Monticello climbs ev’ry mountain

Stunning “Sound of Music” sets new standard of excellence

By RICHARD A. ROSS

MONTICELLO, NY — Audiences simply loved “The Sound of Music,” staged at Monticello High School on April 10-12. The matinee performance on April 10 afforded senior citizens a chance to see the show without the inconvenience of having to travel at night. They were joined by classes of younger children, who were transfixed by the show’s fine acting, great singing and orchestration.

The packed houses attested to the allure of the show, the fine company of actors and musicians and the impressive sets and costumes that brought the Rodgers and Hammerstein smash hit to life on the Monticello stage. See next page for more photos.

Visit riverreporter.com for an album of pictures from the show. To purchase a CD sent a check for $22.50 payable to The River Reporter, P.O. Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764.

Cast and crew

Director/choreographer: Jennifer Romano

Theatre orchestra director: Dr. Kevin Dirth, v

Vocal music director: Snezano Lazich.

Cast: Julianna D’Abbraccio as Maria; Daniel Cunningham as Captain Von Trapp; Amy Conway as Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper; Jonathan Bryant as Franz, the butler; Emma Cohen as Elsa Schraeder; Matthew Thomas as Rolf Gruber; Heather Zoll as Ursula and Baroness Elberfield; Frank Segro as Max Detweiler; Joshua Oates as Herr Zeller; Zach Gibson as Baron Elberfield; Kelly Pfeister as A New Postulant; Charles Marinaro as Admiral von Schreiber; and Dominic Carmeci as the Lieutenant.