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The Sound of Music

The MoorArts Stage Is Alive with...                                                                                                                                                        The Sound of Music  

July 11-13, 16, 18 & 19                                                      



With singing nuns, villainous Nazis, and two sets of feisty young
Von Trapps, MoorArts is all set to present the non-profit’s 16th
summer musical, The Sound of Music,
July 11-13, 16, 18 and 19 on the stage of the Moorestown High School
Auditorium. The 36-member cast (ages 9-60) of noted performers from across the
region, and a live 24-piece pit orchestra will fill the auditorium with the
extraordinary score from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s final collaboration.  Showtimes: 8 p.m. July 11, 12, 16, 18,

19; 7 p.m. July 13; and 2 p.m. matinees July 13 and 19.  Reserved seating tickets, $8-15, can be
purchased online at www.MoorArts.org and at the door.
  Call 609-929-5596 for ticket information.



Veteran director Al Fuchs is uniquely qualified to lead the

cast—from childhood until his 30s, he has had the opportunity to most of the male roles in The Sound of Music (SOM).
Fuchs first stepped on the SOM stage at age 10 as Kurt von Trapp, eventually
touring in that role, and is thrilled to direct the show that he knows so
well.  He explains, “This is a show that
touches every generation—almost everyone knows the lyrics.  I was inspired by the fact that it is based
on a true story—and even had the chance to meet Maria Trapp while vacationing
at the Trapp villa.” In an effort to give more budding performers a chance to
shine, Fuchs double cast the youngest members of the
cast and is carefully guiding each one for their moments in the spotlight.  As he has demonstrated, their performances could
be just the beginning of a lifelong involvement with the show.  For a full list of the cast, visit www.MoorArts.org.


This year, MoorArts is excited to broaden accessibility to
guests with special needs during an enhanced version of the SOM performance for
the July 19 matinee.  Accommodations
include ASL interpretation, touch tour before performance, sensory/quiet area,
family bathroom and more provided by experts in the field of special needs. Visit
www.MoorArts.org for more information.

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MoorArts is a non-profit arts advocacy organization
dedicated to promoting the arts in schools and throughout the community.  As with all MoorArts events, proceeds from The Sound of Music fund student
scholarships and teacher grants in the fine and performing arts.  Learn more at www.MoorArts.org
















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