West Hartford students perform in Watkinson School musical

The Sound of Music, by Rodgers & Hammerstein II, a favorite among generations was performed recent by Watkinson students.

The ensemble of 35 actors in grades 6-12 played multiple roles with demanding vocals. The Family Von Trapp sings in up to six part harmonies, while the Nonnberg Abbey nuns top these demands by adding Latin language to their performance. 

Watkinson's production was directed by Angela Boratko and under the musical direction of Luke Nelson.  Members of the Creative Arts Program, Cyrus Duff '14, and Katherine Adomeit '14, both of West Hartford provided the musical score along with Nelson.  

Isabel Volpe '13, played Sister Berthe, while Kate Needle '13 played Frau Schmidt and Hayley Madigan '16 was a Nonnberg Abbey nun and Ursula.. The role of a Liesl Von Trapp, was played by Sophia Volpe'16. Sophie Brown '19, performed as Gretel Von Trapp, Strother Cech '17 played Friedrich Von Trapp, along with Jessie Feingold '15 who played Rolf. You can learn more about upcoming events at Watkinson School at www.watkinson.org

 

In photo: Grace Nelson '14 of Manchester as Maria, Maria's left, Sophie Brown '19 of West Hartford,  Maria's right, Idalis Garcia '16 of Windsor

Far left, Isabel Fitzsimmons '18 of Hartford, middle left, Elena Wallace '18 of Bloomfeld, top left Zacary Hodkin '17 of Simsbury

Top right, Strother Cech '17 of West Hartford, bottom far right, Sophia Volpe '16 of West Hartford.