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'SOUND OF MUSIC' COMING TO NEWHALL.


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NEWHALL - The story of the von Trapp Von Trapp could refer to:
  • Georg Ritter von Trapp and Maria von Trapp of the Trapp family (see The Sound of Music)
  • The von Trapp Children, great-grandchildren of Georg and Maria von Trapp
  • Renata von Trapp, a fictional opera singer portrayed by Jennifer Saunders
 family, made famous in the feature film ``The Sound of Music'' starring Julie Andrews Dame Julie Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells[1] on 1 October 1935[2]) is an award-winning English actress, singer, author and cultural icon.  and Christopher Plummer, is coming to the stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild

U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays.
 in Newhall.

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will be performed at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. May 23 through July 6. This is the final show of the guild's 2002-03 season.

``The Sound of Music'' is directed by TimBen Boydston, with Jason Endicott as assistant director. It tells the story of a young postulant pos·tu·lant  
n.
1. A person submitting a request or application; a petitioner.

2. A candidate for admission into a religious order.
, Maria, as she becomes a part of the musical von Trapp family.

After being assigned as a governess to Capt. von Trapp's seven troublesome children, she befriends them, using a mutual love of music and soon wins over the children - as well as the heart of the captain.

Many of the roles in this show are double cast to showcase a variety of actors and musicians. Playing Maria will be Jenny Fowler; the part of Mother Abbess will be shared by Laurie Morgan Laurie Morgan is a Deputy of the States of Guernsey. He was Guernsey's first Chief Minister and was elected to the post in May 2004. His term of office was due to expire in 2008, when the next General Election is due.  and Steph Moir; Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices will be Marla Khayat; Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants will be Olivia Barrella and Sister Sophia will be Michelle Smith.

Playing the part of Capt. Georg von Trapp is Ed Hill. Franz the Butler will be Will Fowler; Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper, will be Elizabeth Stockton.

The von Trapp children Biography
Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and Justin von Trapp are the decedents of the famous Trapp Family Singers. They are the grandchildren of Werner von Trapp (1915-2007) and great-grand children of Georg Ritter von Trapp and Maria von Trapp.
 are Mary Deagon and Hannah Lively as Liesl; Daniel Barsky and Garrett Deagon as Friedrich; Kia Atsales and Jessica D. Stone Jessica D. Stone (born January 29, 1990 in Valencia, California, U.S.) is an American actress. Filmography
Voice-over & Live roles
  • - Narra
  • A Charlie Brown Valentine - Marcie Johnson (voice)
  • Stanley (TV series)
 as Louisa; Jake Fitch and Micah Lively as Kurt; Amber Hughey and Marcella Lively as Brigitta; Brooke Berman and Kara Kara (kär`ə), river, c.140 mi (230 km) long, NE European and NW Siberian Russia. It flows N from the N Urals into the Kara Sea, forming part of the traditional border between European and Asian Russia. It is navigable in its lower course.  Hayes as Marta and Kailee Hall and Gail Megan Teagle as Gretl.

Playing Rolf Gruber will be Nathaniel Dobies and Ian Loveall; Baroness Elsa Schraeder will be Kathy Lively; the part of Max Detweiler will be shared by Jason Endicott and Darel Roberts; Herr Zeller will be John Daly; Frau Zeller will be Elizabeth Teagle; Baron Elberfeld will be Greg Hayes; Jenni Mabrie will play A New Postulant, Marc Deagon will play Admiral von Schreiber. The part of Mary Anne will be played by Zoe-Anne Fitzhugh and Eric Clarke will play both a Nazi soldier and a priest.

The production team includes Loren Burghout as Stage Manager, Michelle Smith as Musical Director, with choreography by Rena Bailey Barrett and Ingrid Boydston. Set design is by Jim Robinson and Boydston, and the scenic artist is Frank Rock.

Tickets for ``The Sound of Music'' are $16 and $12 for adults, and $12 and $9 for seniors and juniors (over age 62 and up to age 17). The Canyon Theatre Guild is at 24242 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall.

A special fund-raiser ``Sing Along Sound of Music,'' at which the audience may participate - in more ways than singing - is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 8. Tickets for the that program are $25 for adults and $20 for junior and seniors. Ticket prices include light refreshments and ``prop kits.''

Reservations for the fund-raiser, or any performance of ``The Sound of Music,'' are available by calling (661) 799-2702.

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Jenny Fowler as Maria wins over Ed Hill as Capt. von Trapp in ``The Sound of Music,'' coming to the Canyon Theatre Guild starting May 23.
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