Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present The Sound of Music May 5 -14, 2023. Don’t miss the world’s most beloved musical based on the true story of the Von Trapp family. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Every Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and the title number “The Sound of Music,” this is one inspiring musical that brings joy to audiences of all ages. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.

“The Sound of Music is a heartwarming and captivating musical about the Von Trapp family of singers. It’s a must see for the whole family. ‘The hills are alive’ at ECTC and we are so excited to end our ten year anniversary season with this classic musical,” said Nathaneal Fisher, founder of ECTC and director of The Sound of Music.

Director: Nathanael Fisher Assistant Director: Trenton Bainbridge Costume & Props Design: Anna Fisher Costumes Provided by: Wardrobe Witchery Set Designer: Rebeca Lake Choreographer: Emily Bainbridge Music Director: Skylar Smith Lighting Designer: Baron Leon Sound Design: Derrick Gainey Stage Manager: Phillip Padgett Technical Director: Drake Miller Costume Assistant: Taylor Walker Scenic Artist: Holly Griffin

Cast List: The Sound Of Music
Maria Rainer….………………………Anna Joy Powell
Captain Georg von Trapp …..…….Clay Smith
The Mother Abbess…………………Martha Wingfield
Sister Berthe/Frau Schmidt ……….Savannah Juneau
Sister Margaretta/Frau Zeller …..…LeeAnna Studt
Max Detweiler ……………….………Vincent Pelligrino
Elsa Schraeder………………………Hillary Marshall
Franz…………….…………..……….David Dewitt
Baron Elberfeld…………………..…..PJ Metzger
Sister Sophia/Baroness Elberfeld …Lendsey von Krueger
Herr Zeller/Ensemble ………….…Anthony La Bianca
Admiral Von Schreiber………….….Bruce Collier
Rolf Gruber ……………….………..Joshua Hudson
Liesl von Trapp …………………….Taylor McLaughlin
Friedrich von Trapp ………………..Kaiden Stopperich/Benjamin Perry
Louisa von Trapp ………………….Selah Metzger/Landry Gibson
Kurt von Trapp ……………………James Kolmetz/Collier Gibson
Brigitta von Trapp …………….…..Madelyn Meeh/Naomi Powell
Marta von Trapp …………….……Selah Powell/Ava Watt
Gretl von Trapp……………………Evelyn Brooks/Lily Scarpulla
Soldier/Ensemble………………….Austin Radican
Nun/Ensemble……….…………….Lainey Whitten
Nun/Ensemble……………………..Kate Sprenkle
Nun/Ensemble……………………..Clara Taylor
Nun/Ensemble……………………..Alexis Billi

The Sound of Music will be staged in ECTC’s main space located on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. Tickets range from $30 – $40 depending on the show time/day. There is an additional processing fee for ticket purchases. Purchase tickets online at www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org.

Save the date for ECTC’s upcoming performance of Peter Pan Jr. April 14 and 15 and Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr. April 21 and 22.

A special thanks to ECTC’s Major Sponsors of the 2022-2023 season: Grand Blvd at Sandestin, St. Joe Community Foundation, Howard Group and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (Visit South Walton).

To make a tax-deductible donation, volunteer or learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, call (850) 684-0323 and visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Engage with ECTC as well on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY: Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher, MFA, and his wife, Anna Fisher, MA. Based in Miramar Beach, Florida, ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theater. ECTC operates year-round with a two-fold mission to provide both educational and professional offerings to the Northwest Florida community. Educational programs include after school and home-school programs, Theatre for Young Audiences productions, field trip opportunities for local children, touring and staged productions, summer camps, workshops and classes. The professional theater efforts are focused on thought-provoking productions and collaborations, as well as acting and improv workshops and classes for adults.

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