From Von Trapp Toddler to Sound of Music Director
When Hornsby Musical Society (NSW) presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music at Hornsby RSL from April 13, the production will be directed by Laura Sheldon, a lifelong member of Hornsby Musical Society and former Von Trapp Family member, who has previously appeared in two productions of The Sound of Music.
Laura says, “I’m really excited to be directing The Sound of Music, having loved it since childhood when I appeared as Gretl in my first ever time on stage. It’s a great opportunity to bring the show to a whole new generation who will hopefully love it as much as I do. While the production remains very true to its roots, being the story we all know and love, it also manages to bring with it a modern sensibility and fresh look at the von Trapps’ tale."
Musical Direction is by Dave Morgan, with additional choreography by Lauren Nalty. The production will be designed by Philip Youngman.
The show will feature the talents of The Spirit of Sydney Chorus -- a community chorus made up of approximately 35 women who love to sing in a variety of styles. The Chorus, which rehearses at nearby Normanhurst, was formed in 1997 and existed as a Sweet Adelines Chorus for six years. Nine years ago the group formed into a community choir and grew in number, enthusiasm and quality. Opera singer Karen Bruce joined the Chorus as their musical director in 2011, with Amy Putt as accompanist.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's final musical collaboration features such well-known favourites as "Climb Every Mountain", "Edelweiss", "My Favourite Things", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and of course, "The Sound of Music".
The Sound of Music
Hornsby RSL
Friday 13th April at 8pm, Saturday 14th April 2pm and 8pm, Sunday 15th April 3pm, Friday 20th April at 8pm, Saturday 21st April 2pm and 8pm.
Booking through Hornsby RSL on 9477 7777 or online.
Images: (top) Production Team - Philip Youngman, Laura Sheldon & Dave Morgan. (middle) Back: Celeste Opie, Jude Padden-Row, Breanna Sommerton, Quinlan Hart, James Reville, Kelly Bridgland. Front: Jorja Clift, Ella Jarman-Powis, Josiah Reefman, Jordan Stam, Annelise Hall, Brianna Sykes, Laura Fisher. (lover) Alexis Terry, Laraine Day, Suzanne Reed and Kylie Clift.
Photographer: Grant Leslie, Perfect Images Photography
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Community Theatre Seasons 2012 - www.stagewhispers.com.au/community-theatre/community-theatre-seasons-2012
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