Re-Mi (Reprise) Maria. Captain von TVapp & The Children Edelwms Captain von Trapp, Maria & The Children So Long, Farewell (Reprise) Maria, Captain von TVapp & The Children Scene 7: The Garden of the Abbey; That Night Finale Ultimo Mother Abbess & The Nuns
Lyrics for "I Have Confidence" and "Something Good" by Richard Rodgers
The Cast and Crew of The Sound ofMusic would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous support of this production!
+ Schuylervilie Community Theater + Giens Falls Community Theatre + •f The Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall -f + Class Act Productions + Albany Civic Theater + More Perreca's + + Shenendehowa High School Drama Club + Nell Burrows (Freedom Park) -f ■f St. John the Evangelist Church + Joan Ritecki + Mike Gatzendorfer -f + Shawn Morgan Photography + Parkway Music + VickiFerro +
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DAVID ALLIGER (Herr Zeller/Ensemble) was born and is still alive today. He made his theatrical debut at age 11, in a perfonnance as The Herald in Farnsworth Middle School's 2001 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. He later went on to have some success in shows at Guilderland High School in roles such as Horace Vandergelder xnHello, Dolly! and Mr. Applegate in Damn Yankees! He thinks his family is just great, "Hi, family!" DAVID E. BACHEIDOR {Admiral von Schreiber/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at SLOCI Previous SLOG appearances include Oliver! (Bill Sykes), Kiss of the Spider Woman, and 0?ice on This Island. His most recent role was as the Innkeeper in Not So Common Player's Man ofLa Mancha. David dedicates this performance, as always, to his wife and best friend Laurie, who has always supported and encouraged his artistic endeavors above and beyond the call of sanity. CHRISTINA BENARDO {Nun/BaronessElberfeld) is thrilled to be making her SLOC debut in her all-time favorite musical! Locally,she has performed with Classic Theater Guild and the Family Players of NENY. Favorite credits \x\q\\iAg: Annie (Miss Hannigan), Funny Girl (Rosie Brice), Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina), Mo the Woods (Lucinda), The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Urn),Harvey (Veta Simmons) and The Last Night ofBallyhoo (Boo Levy). Christina would like to thank Becky, Jeff, and the rest of the production team for giving her this opportunity; to her family for filling her life with the "Sound of Music," and to her friends for their support. WEUX N.'BIUTL {Sister Berlhe) is thrilled to be back at SLOC! Stage credits: Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (SLOC), The Music Man, Suor Angelica, Don Giovanni, Don PasQuale, Handel's Messiah Rocks (National Tour), A/rs- Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge, Working, The Shadow Box, My Fair Lady, Into the Woods and The Secret Garden. Kelly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Voice from Mansfield University in 2005. Kelly thanks Ken, her friends and family for their love and support. ERIN BROZEK {Nu7i/Ensemble) has been acting since a young age, starting with Christmas pageants, ballet recitals, and more. Erin has appeared in many of her past high school productions, the most notable roles being Meg in The Phantom of the Opera and various parts in The Laramie Project. Erin is excited to be joining SLOC and wants to thank her friends and family for their support. JOE & MARY ANN CONCRA {Producers & Prop Masters) are happy to be producing again. They last produced SLOC's Carousel. Other SLOC credits include props for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Baby, Pirates ofPenzance and Kiss, Me Kate. They have also served as Property Masters for Not So Common Players and they have volunteered with Stage Crew for The Schoncctady Theater for Children, Wlio's Wlio in tlie Cast & Crew ContinueJ...
KARA A- DiCATERINO {Stage Manager) is going back to her roots in the role of Stage Manager after spending the last few years acting, directing, and supporting her friends by seeing more shows than she can count. Some of her favorite credits include ensemble, Fiddler on the Roof(SLOC); balcony choir, (SLOC); Dorothy Quimby,Ramma Quimby (HMT); director, [title ofshowj (Alpha Psi Omega); director, Cinderella (NSCP); SM/AD, Once on Tim Island (SLOC); SM/AI), The Secret Garden (Spotlight Players); and SM/AD, Woman in Blank (SOP). You can next see her on stage in the April production oiYou've Got Hate Mail (OOPs). Kara is excited to work with this most talented cast and crew on The Sound ofMufdc. The hills are indeed tilled with music! Much love to Ginger dog! ADAM M. COONS {Master Carpen.ler) has had the pleasure of working on many SLOC shows including Anything Goes, Seusslcal, Kiss of the Spider Wornan, Hello, Dolly!, Grease, The Mystery ofEdwin Brood, Babes in Arms, The Scarlet Fimpetnell, and Forum. He is a Co-Founder and the current Technical Director for Class Act Productions. Thanks to Becky and the whole production staff for their faith in my skills and to Peter Belenchia, Jim Olney, and Stephen Poust for all of their help. JEFF COX {Ensemble) has been scon at Hannaford and Home Depot, but he has not been seen onstage since high school! He's pleased as punch to join this production olThe Sound of Music and even more delighted to waltz with his favorite nun, Ruth. RUTH COX {Nun/Ensemhle) is excited to pick up an old habit at Nonnberg Abbey after having appeared in The Sound of Music at Cohoes Music Hall. In addition to cutting a rug with her husband, Jeff, in this production, Ruth has also performed on stage with her daughters in/Mo, Dolly!(SLOC) and The Pirates ofPenzance (Spotlight). JOHN FOWLER {Hair Designer) has designed hair for more shows in the capital district than you can shake a curling iron at. He'd be teasing you if he said he didn't love running his fingers through the luscious locks of some of the best actors and actresses in the area. John is thrilled to have the chance to gel with the cast of The Sound ofMusic and looks fonvard to many more stylish collaborations. BRAD GREGG {Music Director) is a graduate of the Crane School of Music and is currently a music teacher in the Schenectady City School District. His first experience in musical direction came in 2010, working with The Sound ofMusk stage manager, Kara DiCaterino, on [title of show] at the RPI Playhouse. He most recently joined the Family Players of Northeastern New York in the summer of 2012 for their production of The Wizard of Oz. In his SLOC debut. Brad is delighted to be a part o[ The Sound ofMusic, his "Mom Mom's" favorite musical. Brad would like to thank his family for their guidance and care, as well as his fiancee, Jaclyn, for her daily love and support. BOB HEALEY {Lighting Designer) is i)ack lighting his 9th production in a row at SLOC, having just Dirty Rotteri Scoundrels(SLOC) and The I/islS Years(TCT). In his spare time, when he isn't busy working on lights for SLOC or TCT, ho works at RPI on their supercomputers. He hopes you enjoy the show and come back for the sea.son finale.Sweet Charily. Wlio's Wlio in tke Cast & Crew Continued...
JEFFREY P. HOCKING {Assistant Director) is happier than a slinky on an escalator to be working alongside his "deer" friends Rebecca and Kara on this production of Tfw Sound of Music. You may remember him from previous SLOG productions as Underling in The Drowsy Ckaperone or J.P. Morgan in Ragtime. Notable directing credits inciudc Titanic: The Mwskal and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with Family Players of NENY. He has never appeared on COPS. Jeff would like to thank his agent, his cat and Jesus Christ. PETER HOLMES {Franz) has been seen wandering around Schenectady's theatre companies working onstage, backstage and in other capacities for the past 42 years or so. When not involved in theatre, he enjoys playing his trumpet in the Greg Nazarian Dance Band and participating in many other bands around the area. GENEVIEVE HUDSON {Nun/Frau Zeller) is excited to bo making her SLOC debut! She was last seen as the Seasons of Love soloist in Cohoes Music HaWsR&nt:School Edition. Favorite roles include Golde inFiddleron the Roof Marta m Company, Ensemble mLesMiserables: School Edition, Cinderella in R&H's Cinderella, and Jack's Mother in Into the Woods. Thanks to the cast and production staff for making this such a groat experience."Much lovo to Mom, Dad, Leslie, and JIGS!" PATRICIA LEIGHTON {Sister Margaretta) is happy to be a part of this production, This space is iol't inlontionally blank. MARCIA LENEHAN {Make-up Designer) has designed make-up for community theater productions for over fourteen years. Her most recent ventures include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Next To Normal, Little Shop of Horrors (SLOC) and Man ofLa Mancha (Not So Common Players). This production brings her back to her high school days when the mo\ne The Sound of Music opened at the Hellman Theater in Albany... (Yes.. .1 am that old!) Thank you to everyone in the cast and crew of this beautiful production oiTheSound ofMusic. I <3 you ail!!! CHRIS MALATESTA {Baron Elberfeld/Ensemble) is happy to be making his SLOC debut. He was most recently seen as Bill Sykes in NSCP's production of Oliver! His past roles include Corporal Thomas in a (CTG) and Thebth Exhibit in (CAP). All his love goes to his fiancee Laura Tortorici, another show together in the books! KATIE MATTHEWS {Sister Sophia) is thrilled to be part of her first SLOC production! Previous credits include Johanna m Sweeney Ibdd (Our Own Productions) and Meg Boyd in Damn Yankees (Guilderland High School). She also sings with APMasterworks and the Jubilate Singers. Katie is a recent graduate of Boston University where she majored in Mathematics Education and minored in Music. Special thanks to her family and friends for their constant support. Wlio's Wlio in tlie Cast & Crew ContimieJ...
KEENON "KEE" McCOLLUM {Rolf Gmbei') is so excited to be in liis second production at SLOC. He's recently been \wRent as Angel at Cohoes Music Hall and was mliampray at SLOG as Fender. Kce is currently a junior in high school and is working on getting his cosmetology license. He would love to thank Becky, Jeff and all of the creative team and family at SLOC. Also, his friends, family and parents for helping him! "This show is for you, Lynnettc!" SEV MORO {Sel Designer/Board Liaison) most recently directed and was set designer for this season's production of Little Shop of Horrors. Also at SLOC, he directed last season's BABY and was director and set designer for the 2011 production olLesMiserables. With over thirty years of experience, both on-stage and behind the scenes, he has directed, designed and performed, professionally and locally, for countless theaters and production companies. Sev will be back "on" stage in May, playing George in the Local Actors' Guild production of Of Mice and Men and will be directing SLOC's Oklahoma! in October of this year. He is SLOC's Artistic Director and a current member of the Board of Directors. MICHAEL O'KEEFE {Sound Designer) is a graduate student at RFl in Ti'oy, majoring in computer science. This is his second role with SLOC; his first was as sound engineer for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has also designed sound and lights for several shows with the RPl Players and other community theatre groups in his hometown of Hudson, New Hampshire. CONNOR OLNEY {Friedrixdi von 7Yapp) is thrilled to be performing in his third SLOC production. He previously performed in Seusskal and Little Shop of Horrors. He has also performed in over two dozen community and professional theater productions, the Mac/s Thanksgiving Parade and the NY Pops Annual Gala at Carnegie Hall. Favorite roles include Flick {A ChristmasStory), Dill {To Kill a Mockingbird) and JoJo {Seussical). Connor thanks the production team for this opportunity and his family for their love and support. HEATHER GRACE PANGBURN {Briggita von 'IVapp) is so very excited to be making her debut performance at SLOC in the great classic. The Sound of Music! Her favorite credits: Sally in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Debuts), Fan Scrooge in A Christmas Carol-. TheM'Usical (Cohoes Music Hall), Kate \nA7mie (Mac-Haydn & Park Playhouse) & Judah in Joseph & Ihe Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Park Playhouse). Heather thanks her family for their constant love and support (and rides to rehearsals), and Becky Straight for this amazing opportunity! To the SOM cast-'Tm so proud to be on stage with all ofyoul!" MADISON PASTORIZA {Nun/Ensemble) is thrilled to participate in The Soimd ofMusic, her first SLOC production, because of her deep love of singing. Madison has also been involved in her high school productions of 101 Dalmatians {Spot), Hello, Dolly!(Ermengarde), The Book ofLk (Ruby), d.o^AFunny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forimi (Courtesan).
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NATHAN PERRY {Lmitenont/Ensemble/Relwarsal AcconiponM) originally hails from Utah, but lie ran liko a vegan from a pot roast to escape the Motherland. Spending his days daydreaming about music projects he's not composing, he is a man of many skills including the chameleon ability to transform into any character bringing his charismatic personality to any production. Previous shows include Guys and Dolls and Bare: A Pop Opera. He has music directed Pippin, Cabaret, The Threepenny Opera, Jacques Brel, and Seven Bridesfor Seven Brolhcn's. He practices law on the side. JOE PHILLIPS {Max Deiweiler), active at SLOG since 1986, repeats his role as Max Dctweilcr from our |)revious The Sound of Music 25 seasons ago. A TANYS Outstanding Performance winner asTevye mPiddleron //ie/i?oo/'last season, he also appeared at SLOG as Daddy Warbucks in Annie, William Gilbert in Sullivan and Gilbert, in City ofAngels, Mack and Mabel, and Jacques Brel, among others; directed SLOG's Shenandoah, Company, The Mystery ofEdnrin Drood and Carousel-, and has hundreds of other credits in professional and community theater. He lives in Golonie wnth his wife and frequent acting colleague, Margot. MARGOT PHILLIPS {Frau Schmidt/Nun) has been acting in musical theater in the Gapital District for nearly thirty years, often with her favorite director, fellow actor and husband, Joe. Her ''no\ice'' appearance at SLOG was in The Sound ofMusic 25 years ago! No longer a novice, this is Margot's I2th appearance with SLOG including roles in/'?rfrf/^o?z the Roof, Carousel, Sullivan & Gilbert, Big River, Shenandoah, Mack & Mabel, Evita, Annie, L'il Abmrr, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. KATHLEEN PICCIRILLO {Nun/Ensemble) is appearing with Schencctady Light Opera for the first time and it marks her return to the stage after more than 20 years. During that time she appeared in films, commercials and hosted a television show. Kathleen performed lead roles with theatre companies in New York, Vermont, Texas and North Garotina. Among her favorites are Sally Bowles {Cabaret), Anne {A Little Night Music) and Diana {A Chorus Line). A Pageant Goach by profession, Kathleen is a mentor and volunteer with the Miss America Organization. She and her husband Joe have been married for over 30 years. GABRIELLA PIZZOLO {Marta von IVapp) is thrilled to be a part of The Sound of Music because it is one of her "Favorite Things." Her previous SLOG productions include: Les Miserables (Young Gosette), Ragtime (The Little Girl), Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors. Other regional favorites include: Beauty and the Beast (Ghip), Annie (Molly), Miracle on 34th Street (Susan Walker), and I Remember Mama (Dagmar/TANYS Award). Thanks to her friends, family, Becky, Jeff, Kara, Abby, and Brad! SHERRY RECINELLA {Costume Designer) has designed and constructed costumes for The Theatre Gompany at Hubbard Hall, Gohoes Music Hall, SUNY Albany, Roberts Wesleyan Gollege, Wright-stage Productions, Gollaborative Artists, AGT, l-iomemade Theater, Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre, Laughing Giraffe Productions(NYC), Circle in the Square (Professional Workshop-NYG) and others. Filmwork: NYU Productions/Ft Apache. Commercial work: Proctors/Capital Rep. Sherry is thrilled to be working with the talented folks at Schenectady Light Opera."Break a leg, cast and crew!" Wlio's Wlio in the Cast & Crew ContinueJ...
HENRY SINNOrr [Kurt von Trapp) is participating in his first prociuctlon at SLOG. He is learning a lot and having a wonderful experience, iheviousiy, he had performed in many roles in school productions and through the Saratoga Children's Theater. His most recent roles were in Annie as Ickes, a Cabinet Member, in The Music Man as Marcellus and 13: The M'usical as Archie. Henry is thankful to all of his directors, choreographers, music directors and teachers who have taught him so much already in his journey through music and musical theater! JACKIE SMITH [Nun/Ensemble) is a sophomore in high school where she partakes in band, choir and select choir. She loves musical theater! She has been in many musicals at her high school indoding Little Shop of Honors and Oliver Twist! This is her second show at BLOC, she appeared as a son in last s(!ason's production of Fiddler on the Roof and she is absolutely thrilled to be here! GABRIELLE D.STRAIGHT (iMuisa von D'app) returns to SLOC after appearing as Chiffon [Little Shop of Horrors), Pepper [Annie), and Little TiMoune [Once On This Iskmdy. She's appeared across the Capital Region and MA with Capital Rep, Park Playhouse, Berkshire Theatre Group, MacHaydn, Family Players and more. Select credits: Esther Jane [ChristmasStory), Baker's Wife [Into the Woods), Patrice, Lucy [13), Annie [Annie), and Mayzie LaBird [Sciissical). She's performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, sang at Carnegie Hall, and filmed a PSA with Spidermaii on Broadway. She thanks her family, friends, and the entire production team! Enjoy the show! REBECCA STRAIGHT [Director) enjoys all aspects of theater and is excited to direct this production of The Sound ofMusic! While you can occasionally find her on stage, she prefers to be found behind the scenes. She has directed, costumed, propped, and created sets for shows at SLOC and theaters across the Capital Region. Directorial credits include audience favorites Annie, Into the Woods and 13: The Musical. You can see her next theatrical adventure in December 2013, when she'll direct SLOC's Youth Production oiTou'reA Good Man, Charlie Brown! She'd like to thank her dear friends Brad, Abby, Kara, Joe and Mary Ann, Sev and the ENTIRE production team for ail of their help bringing this amazing storj' to life! To Jeffrey, thank you for the above and for far more than this bio will allow me to say. To my beautiful daughter, Ellie... I love you. You insj)ire me every day and i am more proud of you than you will ever know! JOHN SUTLIFF [Captain Georg von 'lYapp) is delighted to be performing with SLOC again in this wonderful musical theater classic. Previous works with SLOC include The Full Monty, The Scarlet Phnpernel and Kiss of The Spiderwowan. John started pei'forming with local community theaters in 2004, but has loved singing since high school. John is a scientist by day and enjoys hiking, biking, cooking and photography. He gives special thanks to the production team for their enormous commitment to the show and to this amazing cast for bringing so much passion and talent to the whole process."Jennifer, my love, your support of my chosen avocation is soooo much appreciated. And thank you, dear reader, for being here and supporting the local performing arts." Wlio's Wko in tke Cast & Crew Continued...
ABBY TODD {Choreographer) is thrilled to be making her SLOC debut! Her love of dance was fostered while attending the acclaimed dance department of the State University of NY, Brockporl and Middlesex University of Dance in London. She has performed in productions covering diverse genres spanning from African to Tap to Modern Jazz and Hip Hop. Abby completed a performance internship at Wall Disney World performing in multiple shows as Minnie Mouse and other characters. Her choreography credits include shows for RPl Players, Family Players, Ballston Spa Middle School, Not So Common Players, Niskayuna High School, Capital Area Productions, and national recording artist Anthony Gargiula. Becky, Jeff and Kara-thanks for the laughs;) Mom and Dad-you are my "favorite things". Mia-Being your Auntie has filled my heart to the brim with happiness. And to you. Lord - thank yon for gently leading me through every dance. LAURA TORTORICI {Elm Schraeder) is ha|)py to be making her SLOC debut with this fabulous cast! She was last seen as Miss Shields in/1 ChristmasEtory at GE Proctors. Laura has worked with many other local theaters including Troy Civic, Schenectady Civic, Class Act, Classic Theater Guild, Spotlight Players and Not So Common Players. Favorite past roles include Ulla in The Producers, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Nancy in Oliver!, Shelby in The Spitfire Grill, Honey in Who's Afraid of Virginia. Wolf?, Prudence in Beyond Therapy and Tish \r\Moon Over Manhattan at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. "Love you lots CM!" SOFIA ROSE TRIMARCHI {Gretl von Trapp) is thrilled to make her theatrical debut as Gretl von Ti-app. Solia has been singing and dancing since she was three, training at various dance schools. Most of her practice, however, has been in her living room, acting out her favorite musicals with her sister, Chloe. Sofia wants to thank the cast and crew of Tfw Sound ofMusic for their love and support, but most of all, for making her dreams come true. LYDIA WALRATH {I/iisl von Trapp) is thrilled to be making her SLOC debut in The Sound of Mime! Past credits include L'Orfeo, Pirates ofPenzance, Steel Pier, and Hello, Dolly! In 2012, she made her professional debut in The M'usic Man at the Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, New York, and toured with the company to Mu.scat, Oman. Lydia would like to thank the production staff oiThe Sound ofMusic, her voice teachers, and her entire family. JANICE W\LZ {Mother Abbess) is happy doing her favorite thing, singing in great musicals. Ms. Walz has appeared in the SLOC productions oi Annie Get Your Gun, George M, Once Upon a Mattress, Assassins, Kiss Me Kate, Carousel as Nettie Fowler, and BABY. In OOPs' The Music Man she was Alma Hix. She was Queen Aggravain in Once Upon a Mattress and a dancing tree in Wizard of Oz at Not So Common Players, and Mrs. Strauss in Titanic: The Musical for Family Players of NENY. When not doing theater, she sings with Octavo Singers. Love to my wonderful family and friends for support. ERIN WATERHOUSE {Maria Rainer) is thrilled to be appearing in her third SLOC production, having ])reviouslybeen seen \o Annie ■mdNunsevise. Credits include A/aw of La Mancha (Capital Reirertory Theatre), Crimes of the Heart, Chemical fm,balance and Steel Magnolias (Curtain Call Theatre) Rebecca and Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Schenectady Civic Players), and others. She sends Mimi a hug from Maria, and thanks Kevin for the gift of music and everything else that matters. k Evergreen For all your catering needs LAWN & LANDSCAPE Perreca's Catering Hotline:788-7710 ROTTERDAM, NY We are MORE than the Residential or Commercial best breadyou ever tasted!
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