Hendricks Civic Theatre Presents
THE Sound of music
JULY 26-28 • AUGUST 2-4
Public On-Sale — Friday, March 22 at 10am
Tickets: $21-$24
On Sunday, July 28 at the 2:30 matinee, we will have two describers for our hearing-impaired patrons. There are 3 rows in the front right of the theatre that will be seated near the describers. Please call the box office if you have any questions: 317-754-5281.
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
Open auditions May 19-22!
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TODD DILLON, DIRECTOR
Todd graduated from Cincinnati Christian University with a double major in theology and vocal performance. He joined the staff of Plainfield Christian Church in July of 2004 as Worship Arts Minister. In January of 2023 he stepped down from that role and remains on staff part time as minister of Pastoral Care. Todd also is the director for Plainfield High School’s Fall musical and Spring play. He is originally from Canton, Ohio and has a vocal performance degree from Cincinnati Christian University. Previous to holding music ministries in Tampa, FL and Ft. Wayne, IN, he traveled professionally with a drama and musical group called “Sunday”, based in Anaheim, California. A longtime lover of musical theatre, he has been seen on the Ft Wayne Civic Theatre stage and Centre Stage numerous times. Some of his favorite roles include, Archibald in “The Secret Garden”, King Arthur in “Camelot”, Nathan Detroit in “Guys and Dolls”, Daddy Warbucks in “Annie”, Hucklebee in “The Fantasticks”, and the Phantom, in the “Phantom”. He was last seen on the HCT stage as the King of Siam in the “King and I”. He directed "The Drowsy Chaperone” for HCT last Summer and is slated to direct "The Sound of Music" at the new "Hendricks Live" theater this Summer. He is married to his best friend, Lyn, and they are the proud parents of four children and seven grandchildren.
Leah Moebius Trigg, Music Director
Leah is the Director of Choirs at Avon High School. Prior to this teaching assignment, she was the director of choral music at Shelbyville High School, Homestead High School, Ben Davis High School, and Lynhurst 7th and 8th Grade Center. While directing high school choirs, her groups were constantly state finalists in both concert and show choir. They have won grand championships and caption awards at several different competitions. In 2023, the Avon Attraction were named 3rd at the ISSMA State Show Choir Finals, and the Accents were 2nd at the ISSMA State Show Choir Finals. In 2018 she co-directed the Avon “Allegros,” the 2018 ISSMA State Unisex Concert Choir Grand Champions. In 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023, the show choir, “Accents,” were also ISSMA State Concert Choir Finalists. During her tenure as a high school choir director, she has directed ten musicals. She currently helps with the Avon High School musicals by either directing the pit orchestra or playing piano for the shows. She was last seen on stage several years ago in her dream role of Miss Hannigan produced by the Wayne Township Education Foundation. From 2007-2016 she served as the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) show choir site coordinator, which involved training judges and overseeing several Indiana show choir competitions. She is the Past President of the Indiana University Marching Hundred Alumni Association Board of Directors, where she received the Newell Long Service Award in 2012. She received her bachelor’s degree in music education from the Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music, her master’s degree in secondary education from Indiana University-Ft. Wayne, and then completed her administrative license from Indiana University-Indianapolis. She lives in Monrovia with her husband Jason and their three talented children.
Amy Western, Choreographer
Amy Western was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and began her dance training with Pittsburgh Youth Ballet. As an artist with Regional Dance America, she was awarded the Monticello Award for Emerging Choreographer and attended the Craft of Choreography Conference on full scholarship in 1999. Amy continued her education as a member of the Butler Ballet at Butler University and graduated from Point Park University in 2003 with a BA in Dance Pedagogy. Amy has performed with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Chautauqua Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and the New York City Ballet. She has also been seen in regional theater productions including Annie, Peter Pan, Godspell, The Music Man, and Guys and Dolls. After moving to Indiana, Amy has been on faculty with Southold Dance Theater, Carmel Dance Center, and the Indianapolis School of Ballet. She opened Indy Dance Academy in 2009 as Artistic Director. She has also enjoyed choreographing musicals and show choir productions for Plainfield, Danville, and Westfield High Schools. Her work and students have been recognized with numerous regional and national titles, as well as choreography and artistic awards. In 2023, Amy was recognized with the Encore Award for the musical number “Toledo Surprise” from The Drowsy Chaperone with Hendricks Civic Theater.