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Nuns of Nonnberg Abbey sing
hauntingly beautiful praises at the day's end. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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Just how do you solve a problem like
Maria wonder Sister Margaretta, Sister Sophia, and Sister Berthe after
the young postulate fails to return to the abbey in a timely manner and
worries the entire cloister. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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The recent
postulant-turned-governess listens as Captain Georg von Trapp
whistles with military precision the signals she will be expected to
use when calling the children for lessons, marching and meals. (Photo by
Linda Goldsworthy)
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Not one to be intimidated, young Maria
entreats the young von Trapp children to join her in a song, something
which had been lost to the household upon their death of their
mother. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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The songs of Maria, played by Kari
Vandervelde, seems to enchant the von Trapp children played by
Jacob Ribbe, Cassandra Grys, Kaitlyn Collins, Brian Pekol, Natalie
Miller, Jessie Starke and Serena Kuczmarski. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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Kaitlyn Collins joins the
TLTC in her third production as Louisa. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Three Lakes Elementary school student
Natalie Miller brings the rambunctious Gretl to life. (Photo by
Linda Goldsworthy)
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Thunder and lightening
are no match for Maria who comforts the frightened youngster Gretl prior
to welcoming all the children to her bed for a bit of song. (Photo by
Linda Goldsworthy)
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"High on a hill," sings Maria
as Marta, played by Serena Kuczmarski, and Kurt, played by Jacob Ribbe,
forget all about the thunderstorm raging outside. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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Yodeling was but one of
the skills Kari Vandervelde had to master in order to play the role of
Maria Rainer. Here she brings the lonely goatherd to life while
dispelling the fears of her young charges. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Although she didn't believe that she
needed a governess, eldest child Liesl von Trapp, played by Jessie Starke,
soon finds herself enjoying the company of her new friend, Maria. (Photo
by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Curtains that formerly
hung in Maria's room now adorn the von Trapp children as play clothes,
much to the displeasure of their straight-laced father who prefers that
they be seen marching, not gallivanting. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Although he may not want to hear it,
Captain von Trapp, played by Patrick Nickel, listens with distain as Maria
lectures him on the needs of his children, and his failure to provide one
of the basics--love. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Confidence rising, Maria
breaks into a determined rendition of "My Favorite Things,"
after finding success in warming the heart of the Captain. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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Although he may look subservient and
benign, Fritz the Butler, played by Steve Garbowicz, serves two
masters--Captain von Trapp and the Nazis. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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On the eve of Austria's
fall to Germany though the anschluss, guests of Capt. von Trapp argue over
the impending Nazi threat. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Brigitta, played by Cassandra Grys,
innocently informs Maria that her father is in love with the youthful
governess. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Although she seems caught
up in reading, the ever observant Brigita will soon tell Maria the reality
of her father's feelings, causing Maria to leave. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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Marta, played by James Williams Middle
School student Serena Kuczmarski, enjoys her first grown-up ball hosted by
her father and the baroness. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Captain von Trapp and
Maria reveal their feelings to one another following her return to the
mansion. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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The Mother Abbess gives Maria some
advice prior to her wedding as the nuns of Nonnberg Abbey look on. (Photo
by Linda Goldsworthy)
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The "problem"
of Maria is solved sing Nonnberg's nuns as they harmoniously participate
in the Maria's wedding ceremony. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Maria's beauty is evident to all,
including the Mother Abbess who shares a true motherly moment with the
former postulant. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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In full Austrian naval
regalia, Captain von Trapp and his bride, Maria Rainer, greet the world as
son Friedrich and daughter Liesl look on. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Not soon after their parent's return
from their honeymoon, the von Trapp children learn of the the Third
Reich's request that the Captain join the Nazis in Bremmerhaven at once.
(Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Captain von Trapp informs
the Nazi Admiral, played by Dave Kirby, of his recent return from his
honeymoon, explaining the reason the Nazi telegram has yet to be
answered. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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An impatient Nazi, played by Roger
Stevens, doubts the validity of the von Trapp Family Singers and their
upcoming performance at the Kaltzburg Festival. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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In saying goodbye to their fellow
Austrians, the von Trapp Family sings "So Long, Farewell" to
their adoring audience at the Kaltzburg Festival. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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Although most teenagers don't have
lederhosen hanging in their closets, Brian Pekol, who played Freidrich,
brought his own costume in for this scene. The musically talented
Pekol performs often in the outfit as part of a band. (Photo by Linda
Goldsworthy)
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The transition from the
von Trapp house to this scene at the festival was flawlessly done through
choreography and lighting effects designed by Mari Lynn Garbowicz and Doug
Russell respectively. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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The von Trapp family competes at the
Kaltzburg Festival in traditional Austrian garb. They hope to escape the
clutches of the Nazis by disappearing after they perform. (Photo by
Linda Goldsworthy)
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Since he is about to
leave his beloved Austria, Captain Georg von Trapp says farewell with a
heart-wrenching rendition of "Edelweiss" with his family
surrounding him. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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Patrick Nickel captures the remarkable
change in Captain von Trapp the moment he lovingly kisses the head of his
youngest daughter Gretl. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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No place, not even
Nonnberg Abbey, is a safe haven for the von Trapp family as they try to
escape the death grip of the Nazis. (Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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The technical use of light and
shadows in this scene assist in creating not only a garden outside the
Abbey, but also tension as the Nazis search for the fugitive family.
(Photo by Linda Goldsworthy)
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The Mother Abbess,
played by Beth Bloom, movingly reminds both the von Trapps and the
audience to never let adversity stand in the way as you "Climb
Ev'ry Mountain."
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