'The Sound of Music' comes to the stage at Roane State
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The hills will come alive at the O’Brien Theatre this week as the Roane State Playmakers debut the spring theatre production and full-length classical musical "The Sound of Music" with performances scheduled April 11-14.
In partnership with the Roane Choral Society, audience members of all ages are invited to be immersed in the heartwarming story and witness the magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s theatre writing in a live performance.
“The audience will recognize a number of familiar songs and will be introduced to some new favorites,” said Courtney Minton, Roane State assistant professor of theatre and theatre manager. “This is the perfect opportunity for local families to introduce their children and grandchildren to this beloved story.”
Set in the majestic beauty of Salzburg, Austria, "The Sound of Music" presents the spirited music-lover Maria Rainer as she is sent to serve as a governess to Captain Georg Von Trapp’s seven children. Hoping she will discover her true calling in this new role, she unexpectedly falls in love with the captain while global tensions heighten with the start of World War II.
Roane Choral Society members, Roane State alumni, and vocalists Robyn Maker and Clayton Scarborough will star as the beloved Maria and Captain Georg Von Trapp.
The production will feature more than 65 cast, crew, and musicians with backgrounds in opera and vocal performance. A 15-piece orchestra made up of Roane State students and local professional instrumentalists will also fill the halls with songs like “Do-Ri-Me” and “Edelweiss.”
"The Sound of Music" has been one of the largest community efforts in recent years with a dedicated music director, stage manager, costumers, technical director, theatre technician, and lighting designer.
The curtain opens at 7 p.m. April 11 on the Roane State campus in Harriman.
Tickets are $15 each and can be found at our.show/rscc/soundofmusic.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: 'The Sound of Music' comes to the stage at Roane State
