Thank you to all who auditioned for The Sound of Music.
MTVarts is blessed to have such a talented pool for casting the show. We sincerely appreciate all those who came out to audition. If you were not cast, please contact us for other theatre opportunities. Live theatre ... our favorite thing ... something good.
CAST LIST:
Maria Rainer - Abigail Tayse
The Mother Abbess - Rebecca Keck
Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices - Luane Campbell
Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants - Kate Ernsberger
Sister Sophia - Michelle Stoneburner
Captain Georg von Trapp - Steve Herbst
Franz, the butler - Jared Pierce
Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper - Susan Moreland
Liesl von Trapp - Mackenzie Leland
Friedrich von Trapp - Eli Wilson
Louisa von Trapp - Cora McFadden
Kurt von Trapp - Briggs Swallow
Brigitta von Trapp - Ellie Salvucci
Marta von Trapp - Jillian Snow
Gretl von Trapp - Gwen Brady
Rolf Gruber - Logan Montgomery
Elsa Schraeder - Megan Evans
Max Detweiler - Thor Collard
Admiral Von Shreiber - Trey Swallow
Herr Zeller - Jeff Scott
Nun Ensemble:
Lindsay Andrews, Lacey Blubaugh, Carmel Cooper, Maddie Donabauer, Emily Hammond, Emilee Fletcher, McKinley Figurski, Vivian Hawk, Kelci Hess, Cailyn Kennedy, Luna Moreland, Kami Owen, Caroline Pletcher, Maggie Richardson, Ashlynn Scott, Stephanie Scott, Sarah Shaw, Madison Sichina, Molly Smith, Megan Snow, Carla Swallow, Kris Wilson, and Auralie Yoder.
Additional supporting roles - Jayson Herbst, Aidan Scott, William Stemen, David Walsh.
Back for 2021 ... More details coming soon.
Workshop and intensive offer a unique opportunity for hands on theatre education. Together students will embark on an arduous journey to create a live musical theatre event. Along the way their multi-tasking will build confidence, teach life skills, foster collaborative relationships, and educate the imagination. Choose one of three tracks.
AGES 8-12
Frozen KIDS
Learn the basics of making theatre through acting, music and choreography instruction complete with field trip to the Memorial for a behind the scenes look at "The Sound of Music."
Workshop July 12, 13, 14
Auditions July 15
Time 10am-3pm
Cost $125
AGES 13-18
Frozen JR Intensive
Engage with experienced instructors as you learn music and choreography.
Intensive dates July 19 & 20
Auditions July 21
Time 10am-3pm
Cost $125
AGES 13-18*
Frozen JR Tech Track
Date and Time TBD
Cost $125
*Participation in 2019 tech track qualifies if under 13
Information on how to register online will be available later this year. Questions? Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Registration fee includes a workshop/intensive, Frozen libretto, access to Production Pro for JR, show t-shirt, and rehearsal CD.
Maximum age for participation in Frozen JR and KIDS acting workshops is 18 at the time of the performance.
KIDS will perform Friday Sept 17 & Saturday Sept 18. They will need to be excused from classes Friday, Sept 17 for a daytime full dress rehearsal.
JR will perform Friday Sept 24, Saturday Sept 25, and Sunday, September 26. They will need to be excused from classes Thursday Sept 23 and Friday Sept 24 for daytime full dress rehearsals.
JR TECH TRACK will be on production crew for both tech weeks and all shows.
Please visit show page for performance information.
Our plan is to perform Frozen JR and KIDS in 2021. We will keep you posted on if we can make that happen.
Do you want to build a snowman? Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love.
Frozen KIDS is an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical, which was based on the 2013 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. This production, presented by our youngest stars ages 8-12, has a run time of less than one hour so it is perfect our youngest audience.
All your musical favorites like “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go” are included and, for the first time in forever, hear wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. Frozen KIDS is sure to prove that “some people are worth melting for.”
3 performances
Friday September 17 @ 7:30pm
Saturday September 18 @ 2:00pm
Saturday September 18 @ 7:30pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music"
Seating has been blocked off to allow for social distancing and capacity guidelines. If you have a group or seating needs that the seat picker is not allowing, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
7 performances - July 10-18
•Saturday July 10 @ 7:30pm
•Sunday July 11@ 2:00pm
•Wednesday July 14 @ 7:30pm*
•Thursday July 15 @ 7:30pm
•Friday July 16 @ 7:30pm
•Saturday July 17 @ 7:30pm
•Sunday July 18 @ 2:00pm
One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Artistic Director, Bruce Jacklin says, "I am excited to rediscover this inspiring story of family, faith, joy, and courage in a world of uncertain times."
Back for 2021 ... we hope.
Disney's enchanting modern classic presented by the artsIQ youth ages 13 to 18 will melt your heart in September. Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
3 performances
Friday September 24 @ 7:30pm
Saturday September 25 @ 7:30pm
Sunday September 26 @ 2:00pm