Theatre group set to Climb Ev’ry Mountain in 2021
Yet, despite all this, there is some glimmer of hope on the horizon. The clouds are parting, the sun is shining… and is that a choir of angelic voices we hear? Well yes, but rather than some manna from heaven … it’s actually the very talented...
By Stanwell Park Arts Theatre’s Rod Lander, director of The Sound of Music
It’s been a year of empty stages and struggling communities. The arts community in particular has never before faced such a year of hardship, and small businesses and volunteer organisations have been feeling the pinch.
Yet, despite all this, there is some glimmer of hope on the horizon. The clouds are parting, the sun is shining… and is that a choir of angelic voices we hear? Well yes, but rather than some manna from heaven … it’s actually the very talented local cast of SPAT’s upcoming production of The Sound of Music!
Late in 2020, three young women who had been involved in our production of Grease in 2019 presented the SPAT committee with an interesting proposal: another musical.
Following the success of the Grease production, it was difficult to say no, especially when Tamlyn, Ashley and Eryn sang so sweetly for us at one of the committee meetings. And so, our production of the ever-popular family musical is coming to a stage near you in April and May.
The Sound of Music will be our first stage show for 2021! But can we pull it off amidst a pandemic? We’re pretty confident, but you’ll just have to come along and see for yourself!
When we called for auditions at the end of 2020, the response was a little scary. How would we accommodate so many people in the little CWA hall in Stanwell Park? The spirit of can-do is the foundation of all of our shows, and, although some modifications are necessary to handle the many scene changes, we have the basics of a production that is true to the original stage play, although some audience members might find that the play is quite different to the movie!
The sets are being built, the scripts are being learned and the costumes are being sewn; though we’re using material, instead of curtains! Many of the songs are already sounding almost ready for the performances. We have the genesis of a great show. The last thing we need to complete the production is a keen audience!
I am sure it will be a very popular show, so book early. Tickets are $20 for Adults, $15 for concessions and $60 for a family (2A & 3C).
We are looking forward to seeing excited faces in our audience once again!
