Vernon in rehearsal for ‘The Sound of Music'

Vernon — Vernon High School’s production of “The Sound of Music” is just two weeks from opening curtain. The show begins on Thursday, April 22, with the Chelsea Marinaro playing the role of Maria Rainer made famous in film by Julie Andrews. Vernon’s Matt Chastain plays Captain Von Trapp, portrayed in the 1965 film by Christopher Plummer. The roles of the Von Trapp children will be performed by Christina Comizio as Liesl; Jack Rich as Friedrich; Alyssa Morrissey as Louisa; Will Youells as Kurt; Grace Logue as Brigitta; Kailey Pisani as Marta; Melinda Stackpole as Gretl. Michael Easton will portray Rolf, the young military boy who is Leisl’s love interest. Sophia Contreni plays Mother Abbess. Amber Blakovich, Miranda Cooper and Vivian Ball play the nuns who ask in song “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?” Elsa Schraeder, the Captain’s fiancée, is portrayed by Chelsea Imbimbo; and his good friend, Max, will be played by David Grice. Portraying the Captain’s faithful household servants are Rebecca Blomgren as Frau Schmidt and Andrew Kraus as Franz. Completing the cast are 30 more students who portray a variety of roles in the ensemble. The show is directed by Barri Weinstein. Vocal Director is Kevin Boehm, with choreography by Dana Ziegler. The pit conductor is Max Taylor.

See the show
‘The Sound of Music’ will be on stage in Vernon in three performances:
Thursday, April 22 through Saturday, April 24
Curtain time is 7 p.m. Thursday
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Tickets are $9 in advance; $10 at the door.
Order in advance by calling 973-764-5920.