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August 15, 2023 · 6:20 am

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Runs Aug. 25-Sept. 1

MTC_Sound of MusicTHE SOUND OF MUSIC
Merit Theatre Company
Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Anderson Center

Directed and produced by Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
Vocal Direction by Marnie Lemma
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Choreographed by Jerry Armelli, Mia Armelli, and Danielle Ashley

Cast: Rachel Cobbs as Maria Rainer, Holly Price as Mother Abbess, Chris Murphy as Captain Georg von Trapp, Dylan Shelton as Franz, Marnie Lemma as Frau Schmidt, Corinne Baumann as Liesl von Trapp, Owen Iles as Friedrich von Trapp, Molly Crimmins as Louisa von Trapp, Luca Brol as Kurt von Trapp, Claire Hunkler as Brigitta von Trapp, Evelyn Heubach as Marta von Trapp, Zoe Lemma as Gretl von Trapp, Austin Mills as Rolf Gruber, Delaney O’Toole as Elsa Schraeder, Alex DeVore as Max Detweiler, Miriam Cantwell as Sister Berthe/Frau Zeller, Mariah Smith as Sister Margaretta, Bernadette Calvino as Sister Sophia, Bob Dronberger as Baron Elberfeld, Cheryl Eresman as Baroness Elberfeld, Matt Dentino as Herr Zeller & John Dorney as Admiral von Schreiber
Ensemble: Olivia Barthauer, Morgan Becker, Cheryl Eresman, Gregg Farrier, Mark Kozelek, Maggie Lemma, Marnie Lemma, Grace Manning, Max McDaniel, Veronica Nies, Sydney Orndorff, Kate Pahls, Erika Sammond, Kenna Scott, Josephine Shaut, Ethan Wecklery & Adria Whitfill

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In 1938 Austria, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.

  • Fri, Aug. 25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 26 ta 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 27 at 3pm
  • Thu, Aug. 31 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 1 at 7:30pm

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July 8, 2023 · 9:29 am

2022-2023 Orchid Awards for Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoJANE EYRE

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Kaitlyn Iocco
  • Excellence in Dialect Coaching – Kate Joos-Glasheen Dentino
  • Excellence in Direction – Leah Perry
  • Excellence in Hair/Wigs – Kaitlyn Iocco, Jerica Henline, & Mark Kozelek
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Samuel T. Owens & Cater Perry
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Adria Whitfill
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Alex DeVore
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Holly Price
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Maria Zierolf
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Olivia Reese
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Rachel Kimberlin Cobbs
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Madeline Ara, Max Hunkler, Benjamin Iocco, Marnie Lemma, Adam McCoy, Sally Modzelewski, Carter Perry, Don Price, Anna Rape, Mariah Smith
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Rama Van Gils
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Athena Updike
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Isabel Ashley
  • Excellence in Producing – Benjamin & Kaitlyn Iocco
  • Excellence in Program Art – Benjamin Iocco
  • Excellence in Set Design – Benjamin Iocco
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Karli Head & Emily Knudten
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Carter Perry

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June 9, 2023 · 11:58 am

Cast Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoMerit Theatre Company is excited to announce the cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC!

The cast includes:

  • Maria Rainer—Rachel Cobbs
  • Mother Abbess—Holly Price
  • Captain Georg von Trapp—Chris Murphy
  • Franz—Dylan Shelton
  • Frau Schmidt—Marnie Lemma
  • Liesl von Trapp—Corinne Baumann
  • Friedrich von Trapp—Owen Iles
  • Louisa von Trapp—Molly Crimmins
  • Kurt von Trapp—Luca Brol
  • Brigitta von Trapp—Claire Hunkler
  • Marta von Trapp—Evelyn Heubach
  • Gretl von Trapp—Zoe Lemma
  • Rolf Gruber—Austin Mills
  • Elsa Schraeder—Delaney O’Toole
  • Max Detweiler—Alex DeVore
  • Sister Berthe/Frau Zeller—Miriam Cantwell
  • Sister Margaretta—Mariah Smith
  • Sister Sophia—Bernadette Calvino
  • Baron Elberfeld—Bob Dronberger
  • Baroness Elberfeld—Cheryl Eresman
  • Herr Zeller—Matt Dentino
  • Admiral von Schreiber—John Dorney
  • Ensemble—Olivia Barthauer, Morgan Becker, Cheryl Eresman, Gregg Farrier, Mark Kozelek, Maggie Lemma, Marnie Lemma, Grace Manning, Max McDaniel, Veronica Nies, Sydney Orndorff, Kate Pahls, Erika Sammond, Kenna Scott, Josephine Shaut, Ethan Wecklery, Adria Whitfill

Produced and Directed by Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
Vocal Direction by Marnie Lemma
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Choreographed by Jerry Armelli, Mia Armelli, and Danielle Ashley

Performances run Aug. 25-Sept. 1

For more information visit www.merittheatre.org/season

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April 13, 2023 · 6:01 am

Auditions Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoFriday, May 19, 7–9pm
Saturday, May 20, 2–5pm

By appointment only. Click here to SIGN UP.
Also accepting video auditions*

Please prepare a 60-second monologue and 32 bars of a musical theatre song, both in the style of the show and that best showcase your range and ability.

Please bring:

  • Sheet music in the correct key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or accompaniment tracks.

  • An acting resume, headshot, and completed AUDITION FORM.

*For video auditions, please follow the same requirements above, film your audition (full body shot), and upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo. Email the link to production@merittheatre.org. Attach your resume, headshot, and completed audition form to the email. (If you are auditioning by video, you may use an accompaniment track.)

Callbacks will be held on Monday, May 22, at 6:30pm.

Auditions & callbacks will be held at Fort Mitchell Baptist Church (2323 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017).

Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings beginning June 19. No rehearsals will be held on July 4th.​

CAST

  • Maria Rainer
  • The Mother Abbess
  • Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices
  • Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants
  • Sister Sophia
  • Captain Georg von Trapp
  • Franz, the butler
  • Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper
  • Liesl von Trapp
  • Friedrich von Trapp
  • Louisa von Trapp
  • Kurt von Trapp
  • Brigitta von Trapp
  • Marta von Trapp
  • Gretl von Trapp
  • Rolf Gruber
  • Elsa Schraeder
  • Max Detweiler
  • Herr Zeller
  • Baron Elberfeld
  • Admiral von Schreiber
  • Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, servants, nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants at the Festival Concert​

Produced and Directed by Benjamin and Kaitlyn Iocco
Conducted by Benjamin Price
Vocal Direction by Marnie Lemma
Choreographed by Jerry and Mia Armelli and Danielle Ashley

Production dates: Aug. 25-Sept. 1​

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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November 15, 2022 · 5:55 am

A VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS On Dec. 2-3

MERIT_A Very Merit ChristmasA VERY MERIT CHRISTMAS
Merit Theatre Company and Orchestra

Drees Homes Auditorium
St. Henry District High School | Erlanger, KY

Celebrate the Christmas season with beloved songs and carols performed by the Merit Company Orchestra & Chorale, special guest vocalists, and others.

  • December 2 at 7:30pm
  • December 3 at 2pm & 7:30pm

Tickets start at just $20 adults and $15 children
Group rate available for groups of 12+

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