The Sound of Music
June 28 – August 10, 2024
Follow Maria, the high-spirited nun, sent from her convent to be the governess to seven unruly children of a strict father, Captain von Trapp. The timeless score includes “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Edelweiss,” and “The Sound of Music.”
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
The Sound of Music
June 28 – August 10, 2024
Follow Maria, the high-spirited nun, sent from her convent to be the governess to seven unruly children of a strict father, Captain von Trapp. The timeless score includes “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Edelweiss,” and “The Sound of Music.”
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Caleb Aguilar
Caleb Aguilar (Max) is ecstatic to return to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater! His recent performance credits include the role of Gomez in The Addams Family here at Dutch Apple as well as Haul Out The Holly (Ensemble, Theatre SilCo), The Spitfire Grill (Caleb Thorpe, Post Playhouse), Clue (Colonel Mustard, Post Playhouse), Joseph & The Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharaoh, Post Playhouse), Rent (Benny, The Wallace Theatre), TEXAS! (Ezra, TPHF). Caleb would like to thank his family and friends for being a constant source of light.
Samuel Beatty
Samuel Beatty (Male Swing) is so excited to be a part of his first mainstage Dutch Apple performance, The Sound of Music! His favorite roles are Cinderella’s Prince in Into The Woods and The Cat in the Hat in Seussical. He is the youngest of seven and he was born in Wisconsin. Sam would like to thank his friends and family for all the support they have given him throughout the years. Additionally, he would like to thank the Sobon family for everything they have done to help him and fuel his passion for theatre and the arts.
Moriel Behar
Moriel Behar (Elsa Schraeder) is happy to be back at the Dutch Apple after playing Vi Moore, the preacher's wife, in Footloose last year. She is fresh off the bus from making her National Tour debut with Little Women the musical as Aunt March. Originally from Seattle, Moriel holds her BFA in Drama and Musical Theatre from the New Studio on Broadway at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Recent: Titania in Acting Out’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Regional favorites: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), Shrek (Fiona), Newsies (Katherine), Seussical
(Mayzie). When not performing (and occasionally on the day of performances), Moriel runs marathons and is a professional running coach. Represented by Dulcina Eisen Associates. Website: www.morielbehar.com. Instagram: @momo_behar.
Cella Berardi
Cella Berardi (Susan Waverly) is overjoyed to spend the holidays at Dutch Apple. Credits at Dutch Apple include: The Sound of Music (Marta von Trapp), Miracle on 34th Street (Susan Walker), The Little Mermaid (Leeward), Ragtime (Little Girl); The Sound of Music (Marta von Trapp) with Servant Stage; Home for the Holidays (Youth Ensemble), The First Noel (Youth Ensemble) with American Music Theatre. Cella continues to enjoy honing her skills through voice lessons with Mrs. Jo Abrom and participation in local theater camps. Cella is thankful for the ongoing support she receives and is grateful for the gifts that God has given her. "May your day be merry and bright" as you enjoy White Christmas! ~Matthew 5:16~
Mia Bixler
Mia Bixler (Gretl von Trapp), age 8, is thrilled to make her Dutch Apple Theatre debut. Mia previously played Chip in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (AIM ’23). At the age of 6, Mia was the youngest winner of the PA State Farm Show’s "Oh, Say Can You Sing” National Anthem contest, as well as the youngest soloist to ever sing at the Little League World Series. A member of Spotlight Kidz, Mia has performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, sang the National Anthem at two Philadelphia Phillies games and was also a soloist at the Laurie Beechman Theater in NYC where she was part of the “In The Spotlight” youth/teen cabaret which included Broadway and National Tour performers. Mia also has appeared in commercials and print as well as seen in TV performance. Mia is represented by David Doan at CESD and both Mallory Levy and Allie Silber at DDO Kids. Her performance/Talent Coach is Sandy Kost-Sterner. Mia thanks her parents and brothers Evan and Luke (and her puppy Ivy) as well as family and friends for their continued love and support. Mia looks forward to doing some of her favorite things while sharing the “sound of music” with everyone! Enjoy the show! @miabixler
Paula Figueroa Caunedo
Paula Figueroa Caunedo (Sister Sophia/Maria US) is a proud Puerto Rican actor. She is an AMDA alum, currently living in NYC. Previous credits include: In The Heights (Nina), Company (Marta), Mamma Mia! (Sophie), and Into the Woods (Little Red). What’s for you, won’t miss you! IG: @paulafigueroacaunedo
Alyssa Crook
Alyssa Crook (Nun/Ensemble/Frau Schmidt US) is very excited to return to the Dutch Apple stage in The Sound of Music. A graduate of Muhlenberg College, Alyssa is a local Lancaster based actress having worked at the Fulton Theatre, the Strasburg Railroad, the American Music Theater, and more! Enjoy the show.
Zachary Dyer
Zachary Dyer (Rolf) is thrilled to be making his Dutch Apple debut in The Sound of Music! He graduated from the Musical Theatre program at AMDA in NYC. Regional: Sophisticated Ladies (P.J.), The Sound of Music (Rolf), On the Town. National Tour: Cornerstone Chorale and Brass (Baritone). Endless praise and thanks to God and to family, friends, and mentors for their love and support! @_zacharydyer
Caroline Eby
Caroline Eby (Liesl von Trapp/Nun) is thrilled to make her Dutch Apple debut as Liesl! Caroline grew up watching The Sound of Music on VCR. She is from southern New Hampshire and graduated from Santa Clara University, class of 2020. Select credits: A Chorus Line (Val), CATS (Sillabub, Royal Caribbean), and Mamma Mia! Love to the family, the roomies, and the entire cast and crew. Performance is dedicated to Liz and Annie, her original von Trapp sisters. @caroline.eby
Danica Frederick
Danica Frederick (Gretl von Trapp) is 9 years old. Her credits include Young Cosette in Les Misérables (BMHS), Young Elsa in Frozen Kids (Majestic), Chip in Beauty & the Beast (AIM), and more. Danica sang the National Anthem at the Little League World Series, and she has appeared in commercials for QVC and Target.com.
Ava Rosalía Graff
Ava Rosalía Graff (Nun/Ensemble/Sophia, Liesl US) is excited to make her Dutch Apple debut performing in one of her favorite musicals! Last summer she was seen in Grease at the Fulton Theatre (Teen Ensemble). Most recent high school credits (Baron Stage): The Sound of Music (Maria), The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe (Susan), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), Sense and Sensibility (Marianne). Outside of theatre Ava enjoys tennis, playing trombone, and choir. She thanks everyone involved and her family for their support.
Caroline Hawthorne
Caroline Hawthorne (Sister Berthe/Mother Abbess US) is a Los Angeles native who currently resides in New York. Recent credits include Yeoman of the Guard, HMS Pinafore, and Trial by Jury with College Light Opera Company. She was the performer/composer for Beatrice at The Cell Theatre Off-Broadway, and has worked with the Playground Theater in San Francisco, The Tank NYC, and the 24 Hour Play Nationals. She is thrilled to be making her Dutch Apple debut. Love always to mom, dad, and Julien.
Paul Harrold
Paul Harrold (Ensemble/Captain von Trapp US) is delighted to return to the Dutch Apple family where he grew up! Now a proud Philly actor, some favorite credits include A Man For All Seasons (Richard Rich, Lantern Theatre), RENT (Roger, New Light Theatre), Old Stock (The Wanderer, Curio Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Marley, Walnut St Theatre), Twelfth Night (Sir Andrew, Delaware Shakespeare), and Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio, Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre). His band, The Nuclear Bandits, can be found wherever you stream music. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, John and James.
Max Hawley
Max Hawley (Kurt von Trapp) is happy to be back performing at Dutch Apple after his recent role as Jonathan (A Christmas Carol). He is a rising 6th grade student in the Hempfield School District, where his spark for performing started as a Munchkin (The Wizard of Oz). Max enjoys working with the youth in the Kingdom Family Production at Hempfield United Methodist Church. He would like to thank Dutch Apple for their continued support! His spare time is spent playing soccer, volleyball, Jiu Jitsu and taming his 4 year old brother.
Keeran Kastner
Keeran Kastner (Kurt von Trapp) is a young actor who believes in the magic of theater. He began his acting journey at Sacred Heart Middle school three years ago in the school play. You may recognize him from playing Young Scrooge in the Dutch Apple's performance of A Christmas Carol. Keeran lives to hear the laughter and cheers from the audience and dreams to have his name in lights, one day.
Isabel Kruse
Isabel Kruse (Mother Abbess) is a passionate, dedicated actress, singer, director, and producer with recent credits in film/TV, theatre, musical theatre and the cabaret/entertainment worlds from their native Australia, Canada, the UK, the United States, the Caribbean, Brazil, Ecuador, India, the Philippines, and Paris. Some of the most cherished highlights of their life as an artist include clowning with Patch Adams, performing on the West End stage, and every opportunity to play with Shakespeare, from old man Verges to Lady Macbeth. Most recent credits include Rosalind (As You Like It), Olivia (Twelfth Night), Helena (All's Well That Ends Well), and in the musical theatre realm, Donna (Mamma Mia!) and Diana Goodman (Next to Normal).
Most notable producing and performance accolades include a 2021 nomination for Best Independent Production of Against the Wall by Justy Kosek, which was cast, produced by, and featured Isabel in the powerhouse role of Dianne, 2016 selection to the TEDx Broadway Young Professionals ambassador program, and representing Australia in the 2012 World Championships of Performing Arts (awarded World Champion - Acting; Division Champion - Operatic Voice; Industry Award; Gold/Silver medal placements in Contemporary, Jazz and Pop Voice).
For the past four years, Isabel has been performing as a resident guest entertainer with Princess Cruise Lines, starring in Stephen Schwartz's The Secret Silk and Magic To Do, Danny Teason's Encore, On the Bayou, Motor City, and Welcome Aboard. Isabel is currently available as a guest entertainer (with C1/D) for her solo headliner shows My Favourite Sings - A Celebration of All Things Broadway and From Bizet to the Blues, narrating her vocal journey from representing Australia in opera to rocking out with Motown on the high seas. At home, Isabel takes care of her rescue Pekitzu Bettie, and runs a local arts and wellness studio for community.
Erin Mary Lynch
Erin Mary Lynch (Nun/Ensemble/Sisters Margaretta, Berthe US) is so excited to return to the Dutch Apple stage. She was last seen here as a nun in Sister Act. A 2020 graduate of the Sight and Sound Conservatory, she has most recently performed at the Fulton, 9 to 5, and Sight and Sound Theaters, Miracle of Christmas. Some of her favorite credits include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde, PPAS) and Yocheved U/S (Moses, Sight & Sound). Thank you to Lauren and Victor for this opportunity, to Mrs. Abrom, Shannon, Christopher, and Mike for always believing in her, her family, her parents, and especially to God. All glory to Him. Jeremiah 29:11
James Mott
James Mott (Friedrich von Trapp) is thrilled for this opportunity to take the stage as Friedrich. His love of theatre has been growing through the roles he has been blessed to play. Earlier this year he took the stage as Michael Banks in the 2024 EAHS production of Mary Poppins. Credits include School of Rock (James/Band Security at Hershey Area Playhouse), Children of Eden (young Abel at Susquehanna Stage), James and the Giant Peach Jr. (James at Elizabethtown Area Middle School). In addition to theater, James enjoys playing the guitar and drum kit. James is an awesome brother to his 5 sisters and 1 little brother.
Ava Joy Munn
Ava Joy Munn (Louisa von Trapp) makes her Dutch Apple debut portraying Louisa von Trapp. She's no stranger to the stage performing at local theaters including Sight & Sound, AMT, Servant Stage, EPAC, and Cavod. Among her favorite roles are Belle, Mayzie LaBird, and Annie. Ava extends gratitude to God, family, and friends
McKenzie Nace
McKenzie Nace (Susan) is excited to return to Dutch Apple after her recent role as Brigitta von Trapp (Sound of Music). Previous roles include Belinda Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Jason in Falsettos, Matilda in Matilda, Annie in Annie, and Katherine in Newsies. She takes voice lessons at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. McKenzie thanks her family for supporting her dreams, also the cast and crew for such an amazing experience!
Thomas Netter
Thomas Netter (Franz/Max US) was last seen at Dutch Apple in The Full Monty! Credits include Holy Rollers (Off-B’way); A Charlie Brown Christmas (National Tour); Bye Bye Birdie (Albert); A Gentleman’s Guide… (D’Ysquith Family); Matilda (Miss Trunchbull). As director/choreographer: Hello, Dolly!, bare: a pop opera, Curtains, Shakespeare In Love. Many thanks to the folks at Dutch Apple for this opportunity and for making him feel so welcome. IG: thomasnetter_ More at nothingbutnetter.com
Maxwell Parmelee
Maxwell Parmelee (Ensemble/Rolf US) is elated to join The Sound of Music at Dutch Apple. This past spring, he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College. Previous: R&H’s Cinderella, Benjamin in Joseph...Dreamcoat, Archie in The Secret Garden, Mr. Wickham in Austen’s Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice, and Ryan Scott Oliver’s Tomorrow, the Island Dies. IG: @maxwellparmelee
Alexander Rothfield
Alexander Rothfield (Captain von Trapp) is thrilled to return to the Dutch Apple! Based in New York and a native of Maryland, Alexander is a proud graduate of Northwestern University. Regional: Ragtime (Dutch Apple), Side Show (White Plains Performing Arts Center), Sentimental Journey (Mountain Theatre Co), Murder Ballad (The Theater Barn), Pinkalicious (Marriott Theatre), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Music Theatre Works). Thanks to Lauren, Victor, JP, and the incredible cast and crew. Love to family, Kelsey, and all the dogs in his life. Website: www.alexanderrothfield.com ~ Instagram: @riffrothy
Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith (Susan) is thrilled to return to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. She most recently performed at Dutch Apple as Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Other Dutch Apple credits: Miracle on 34th Street and Elf The Musical. Cameron also appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and A Christmas Carol (Fulton Theatre) and The Sound of Music (Servant Stage). Cameron thanks Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for this opportunity.
Megan Urz
Megan Urz (Maria Rainer) is elated and so grateful to help share this beautiful story in Maria’s shoes! She was most recently seen in Dutch Apple’s amazing production of Ragtime! Some of her other favorite theatrical credits are A Christmas Carol, David (Sight & Sound), Beauty and the Beast, Lucky Stiff, and My Fair Lady! She hopes this show encourages you to look up to Heaven and rejoice! All the glory to God! ~2 Corinthians 5:21~
Briana VanVleet
Briana VanVleet (Lorraine/Dynamite/Motormouth US) is a lover of laughter and smiles and looks forward to continuing to put smiles on faces with Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. She is originally from Southern Maryland, but calls the Lancaster area home. She has performed locally in Sight and Sound's Samson, Servant Stage's production of the Broadway musical The Civil War, Rock Around the Clock and their production of the Broadway musical Ragtime, as well as, Magic and Wonder Dinner Theatre’s Jukebox Jive. You may have seen her on the Dutch Apple stage in both Ragtime and The Sound of Music. She hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as she enjoys performing it! 1 Peter 4:10
Caroline Weber
Caroline Weber (Louisa von Trapp) is 12 years old, attends St. Leo the Great School and dances at Encore Dance Center. Previous performances at Dutch Apple include Legally Blonde Jr, The Little Mermaid, and Descendants as well as American Music Theatre’s 2021-2023 Christmas shows. Many thanks to her family, dance teachers, Mrs. Abrom, and Ms. Lauren!
Olivia Weber
Olivia Weber (Marta von Trapp) is 8 years old, attends St. Leo the Great School and dances with Encore Dance Company. She recently performed in Ragtime at Dutch Apple and American Music Theatre’s Christmas Show. She would like to thank her family, dance teachers and Ms. Lauren for their endless love and support!
Abram Wolfe
Abram Wolfe (Friedrich von Trapp) was recently seen in Mary Poppins at Manheim and Willy Wonka Jr. at Manheim Township Middle School. He enjoys choir and recently participated in PMEA District 7 Songfest and the LLMEA Middle School Chorus Concert. He is very excited for his Dutch Apple debut. He sends thanks to his family and friends for their support.
Elizabeth L. Worley
Elizabeth L. Worley (Frau Schmidt/Nun/Elsa US) is so excited to be making her Dutch Apple debut for this classic show. She is a NYC based performer and choreographer originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Some favorite past show credits include: A Chorus Line, On The Town, Mame, The Sound of Music, and Carousel. Love to my parents who I just traveled with to Salzburg, Austria. Thank you to Lauren & everyone at Dutch Apple for welcoming me to the family. @elizabethlworley
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