Getting to Know ... The Sound of Music
By Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Terry Dvorak
The Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. 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 dispatched 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 the 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 Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. In this adaptation for pre-high school students, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place. You and your students will be enchanted by the timeless story and the dazzling score, while at the same time learning about theater and its production.
Produced by Verona Area Community Theater at Oregon Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Parkway, Oregon
Performances: November 21-22, 2014
Performance Times: November 21, 2014 7:00 PM
November 22, 2014 2:00 PMTicket Prices: All Seats: $7
Call 608-845-2383 or www.vact.org for reservations or more information.
