[NEohioPAL] CenterStage Theatre Presents "The Sound Of Music"

The CenterStage Theater Department at Walsh Jesuit High School presents its Spring musical production of the Broadway classic ?The Sound Of Music,? with music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, March 6^th through the 16^th at the newly renovated theatre at Walsh Jesuit High School 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, in Cuyahoga Falls. There will be two preview performances on March 4^th, and 5^th at 7PM.

This musical has been a timeless favorite among adults and children alike. ?While honoring the tradition, magic and energy from the original Broadway version, motion picture, and two revivals, we plan add our own creative flavor to the staging and characters,? says David Banks, director of the show. Cast as Maria are Anna Gilboy of Twinsburg and Caroline Bach from Copley. Mark Leach, from Norton will portray Captain Von Trapp, while Junior Elise Hapanowicz from Cleveland Heights will be his fiancée, Elsa. Jessica Posey of Fairlawn portrays the Mother Abess, while the role of Max will be played by Andrew Burns of Aurora. Leisl will be played by Julie Wojno of Silver Lake and Paige Hicks of Hudson. The role of Friedrich will be played by Stephen Wojtila of Aurora, while Adam Hass-Hill portrays Kurt. The role of Brigitta is played by Dani Apple of Solon and Haylee Holt from Sagamore Hills, while Mary Belovich of Brecksville will play Louisa. The role of Marta will be performed by Marisa Apple of Solon and Jenni Smith from Hudson. Gretl will be played by Annie Raglow of Copley and Rebeca Burkett from Elyria. Ryan Bellmore of Brecksville plays Franz, and Alexia Marchetta of Bath portrays Frau Schmidt. The show has been choreographed by Kim Raines Colton of Rootstown and will be backed by a live orchestra directed by David Banks.

Shows will be March 6^th and 13^th at 7pm, March 7^th,8^th, 14^th and 15^th at 7:30pm. Matinee shows will be March 9^th and 16^th at 2pm. There will also be two preview shows on March 4^th and 5^th at 7pm, and an understudy show March 11^th. A special Dinner and show ticket for both Saturday shows is available which will include dinner catered by Moe?s restaurant at 6pm, an improv show, and reserved seats for ?The Sound Of Music.?

Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for students and Senior Citizens. Senior group discounts are also available as well as for school groups, scout troops and organizations. Preview and understudy show tickets are $5.00 each. Dinner and Show tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for Students and Senior Citizens. Group rates are available. For more information on the upcoming production, you may email Mr. Banks at banksd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or to buy tickets, contact Mary Ann Wojtila at 330-330-562-8532 or mawojtila@xxxxxxxxxxxx or visit the Walsh Jesuit High School website, www.walshjesuit.org and follow the prompts.