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
6th through the 16th 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 4th, and 5th 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.
Dani Apple of Solon and Haylee Holt from Sagamore Hills portray Brigitta, 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 6th and 13th at 7pm, March
7th,8th, 14th and 15th at 7:30pm. Matinee shows will be March 9th and
16th at 2pm. There will also be two preview shows on March
4th and 5th at 7pm, and an understudy show March 11th. 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. 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 click on "The
Sound Of Music."