Roane State 社区 College

April 8, 2024

By Deborah Robbins, Roane State staff writer

The hills will come alive at the O’Brien Theatre this month 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 年龄s are invited to be immersed in the movie’s heartwarming story and witness the magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s theatre writing in a live performance they won’t soon forget.

“The audience will recognize a number of familiar songs and will be introduced to some new favorites,” said C我们的tney Minton, Roane State assistant professor of theatre and theatre man年龄r. “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, 奥地利, 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 accomplished 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, 机组人员, and musicians with backgrounds in opera and vocal performance to bring The Sound of Music to its fullest potential. A 15-piece orchestra, comprised of Roane State students and local professional instrumentalists, will also fill the halls with songs like “Do-Ri-Me” and “Edelweiss” that are guaranteed to sweep the audience away.

“I don’t think you can leave without a feeling of nostalgia and comfort, joy and happiness, and a sense of awe at the sheer talent that we have in 我们的 community,” Minton added.

The Sound of Music has been one of the largest community efforts in recent years with a dedicated music director, st年龄 man年龄r, costumers, technical director, theatre technician, and lighting designer. Countless h我们的s of hard work and practice have been put into the production leading up to opening night on April 11. The curtain opens at 7 p.m. ET.

Minton hopes the production will spark interest among students who may be considering Roane State’s theatre c我们的ses and offerings.

“No matter y我们的 background, if you love theatre, we have a place for you,” Minton said. “We provide students and adults in 我们的 community the opportunity to connect with other art-loving, like-minded souls. Our c我们的ses range from Introduction to Theatre to Acting and St年龄craft. There is something for everyone!”

学生 and community members are enc我们的年龄d to audition for the Roane State Playmakers’ shows or volunteer to work backst年龄, as students can earn credit for their work.

Tickets for The Sound of Music are $15 each and can be found at 我们的.show/rscc/soundofmusic.

For more information on Roane State’s theatre c我们的ses, please visit risesh01.net/art-drama-music.