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The Cast of The Sound of Music |
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Cast of Characters (In order of appearance)
MARIA RAINER, a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey Sister .. .KIM BUCHANAN SISTER BERTHE, a mistress of noices . .JOCELYN MOORE SISTER MARGARETTA, mistress of postulants . .SUE BRIGGS THE MOTHER ABBESS .CAROL WHITE SISTER SOPHIA ...LESLIE ROZIER CAPTIAN GEORG von TRAPP .SHAWN BUCHANAN FRANZ, the butler ... .FRED PFLUGHOFT FRAU SCHMIDT, the housekeeper ....CARMEN HITTLE LIESL MORGAN HOLZ FRIEDRICH ...JOSIAH PIROS LOUISA ..SKYE ANDERSON KURT ...GANNETT LOFTUS BRIGITTA . ...CLAIRE STOUGH MARTA ..MARY MARGARET GRASSELL GRETL .. ... HALEY BOULTER ROLF GRUBER .. ..DYLAN NELSON ELSA SCHRAEDER ... ALLEGRA DAVIS URSULA . ..BRIELLE BUCHANAN MAX DETWEILER ... JASON HONE HERR ZELLER ... MARK KALAL BARON ELBERFELD .. .ROLLIE MYERS BARONESS EBERFELD ... .CRYSTAL UPDYKE NEW POSTULANT KATHRYN KONICEK ADMIRAL von SCHREIBER ... . GENE ANDREWS NUNS ..CRYSTAL UPDYKE, SHARRON ZIEGLER, CHRIS CRAMER, MARIANNE MRAK, JJ HUNTLEY JEANNE RANEY, SUE HOLZ, BRIELLE BUCHANAN, LAURA LOPEMAN, JULIE KONICEK, KATHRYN KONICEK NEIGHBOR . ... KODY BOYCE GERMANS PRESTON GOULETTE, ROLLIE MYERS DANCERS PRESTON GOULETTE, DYLAN NELSON, JASON HONE, GENE ANDREWS, JEANNE RANEY, JULIE KONICEK, SUE HOLZ, KATHRYN KONICEK CONTESTANTS AT THE FESTIVAL CONCERT TRIO OF SAENGERBUWEGEN .KODY BOYCE, LAURA LOPEMAN, JILDA SENATORE FIRST SOLOIST OF THE CHIOR OF ST. AGATHES CHURCH .CHRISTINE CRAMER
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Biographies for the cast of The Sound of Music |
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MARIA RAINER played by Kim Buchanan-- The Sound of Music has always been my favorite musical! I remember running around at family parties singing DO-RE-MI at the top of lungs! I have always loved performing. I started performing at Orchard Elementary school in West Valley City, Utah as Bagheera the panther in the musical The Jungle Book. I went on to participate in, A Christmas Carol, Oklahoma, Fiddler on the Roof and other productions. I enjoyed singing in choirs in high school and attended BYU to major in music. After I married Shawn and while our children were very young I performed with the Viva Voce womens choir in Salt Lake City. Most recently I have enjoyed singing here in Pinedale with my friends George and Doc at the Sublette Center and Rendezvous Point.
SISTER BERTHE played by Jocelyn Moore-- Jocelyn was encouraged by her husband, Craig Thompson, to audition. During visits with him to Austria, she became friends with many Austrian Patriots, like the Aichinger Family, who had actively resisted the Nazi Regime. She loves the Sound of Music's themes of freedom, love of country and family devotion.
SISTER MARGARETTA played by Sue Briggs-- Susan Briggs is a fourth generation Pinedale native. She grew up enjoying music and even majored in vocal music for a while during college. Sue currently sings with Sweet Harmony; George and the Daniel Chix, a country band; and she directs the Community Choir which will be performing December 14th. In her spare time, she works on the family ranch and is an EMT for Sublette County EMS.
THE MOTHER ABBESS played by Carol White-- Ordained in 1997 Carol came to Pinedale to pastor the Pinedale Community United Church of Christ in March of 2007. She is married to Herbert (Bert) White of Pinedale. She has a daughter, Meghan of Scott City, Kansas; a son Andrew, a junior at CSU in Ft. Collins; and a PERFECT 3½ yr old grandson Cordelle David Isaacson Lane, also of Scott City (middle of nowhere) Kansas. Carol has been involved in music and theatre for as long as she can remember; including various lead roles beginning in 1975. She says playing the role of Mother Abbess is a dream come true.
SISTER SOPHIA played by Leslie Rozier-- Leslies musical theatre debut was in her Pinedale High School class production of Oliver where she performed the role of the strawberry vendor and was mentored as a student director. College arrived ~ so ended her musical career! Her love of music never ceased and as a nurse practitioner, she reflected on the many times her bedtime lullabies lulled her sick patients to sleep, both young and old. She recalled that during her 4 years in the Aleutian Islands, she found herself singing songs to the fidgety school children during their fluoride rinses and what transpired was music class for kids and mental health for her. Leslie is joyful that music theatre has returned to Pinedale and is incredibly excited to be a part of the Sound of Music cast.
CAPTIAN GEORG von TRAPP played by Shawn Buchanan-- Shawn Buchanan was born in Roosevelt, Utah. He and his family have lived in Pinedale for two years, where he works for Pinedale Natural Gas. He enjoys singing in church choirs, and this is his first venture onto the stage. He says its obvious he married up, and has been happily married to Kim (Maria) for 16 wonderful years and is the proud parent of 4 beautiful children.
FRANZ, the butler played by Fred Pflughoft-- Fred has been a resident of Pinedale since the fall of 1996. He and his family moved here from Bend, Oregon where he was on staff at a progressive outreach-oriented mega-church. It was in this position tht he was able to fulfill a longtime desire of being able to do drama. As the director of a group of highly talented actors and actresses, he was responsible for the production of several real-life dramatic sketches a month and several plays a year. He is enjoying his time with this production and is looking forward to successful presentation of "The Sound of Music."
FRAU SCHMIDT, the housekeeper played by Carmen Hittle-- Carmen has lived in Pinedale all her life. She was raised on a ranch with her brother and sister. She has four daughters and fourteen grandchildren. Carmen has been involved in many productions including dinner theaters and the Pinedale Social Club. Carmen has had extra duties in assisting with The Sound of Music.
LIESL played by Morgan Holz-- Morgan is the daughter of Sue and Bernard Holz. She is a senior in high school and plans to attend college next year, although she does not yet know where. Morgan has been involved in stage productions since grade school, including the Missoula Childrens Theatre and the Pinedale Middle Schools productions of Anne and The Music Man. Morgan has been to numerous performing arts camps all over the nation. Her favorites have been Shakespeare camp put on by the Cedar City Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University and the Lucy Moses School Summer Performing Arts Camp in New York City. Morgan is also involved in many extracurricular activities. She is in the band and choir in school and this will be her fourth year as bass player in the Pinedale High School Jazz Band, her third in the jazz choir, and her fourth year in the drama program. She also skis and plays soccer on the school teams. Morgan hopes to continue her career on the stage for the rest of her life.
FRIEDRICH played by Josiah Piros-- Josiah was born in California. He moved here with his family 4 years ago. He is a seventh grader who is schooled at home. This is his first dramatic experience. He has liked the whole experience. He likes riding motorcycles, bikes, being outside, drawing, and building things. He thinks being in the military is possible. Josiah is the middle child of three boys.
LOUISA played by Skye Anderson-- Skye is an 8th grader at PMS. She is involved in Volleyball, track and was recently chosen to be a part of the Algebra accelerated math program. Skye had the lead part in Puss in Boots at KEY Camp in 2006 and also was a part of Cinderella directed by Missoula Childrens Theater. She plans on pursuing a career in Drama, Fashion Design, or ER Medicine as a Doctor.
KURT played by Gannett Loftus-- At age ten and a half, Gannett thoroughly enjoys a variety of interests. He loves building with Legos, arts and crafts, doing puppetry, and singing music. Recently, he has combined these interests through participation in a children's play, and now, through his part as Kurt in "The Sound of Music." Gannett keeps his older brother and older sister, his younger brother, and his parents entertained at home!
BRIGITTA played by Claire Stough-- Claire is nine years old and in the 4th grade. She loves to ski and is in 4H. Claire is taking violin lessons and enjoys music. Last year she hunted in Africa and was nicknamed "Juke Box" for her incessant singing. She performed in the Missoula Children's Theater production of "Cinderella" last year. Claire lives in Pinedale with her brother Will and her parents.
MARTA played by Mary Margaret Grassell-- Mary Margaret began her love of theatre participating in church plays and school programs and recently played the part of a beggar in Cinderella. Mary Margaret loves ski racing and is the current J6 USSA Intermountain Division Alpine Champion. She is on the Travel Ropin Wrangler Jump Rope Team and a beautiful pianist. She loves her horse Meg and especially likes to barrel race.
GRETL played by Haley Boulter-- Haley is 8 years old. She is the oldest of 4 girls. She is a happy girl who loves to sing, and dance. She has lived in Pinedale for 5 years now, and loves being involved in the community. She enjoys playing with her sisters, playing with friends and loves to go hunting with her Daddy! She also loves having her long hair fixed in new cool ways every day!
ROLF GRUBER played by Dylan Nelson-- Dylan is "seventeen going on eighteen." He is a senior at Pinedale High School. He enjoys playing Rolf and thinks the director is a good man and fun to be around. Dylan played football and started playing when he was in 6th grade. He loves to have fun and be funny. Dylan played the lead male role in the dinner theater performed last March. He loves his family and plans to go on a mission when he is nineteen.
ELSA SCHRAEDER played by Allegra Davis URSULA played by Brielle Buchanan
MAX DETWEILER played by Jason Hone-- Raised between the cities of Salmon, Idaho and Jerusalem, Israel, this author/singer/songwriter enjoys active participation in dance and theater. Jason is the proud father of three children. For 15 years he has taught survival, emergency preparedness, primitive skills, and recently became an instructor for the American Red Cross. A member of the Crandall Historical Printing Museum's Colonial Days executive team, Jason keeps busy. He has a broad spectrum of interests and has worked as a private investigator, personal protection agent, and in many related fields. He also has a strong background in emergency medicine. Currently, Jason is working for 212 Resources as a Safety Officer and POD Operator.
HERR ZELLER played by Mark Kalal-- Mark Kalal grew up in Boulder, Colorado and moved to Pinedale in 1980 for the mountains and fishing. After 25 years of backpacking and fishing and generally not doing much else, it came time to get a real job. Mark and his wife Marla have seven children between them and still enjoy the outdoors nearly as much as they enjoy each other.
BARON ELBERFELD played by Rollie Myers-- I grew up in Indiana. This is my 45th year in education as a teacher, coach, substitute, and tutor. Since high school I have performed in numerous plays and skits. The latest being "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" and "A Thousand Clowns". Both were under the direction of Barb Wise. I have been married to my wife, Judi, for 45 years. We have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. I am also involved in athletics and outdoor activities.
BARONESS EBERFELD played by Crystal Updyke-- Crystal has sung, directed and acted on stage including Shakespeares Love Labors Lost. She is comfortable with back stage work including costumes, props and make-up. Crystal loves working with children and has worked as a teacher. Her deep faith led her to Bolivia as a missionary. She lives in the Upper Green and works as a building contractor.
NEW POSTULANT played by Kathryn Konicek-- Kathryn, born and raised in Wyoming, is now a Senior at Pinedale High School. Her musical experience includes jazz choir, jazz band, piano and voice lessons, several other choirs and constant IPOD companionship. She spends her time playing girls ice hockey, snowboarding and enjoying the outdoors. She plans to attend college in September to pursue some course of study!
ADMIRAL von SCHREIBER played by Gene Andrews
NUNS Sharron Ziegler Chris Cramer
Marianne Mrak-- Marianne grew up in a home where the love of music was nurtured by parents who dedicated their lives to ensure that their seven children had rich exposure to music. Married to Mark for 30 years, together they have raised two sons. She loves to golf and do anything that has to do with music. She also loves to teach at Pinedale Elementary and sing with Sweet Harmony.
JJ Huntley
Jeannie RaneyJeanne has lived in Pinedale since 1995. She works as a speech-language pathologist in the public school as well as through Proactive Rehabilitation. She has been singing as long as she can remember, much to the surprise of her mother, who never made it past the second year in piano. She lives in Pinedale with her family, including her husband, two children and a golden retriever.
Sue HolzSue is a physical therapist and owner of Proactive Rehabilitation & Fitness. She has 2 children shes extremely proud of: Morgan age 18 and Gus age 15. She was raised in a musical family and active in instrumental and vocal music. A member of Sweet Harmony, she continues to really enjoy making music a big part of her life.
Laura Lopeman--Laura has made Wyoming her home for 18 years. Her husband Charlie and she love raising their son in Sublette County and take pride in where they live. Her son Sam is six years old and is the light of their lives. Laura is a nurse/lab technician at the Pinedale Clinic and loves what she does. "The Sound of Music is her all-time favorite musical! She feels blessed to be a part of this production, its cast and directors. She has enjoyed singing, laughing and sharing the beauty of music with this group of fabulously talented actors.
Julie Konicek-- Julie grew up in Iowa. She earned her BA in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa and is currently teaching first grade. She and her husband Ken have raised three children in beautiful Pinedale. Musical endeavors include high school band and choir, church choir, piano lessons, and a bit of ballet and guitar. She is an original member of Sweet Harmony and is now a singing nun!
NEIGHBOR played by Kody Boyce-- Kody was born on December 12, 1990. He moved from Pinedale to North Carolina in 1998 and has been involved in several choirs since the age of nine. In early 2006 Kody started taking voice lessons at Ambassador Baptist College in Lattimore, NC. He plans to return there in the fall of 09 for a Bachelors degree in music.
GERMAN played by Preston Goulette-- Preston was born and raised in Pinedale. He works for the Sublette County Sheriffs Office as a Detention Officer and Court Security Officer. Before working for the Sheriffs Office he was in the United States Army as a Corrections NCO. Throughout the 7 ½ years in the Army he traveled to many places including Germany, France and Austria where the original Sound of Music was filmed. He is a single father of Anthony Goulette, his pride and joy.
TRIO OF SAENGERBUWEGEN played by Jilda Senatore-- Jilda is an occupational therapist and special education coordinator for the Learning Centers in Pinedale and Big Piney. She started as a dance major in college and is still passionate about dance today. She is able to incorporate her love of dance and choreography into her work with kids at the Learning Center as well as in the semi-annual community productions of Sweet Harmony. |