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The Sound of Music’ coming to the stage BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

The historic Liberty Theatre is coming alive with ‘The Sound of Music.’ The Little Theatre on the Bay is bringing the timeless classic to the stage starting on Friday, March 15 and continuing through April 7 with shows on Friday and Saturdays evenings, along with Sunday matinees. ‘The Sound of Music’ is considered to be one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Set in Austria in 1938, the musical features an exuberant young governess who brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to

face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Little Theatre on the Bay’s Aymee Peder, will be starring as Maria in the musical, alongside a dynamic cast of almost 30 performers of all ages. “The story follows Maria, who is sent to the Von Trapp family because they need a governess. She is sent on this mission to prepare herself to make the entry into her vowed nun life,” Peder said. “She teaches the children how to sing and how to express themselves joyfully. And some of that rubs off on the stodgy captain. And the home is filled with music,”

the local performer said. Unfortunately, there is a darkness looming in the background. “Act 1 is vibrant, happy and wonderful, and Act 2 has got a little bit of darkness to it. But there's always light in darkness. There is some good that can come out of it. And you can see that in the play,” Peder said. Peder said she is excited The Little Theatre on the Bay is bringing ‘The Sound of Music’ to the local stage. “I think everybody has a soft spot in their heart for the Sound of Music,” she said. Those who have only seen the cinematic version may be

surprised to hear a few different songs and story variations in the stage version. But what remains the same is the beautiful music and heartfelt characters, she said. Peder describes her cast mates as “a group of wonderful humans.” Many of the adults in the cast have performed in previous Liberty Theatre productions. Peder said she is also excited to work alongside many of the children whom she directed in the summer children’s program. “It is so fun to be able to be across from on stage and see how they have grown and are

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Comedy show at Sawdust Theatre COQUILLE — Comedians Jess Everett, the headliner, and guest Will Lampe will take the stage at the Sawdust Theatre on Friday, March 22, in an evening of adult comedy produced by Soul of Wit Productions, Salem. Their routines will begin at 7 p.m. “Jess Everett has performed in clubs and theaters all over the

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country,” said April Birkholz of Soul of Wit Productions. “He is the 2022 winner of The Tacoma Comedy Club's ‘Voice’ competition, five-time winner of ‘Roastmania,’ and even won the first and only ‘Olympia's Funniest Comic’ competition. He doesn't like to talk about it, though.” Will Lampe is a Portland-based comic from Kentucky. “His comedy stylings are like a Swiss Army knife,” Birkholz said, “because you’ll leave thinking ‘that little tool can do it all.’ Come to the show, let him know what you think, and he will adjust his selfesteem as needed.” Soul of Wit Productions began bringing comedy shows to Coos County last

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summer. The shows have been a hit with audiences every month since. “Our first three comedy shows appear to have been very well received, so we have scheduled additional shows,” said Michael Thurman, manager at the Sawdust Theatre. The show does not offer reserved seating, Thurman said. Tickets are $12 online at www.sowfunny. com or $15 at the door of the Sawdust Theatre, 120 N. Adams St., before show time.

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