The Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake proudly presents The Sound of Music Thursday - Sunday, July 11 - 28, 2002 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7:30 PM Sundays 5 PM Tickets $14 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors Reserve here or at 642-2612

This summer, Sebago Lake will be alive with the Sound of Music , set to run at Schoolhouse Arts Center July 11-28. This beloved musical, which is based on a true story, tells the story of the von Trapp family in Austria just prior to WWII and how Maria, a young nun, brings the family together through music.

The cast is composed of talented local actors of all ages, featuring Kate Lotito of Portland as Maria, most recently seen in Steel Magnolias at Schoolhouse, and Steve Lupien of South Portland as Captain von Trapp, veteran of numerous Lyric Theatre & Portland Players musicals and past "Best of Broadway" performances in Portland. Other cast members include Terry Schkrioba from Windham as Rolfe, Keith Halliburton from Westbrook as Max, and as the von Trapp children: Kate Charak (Leisl), Mike Dupre (Frederich), Kate Downey (Louisa), AJ Verrill (Kurt), Nicole Avery (Brigitta), Clara Stickney & Cassidy Gaudet (Marta) and Samantha Avery & Alexandra Vayda (Gretl). The show is being directed by Bruce Avery of Standish, who received accolades from critics for his direction of last year's Deathtrap. Vicky Bradford of Poland will provide the show's musical direction. Vicky currently teaches music at PATHS in Portland. Performance times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 5 pm.

This show promises to be a delight for audiences of all ages! Prices are $14 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available by calling Crossroad Games at 642-2612 or order online.
 

Maria and the singing von Trapp children, from the Schoolhouse Arts Center’s production of The Sound of Music. At center, Maria (Kate Lotito), and the von Trapp children, from bottom left: Frederich (Mike Dupre), Brigitta (Nicole Avery), Louisa (Kate Downey), Gretl (Samantha Avery), Leisl (Kate Charak), Marta (Clara Stickney) and Kurt (AJ Verrill). Photo credit: Jeff Toorish.

Leisl (Kate Charak of Alfred) and Rolfe (Terry Schkrioba of Windham) share a tender moment in  the Schoolhouse Arts Center’s production of The Sound of Music. Photo credit: Jeff Toorish.

A contrite Maria faces Mother Abbess in the Schoolhouse Arts Center’s production of The Sound of Music. From l-r: Maria (Kate Lotito), Sister Margaretta (Cindy Smith), Sister Berthe (Patti Gordon) and Mother Abbess (Mindy Paterson). Photo credit: Jeff Toorish.