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The Sound of Music

MDT opens 2023 Season with a Classic!

February 10 - March 11, 2023
Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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. 


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Sound of Music - Press Release

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A Note from the Director...

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The Sound of Music - Cast

Maria Rainer: Ruthie Sangster

Captain Georg Von Trapp: Caleb DeWitt

Max Detweiller: Thomas Smith

Elsa Schrader: Kristina Swearingen

Mother Abbess: Anne Miranda

Sister Berthe/ENS: Misty McGrady

Sister Sophia/ENS: Hannah Bergman

Franz/Von Schreiber: Don Hart

Sister Margaretta/Frau Schmidt: Teresa Ross

Rolf Gruber: Tyler Bowlin

Liesl von Trapp: DRae Beller

Friedrich von Trapp: Charlie L Chalmers

Louisa von Trapp: Emery Allen

Kurt von Trapp: Eli Miller

Brigitta von Trapp: Kinley Barney

Marta von Trapp: Greta Shambarger

Gretl von Trapp: Liza Pratt

Herr Zeller/Nazi/ENS: Daniel Lee Hollander

Baron Elberfeld/Nazi/ENS: 

Nazi/Party Guest/ENS: Malcom Claeys

Nun/Party Guest/Trio/Ensemble: Megan Pratt

Myers Dinner Theatre Staff

Executive Producer: Donna & Richard Myers

Artistic Director: Dion Stover
Director: Dion Stover

Music Director: Teresa Ross

Choreographer: Kristina Swearingen

Production Stage Manager: Jessica Alltop

Master Carpenter: Gary Michael

Scenic Painting: Teresa Ross

Costumes: Amanda Chiaro

Properties Designer: Jessica Alltop
Lights/ Sound Designer/ Projections: TJ Bird

Kitchen Manager: 

Box Office Manager: Bill Rubenstein

General Store Manager: Jane Bowers

Bookkeeper: Tom Bess

Place & Time:

 Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938 

Songs

Act One

"Preludium" – Mother Abbess with Nuns

"The Sound of Music" – Maria

"Maria" – Sister Berthe, Sister Sophia, Sister Margaretta, and the Mother Abbess

"My Favorite Things" – Maria and the Mother Abbess

"My Favorite Things" (reprise 1) – Maria

"Do-Re-Mi" – Maria and the children

"Sixteen Going on Seventeen" – Rolf and Liesl

"The Lonely Goatherd" – Maria and the children

"The Lonely Goatherd" (reprise) – Gretl

"How Can Love Survive" – Max and Elsa

"The Sound of Music" (reprise) – Maria, the Captain and the children

"Ländler" (instrumental)

"So Long, Farewell" – The children

"Morning Hymn" – Nuns

"Climb Ev'ry Mountain" – Mother Abbess

*There will be one fifteen minute intermission


Act Two

"My Favorite Things" (reprise 2) – Maria and the children

"No Way to Stop It" – Elsa, Max and the Captain

"An Ordinary Couple" – Maria and the Captain 

"Gaudeamus Domino" – Nuns

"Maria" (reprise) – Nuns

"Confitemini Domino" – Nuns

"Sixteen Going on Seventeen" (reprise) – Maria and Liesl

"Do-Re-Mi" (reprise) – Maria, the Captain, and the children ‡

"Edelweiss" – The Captain

"So Long, Farewell" (reprise) – Maria, the Captain, and the children

"Finale Ultimo" (reprise of "Climb Every Mountain") – Nuns



Who's Who in the Cast...

Ruthie Sangster (Maria Rainer)

Caleb DeWitt (Captain Georg Von Trapp)

Caleb DeWitt (Captain Georg Von Trapp)

Ruthie is a classical crossover performer from Simpsonville, KY and currently based in NYC. She is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky where she earned degrees in both Vocal Performance and Arts Administration. Ruthie's recent engagements include "White Christmas" here at MDT, "Good and Evil..."at The Green Room 42 (M.A. Theatricals), and The Lost Colony. Much love to Mom, Dad, and Mimi and many thanks to her friends and mentors.

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Caleb DeWitt (Captain Georg Von Trapp)

Caleb DeWitt (Captain Georg Von Trapp)

Caleb DeWitt (Captain Georg Von Trapp)

Caleb is from Tennessee and would like everyone to know that he has loved the friendly environment up here in Indiana. He plans to stay here for a while. The Myer’s family have been a particularly fun crew, and he is excited to work with them and express his love for theater. Please remember to thank your wait staff, and leave them a tip, they work hard!

Thomas Smith (Max Detweiller)

Caleb DeWitt (Captain Georg Von Trapp)

Kristina Swearingen (Elsa Schrader / Choreographer)

Thomas Smith is a native of Mays Landing, New Jersey, and a graduate of

Arizona State University. Some recent credits have been Wilbur Turnblad &

Mr. Pinky in Hairspray, Bob in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical and Barrett in Titanic. He'd like to thank his mom, family, and partner, Mandi, for all of their endless love and support.

Kristina Swearingen (Elsa Schrader / Choreographer)

Kristina Swearingen (Elsa Schrader / Choreographer)

Kristina Swearingen (Elsa Schrader / Choreographer)

Kristina is a multi-hyphenate musical theatre artist based in NYC! She graduated in 2021 from the University of Mobile with a Masters of Arts in Musical Theatre and has performed with The Lost Colony, Endstation Theatre Company, Herschend Family Entertainment, and Blue Gate Musicals. In addition to performing, Kristina designs/builds theatrical sets and choreographs for children theaters, educational programs, and show choirs. You can follow her

adventures on instagram @swearingen_kb

Anne K Miranda (Mother Abbess)

Kristina Swearingen (Elsa Schrader / Choreographer)

Misty McGrady (Sister Berthe/ENS)

Anne hails from Mid-Michigan where she lives with her husband  David and two college sons, Andrew and AJ.  A native of western Pennsylvania, she holds a BFA in Vocal Performance and an MS in Public Management and Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2022 Anne was blessed to play the roles of Jackie Davidson in Our Christmas Dinner at the Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana, IN, Mother Superior in Nunsense with Thin Air Theater Co. at the Butte in Cripple Creek, CO and Aunt March in Little Women at Midway Theater Co in Lansing.  She also hosted and co-produced the pilot episode of CREATIVE ICONS, a documentary tv show which explores the intersection of faith and art: www.creativeicons.tv

Misty McGrady (Sister Berthe/ENS)

Kristina Swearingen (Elsa Schrader / Choreographer)

Misty McGrady (Sister Berthe/ENS)

Misty is making her debut with MDT. Originally from Tennessee, she’s transitioning gently to Hillsboro with hubby, Mark, a native, to run an Airbnb and event venue. Singing since childhood, her previous experiences include playing Mabel in Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, Pirates of Penzance, Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and eight years with Metro Nashville Chorus, top 10 international sweet Adeline barbershop chorus. Misty loves to bake and nurture living things, including kids/grandkids, plants, birds, our two half–beagle dogs, a cat, and many foster/rescue pets.

Hannah Bergman (Sister Sophia/ENS)

Teresa Ross (Sister Margaretta/ Frau Schmidt/ Music Director)

Hannah Bergman (Sister Sophia/ENS)

Hannah is an Actor/Singer originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. She has spent the last 5 years working professionally, and obtaining her BFA in Musical Theatre at The University of Tampa. Hannah would like to thank her family and current partner for their love and constant support.This will be Hannah’s debut production at Myers Dinner Theatre.

Don Hart (Franz/ Von Schreiber)

Teresa Ross (Sister Margaretta/ Frau Schmidt/ Music Director)

Hannah Bergman (Sister Sophia/ENS)

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Teresa Ross (Sister Margaretta/ Frau Schmidt/ Music Director)

Teresa Ross (Sister Margaretta/ Frau Schmidt/ Music Director)

Teresa Ross (Sister Margaretta/ Frau Schmidt/ Music Director)

Teresa earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She sang in the IU Opera Chorus and especially loved learning from visiting choral director legend, Robert Shaw. Teresa holds a Master of Science in Music Education from Indiana State University and taught music, choir and band in several area schools. Teresa directed the vocal music for the Danville Light Opera/Danville Area Community College production of  "Les Misérables" and DLO summer youth productions. Now retired from public school teaching, Teresa teaches private voice and piano lessons. She is a songwriter and active in the music ministry at the First Church of Christ in Covington. Teresa is a horse lover and a volunteer staff member for the horse camp at Hanging Rock Christian Camp. As a writer, her projects include a devotional book for horse lovers and a page on Facebook called “Word From the Porch.”

Tyler Bowlin (Rolf Gruber)

DRae Beller (Liesl von Trapp)

Teresa Ross (Sister Margaretta/ Frau Schmidt/ Music Director)

Tyler is a Millikin University alumnus with a degree in Theatre. Some of his favorite credits include The Little Mermaid (Flotsam), Songs for a New World (Featured Dancer), and Clue the Musical (Mr. Green). He would like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support.

DRae Beller (Liesl von Trapp)

DRae Beller (Liesl von Trapp)

DRae Beller (Liesl von Trapp)

DRae is 20 years old and spends most days as “Miss DRae” in childcare services. You may have seen her as Junie B. Jones in “Junie B. Jones the Musical” or Wendy Jo in “Footloose” which were both at MDT! She would like to thank the production team, her own personal team and cast mates for all the support, and her kiddos for keeping her childlike spirit alive. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!

Who's Who in the Cast...

Charlie L Chalmers (Friedrich von Trapp)

Charlie L Chalmers (Friedrich von Trapp)

Charlie L Chalmers (Friedrich von Trapp)

Charlie was born in Branson, Missouri, (the show me state) 14 years ago. I now live In Kingman, Indiana, and am an 8th grader at Fountain Central Junior/Senior High. Previously a member of the band and drama club and now specialize in guitar and signing. I enrolled in guitar lessons and voice lessons to personalize my goals. I applied at McDonald's on the day after my 14th birthday. I was hired and work to help my mom pay for my music lessons and phone bill.

I played on the tennis team and enjoy swimming whenever possible. I also browse the internet like anyone else in my spare time while playing and singing. I love to sing Staying Alive by

BeeGees. My Plan A to be an airforce pilot and become a commercial pilot. My plan B is to focus on the music industry and performing arts, hopefully someday to be a songwriter along with learning musical instruments, like guitar and drumming. I love the beat, rhythm, and jives!

Emery Jane Allen (Louisa von Trapp)

Charlie L Chalmers (Friedrich von Trapp)

Charlie L Chalmers (Friedrich von Trapp)

Emery is thrilled to be returning to MDT. Emery is a 9th grade Honor Student at INCA. She has performed in over 25 different shows, including several professional productions. Emery records professionally for several different well known companies and spends many hours at Air Borne Studios. She has had the opportunity to perform at many professional sporting events including the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, and NCAA. When she isn’t in a show she is busy copywriting her own songs and loves to sing and perform with her instruments. She thanks MDT, her family, friends, and coaches for all of their continued support. Enjoy the show!!

Eli Miller (Kurt von Trapp)

Charlie L Chalmers (Friedrich von Trapp)

Kinley Barney (Brigitta von Trapp)

Eli is a 7th grader at Fountain Central High School. He is excited to be returning to the MDT stage having last been seen in “A Christmas Story” as Schwartz. He most recently played Lord Dunn in “Channeling Grimm '' the fall drama club performance at FCHS. His grandma loved “The Sound of Music '' and she just passed away on Jan. 18th, so he is dedicating his performances as “Kurt von Trapp '' in memory of her.

Kinley Barney (Brigitta von Trapp)

Kinley Barney (Brigitta von Trapp)

Kinley Barney (Brigitta von Trapp)

As a 10 year old girl from Westville IL, Kinley is thrilled to be making her second appearance at Myers Dinner Theatre.  Her first role at the theatre was as Nancy in A Christmas Story in 2021. Kinley has also appeared in several different Danville Light Opera, Red Mask and Gregory’s Academy of the Arts plays in the Danville, IL area.  She stays very active with theatre lessons, basketball, softball and volleyball.  Kinley would like to thank her parents and family for their continual support. 

Greta Shambarger (Marta von Trapp)

Kinley Barney (Brigitta von Trapp)

Greta Shambarger (Marta von Trapp)

A Westfield, Indiana fourth-grader, Greta loves spending time with friends, fostering kittens, practicing for upcoming roles, and performing! Greta’s most recent roles were Young Violet in It’s a Wonderful Life at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre and Lavender in Matilda the Musical at Tipton Community Theatre. This is her MDT debut.

Liza Pratt (Gretl von Trapp)

Kinley Barney (Brigitta von Trapp)

Greta Shambarger (Marta von Trapp)

My name is Liza. I’m 8 years old, and from Westville, IL. I attend 3rd grade at Judith Giacoma Elementary. This will be my second on stage production. I portray the part of Gretl Von Trapp, the youngest Von Trapp daughter. I performed with Danville Light Opera for their children’s

Christmas play, “Christmas at Granny’s.” I fell in love with performing, and couldn’t wait to do the next big thing.

Daniel Lee Hollander (Herr Zeller/Nazi/ENS)

Daniel Lee Hollander (Herr Zeller/Nazi/ENS)

Daniel Lee Hollander (Herr Zeller/Nazi/ENS)

Daniel is thrilled to be making his Indiana debut here at Myers!

He graduated from Western Illinois University in May of 2022 and has recently been seen in shows such as Life Could Be a Dream, Songs for a

New World, Josiah for President, and A Christmas Survival Guide. 

(Baron Elberfeld/Nazi/ENS)

Daniel Lee Hollander (Herr Zeller/Nazi/ENS)

Daniel Lee Hollander (Herr Zeller/Nazi/ENS)

Coming soon!

Malcom Claeys (Nazi/ Party Guest/ ENS)

Daniel Lee Hollander (Herr Zeller/Nazi/ENS)

Megan Pratt (Nun/ Party Guest/ Trio/ENS)

Native to Northwest Indiana, Malcom currently lives in Delphi.He enjoys music, hiking, playing D&D and spending time with his wife and 2 dogs. He also works to create both digital content and films with Modern Travant Productions. “Many thanks to my wife for letting me chase my Dreams!”

Megan Pratt (Nun/ Party Guest/ Trio/ENS)

Megan Pratt (Nun/ Party Guest/ Trio/ENS)

Megan Pratt (Nun/ Party Guest/ Trio/ENS)

My name is Megan, I’m a 30 year old wife and mother of 4. I’m from Westville, IL. This will be my first production with Myer’s, and I look forward to many more. I’ve always had a love for theatre, but haven’t performed for quite a long time. My oldest daughter wanted to audition, so I auditioned with her, and this will be our first of hopefully many performances together!

Who's Who in the Cast...

Jessica Alltop (PSM)

TJ Bird (Lights/ Sound Designer/ Projections)

TJ Bird (Lights/ Sound Designer/ Projections)

Coming soon!

TJ Bird (Lights/ Sound Designer/ Projections)

TJ Bird (Lights/ Sound Designer/ Projections)

TJ Bird (Lights/ Sound Designer/ Projections)

Coming soon!

Mandi Chiaro (Costume Designer)

TJ Bird (Lights/ Sound Designer/ Projections)

Mandi Chiaro (Costume Designer)

Coming soon!

Sound of Music - Show Menu

First Course

Served Family Style

Garden Salad

*Featuring homemade croutons & an original creation salad dressing of Donna's.

Broccoli Salad

*One of several items on the Menu that we are known for.

Homemade Rolls

*A recipe developed by Richard Myers.


Second Course

Swiss Steak with Mushroom Gravy

*One of several items on the Menu that we are known for. 

Baked Tilapia

Vegetable Blend

Tomato Zucchini Casserole

Corn Casserole

Mashed Potatoes


Dessert

Pineapple Cake

*Included with the price of the buffet.


Gourmet Dessert

Sundaes

$3 (sm), $5 (lg)

Hot Fudge, Chocolate, Strawberry & Chocolate/Peanut Butter

Cheesecake

$5 (slice)

Crème brûlée, Turtle & White Chocolate Raspberry

Carrot Cake

$5 (slice)

Sugar Cream Pie

$3 (slice)

To-Go

$5

Salad Dressing, Broccoli Salad & Rolls (Dozen)

*Everyone has different dietary needs, but we want all to be able to enjoy a great show and a delicious meal. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please contact us in advance and our kitchen will happily make accommodations for you.

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