Sound of Music Comes to Havre

Although Montana Actors' Theatre (MAT), with sponsorship from Gary and Leo's IGA, opened with a production of The Sound of Music this past weekend, there are additional opportunities to see the show on December 13-14 and December 19-21. at 7:30 p.m. The curtain will also rise for matinee performances on December 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the theatre on the campus of Montana State University-Northern.

Based on the book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music traditionally features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp.

These performances will highlight the familiar songs "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," and the title number. Earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars, The Sound of Music is a musical recognized by audiences worldwide.

Based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, the inspirational story follows Maria, played by Angela Pratt, who is a postulant from an Austrian abbey. As a form of discipline, Maria is ordered to serve as governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp, a widowed naval captain. Maria's warmth and kindness quickly win over the children's affection, and Maria infuses the household with music and a new love of life. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Other members of the cast include

• Kristi Peterson as The Mother Abbess

• Amanda Knutson as Sister Berte

• Natalie Mesersmith as Sister Margaretta

• Marcee Murphy as Sister Sophia

• Karly Christian as Sister Augusta

• Casey Pratt as Captain von Trapp

• Brandon Bergren as Franz

• Ruth Stephenson as Frau Schmidt

• Treasure Squires as Liesel

• Justin Lickfold as Friedrich

• Tyley Hemmer as Louisa

• Hawk Messinger as Kurt

• Sydney Farr as Brigitta

• Gabi Daniels as Marta

• Mylee Turner as Gretl

• Eric Messinger as Rolf Gruber

• Cybil Farr as Elsa Schrader

• Kaelyn Kaftan as Ursula/Nun

• Jesse Lee as Max Detwiller

• Ben McBride as Herr Zeller

• Ben Hall as Baron Elberfeld/Officiant

• Kenny Wait as Admiral von Schreiber

• Carsyn Vogel as Frau Schweiger/Nun

• Autumn Dark as Frau Zeller/Nun

• Caroline Tuss as Frau Elberfeld/Nun

• Kenzley Dark as Postulate

• Jackson Siemens as Soldier/Guest

• Kaley Palmer as Contest Winner/Postulate

With a run-time of approximately two hours expected, this musical promises to entertain audiences for the holiday season. Doors and the Backstage Lounge open thirty minutes before show time. Advance tickets (available until two hours prior to show time) can be purchased locally at Havre Chamber of Commerce, The Computer Center, & Company Apparel, and Bear Paw Meats. Additionally, tickets can be secured at the door or online at mtactors.com.