The Sound of Music, Geauga Lyric Theater Guilds Skip Kelley Youth Production, opens on Jan. 17 at Geauga Theater…
The Sound of Music at GLTG
The Sound of Music, Geauga Lyric Theater Guilds Skip Kelley Youth Production, opens on Jan. 17 at Geauga Theater in Chardon. Directed by Bradley Allen, the popular musical is based on the story of the singing von Trapp family and features many talented regional youth.
When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon, they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the captains immediate service in their navy. The familys narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.
With music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the show runs Jan. 17 through Feb. 2. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday performances are at 2 p.m.
Marquee sponsor is Lake Health. All tickets are $14.
Geauga Theater is located at 101 Water St. in Chardon. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.geaugatheater.org or call the box office at 440-286-2255.
GLTG Membership Drive
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild (GLTG), an arts organization located in Chardon, is sponsoring a membership drive throughout the month of January. In addition to demonstrating their support for the arts in the local community, members of the GLTG are entitled to additional benefits, including voting privileges at business meetings, invitations to special events and show discounts, reduced fees for this summers workshops and for fall classes and access to a members only section on the geaugatheater.org website featuring the quarterly newsletter.
Membership fees are $10 for seniors ages 62 and up and students, $15 for adults and $25 for a family membership.
Supporters may download a registration form from the GLTG website or obtain one at the Geauga Theater Box Office, 101 Water St., Chardon. It is open Wednesday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Forms are also available at the GLTG business office, 106 Water St., Chardon, which is open Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, call the business office at 440-285-7701 during office hours. To learn more about the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild activities, visit www.geaugatheater.org.
