Before the curtain opens at three of Northern Light Opera Company’s " The Sound of Music" performances, actress Debbie Turner-Larson, who played Marta in the 1965 movie will give a 45-minute presentation sharing all her behind-the-scenes experiences when filming "The Sound of Music."
Audience members attending the July 27, 28, and 29 Sound of Music performances are asked to arrive at 6:45 to listen to Debbie and meet and greet her. Northern Light Opera Company is honored to have Turner-Larson participate in our summer presentation.
Debbie Turner Larson was seven years old when she was cast as adorable Marta von Trapp, the second youngest von Trapp daughter in the film "The Sound of Music."
"Little did we know that over four decades this movie would still be playing for audiences of new generations and that we would still share the chemistry and friendship that brought us together so many years ago. I consider my film sisters and brothers my ‘other family’" said Turner-Larson.
Debbie grew up in Arcadia, Los Angeles, California. She now makes her home in Chanhassen, Minnesota. She started her own floral design company in 1989, calling it Debbie Turner Originals, and was very pleased to be selected as 'Preferred Florist' for the Republican National Convention in 2008.
At the July performances, Debbie will be signing her book, "The Sound Of Music Family Scrapbook." Early orders may be placed by going to: http://somfs.debbieturneroriginals.com.
In the "Instructions" put "NORTHERN LIGHTS OPERA" and Debbie will know that this is for the NLOC event.
NLOC will also be raffling a 10-piece set of Madame Alexander "Sound of Music" dolls. Tickets may be purchased form board members and at the performances.
This activity is funded, in part, by a Region 2 Arts Council grant through an appropriation by the MN State Legislature and the Arts &Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Mn voters on Nov. 4, 2008.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Leaving Austria
I can't begin to image how difficult it must have been for the Von Trapp family to leave their homeland. Especially under the political takeover from the German government; knowing the country you loved; the freedoms you had; and your life as you knew it, would be destroyed.
Yet, this tyranny continues. There is a similarity between the Von Trapp family and friends of mine (names withheld) who fled Afghanistan due to the Communism regime. The father of the family was forced out due to his convictions, leaving his wife and three small sons behind. He had was allowed phone conversations with his wife. However; they had a code word, that once used in a conversation meant for her to flee, leaving everything behind. That day came and she fled with the three boys, all under the age of five, to secretly leave Afghanistan. The fear that she must have had, the sadness of leaving everything behind. Unimaginable to most.
But many have done this. Many share the story of the Von Trapp family fleeing the tyranny to persevere their convictions.
The Sound of Music brings us the music we love set to the story of political upheaval. We hope you will enjoy our production.
Yet, this tyranny continues. There is a similarity between the Von Trapp family and friends of mine (names withheld) who fled Afghanistan due to the Communism regime. The father of the family was forced out due to his convictions, leaving his wife and three small sons behind. He had was allowed phone conversations with his wife. However; they had a code word, that once used in a conversation meant for her to flee, leaving everything behind. That day came and she fled with the three boys, all under the age of five, to secretly leave Afghanistan. The fear that she must have had, the sadness of leaving everything behind. Unimaginable to most.
But many have done this. Many share the story of the Von Trapp family fleeing the tyranny to persevere their convictions.
The Sound of Music brings us the music we love set to the story of political upheaval. We hope you will enjoy our production.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Tickets are now available!
Tickets for the Sound of Music are now on sale!! We have some great deals on tickets this year and we hope people will take advantage of the offers.
Groups of 20 or more (all attending the same performance) will get a discount of 20% off the ticket price. This is great for church groups, businesses wanting to have an employee appreciation night, senior citizen groups looking for an evening out (or matinee), or groups wanting to be a benefactor to use the tickets as a give-away! Gather your friends and don't miss this show!
We are offering a Family Pack (for attending the same performance) this year - available only at Beagle Books. For $55 you will receive 2 adult tickets and 3 student tickets (this is a $15 savings). Additional tickets are regular price.
The Sound of Music is great family show - the music is fun and will make you want to sing along! We also hope you will enjoy seeing our local talent; there are so many wonderfully talented youth and adults in our community who wish to entertain you, while enjoying what they like to do - act and sing!
Tickets are available at Beagle Books and Coborn's in Park Rapids.
Groups of 20 or more (all attending the same performance) will get a discount of 20% off the ticket price. This is great for church groups, businesses wanting to have an employee appreciation night, senior citizen groups looking for an evening out (or matinee), or groups wanting to be a benefactor to use the tickets as a give-away! Gather your friends and don't miss this show!
We are offering a Family Pack (for attending the same performance) this year - available only at Beagle Books. For $55 you will receive 2 adult tickets and 3 student tickets (this is a $15 savings). Additional tickets are regular price.
The Sound of Music is great family show - the music is fun and will make you want to sing along! We also hope you will enjoy seeing our local talent; there are so many wonderfully talented youth and adults in our community who wish to entertain you, while enjoying what they like to do - act and sing!
Tickets are available at Beagle Books and Coborn's in Park Rapids.
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