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Show The Payson Chronicle, August 9, 1989, Page 12 PCT Presents "The Sound of Music Payson Community Theatre will present 'The Sound of Music" directed by Polly Dunn, It will begin on August 23rd and continue through August 26th, 28, 30, 31, and September 1, 2, and 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Payson High School Auditorium, Reserved seating and tickets (all $5, discount for groups of 20 or more senior citizens, and fami3 or ly rates) will go on sale after August 14 by calling or by writing Will-L- o Hobby, 51 South Main, Payson. Holly Markgraf, 16, of Springville, plays the older sister, Liesl, She enjoys the experience of getting, into character, "I like 465-913- making people smile, 465-328- 4, says Holly. Bryan Massey, 15 Payson, portrays Friedrich, the oldest boy. Bryan enjoys the "big macho image of being the oldest, big brother. He isnt afraid and likes being in Lynsie Dunford, X 1 of Payson, is Brigitta. She shows perception into the play. "It is both an interesting and sad She play," she said. She enjoys the music and realizes the fear of war. has appreciated the choreography and likes to dance. She knows her character, Brigitta, very well. She says, "Being in the middle you get more advantages. When your parents make mistakes with older children, they wont make the same mistakes with you, she said.' She gains a satisfaction from performing and taking pail in drama. Natalie Hill, 8, Provo, plays the youngest child , Gretl. This is her first experience in a production. "I like being the youngest in the play. (She is the oldest of three at home.) They baby me and take care of me and its fun." She also likes not having to talk a lot. exd She has gained perience on stage. "I have liked v first-han- charge." He has enjoyed interlearning about blocking and acting with the other children choreographing. I like the music and cast members. and the story, and when they esAngie Olsen, 12, Payson, cape, it is sad," she said. plays Louisa. She finds that There is one more youth that Louisa is fun and orderly and Is is involved and plays an impora big tease, and is sneaky. "We tant part in Liesl s life. Key an have had a hard and yet fun time Youngsters in "TheSound of Music" include Holly McGraff, Lynsie Dunford, Brian Massey, Angie Olsen, Julie Tervort, Ryan Frost, and Riley, 16, Salem, plays Rolf. doing this. It has been fun Hill. Natalie from photo) (missing He has enjoyed "adjusting to learning to get along. I feel like not being me. Rolf is a male these people are brothers and chauvinist who likes to boss sisters and we get along." women." Anew depth to his acRyan Frost, 12, Payson, plays ting has been achieved through singing. "I have never sung before but Kurt, the youngest brother. have enjoyed opening up." Ryan has enjoyed the magic of music in the play. "I find that music He says the play gives him the feeling of "a beginning, not an end. It can help the family out of hard times. When Maria helps with the has romance, fear, laughtereverything needed to make it a mixture of children, like a mother, a big change takes place." He has enjoyed getting to know his "incorrigible" character. He has happiness. It teaches me about freedom." The play entails the beginning of the Von Trapp Family, the impact gleaned from the drama experience. "It helps me put myself in other World War II has on them, and the change in their life. The children in peoples shoes and lifestyles." this cast will have an impact and change on the lives of the audience as Julie Tervort, 1 0, of Elk Ridge, plays Marta. She has had a hard time they attend this classic production. "learning to be shy, and a younger child." She appreciates working with the "older cast members because you can learn professional things. I get to know and act betterwith the other members of the cast," she says. ' s Lilly Dean Nelson To Celebrate 80th Birthday The family of Lilly Dean Nelson will help her celebrate her 80th Birthday by honoring her with a "Surprise" Open House on Saturday, The Shamrocks, coached by David and Connie Olsen, took first place in the Salem tournament held July 19, 20, and 21. Back row: Coach Connie Olsen, Shalice Jones, Amy Hiatt, Amy Holm, Jennifer Zeeman, Charissa Massey, Marli Jo Olsen, Coach David Olsen; front row: Kara Jasperson, Tiffany Quackenbush, Monica Fullmer, Mandy Topham, Amber Ryan, Anne Christensen; not present, BriAnne Carter. August 12, 1989, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at her home (288 South 500 West, Payson, Utah). All family and friends are invited to enjoy this time with her. No formal invitations will be sent. No gifts, please. Lilly is the daughter of Henry Royal Dean and Delores Bruun. She was bom and raised in Mancos, Colorado. She married Harold Oscar Nelson and spent many years at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. It was there they raised their 3 daughters: Geraldine Lynette (deceased), Ruth Michelle De Leeuw (Koosharem), and Louana Bailey (Payson). They retired from the Park Service to a home in Mancos, Colorado. After her husband passed away, she moved to Payson to be close to her daughters. She has 13 grandchildren. |