Musical fans rejoice! The Sound of Music: Youth Edition, is being presented by the Bishop Rosecrans Drama Club on March 20, 21, and 22 and you will not want to miss it!
There will be four opportunities to catch the show, Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. or stop in for the matinee on Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. or the final show at 7 p.m. The total run time for the performance is about 60 minutes plus a 15-minute intermission.
The stage is set at Breitfeller Auditorium in Bishop Rosecrans High School (1040 East Main Street, Zanesville).
50 Students (43 from Rosecrans and 7 from Bishop Fenwick) are involved as either cast or crew and worked hard to help create a top-notch viewing experience worth well beyond the ticket price.
Aiding with the production are Roger Ward (Set Design), Music Direction, Sheryl Wise (Music Direction), Jillian Von Gunten (Assistant Director), Megan Lenox (Choreography), and Jillian Lepi (Director, Producer, and Musical Direction).
This will be Jillian Lepi’s final time directing. She has directed productions at the Catholic Schools of Zanesville—Bishop Rosecrans High School and Bishop Fenwick School—for the past ten years, directing a total of 15 shows including Shrek Jr., Grease, and a special radio drama adaptation of A Christmas Carol during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This final production is incredibly meaningful to me,” said Lepi. “It represents a decade of creativity, collaboration, and witnessing students grow both on and off the stage. Theater is so much more than performing—it builds confidence, fosters teamwork, and provides opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the spotlight. Whether they are acting, working backstage, or managing lights and sound, each student plays a vital role, gaining hands-on experience in technology and production. Every show has been a labor of love, and this final production of The Sound of Music is a celebration of the hard work, passion, and memories we’ve created together. It’s bittersweet, but I am deeply grateful for every moment and for the lasting impact these experiences have had on our school community.”
Members of the cast include: Jackie Connell (Maria Rainer), Leeann Robinson (The Mother Abbess), Caitlyn Snode
(Sister Berthe), Julia Golden (Sister Margaretta/Frau Schmidt), Genny Thornton (Sister Sophia), Chris Wilson (Captain Georg Von Trapp Preview/Friday/Saturday Matinee Max Detweiler Thursday/Saturday Evening), Jordan Joseph (Max Detweiler Preview/Friday/Saturday Matinee Georg von Trapp Thursday/Saturday Evening), Reese Kornokovich (Liesl Von Trapp), Cohen Todd (Friedrich Von Trapp), Emma Wells (Louisa Von Trapp), Wyatt Vaughn (Kurt Von Trapp), Amelia Nicholopoulos (Brigitta Von Trapp), Lila Moyer (Marta Von Trapp), Kennison Lenox (Gretl Von Trapp), Conner Wells (Franz), Titus Morrow (Rolf Gruber), Caleb Scott (Baron Elberfeld), Landon Newman (Herr Zeller), Tizian Schmelzer (Admiral von Schreiber), Mason Moyer (Goat), Tyler Nash (Girl in the Pale Pink Coat), Ryleigh Maxwell (Mama/Nun/Ensemble), Jade Soller (Fräulein Schweiger/Nun/Ensemble), Sophia Scott, Lilly Spicer, and Zoé Reaves (Nun/Ensemble), Bao Thái, Brody Zemba, Claire Ward, and Maggie Scott (Ensemble), Evan Tolliver and Nicholas Bernath (German Official).
Damien Hughes (Sound), Stephen Sagan (Microphones), Case Maxwell (Music), Elizabeth Hustey (Lights), Conner Wells (Backstage Manager), Brynn Newton (Assistant Backstage Manager), Abby Sagan (Backstage/Red Curtain), Ella Burnett (Backstage/Black Curtain), Gage Bee, Charlie Butcher, Izzy DeMattio, Legacy Gibson, Dakota Householder, John Lepi, Leigha Moody, Mallory Moody, Zane Moody, Kate Pugh, Allysen Sagan (Backstage) are all part of the hard-working crew.
“To the current cast and crew, as well as all past drama club members—thank you! Each of you has brought something special to our productions, and it has been an absolute joy to watch you grow, both as performers and as individuals,” shared Lepi. “Theater is more than just putting on a show; it teaches teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and confidence—skills that will serve you in whatever path you choose. Whether you continue in the arts or pursue something entirely different, I hope you carry on the lessons and friendships from this experience with you. The stage may be temporary, but the impact of theater lasts a lifetime. I am incredibly proud of all of you and excited to see where your journeys take you!
Tickets are available online at brdc.booktix.com. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, and $7 for students. You can find the drama club on Facebook at BishopRosecransHighSchoolDramaClub.
