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.
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