The Sound of Music

Located near Stacey's Florida home is the Citrus County Arts Center and Theater. The summer musical production was "The Sound of Music" and auditions were held before we left for Egypt. While overseas we were notified that we had been chosen for parts in the play. So, we extended our visit as Stacey's "neighbors" for several more months, rehearsing frequently and finally getting to production. The play opened July 11 for three weekends and a total of 10 performances.

Quick recap for those who've forgotten: Maria (played by Stacey) is sent from her abbey to be the governess for the seven children of the von Trapp family. Here she is with "Marta", played by our granddaughter Ashley. The Baron and Maria fall in love. Franz, the Butler (played by Roger) and Frau Schmidt, the Housekeeper (played by Meg) care for the household. Meg performed double-roles, as Frau Schmidt and as one of the "singing nuns" at the abbey.

Franz, ever the faithful butler, is at last revealed as a traitor and Nazi sympathizer.What a great time this family of thespians enjoyed together!

The day after the cast party we said goodbye to our Florida family and headed for Nebraska for a long autumn visit with family and friends in Lincoln.