Join Off Square Theatre for their 2023 Youth Musical, where Jackson’s youth star on the main stage!
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.
Run time approximately 120 minutes with a 10 minute intermission.
Please contact sadie@offsquare.org to request accommodation details.
February 23 | Rising Star Soirée
February 24 | ASL Performance
Rising Star Soirée
February 23 | 5:30pm | The Center Theater
The night before The Sound of Music opens to the public, a special preview performance of the show will be the highlight of the Rising Star Soirée. This glamorous evening also features a seated dinner in the Center Lobby, drinks, a raffle, and more. Please join us to support theatre arts education in Teton County.
Each ticket includes:
- Admission to the Soirée
- Food and drink – seated dinner, beer, and wine
- Special preview performance of The Sound of Music
- One entry to the Rising Star Raffle
Kathryn Chapin (she/her) is an actor, director, producer, and teacher originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She can be seen in over forty films, television shows, and commercials including AMC’s The Walking Dead, Columbia Pictures’ Passengers, CW’s The Originals, and TBS’s The Detour among many others. In addition to her work in the film industry, Kathryn has been a middle school teacher for a decade and is currently teaching theater and social studies at Jackson Hole Middle School. Most recently, Kathryn directed Off Square Theater Company’s youth Musical "Broadway: Then and Now." She has made appearances in Thin Air Shakespeare's production of Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Kathryn enjoys spending time with her husband and son, mouatining biking, and siiking!
Melissa Elliott (she/her) is a singer, songwriter, and music teacher from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. After receiving a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Denver in 2019, Melissa moved¬ back home and has been exploring the many faces of a music career. In 2021 she began teaching music lessons in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, and songwriting at Teton Music School. She records and performs her own original music under the alias “Missy Jo” and shares her songs on local and regional stages. Melissa’s first theater experiences were with Off Square Theatre Company. She made her music directing debut with the 2022 Youth Musical, Matilda The Musical JR., and she recently created original music for and music directed A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Thin Air Shakespeare). Melissa continues to hone in on her musical craft and is grateful to still be growing up in the Jackson Hole music and arts community.
Taralee Larsen Fairclough (she/her) is a singer, actress, teacher, and momma. Taralee grew up in Jackson Hole, and is so grateful to be back home under the Tetons. She studied Musical Theatre at Elon University and gained her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Theatre from the University of Utah. She has worked professionally as an actress for the past ten years, taught drama and music at the Mountain Academy of Teton Science School, and teaches music to children at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Taralee loves sharing her joy for the performing arts through teaching and directing children and youth. She believes so much can be learned from playing on the stage, including accountability, confidence, and vulnerability. Taralee has a loving, supportive husband and two beautiful daughters and loves to spend her time with her little family. She is so excited to be a part of Off Square and to be working with friends and family of the Arts in Jackson Hole.
Lindsay Larson (she/her) - Originally from Parker, CO Lindsay Larson received her B.F.A. in Dance Performance from the University of Wyoming. While studying, Lindsay not only trained in dance but pursued her passion for lighting design and began her Pilates career. She has danced professionally with Contemporary Dance Wyoming and with Adaptations Dance Theater. Lindsay is comprehensively certified in Pilates with Balanced Body University and also holds an IMP (Intensive Mat Plus) certification from Stott Pilates. Lindsay has enjoyed choreographing for Off Square on many productions over the last few years including Thin Air Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Music Man, Jr., Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical, Jr. and A Chorus Line. Lindsay continues her creative career as the Marketing & Operations Director for a consulting firm with national reach, Frederick Mountain Group. Lindsay also serves on the Teton County Library Friends Board and enjoys volunteering at Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding.
Sadie Frank (she/her) is a Jackson-based producer and actress and is very excited to be making her Stage Management 'debut' with The Sound of Music! Her performance highlights include creating an original translation of Chekhov’s Seagull and playing Nina; Alice in Arden of Faversham; and an operatic performance as the titular role in Offenbach’s La Périchole. With Off Square, credits include The Thanksgiving Play (Logan); A Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck); and The Revolutionists (Charlotte). Her training includes a B.A. in drama from Vassar College and a semester of study at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia.
Dena DeMarco (she/her) This is my 5th time costuming the OSTC Youth Musical Production. The “Sound of Music” - so iconic! The movie came out when I was a baby and now many, many, many years later … I am tasked with trying to bring you to the Austrian alps in the late 1930s. I had fun with some of the designs - injecting bright colors and bold patterns for an eye-pop on stage. Keep in mind that trying to find or recreate clothing that was in fashion over 80 years ago is a somewhat daunting task. Thank you OSTC for another fun opportunity! Enjoy the show!
Molly Moon Thorn (she/her) - A local theatre kid herself, Molly is thrilled to once again be working on Off Square Theatre's Youth Musical as a returning set designer with an expanded tech role this year adding props and lights. After receiving her BFA in Theatre Arts from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN, followed by a bit of wandering, she returned to the Tetons to further explore this glorious and vast playground we are blessed to call home. Molly is delighted to have found such a brilliant theatre family in Off Square and can’t wait to see these talented and dedicated kids perform the Sound of Music!
