Principals:
Maria Rainer
Captain Georg von Trapp
Max Detweiler
Mother Abbess
Baroness Elsa Schräder
Rolf Gruber
Sister Bertha
Sister Margareta
Sister Sophia
Herr Zeller
Franz
Frau Schmidt
The Children:
Liesl von Trapp
Friedrich von Trapp
Louisa von Trapp
Kurt von Trapp
Brigitta von Trapp
Marta von Trapp
Gretl von Trapp
Get your license from Rodgers & Hammerstein
The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun.
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Our costume set for this production reflects the "Austrian " feel required. You will be transported to Salzburg in the late 1930s. The children change from their sailor suits and dresses to 1930s party wear to typical Austrian day wear with the girl swearing vintage Dirndl/Trachten dresses and the boys in traditional lederhosen. Maria transforms from a shy postulant to an increasingly confident young woman and the style of her dresses reflects this maturing process as the dresses become more tailored as the show progresses. The Captain von Trapp's naval uniform , the Admiral's uniform as well as our German uniforms are all historically correct . We also supply matching curtains to match the play suites, authentic replica weapons for the soldiers. Please contact us for a quote and the costume plot.
This is the final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein and was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant ( Maria ) proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain Von Trapp. 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. Still one of the most popular musicals of all time. And one of our favorites to costume.
Synopsis
Act I In Salzburg, Austria, just before World War II, nuns from Nonnberg Abbey sing the Dixit Dominus. One of the postulants, Maria Rainer, is on the nearby mountainside, regretting leaving the beautiful hills ("The Sound of Music") where she was brought up. She returns late. The Mother Abbess and the other nuns consider what to do about her ("Maria"). Maria explains her lateness, saying she was raised on that mountain, and apologizes for singing in the garden without permission. The Mother Abbess joins her in song ("My Favorite Things").[5] The Mother Abbess tells her that she should spend some time outside the abbey to decide whether she is ready for the monastic life. She will act as the governess to the seven children of a widower, Austro-Hungarian Navy submarine Captain Georg von Trapp. Maria arrives at the villa of Captain von Trapp. He explains her duties and summons the children with a boatswain's call. They march in, clad in uniforms. He teaches her their individual signals on the call, but she openly disapproves of this militaristic approach. Alone with them, she breaks through their wariness and teaches them the basics of music ("Do-Re-Mi"). Well the rest is history .....
Whether you're staging a professional production or a school performance, we work closely with directors and production teams to provide tailored costume packages. Need additional pieces or accessories? We’ve got you covered.
Bring your production of The Sound of Music to life with Thespis Theatrical Costumiers. Contact us today to discuss your needs, get a quote, or book your costumes. We serve productions across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Authentic Details
Our hire package also includes matching curtains to replicate the famous play suit sequence as well as authentic replica weapons for the soldiers which provide realism while remaining safe for stage use.
Why Choose Thespis
Our Sound of Music collection is historically accurate to 1930s Austria. We provide full coverage for principals and ensemble, including children and adults. Accessories, footwear and uniforms are included where required. Wardrobe is delivered on rails in named garment bags for a stress free handover.
Perfect for Schools, Amateurs, and Theatre Groups
We provide school-friendly Sound of Music costumes that keep the fun and sparkle while being practical for younger performers. Amateur companies benefit from the detail and quality usually seen only in professional productions. And for touring groups, our costumes come organised in garment bags with everything labelled and ready to go.
Reliable Delivery Across the UK & Europe
Wherever your production is, we’ll get the costumes to you. Our ULEZ-compliant vans deliver costumes in named garment bags, ready to be transferred directly to your wardrobe area. Everything is packed, labelled, and easy to manage—saving your wardrobe team hours of work.
And this was us in 2022
See our Blog page for more 11/05/2022
Thespis are on the road again! … And this time we’re off to Estonia, and its gorgeous capital city Tallinn! where we are working with West End International, providing costumes for a series of charity performances at the simply magnificent Alexela Concert Hall, where they will be performing Sound of Music to fundraise for Ukrainian charities which provide aid to those both in Ukraine and those who fled to Estonia.
It’s obviously a very difficult time for millions of Ukrainians around the world, and our hearts go out to them all as we all pray for peace to return as soon as possible. And we know the part we play in providing support to them is small, but it doesn’t diminish the honour we feel to be able to contribute in this way.
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