Cultural Park Theatre Company Broadway Series continues with ‘The Sound of Music’ Jan. 12-22
Auditions scheduled for upcoming productions
The Cultural Park Theatre Company in Cape Coral will relaunch its 2022-2023 Broadway Series with “The Sound of Music.” Written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, this timeless classic features unforgettable music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp, this final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II.
“The Sound of Music” tells the tale of young postulant Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey in Austria. Commissioned by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children, Maria transforms the von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, laughter and music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children – -and their widower father, Capt. von Trapp.
With the Mother Abbess’ blessing, and to the children’s delight, Maria follows her heart, and Maria and the captain marry. When the Nazis show up at their door to take Capt. von Trapp away, it is a family singing engagement that buys the family time to make their narrow escape. Their Austrian convictions compel Maria, the captain and the children to flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.”
Performances begin Jan. 12-22, with shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Ticket prices for adults are at the reduced rate of $26 and can be purchased through the box office 239-772-5862 or on the secure ticketing website at https://secure.boxofficeavenue.com/culturalparktheatre/Home/Attractions.
Food trucks are scheduled for every performance and detailed date and time schedules can be found on their website.
Free, convenient parking is always available. Cultural Park Theatre is located at 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral
For complete information, please visit www.culturalparktheater.com.
Auditions scheduled for upcoming productions
The Cultural Park Theatre Company in the Cape will be holding auditions at the theater Saturday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, for its Broadway Series productions.
Adults and teens are encouraged to audition for ensemble and lead/supporting roles in “Pippin,” “Grease,” “Crimes of the Heart” and “Private Lives.” More information about specific shows can be found on the theater website at www.culturalparktheater.com or call the theater at 239-772-5862
No pre-registration is required; sides will be provided; please have a song (16 bars) prepared (accompanist will be available or bring your own track on your phone), and bring comfortable shoes if you are planning on auditioning for a role that requires dance.