Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009 6:59 am

Cast members form “Sound of Music” include back row Kaylie Hackett, Katherine Sandoval Taylor, Luin "Dillon" Turner and front row Jay Hicks, Emily Conley, Camryn Adcock, Becca Brackett, and Amanda "Mandi" Davis.

The Center for the Arts will present “The Sound of Music” through June 28.

The role of Maria will be played by Katherine Sandoval Taylor, new to the Center for the Arts stage, against Anthony “Tony” Cimino as Captain VonTrapp. Mother-son duo Kinsey Brewer and Fran Gebuhr will be portraying the roles of Uncle Max and Mother Abess, respectively.

Center for the Arts favorite, Kaylie Hackett will return to the stage as Liesl. Production is directed by Cimino, musically directed by Morris Hamby and choreographed by Julie Wilcox.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical.

When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain.

Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon, they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the captain's immediate service in their navy.

The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.

The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.

“The Sound of Music” runs through June 28 at the Center for the Arts. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $8 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be reserved by calling 615-904-2787.

The Center for the Arts is located at 110 W. College Street, one block off the historic Public Square. For more information, visit the website at www.BoroArts.org or call 615-904-2787.