‘The Sound of Music’ Cast at ZACH Theatre Announced

ZACH Theatre announced the cast for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Tony, Grammy, and Oscar-winning musical The Sound of Music playing June 15 – July 24. 2022 under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley. With music by Richard Rogers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein III and book by Howard Lindsey and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp, ZACH Theatre will bring The Sound of Music to life on The Topfer as part of the ZACH360 Experience.

The hills are alive in this intimate, heartfelt reimagining of the beloved musical classic bringing the Von Trapp Family to life in a ZACH360 experience where the Topfer is transformed into a lively biergarten.  Maria’s sunny nature and passion for music brings joy and laughter back into the aching Von Trapp family, and melts the captain’s hardened heart. Your spirits will soar to the Tony, Grammy, and Oscar-winning score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Every Mountain,” and, of course, the title song. Love triumphs, and light wins over the darkest of times.

“Years ago, I visited the Rodgers and Hammerstein organization, where the musicologist informed me The Sound of Music originally began with Maria in a tree with her guitar, simple and intimate,” said Dave Steakley, Producing Artistic Director. “This inspired the idea to create a production that sprang forth from the music, where Maria is the spark that ignites the stage with music everywhere she is. The cast is also the orchestra, so music emanates from everyone, except for the captain – who has banished music from his life since his wife died. This is a score generations know by heart, and I want to create a communal space where we collectively connect, enjoying this music together, and hopefully nurturing all of our hearts to sing once more.”

This reimagined ZACH360 take on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved and heartfelt musical will bring a modern and intimate look at this family favorite with on stage seating. The versatile cast doubles as the orchestra bringing The Sound of Music to life in a Hill Country biergarten with something never heard or seen before.

The Sound of Music

When: June 15–July 24, 2022
Where: ZACH360 in The Topfer at ZACH | 202 South Lamar | Austin, TX | 78704
Tickets: Start at $25 available at ZACH’s box office – 512-476-0541 x1, zachtheatre.org
Age recommendation: 8 and up (for adult and political themes)
Run time: Two hours and fifty minutes including one twenty-minute intermission.

CAST

Amanda Rivera – Maria Rainer
Trevor Martin – Captain Georg von Trapp
Lex Land – Mother Abbess
Selene Klasner –Sister Margaretta/Frau Schmidt
Katie Hormer – Sister Berthe
Jill Blackwood – Baroness Elsa Schraeder/Sister Sophia
Kent Lewis – Admiral von Schreiber/Franz
Kenny Williams – Max Detweiler
Tyler Jones – Max Detweiler Understudy
Beau Moore – Herr Zeller/Ensemble
Hector Moreno – Baron Elberfeld/Ensemble
Tyler Hecht – Rolf Gruber
Francene Bayola – Liesel
Gabriel Beach, Ryan Crosby – Freidrich
Maleah Roy, Victoria Hernandez – Louisa
Benjamin Walk, Oscar Lopez – Kurt
Claire Butler, Avital Cuevas – Brigitta
Madeline Yang, Emily Wolfman – Marta
Camille Bergmann, Juliet Todoroff – Gretl

PRODUCTION TEAM

Dave Steakley – Director
Allen Robertson – Music Director
Stephanie Busing – Scenic and Properties Designer
Susan Branch Towne –Costume Designer
Serret Jensen – Hair and Makeup Designer
Sarah Maines – Lighting Designer
Craig Brock – Sound Designer
Cate Tucker – Stage Manager
Catie Tijerina – Assistant Stage Manager
Bennah Galvin – Assistant Stage Manager
Davvi Solomon – Student Actor Supervisor