Suggested by “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers”
The Sound of Music is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.
Director Kate Gesch
Choreographer Elise Dolan
Production Coordinator Shannon Bicheno
Sound Designer Tyler Hutchinson
Musical Director Deborah Ivey
Executive Artistic Director Tyler Hutchinson
Resident Carpenter Jared Thornton
Lighting Designer Tyler Hutchinson
Stage Manager Kate Gesch
Greenroom Director Laura Schadle
Costume Shop Manager Cherry Freudiger
Video Director Tim Dolan
The video, photography, and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited.
CYT DALLAS STAFF
Executive Artistic Director - Tyler Hutchinson
Director of Production - Kate Gesch
Director of Education - Cassie Chisum
Resident Carpenter - Jared Thornton
Production Coordinator - Shannon Bicheno
Development & Operations Manager - Jenn McGarrity
Education Coordinator - Rebekah Williford
Operations Support Tech - Daniel Ivey
Branch Administrator - Alicia Dockins
SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to our grant sponsors for helping provide access to all youth choosing to engage in the arts.
PRODUCTION CHAIRS
Production Coordinator
Shannon Bicheno
Concessions
Jessica Jacobs
Jodelle Groves
Joyce Kagua
Costume Leads
Mindy Andrus
Colleen Clawson
Katie Summerlin
Greenroom Manager
Laura Schadle
Front of House
Becky Trimble
Jonathon Fippinger
Marcey Cantrell
Box Office
Randi Frucci
Rachel Robinson
Props/Set Dressing
Jodelle Groves
Program Designer
Shannon Gaines
Show Souvenirs
Christine Williams
Jamie Smith
Adreane Fippinger
Lead Seamstress
Marci Moore
Cherry Freudiger
DIRECTING TEAM
Kate Gesch, Stage Manager
Kate Gesch holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts Management and Musical Theatre from Eastern Michigan University, where she also stage managed for the Theatre and Dance departments. Prior to joining CYT Dallas in 2016, her professional resume included Stage Management for the Undermain Theatre in Dallas, Dance Studio Management for the Peter Sparling Dance Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Box Office/ Front-of House Management for the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre. Kate has served CYT Dallas in multiple roles including Managing Director, Stage Manager, Director, and Teaching Artist. Her most recent directing credits include Newsies (CYT Dallas Summer Stock 2024) and Bye Bye Birdie (CCT Summer Stock 2025.)
Elise Dolan, Choreographer
Elise Dolan is originally from Rockford, Illinois. She has trained in various types of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Modern. Prior to moving to Dallas, she danced at Steps to Grace Dance Academy and performed with their ensemble team for 7 years. Elise was involved with CYT Rockford and performed in musicals at her high school and a community theater. She trained and toured the country with Ingredients Dance Company from 2010-2012. She has also taught dance for 6 years at A Time to Dance Studio in Hickory Creek, TX. Elise has been with CYT Dallas since the start and has loved every minute of it! She is always thrilled to get the chance to instruct others on how to grow in their movement and stage presence and to help them learn what God has called them to do with their gifts and talents. And most importantly how to worship God in everything they do! She loves being a part of the CYT family and is excited to continue to watch it grow!
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT 1
Preludium/Morning Hymn/ Alleluia
. Nun Ensemble
The Sound Of Music Maria, Featured Dancers
Maria . . . . Mother Abbess, Sisters Berte, Sophia, Margaretta, Nun Ensemble
My Favorite Things
Do-Re-Mi
Mother Abbess, Maria
Maria, von Trapp children
Sixteen Going on Seventeen Liesl, Rolf
The Lonely Goatherd
Lonely Goatherd Reprise
How Can Love Survive
Maria, von Trapp children
von Trapp girls
Max, Elsa, Captain von Trapp
Sound of Music Reprise von Trapp children, Captain von Trapp
So Long, Farewell
Morning Hymn
Climb Ev’ry Mountain
INTERMISSION
15 Minutes
von Trapp children
Nun Ensemble
Mother Abbess
Refreshments and souvenirs are available in the lobby.
Be sure to send a note and a treat backstage to your favorite Cast Member at the souvenir center in the lobby!
Lonely Goatherd Reprise 2
ACT 2
Max, von Trapp children
No Way to Stop It Max, Elsa, Captain von Trapp
Something Good
Gaudeamus Domino
Processional/Maria Reprise
Captain von Trapp, Maria
Nun Ensemble
Nun Ensemble
Confitemini Domino Nun Ensemble
Sixteen Going on Seventeen Reprise
Do-Re-Mi Reprise
The Concert: Do-Re-Mi
Maria, Liesl
The von Trapp family
The von Trapp family
Edelweiss Captain von Trapp
So Long, Farewell Reprise
Finale Ultimo: Climb Ev’ry Mountain
Bows
The von Trapp family
Mother Abbess, Nun ensemble
Full Company
CAST
Maria Rainer
Captain Georg von Trapp ...........................
Liesl
Friedrich ...........................................................
Louisa
Kurt ...........................................................................
Brigitta
Marta ................................................................
Gretl
Max Detweiler ................................................
Abby is a freshman in college and is so excited to be apart of Sound of Music! Abby loves anything to do with theatre and singing, drinking coffee, and being around friends. She is so thankful for the community and good memories she has here. Abby would like to thank her parents for their time, the directing team for believing in her, and Jesus for making all of this possible. Ephesians 3:20
Addison Fippinger, 15
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Addison is so excited to be apart of CYT Dallas’s production of Sound of Music! She has grown up watching and loving this show and cannot wait to preform it onstage. This is her 15th production with CYT Dallas and loves being apart of this community and these shows, it has brought her so much joy and friendship throughout the past five years! Enjoy the show! Psalm 139
Addyson Collins, 14
Liesl
Addyson is thrilled to be performing in The Sound of Music! She has previously appeared in CYT Dallas productions such as Matilda, Madagascar, and James and the Giant Peach. When she’s not on stage, Addy enjoys making videos, and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank her family and teachers for their support.
Adelaide Summerlin, 16
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Hi! Im Adelaide and I am currently 16 (going on 17!) This year I am a junior and teaching a sewing class! Besides musical theater I enjoy playing the ukulele, sewing, and growing any and every kind of vegetable or flower! I am so exited to make the hills come alive with the sound of music! Enjoy the show! 2 Timothy 1:6-7!!!
Adelyn Bicheno, 12
Brigitta
Adelyn is thrilled to be performing in her 7th production with CYT Dallas. She has her big sister to thank for finding this amazing community and for passing on the theater bug. She has fallen in love with CYT and musical theater! She enjoys archery, spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, dancing, baking, and creating. Jeremiah 29:11
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Aleya Gaines, 17
Sister Berthe
Aleya is so excited to participate in her 15th CYT production! Aleya is a senior at Arrow Christian Academy and loves to read and hang out with her kitten, Mabel, in her spare time. She is looking forward to her final year of CYT with her amazing community of friends she has been able to make over the years.
Alicia Nunez, 16
Nun/ Preludium Soloist
Alicia is an exchange student from Spain on her junior year, and this is her 1st show with CYT! She loves the uplifting, Christ-centered community at CYT, and is so thankful for this unique opportunity. Outside of theater, she loves to spend quality time with her fiends and family. Thank you for coming, enjoy the show!!
Ari Johnston, 14
Nun
Ari is excited for her fourth CYT show and looks forward to many more. You may have seen her in Descendants, Hello Dolly!, or most recently Bye Bye Birdie. She thanks her amazing mom, Karah, for endless encouragement, her dad, Jeff, for taxi service, her siblings Aiden and Aly for cheering her on, and most of all, her Savior Jesus Christ for His eternal love.
Atlee Stakes, 15
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Hello! Welcome! Atlee is so glad you could make it! This is Atlee’s ninth year at CYT and she has loved every minute of it! Outside of theater, Atlee loves to read, write, thrift, and sew. She would like to thank the directing team for all the intentionality that they put in this and for making it a wonderful experience for everyone involved! She hopes you enjoy CYT Dallas’ The Sound Of Music!
Bonnie Grein, 14
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Bonnie Grein is 14 and in 9th grade. This is her first production with CYT, but she has been performing with Accolade Community Theatre for 4 years. Some of her favorite shows have been Oklahoma (ensemble), Anne of Green Gables (Anne), and High School Musical (cheerleader). Bonnie attends Classes at Town North Co-op, and in her free time enjoys playing the piano as well as teaching piano lessons.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Brielle Gann, 15
Louisa
Welcome to the show! This will be Brielle’s 10th production with CYT, and she has loved every minute of it! Brielle is a sophomore at Flower Mound High School and enjoys participating in their choir program. She loves reading, drinking tea (especially boba tea!), and doing fun outdoor activities like hiking or kayaking. Psalms 96:1-2
Brynn Raney, 14
Nun/ Contest Trio
Hi, I’m Brynn! This is my 15th performance in musical theater. My most recent roles were Ladybug (James and the Giant Peach), Ida (Honk), and Melman (Madagascar). Besides theater, you can find me procrastinating on schoolwork, eating snacks, hanging out with my friends, 4 brothers, and parents, and definitely NOT reading. Thank you to Jesus, and everybody who made this show possible! Jer. 29:11
Caitlyn Wright, 17
Nun/ Frau Zeller
Caitlyn is a homeschooled 17-year-old who loves Jesus, piano, ukulele, yarn, theater, and puppies. When she’s not enjoying those things, she is watching a movie with her family or cracking jokes with friends. This will be her ninth show to be a part of, and she has loved all of them! Her favorite verse is Romans 8:28.
Caroline Sims, 16
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
The Sound of Music is one Caroline’s favorite sounds, oh you were talking about the show? So was she. Caroline grew up off of the movie, she has spent many years aspiring to be like Julie Andrews and has had questionable amount of conversations about it with her choir at church. Warning: the song ‘Do Re Mi’ will mislead you, there is way more to singing than just the notes!
Charissa Gault, 16
Nun/ New Postulant
Charissa Gault is a junior at Providence Academy (Rockwall). She has appeared in CYT’s Newsies Summer Stock 2024 as a newsie, as well as in her school’s productions. Outside of theater, Charissa enjoys all forms of visual art, writing poetry and prose, and playing violin. She would like to thank her family, her vocal coach Melinda Viscalla, and the CYT directors for their sacrifice and support.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Chase Cantrell, 11
Kurt
Chase has enjoyed performing in his favorite roles such as Flounder -The Little Mermaid, Winthrop -Music Man, Nemo -Finding Nemo, along with the part of Oliver Warbucks in Annie along with a few others. Chase has grown in his theatrical and musical talent through CYT. The classes offered have helped him grow deeper as a performer. He also enjoys youth group, basketball and boating. Enjoy the show!
Denver Hines, 14
Franz
Denver is a 15-year-old filmmaker/photographer who loves following his father/work partner around the globe filming a variety of topics. Recently, he filmed interviews with the founders of Acts of Mercy Thailand, in Thailand. Denver is thrilled to be in his 3rd show with CYT, and hopes you enjoy it.
Ella Chan, 14
Nun
Ella Chan enjoys reading, creating stories, singing, and crocheting. She has had minor roles in plays like A Christmas Carol and Stone Soup, and now is interested in exploring more of her passion for theater. Born in the great state of Texas, Ella has traveled the world thanks to her now Air Force retired dad. She has made it full circle back to her roots to northern Texas and is loving it.
Ellington Haggerton, 14
Nun/ Fraulein Schweiger
Ellington Haggerton is a 14 year old who has a passion for music and theater. She plays the piano and has been singing since we can remember! In her free time she plays basketball, and does crossfit. This is her third production with CYT Dallas. ENJOY!
Emma Ivey, 13
Nun/ Contest Trio 1
Hi! I’m Emma! I am so excited to be in the Sound of Music! This will be my 5th show with CYT. I have loved this show since I was little and am so grateful for this opportunity! I also love dogs, tacos, baby cacti (yes, I have three in my room), and baking. (Ask me about my bakery ;). Thanks for coming! Enjoy the show! 1 Corinthians 10:31
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Emma Loucks, 13
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Emma is so excited to be in her first CYT production! Her favorite past role has been Fern in Charlottes Web. Emma enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, and worshiping. Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Erin Hayward, 14
Nun/ Contest Trio 2
Hey Y’all! I am so excited to preform in my 4th CYT show. It has been so amazing! In my free time I enjoy hanging with friends, baking, shopping, and more. a special thanks to my awesome sister KATE HAYWARD (p.s. i know your reading this) for driving me to rehearsals. Enjoy the show!!! Psalm 91:3-4
Finley McAnear, 14
Nun
Finley is home school ninth grader. She enjoys writing, drawing, and singing in the church choir. Finley is excited to perform in her first CYT production.
Gabriel Wells, 16
Rolf Gruber
I am an Orthodox Christian with a blindingly bright personality and a general love toward anybody who finds me entertaining. I am a homeschooler with a great love for acting, entertainment, and dance and a person who will talk your ears off concerning any philosophical subject.
Harper Brodt, 16
Mother Abbess
Harper is so excited to be in the show that first sparked her love of theater thirteen years ago. She is so grateful for the friendships and the community she’s found through CYT. In her free time, Harper enjoys singing, reading, being social, and visiting coffee shops with her sister and friends. She thanks her family, the creative team, the cast and Jesus for this opportunity. Matthew 5:16
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Josephine Williams, 16
Sister Margaretta
Josephine is so excited to be apart of her third production at CYT. She absolutely loves musical theater and performing! When not on the stage, she loves volunteering at church, babysitting, and hanging out with her friends.
June Sng, 10
Gretl
June Sng is 10 years old and so excited to be in a musical again. She loves getting lost in books like Harry Potter and Keeper of the Lost Cities, and loves theater so she can bring stories to life--for real! When she’s not reading, she’s building pillow forts, eating ice cream, and dreaming of becoming a singer. Buckle up-- because she’s bringing the drama (the fun kind)!
Kara Garner, 15
Nun
This is my first CYT MainStage Show. I have done the Finding Nemo Jr. Camp, Shakespeare Acting Class, Newsies Camp, Finding the Perfect Song Class, and Finding Corey Taylor Camp. I am so excited to continue my CYT experience. Outside of CYT I play guitar, piano, and sing in worship bands at school and church. I can’t wait to use this experience as another way to honor God.
Kate Hayward, 16
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Kate is so grateful for the opportunity to perform in her childhood favorite show! After repeatedly watching the Sound of Music DVD as a 4-year-old, it is extra special to her to now take part in the onstage magic. Outside of CYT, Kate does dual credit homework, bursts into song, drinks too much iced tea, hangs out with friends, and teaches piano lessons. She hopes you enjoy this beautiful show!
Kerith Carman, 15
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Kerith is so excited to be in her first CYT show! Her favorite musical theatre roles include Marty/Ensemble in Footloose (Casa Manana High School Camp), Louisa in Sound of Music (Stolen Shakespeare Guild), and Evil Stepmother in The Big Bad Musical (Legacy). Her favorite pastimes are ballet, drawing, & reading. She hopes you enjoy the show and can see the cast’s love for Jesus shining through!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Kinsley Groves, 14
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Kinsley is so excited to be part of the CYT Dallas production of The Sound Of Music. Kinsley feels beyond blessed to be part of the CYT Dallas community. She is thankful to her family for all their support, to her voice and CYT teachers for helping her grow, and especially to God for the talents she’s been given!
Landry Schadle, 16
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
I am a homeschooled junior! I love the CYT community and spend a huge amount of time at the Character Factory. I also enjoy reading, traveling the world, playing piano, and hanging out with my CYT people! Thank you Mr. Juan for introducing me to the fabulous world of musical theater! “ Enjoy the show!
“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens” -Maria von Trapp
Leah Thornton, 15
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Hi!! My name is Leah and I’m a sophomore at Marcus High School! This is my 5th year at CYT and I’ve been in over 15 shows, loving every minute with these amazing people! In my free time, I love serving at church, reading, babysitting, and hanging out with family and friends! I hope you enjoy the show! Matthew 6:33
Lillian Bicheno, 17
Elsa Schraeder/Hills Dancer
Sound of Music marks Lillian’s 18th production with CYT! She feels incredibly blessed by the friendships formed through CYT. She’d like to thank the directing team for pushing her to be her best in all things. She’d also like to thank her siblings and her parents for being awesome and supporting her always. To God be glory!
Proverbs 3:5-6
Lorelai Andrus, 15
Nun/ Ursula
Hey, I’m Lorelai! I’m a homeschooling sophomore, and this is my third show with CYT Dallas. Being part of CYT has been such a blessing—it’s a community that challenges me, helps me grow, and has introduced me to some amazing friends. I’m so excited to see where this next show season takes me!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Lula Smith, 11
Marta
Hello, my name is Lula and this is my 6th production with CYT Dallas! When I am not at CYT you can find me reading, crafting, shopping, hanging out with friends, or choreographing my own dance and tap routines to my favorite songs! I am a homeschooled sixth grader who also attends Arrow Christian Academy and Classical Conversations. I hope you enjoy this production as much as I have! Bonjour!
Lydia Trimble, 16
Maria Rainer
Lydia Trimble is incredibly grateful for all the opportunities that the Lord has provided for her in this one-of-a-kind community since the Winter of 2020. She could not be more grateful to perform for HIS glory again and again. She is a junior in high school, and feels most fulfilled when spending time outside, with friends, family, a good book, or new hobby. Colossians 2:10. Thank you, Jesus!
Mackenzie Mussell, 15
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest Mackenzie is delighted to return for her 9th CYT production! At 15, she has spent the last 5 years performing and show choir and CYT. Theater and music are some of her greatest passions. She is grateful for the encouragement of her loved ones and the CYT community. 2 Timothy 4:17
Michelle Skinner, 15
Nun
Hi there! My name is Michelle, and this is my second CYT production! When I’m not singing, dancing, or acting (which is a rare occasion), I am playing volleyball, exploring my relationship with God, hanging with my dogs, and laughing about something dumb with my sister. I thank God for my family, for my friends, for CYT, and for you! God Bless and enjoy the show!
Nathan Steele, 14
Admiral von Schreiber/ Baron Elberfeld
Hello and welcome to CYT’s production of The Sound of Music. My name is Nathan, and I am lucky enough to be performing here in my 10th production with CYT. I started my CYT journey in the Fall of 2022, and it has had an unimaginable impact on my life ever since. I’m currently enrolled as a freshman at Marcus High School, and can’t wait to keep growing from here.
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Parker Dockins, 15
Friedrich
Parker Dockins is his name, However, he still thinks he’s Zacky.. For once you’ve become a witch lover, To cease to be one would be wacky. No matter, for he is excited To be in his fourth musical, As CYT is his favorite thing, And nothing rhymes with musical.
Proverbs 27:14 MSG
Rhyan Frucci, 17
Sister Sophia/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
Rhyan is thrilled to be back at CYT where jazz hands meet Jesus. She’s previously slithered as Flotsam, shouted as Ernestina, and fainted as Alice. Dancing is her favorite but frolicking through the hills is a close second. Big hugs and thank you’s to her family, her directors/choreographers, and the person who invented root beer.
Matthew 6:34
Rush Patterson, 17
Max Detweiler
What’s up y’all! My name is Rush. My passions are guitar an performance. The dream is to play guitar for a band or for someone on tour in sold out arenas. Hope you enjoy the show!
Ryan Radosevich, 15
Herr Zeller
Ryan attends Cedar Hill Prep and has been a member of CYT for 4 years. This is his second production. He can usually be found behind the scenes working with the videography team.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Samuel Porter, 17
Captain Georg von Trapp
Sam is in his senior year of high school and can’t wait to see what it will bring. Samuel has been doing theater for many years and has loved every minute of it. He has starred in many roles, such as Will Bloom in Big Fish (CYT Dallas), SpongeBob in SpongeBob the Musical (Village Tech Schools), and Davey in Newsies (CYT Dallas). “...whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God...”
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Shira-Sion Vincent, 17
Frau Schmidt
Sisi is a senior in high school and is so excited to perform! She’s performed in many productions, with “The Sound of Music” being her 3rd CYT show! Sisi is so incredibly thankful to her family, teachers, and friends for their unwavering support, and hopes to inspire others to pursue their passions with joy and creativity.
Sophie Harmon, 14
Nun/ Hills Dancer/ Party Guest
While Sophie is trying to survive highschool, she’s at church, doing contortion, dancing, singing, procrastinating (her favorite pastime), writing, or drinking tea (she consumes a lot of tea.) Sophie strongly disagrees with the statement “nothing rhymes with orange” for many words rhyme with “orange”. She would also like to say that pineapple belongs on pizza. Joshua 1:9 & 1 Timothy 4:12.
Trinity Young, 15
Nun
Trinity Young is 15 years old and an amazing Junior at Argyle High School. She is intelligent, hilarious, sweet, and kind. This is her 16th Show, and her vivacious personality shows on the stage and off. Trinity is so grateful for CYT and all her people!!! She finds joy in every single show!
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER BIOGRAPHIES
Abby Harmon, 17
Assistant Stage Manager
Abby is a homeschooled senior who’s a bit obsessed with Texas sweet tea. In the free time she doesn’t possess, you’ll find her serving at church, playing violin, or perfecting trick-shots with her little brother. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to tech at CYT, and she would like to thank her amazing family for all their support!
James Gesch, 17
Assistant Stage Manager
James is a high school junior and dedicated pole vaulter. A longtime backstage crew member and occasional performer, he brings experience, energy, and a love of theater to every production. This season, he takes on his first role as assistant stage manager, helping make the show run smoothly on and off the stage.
