"The Sound of Music" |
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| March 29-31, April 1 & 4, 2023 | ||
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RICHARD ROGERS |
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OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II |
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| THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com | ||
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SUMMARY
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
HISTORY
The Sound of Music opened at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 16, 1959, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s last musical was a triumph. It ran for 1,443 performances and earned five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In addition, the cast album earned a Gold Record and the Grammy Award. Florence Henderson starred in the first national tour, which played for over two years. Jean Bayless created the role of Maria in the original London production, which ran for over six years, long holding the record as the longest-running American musical in London.
In 1965 the motion picture version of The Sound of Music was released, and it made Hollywood history. Directed by Robert Wise, with a score revised by Rodgers (Hammerstein had died in 1960, so Rodgers composed both music and lyrics for two songs added to the film: “I Have Confidence” and “Something Good”), and a screenplay by Ernest Lehman, The Sound of Music boasted a dream cast: Julie Andrews as Maria, Christopher Plummer as the Captain, Eleanor Parker as Elsa, Peggy Wood as the Mother Abbess and Charmian Carr as Liesl. (Trivia buffs will note that Hollywood’s most famous unseen voice, Marni Nixon, here has an on-screen role as Sister Sophia, and that the actual real-life Maria von Trapp has a cameo appearance in a Salzburg market scene.) Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Sound of Music has become the most popular movie musical ever made.
Song List
THE SOUND OF MUSIC — MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act I
1. “Preludium” – The Nuns of Nonnberg Abbey
2. “The Sound of Music” – Maria
3. “Maria” – Sisters Berthe, Sophia, Margaretta and Mother Abbess
4. “My Favorite Things” – Maria and Mother Abbess
5. “My Favorite Things (Reprise)” – Maria
6. “Do-Re-Mi” – Maria and the von Trapp Children
7. “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” – Rolf and Liesl
8. “The Lonely Goatherd” – Maria and the Children
9. “The Lonely Goatherd (Reprise)” -Gretl
10. “How Can Love Survive?” – Max, Elsa, Captain von Trapp
11. “The Sound of Music (Reprise)” – Children, Maria, Captain von Trapp
12. “So Long, Farewell” – The von Trapp Children
13. “Morning Hymn” – The Nuns
14. “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” – Mother Abbess & Nuns
ACT II
Entr’acte
15. “The Lonely Goatherd” – Max, The Children
16. “My Favorite Things (Reprise)” – The Children, Maria
17. “No Way to Stop It” – Elsa, Max, Captain von Trapp
18. “Something Good” *– Maria, Captain von Trapp
19. “Gaudeamus Domino” – The Nuns
20. “Maria (Reprise)” – Mother Abbess, The Nuns
21. “Confitemini Domino” – The Nuns
22. “Sixteen Going on Seventeen (Reprise)” – Maria, Liesl
23. “Do-Re-Mi (Reprise)” – Maria, Captain von Trapp, The Children
24. “The Concert: Do-Re-Mi” – Maria, Captain von Trapp, The Children
25. “Edelweiss” – Captain von Trapp, Maria, The Children
26. “So Long, Farewell (Reprise)” – Maria, Captain von Trapp, Children
27. “Finale Ultimo: Climb Ev’ry Mountain” – Mother Abbess & Nuns
*Music and lyrics for "Something Good" by Richard Rodgers
Cast & Crew
Creative Team
Randy Groen
Kourtney Schwitters
Jennifer Wassenaar
Kevin Wassenaar
Meet the Company
Jack Christian
Hi, my name is Jack Christian and I'm a senior. This is my third year involved in drama starting with "Unsound Effects." Till this performance I've been in the booth doing lights & sound, but for this performance I decided to take it to the stage! I hope you enjoy the performance from our wonderful team!
Natasha Erickson
Hi! My name is Natasha Erickson and this my fifth year in drama (spring play specifically). I started with "Get Smart" and the people in drama are a huge reason as to why I want to try out every year! I have really enjoyed the friendships I’ve made, and the way we all have so much fun putting a performance together.
Ariana Greydanus
Hi! Welcome to "The Sound of Music." My name is Ariana Greydanus, I’m a senior, and this is my 3rd year participating in the CMCS Drama Department. I started drama my sophomore year when we performed "Hello! My Baby!" I also was involved in "Nit Wits," the One Act “Dirt,” and I was apart of this year’s One Act “Our Place” that went to state. My favorite part of drama is the community. Everyone here has become a family. After graduation I am planning on going to Dordt for a Social Work major. We have all worked so hard, and hope you enjoy the show!
Ella Huisinga
Hello! I’m so happy you could make it to the "Sound of Music!" This is my 9th and final production for CMCS, so yes at some point tonight I will be crying. Some other roles you may have seen me in most recently were Brenda (the very anxious mother) from "Our Place," and Jean Hammond(the girlfriend) from "Nit Wits." Theatre has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and not just because I love being on a stage. It is because of the amazing people I get to work with, and the hard work they put in to make these productions so amazing; my wonderful directors, who put in the work and help us along, and of course my parents, who made all of this possible for me and supported me when I needed it most. No matter what happens in my life, I will always be blessed with amazing memories from theatre. Next year I plan on attending Dordt University and majoring in Music Education, but I will be back to catch every performance at CMCS I can. Now, just sit back, get comfortable, and ENJOY THE SHOW!
Seth Meyer
Hello! My name is Seth and I am senior. This is my first ever performance for the Drama Department and I am very excited to be in this spectacular production! Being included in the Drama family, even for this short amount of time, has provided me lots of fun and a sense of belonging. Please enjoy the show!
Josh Nelson
Hello, my name is Josh Nelson! I’ve been involved in the drama department for six years, and have been in two plays, two musicals, two One Acts, and one musical review. It is my senior year, and although it is a little sad that this is my last performance, I couldn’t have asked a for a better group of people to do it with. I am so grateful for my cast mates, but I am extra grateful for those from the community that come to support us on our way. I hope you enjoy the show!
Elsa Rosemarie
Hello! It's absolutely lovely to see you here today. This will be my 4th (and sadly last) production at CMCS. I'm so unfathomably thankful for this family, and for the support and friendship that this group provides. The shows are just a wonderful byproduct of hanging out with them :) I'm so grateful for you attending this show today. There has been so much hard work and energy placed into it by directors, students, tech, families, and so many others. This show wouldn't be possible without you coming to support it, so thank you! Let's give all the glory to God, and have a wonderful time today!
Morgan Taatjes
Hello! Welcome to our performance of “The Sound of Music!” My name is Morgan Taatjes, I’m a senior, and this is my first performance with the CMCS Drama Department. I have greatly enjoyed my time with this amazing cast, and will forever cherish the memories that I have made. After graduation I plan on attending Ridgewater for their Medical Coding Specialist program. Please enjoy our show! We enjoyed putting it together for you.
Haley Yuen
Hello, my name is Haley Yuen! I am seventeen years old, a senior at CMCS this year, and so proud to be part of another production here. I've been a part of multiple aspects of helping the drama department by helping with the stage crew in "Get Smart" during my junior high years, and "Our Place" which our team took to the State Festival this year. I've also acted in "Hello My Baby" and "Unsound Effects". Through the years, we've formed a little family here in the drama department and I'm so proud to have been a part of the memories we made through the years and I am looking forward to all of the memories that I've already made and have yet to make with my old and new friends alike. I hope you have as much fun watching our performances as we had preparing for them!
Ashlyn Brouwer
Welcome to our production of "The Sound of Music!" I am so thankful to be a part of this musical! I've been involved in theater for as long as can, starting with my role of "little sister" in "Get Smart." My most recent role was "Holly" in "Our Place." I have made many memories and friendships through these 5 years. I also love all of the arts - drawing, painting, and playing oboe. Thank you so much for coming to our performance and showing us your support!
Camden Brouwer
Hi! My name is Camden Brouwer. This will be my third spring drama production, and I just finished my third one act season (also went to state with that). I was also in the fall production of "All Together Now." I was one of the Coots boys (Artie) in "Hello! My Baby!", Bert in "Nitwits," and now Max Detweiler in "The Sound Of Music." Enjoy the show!
Tim Brouwer
Hello! Welcome to "The Sound of Music!" This is my second musical. I have been apart of drama for awhile, and I don’t like singing/dancing, and I say we need more plays without dancing and singing. I play a Nazi in this musical, and have been told multiple times I make a good Nazi… I don’t know how to feel about it. Enjoy the show!
Avery Duininck
Hi! I am Avery Duininck, I am a junior in high school, and “The Sound of Music” is my first theater performance ever! I have enjoyed trying something new this year that is a little out of my comfort zone. I also participate in volleyball, basketball, and golf as other extracurriculars. I hope you enjoy the show!
Hannah Graves
Hi! I'm Hannah Graves and I'm a Junior. I am involved in volleyball, track, and drama. So far, I have been in "Hello My Baby", "Nitwits", "Our Place", and now "The Sound of Music". Each year that I've been involved with drama has been a blast, and I can't wait for next year! I hope you enjoy the show tonight and thanks for coming to support us!
Kaylee Hentges
My name is Kaylee Hentges! I am 16 years old and a junior at CMCS. This will be my 4th year of being involved in drama. I started drama by being in "Hello! My Baby"! my 8th grade year. We didn’t perform that until my freshman year of high school due to COVID. I was also in "Unsound Effects" my freshman year! My sophomore year I was in "Dirt" and "Nit Wits." My junior year I got the chance to go to the state festival and perform "Our Place!" We are very excited for you to see "The Sound of Music!" I hope you all enjoy it!
Caitlynn Roiseland
Hello! My name is Caitlynn (C.C.) Roiseland, and I am a junior this year. This is my first year being part of a CMCS production, and I have loved every bit of it. The new friendships that I have formed are priceless. At 7 years old, I actually played Gretl in The Barn's production of "The Sound of Music," so this musical is very near and dear to my heart. I hope you enjoy the show!
Anica Damhof
Welcome to our performance of "The Sound of Music". My name is Anica and I'm 16 years old. This is my first year being involved in the drama department. I am so grateful for this experience with such a wonderful community. I have enjoyed building new relationships and watching these talented students put in so much hard work. Thank you for coming. I hope you enjoy the show!
Morgan Groen
Hello! My name is Morgan and I'm a sophomore at Central. This is the second production I've been a part of at school; the first being the musical review of Fall 2021, "All In This Together". I'm so excited for you all to see the hard work we've put into this show! Enjoy!
Sidney Duininck
Welcome to the performance, “The Sound of Music!” I am Sidney Duininck and a sophomore. This is my 3rd year that I’ve been involved in drama productions and my 5th play. 4 out of the 5 performances I have worked behind the scenes in the booth, and I plan to keep doing so in the future. Enjoy the show!
Gabby Pederson
Hi everyone! Welcome, and thanks for coming to the show! This is my 3rd year being involved in drama with my most recent productions that you might’ve seen being “Our Place,” the one act that went all the way to state, (and received a Stared Performance!) and “Wait until Dark” a murder mystery thriller at the Barn Theater in Willmar. Enjoy the show!
Henry Ammermann
Hi! Welcome to our performance! My name is Henry. I'm a freshmen and this will be my third performance here at CMCS. I started last year with the play, "Nit Wits." This year I joined the one-act team and was able to be apart of the state performance for "Our Place!" Finally, the cast and I are excited to perform "The Sound of Music" for you, tonight!. Enjoy!
Reese Duininck
Hi! Welcome to the show! My name is Reece and I’m a freshman here at Central. “The Sound of Music” is my first performance and I’m so excited for you to see it. Hope you enjoy!
Caleb Greydanus
Hi! I’m Caleb, I’ve been in drama since seventh grade in “Hello! My Baby!” My first play I was surprised to get a named role, and pretty much every play after that I have had one. I like being in drama because of the people. I have some of the best friends in Drama, and these people have started to feel more like family.
Keith Hahn
Hello there! Thanks you for coming to the performance of "The Sound of Music." My name is Keith. I'm 15 years old and this is my first year ever involved in drama. I am apart of the tech crew and I am the person running the lights.I am really enjoying the experience I have to be apart of this play. It is an awesome play, and it has given me some new friends and a new appreciation for musicals. I think all of the cast members are super excited for this performance, so with out further ado, enjoy the performance!
Garrett Mulder
Hi, my name is Garrett, I am a freshman at CMCS. This is my first performance with the drama department. I’ve enjoyed drama because I’ve learned new things, and enjoy spending time with this group of people. I can’t wait for you to see this performance of “The Sound of Music."
Jen Post
Hello! I'm glad that you all could make it to our performance tonight! My name is Jennifer (or Jen). I'm 15 years old, and this is my first year involved in drama. My favorite thing about helping with the play is making memories with my friends! We are excited for you to watch the musical! Enjoy!
Brooke Schlegel
Hi! My name is Brooke. I am 14 years old. I have been in drama for 2 years now and have made many memories! We have worked very hard and are excited to be performing this show for you!
Tsegy Schwitters
Hi, my name is Tsegy Schwitters. I am a freshman and 14 years old. We will be performing "The Sound of Music." This is my first year being a back stage crew member, but it is my second time in drama. Thank you for coming to our show! I hope you enjoy the show!
Elzie Wassenaar
Hello, and welcome to our performance of “The Sound of Music!” My name is Elzie Wassenaar and I am a freshman this year. This is my third performance that I am on the stage. I have been backstage for many years with my mom and dad (since 2nd grade). I am grateful for the opportunity to be apart of this production and thankful for all the memories that have been made throughout the practices on this performance. Now I hope you enjoy the show, and enjoy the night!
Sydney Watson
Hello! My name is Sydney and "The Sound of Music" will be my second production. I have always loved watching the plays and hoping one day I will be in one. I have had so much fun being in this play, and I hope it’s one to remember! Enjoy the show!
Ella Brouwer
Hello and welcome to our performance! My name is Ella Brouwer and I am an 8th grader here at CMCS. "The Sound of Music" will be my second experience in drama, as I was in "All Together Now" last fall. I really enjoy being part of drama because I love to sing and act! I also love being part of such a great team of people who enjoy the same things that I do. I hope you enjoy the show!
Alysia Buteyn
My name is Alysia Buteyn. I am fourteen years old, and I am in eighth grade this year. This musical is my third production in drama. It has been so much fun and I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have had over the last two years. The upperclassmen have been so kind and they have included me and made me feel comfortable around them. I have learned so much from them. I am also grateful to spend time with the underclassmen, teaching them everything I know, and having a good time. I am just so thankful for this adventure, and I plan to continue it as long as I am able.
Etta Grannes
Hi, my name is Etta Grannes. I am in eighth grade and “The Sound of Music” is my first time participating in drama. I am so excited to be a part of drama. I hope you enjoy the performance!
Joey Graves
Hello! Welcome to our performance of “The Sound of Music”." I am in eighth grade, and this is my second year in drama after performing in "Nit Wits." I have really enjoyed making new friends and new memories. I hope you have as much fun watching this play as we did making it! Enjoy the show!
Esmond Gustafson
Hey, I'm Esmond Gustafson. I'm 14 years old and in 8th grade. I like playing sports, hunting, and hanging out with friends. This is my 4th performance with the CMCS Drama Department. My most recent role was Nicky in this year's One Act. What I have enjoyed most about drama is the relationships that I have formed. I hope you enjoy our play, "The Sound of Music."
Evan Gustafson
Hello! My name is Evan. I'm in 8th grade, and this is my 4th performance here at CMCS. I like working hard to put on a good show while hanging out with my friends and having a good time. I also enjoy hunting, fishing, and playing sports. We have all worked very hard on this show. I hope you enjoy it!
Ruthie Hahn
Hello! Welcome to our performance of “The Sound of Music.” My name is Ruthie. I’m 14 years old, and this is my first year involved in CMCS Drama. This is my first year going to CMCS. We are all very exited to be performing this show for you, so I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Ruthie Leesman
Hello! My name is Ruthie, and I am 14 years old. This is my first year in drama and my first year at CMCS too. I love doing drama and other extra curricular activities. This has been a fun experience for me. I look forward to the years to come!
Caleb Timmer
Hello and what is up. Welcome to the show of "The Sound of Music." My name Is Timmer. I am in 8th grade and am 13 years old. This is my first year doing drama, and I enjoy it very much. Even though we had very little time to do this play from scratch, I think that we still did a great job. I hope you think so too!
Maddie Vogel
Hello! My name is Maddie Vogel, I'm in 8th grade, and this is my first production here at CMCS. I started drama because I realized how great of an atmosphere it is and how close the cast can become through this. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and all the experiences that come with it; getting to know all the upperclassmen better as they have been so inclusive and helpful in every situation. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming years performing in theatre. We are all so excited to present the "The Sound of Music" to you.
Annaliese Wood
Welcome to the “Sound of Music” performance! My name is Annaliese, and I am in 8th grade. This is my first time performing in a show. I have really enjoyed everything about this show especially making new friends and learning about other people’s talents. I hope you all enjoy this show that we have all put so much work into!
Bo Duininck
Hi, I'm Bo Duininck, I'm 13 years old, and in 7th grade. This will be my first year in drama. For this play, I am a part of the tech crew. This will be my second activity for school this year. I hope you enjoy our performance of "The Sound of Music!"
Liam Knight
Hi, my name Liam. I'm in seventh grade. The "Sound of Music" is my first theater production. Being in the musical has been fun because I have been able to get in a costume and act in front of people. When I'm not at play practice I'm either playing games, hanging out with family, or hunting. I'm glad that I got into this play. I'm excited and I hope that it will do well. I hope you enjoy the show.
Jamin Buteyn
Hello! I am Jamin Buteyn. I am in 6th grade. I am having fun being in this musical. I hope you enjoy watching it!
Claire Sunvold
Hi my name is Claire Sunvold. I am in 6th grade, and “The Sound of Music” is my first performance I’ve been able to participate in at CMCS. Since I’m new to acting, I’ve enjoyed getting to know and learn from upperclassman who have been acting for years. I enjoy acting, singing, and dancing. I hope to be involved in more plays in the future.
Olivia Ziehl
Hi! Welcome to our performance, "The Sound of Music!" I am Olivia, and I'm 11 years old (in April I'll be 12). I am in 6th grade, and this is my first ever theater experience. I am so grateful to be in this play and use God's gifts and talents to serve others. Even though we only had a month to prepare, I hope you enjoy the show!
Randy Groen
Hello and welcome! We are so excited to bring "The Sound of Music" to the CMCS theater. Thanks to Kevin, Kourtney, and Jen for making this such a great show. Shows like this are so much easier when you are surrounded by talented people. Thanks to my family for all the encouragement and putting up with all the long hours of being gone. I am not sure how many productions I have done, but I have been involved with most of the productions in some way doing sound, building sets, or directing since I started at school in 1995. It has been such a privilege working with your children over the last 27 years helping them use their talents on the stage. God has richly blessed this drama program through the years and we thank you for all your support. Enjoy the show!
Kourtney Schwitters
Welcome to the show! I am the 2nd-12th grade music director here at Central. This is my 2nd year as the music director, my first production was "Hello, My Baby" back in 2021. "The Sound of Music" is one of my all time favorite movies ever since I was a little girl. Every time we rehearse I can't help but smile at the laid-back attitude of Max, the quick wit of the children, the tender moments between Maria and the Captain, the young romance of Liesl and Rolf, and the beautiful chorus of the nuns. I am so proud of the students and the long hours of hard work they have put in to make this production so amazing for you! We hope you enjoy the show!
Jennifer Wassenaar
Good evening, and welcome to the show! This is the 16th performance I have costumed and my 6th performance backstage. This has been the biggest cast I’ve worked so far at a whopping 46 people and 200+ costumes. It’s also probably the most sewing that I’ve ever done. I have to give a huge shout out to my daughter Elzie, who has been along side me the whole time pulling costumes, shoes, jewelry and more. She has tried on costumes, tested costumes, and just been my mannequin when I need to fix things.
I always think I have worked with the greatest kids and each year the next group just steps up and fills those shoes. This years seniors are no exception! I have really enjoyed watching them hug overwhelmed middle schoolers, give advice to new member and just laugh, joke, and get serious with their cast-mates. I have also enjoyed working with the best directors, but I may be bias. Enjoy the show!
Kevin Wassenaar
Welcome to tonight's show! "The Sound of Music" marks the
largest cast of a musical performance we have directed. It is my 39th
show since I started directing in 2005, and my 25th show
co-directing with the BEST co-director in the world, Mr. Groen!
It has been an absolute pleasure working with
each of the students you will see tonight on the stage. I would like to say thank you to Mrs. Schwitters for her musical direction! Without her, this show would not have happened! Second, thank you to my wife Jen for once again putting in numerous hours costuming our show for us! I believe we have in excess of 200 costumes for this performance! Third, thank you to the parents who have shared your children with us! It is incredible to see them come to life on stage using the gifts God has given them, doing something they love! Fourth, thank you to the cast and crew for their hard work, long hours, and dedication to making this the best show they can! I am humbled by the leadership of our upper class-men, the courage of our underclassmen, and the perseverance of all. And last but not least, Thank You God for your providence, guidance and graces shown throughout this show. May what we have done tonight be accepted as our worship offering to You, our Audience of One.
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The Cast & Crew of "The Sound of Music"
A Few of My Favorite Things...
Maria's favorite things include girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. The cast and crew members of "The Sound of Music" were asked to tell us about their favorite things! This is what they said.
Jack Christian (Sr.)- I love traveling, video games, fixing things, cars, winter, and whipped cream
Natasha Erickson (Sr.) -Some of my favorite things are sports, arts, dancing, and spending time outdoors with friends!
Ariana Greydanus (Sr.) -I love reading, baking, singing, and hanging out with friends and family!
Ella Huisinga(Sr.) -My favorite things are music, books, my friends, hot chocolate and cider, warm sweaters, and plants.
Josh Nelson(Sr.) -Some of my favorite things are baseball, Diet Mt. Dew, and hanging with friends.
Elsa RoseMarie (Sr.) -I love hand-written notes, unpolluted stargazing, long hiking trails, people, rain, poetry, and Jesus most of all!
Morgan Taatjes (Sr.) -I love singing, playing piano, reading, and hanging out with my friends.
Haley Yuen (Sr.) -My favorite things are reading all sorts of things while snuggled up with my cat. I also enjoy art, writing, performing, traveling, and all sorts of other activities.
Ashlyn Brouwer (Jr.) -I love painting, reading on snowy days, iced coffee, sunshine and laughing with friends.
Camden Brouwer (Jr.) -My favorite things are summer, hanging out with friends, and watching movies.
Tim Brouwer(Jr.)- My favorite thing would be hanging out with friends.
Avery Duininck (Jr.) -A few of my favorite things are water and snow skiing, traveling, summer nights, and laughing.
Hannah Graves (Jr.) -I love Christmas lights, candles, and warm hot cocoa. I also love rain, and my dog, Coco!
Kaylee Hentges (Jr.) -I love singing, animals, Dr. Pepper, and spending quality time with friends and family!
Caitlynn Roiseland (Jr.) -I like bike rides, singing in the car, sleeping in, and tortellini.
Anita Damhof (Soph.) -My favorite things include hanging out with friends and family, kids, being outdoors, reading, singing, sports, and dancing in the rain
Sidney Duininck (Soph) -A few of my favorite things would include: art, running, traveling, and animals!
Morgan Groen (Soph.) -A few of my favorite things are iced lattes, outdoor walks, playing in praise team at church, and cooking
Gabby Pederson (Soph.) -Some of my favorite things are my family, being with my favorite people, the lunch table debates, theatre, long car rides with my friends, and God!
Henry Ammermann (Fr.) -My favorite things are hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing video games!
Reese Duininck (Fr.) -A few of my favorite things are sushi, snow skiing, wake surfing, and hanging out with my friends.
Caleb Greydanus (Fr.) -I like improv, shooting guns, working with my hands, and being involved in the CMCS drama department.
Keith Hahn (Fr.) - I love the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Garrett Mulder (Fr.) -My favorite things to do are play sports , listen to music, tube in the summer, and eat mint Oreo ice cream from Culver’s.
Jen Post (Fr.)-I like to play volleyball, take pictures of sunsets, and hanging out with my friends!
Brooke Schlegel (Fr.) -I love riding my horse, hanging out with friends, painting, my family, going to the lake and hanging out with my dog Willow.
Tsegy Schwitters (Fr.) -I love eating ice cream, watching Disney movies, crepes, and Harry Potter.
Elzie Wassenaar(Fr.) -Some of my favorite things are hanging out with my family and friends, playing with my two dogs and I also enjoy playing volleyball!
Sydney Watson(Fr.) -some of my favorite things is hanging out with my family and friends, playing with my two dogs and I also enjoy playing volleyball!
Ella Brouwer (8th) -A few of my favorite things are singing, summer time, hanging out at the lake, and spending time with friends.
Alysia Buteyn (8th) -I love singing, playing piano, reading, and hanging out with my friends.
Etta Grannes (8th) -Some of my favorite things are music, being with friends and family, and cooking!
Joey Graves (8th) -Some of my favorite things are going hunting with friends and being in the outdoors. I also enjoy drawing and sports such as basketball and golf.
Esmond Gustafson (8th) - I like hunting, fishing, and trap shooting.
Evan Gustafson (8th)-Some of my favorite things are, hanging out with friends and family, playing sports and being outside!
Ruthie Hahn (8th) -Some of my favorite things included listening to music, hanging out with my dog, and traveling.
Ruthie Leesman (8th) -Some of my favorite things are Music, Games, and Sweets!
Caleb Timmer (8th) -A few of my favorite things are definitely Red Bull, Listening to music, Video games, Sleeping in, And not doing my hair.
Maddie Vogel (8th) -A few of my favorite things are spending time with family and friends, camping, and playing piano!
Annaliese Wood (8th) -A few of my favorite things are running, eating food, and hanging out with friends.
Bo Duininck (7th) -Some of my favorite things are dogs, video games, weekends, coffee, and candy.
Liam Knight (7th) -My favorite things are family, friends, my pets, and gaming.
Jamin Buteyn (6th) -I love pizza, and my favorite sport is golf.
Claire Sunvold (6th) - I like summertime, sweet treats, and dancing.
Olivia Ziehl (6th) -My favorite things are cuddling my dog, shopping, hanging out with friends, and of course, singing!
Randy Groen (Director) -Some of my favorite things are: eating a great breakfast with my family at McMillans, sitting in a tractor after the drama season is done :), and singing a powerful song at the end of a great worship service.
Kourtney Schwitters (Music Dir.) -I like lots and lots of coffee, anything sweet, sunshine, Hallmark, cranking my music to the max, and spending time at the lake!
Jen Wassenaar (Costume/Hair/Makeup) -My family, our dogs, plants, reading, film scores, soundtracks, and musicals
Kevin Wassenaar (Director)-My favorite things are my family, visits with friends, photography, moving music, porch-sitting in the rain, anything Minnesota (except politics), great coffee, and good foods!
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO...
Central Minnesota Christian School Drama Department
Central Minnesota Christian School offers students a variety of Fine Arts in which they may participate. Whether that be Band or Choir, One Act, or Design Theory, each of these activities allows our students first and foremost bring Glory to God. In addition to this, it is our hope that through these activities they will grow in faith and deepen their competence in each discipline. Students will learn about teamwork, self-discipline, character development, faithfulness, consistency, perseverance, public presentation, leadership, excellence, and competition.
It is our prayer that through the Fine Arts our students will help their audience explore the human condition, challenge the culture we live in, and discover more about their role in it. Playing a piece of music, creating a beautiful painting, or performing an intense scene can evoke deep emotions of joy, pain, fear, triumph, or love within both the audience and the artist. Our challenge is to help students to engage their audience in a meaningful experience, and express Biblical perspective and truth through whatever activity they participate in.
Thank You!
*Jen Wassenaar for costuming the show!
*The CMCS Office Staff and Custodial Staff
* The Barn Theatre- Costume and prop rental.
*Unity Christian High School, Orange City, IA - costumes.
*Willmar High School - Nun costumes
*Heglund Catering- Catering the Dinner Theater
*Forget Me Not Woolens - dinner theater center pieces (they are for sale if interested.!)
*Wendy Voogt-Howard & Rhonda Slagter - Altering costumes and hemming pants.
*Brad & Tami Greenwaldt & Joy Schwitters - Use of patio furniture.
*Dave Brouwer & Chris Huisinga - Set construction & painting help.
*LeAnne Carmany - the use of costumes
*All the cast and crew parents for the delicious meals!
"The Sound of Music" Sing-Along Lyrics
My heart wants to beat like the wings of the birds
that rise from the lake to the trees
My heart wants to sigh like a chime that flies
from a church on a breeze
To laugh like a brook when it trips and falls over
stones on its way
To sing through the night like a lark who is learning to pray
I go to the hills when my heart is lonely
I know I will hear what I've heard before
My heart will be blessed with the sound of music
And I'll sing once more
Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun
Me, a name I call myself
Far, a long, long way to run
Sew, a needle pulling thread
La, a note to follow Sew
Tea, a drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to Do (So Do!)
You are sixteen going on seventeen
Baby, it's time to think
Better beware, be canny and careful
Baby, you're on the brink
You are sixteen going on seventeen
Fellows will fall in line
Eager young lads and roues and cads
Will offer you food and wine
Totally unprepared are you
To face the world of men
Timid and shy and scared are you
Of things beyond your ken
You need someone older and wiser
Telling you what to do
I am seventeen going on eighteen
I'll take care of you
A Final Thought...
Thank you all for attending our performance of "The Sound of Music." We truly appreciate and are humbled by the support for the performing arts here in the CMCS community. We hope you have been touched in some way through these songs and this story, and maybe have gained a better understanding from another's perspective. Be blessed in your travels home and we will see you at the next show!
With deepest gratitude,
*The Directors, Cast & Crew