“The Sound of Music”

CEBU, Philippines – The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” is once again set to wow the Cebuano audience. The Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion (CIC)–Cebu brings the popular favorite to the live stage, after presenting “The Flower Drum Song” in December last year.

Directed by Benjie Diola, “The Sound of Music,” the most loved musical of all time – goes onstage on December 10 to 13 at the CIC-Cebu Auditorium, along Gorordo Avenue.  The cast is composed of CIC-Cebu students, faculty members, alumni, parents, and CIC friends. Giving life to Maria and the Von Trapp family in this ageless musical, Fr. Jun Agravante and Michael Lao alternate as Captain Von Trapp, while alumnae Kathlene Ann Adolfo and Shane Reseroni take turns as Maria. The Von Trapp children are played by Kiara Lynne Torralba and Amity Grace Rosell as Liesel; and Gerald Lauron and CIC-Cebu faculty member Benedict Diola as Rolf.

Sister Martha Gamolo of the Daughters of Charity and alumna Joan Malgapo play the role of Mother Abbess, Dr. Shawn Espina and Johnie Lim as Max Detweiler, and  alumnae Atty. Anika Apalisok-Fernandez and Tricia Rivera-Gullas as Baroness Elsa Schraeder.

The matinee shows are at 3 p.m. on December 10 to 12 while the gala shows are at 7 p.m. on December 10 to 13. Tickets are available at CIC-Cebu.  Inquiries may be directed to telephone numbers (032) 2329780 or (032) 2329787.

Proceeds of this “The Sound of Music” production go to CIC-Cebu’s Community Outreach Services (CES) program, which gives tutorials to pupils of adopted schools, conducts community feeding, medical missions, and home visitations; and provides aid to victims of calamities and scholarships to deserving students, among other activities.

“The Sound of Music” was last presented at the CIC-Cebu Auditorium in 1981, or 34 years ago, as one of the highlights of the school’s centennial celebration.