One very interesting part about this show, that has been different from the last few years of musicals, is that we are working with actual children (ranging from age 6 and up)! The crazy part is: when you are onstage with children you never know what to expect from them. Will they remember their lines? Will they do the right choreography? Will they stay in character? All of these questions and more are on the minds of all the actors interacting with the children on stage. Despite these doubts and questions, working with the kids has been nothing but amazing and fun. They have such energy during rehearsals, are really adorable, and very talented! I know that as Maria, I have no problems at all acting like I love the children, because I really have started to! I also have a firm belief that the audience is going to love the kids as much as I do!
Keep reading to meet a few of the actors playing the kids!
Left to Right: Gretl, Marta, Kurt, Maria, Brigitta, Louisa, Fredrich, and Liesl
A few of the kids filled out forms to share with you more about themselves and their experience!
Age: 6
What character are you playing, and how old is your character?
Gretl, 5
What is your favorite part about being in the Sound of Music?
Singing with all of the talented people.
Do you like being in a musical with college students?
Yes. They make it easy and fun!
What is your favorite song or scene in the show?
So Long, Farewell.
Have you been in any other musicals?
This is my first one!
What are some of your hobbies or other interests, aside from music?
I take piano and harp lessons, and I am in a Daisy Troop.
What are a few of your favorite things?
My Little Pony and Phineas and Freb,
Hexbugs and playing with the game Angry Birds,
Playing with friends and the joy that it brings,
These are a few of my favorite things!
Left to Right: Gretl, Marta, Brigitta, Kurt, Louisa, Fredrich, Liesl, and Captain
Age: 8
What character are you playing, and how old is your character?
Marta, 7
What is your favorite part about being in the Sound of Music?
My favorite part is singing the songs!
Do you like being in a musical with college students?
Yes, because they teach me lots of things.
What is your favorite song or scene in the show?
So Long, Farewell
Have you been in any other musicals?
Yes, Winnie the Pooh, 101 Dalmatians, and parts of the Sound of Music for Hamilton Gibson.
What are some of your hobbies or other interests, aside from music?
Drawing, Playing Soccer, Playing games with my family.
What are a few of your favorite things?
I like to play sports, and some games like UNO,
Using my ipod and being in this show,
Fun with my sisters, and those sorts of things,
These are a few of my favorite things!
Left to Right: Gretl, Marta, Brigitta, Kurt, Louisa, Fredrich, Liesl, Maria
Name: Elliana Fry
Age: 10
What character are you playing, and how old is your character?
Brigitta, 9
What is your favorite part about being in the Sound of Music?
All the moving around and going on the big stage!
Do you like being in a musical with college students?
Yes!
What is your favorite song or scene in the show?
Song: My favorite things, and Scene: The goodbye scene
Have you been in any other musicals?
School musicals: yes, but big musicals: no.
What are some of your hobbies or other interests, aside from music?
Sports: Softball, Skiing, Soccer, and Basketball
What are a few of your favorite things?
I love so many things, like animals,
I like to ski, but not if I do fall,
Eating some pasta as thin as a string,
These are a few of my favorite things!
Top of stairs to bottom: Gretl, Marta, Brigitta, Kurt, Louisa, Fredrich, and Liesl
Age: 14
What character are you playing, and how old is your character?
Fredrich, 14
What is your favorite part about being in the Sound of Music?
It is more challenging than past musicals I have been in, and it helps improve my acting.
Do you like being in a musical with college students?
Yes.
What is your favorite song or scene in the show?
Edelweiss
Have you been in any other musicals?
Yes: The Jungle Book, The Pied Piper, Horton Hears a Who, Willy Wonka, and How to Eat Like a Child
What are some of your hobbies or other interests, aside from music?
Listening to music, playing guitar, and sketching
What are a few of your favorite things?
I love to go to the beaches and concerts,
I love eating chocolate, especially in desserts,
Playing my guitar and plucking the strings,
These are a few of my favorite things!
**Stay tuned for more of Who's Who in the Sound of Music!**
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