TOM CASTLE INSPIRES ART TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Doug Darnbrough’s work entitled, “Lighting the Lantern on the Bayfield wharf” featuring lamplighter Tom Castle, is currently being auctioned online to raise funds for the Bayfield Historical Society. The initial pencil sketch of the painting (on right) is also being auctioned. (Photos courtesy Bayfield Historical Society)

In 2020, an original painting of the historic Helen MacLeod II fishing boat, by local artist Doug Darnbrough, was auctioned online to raise funds for the Bayfield Historical Society (BHS).

Now in 2022, Darnbrough has created another original, historical painting that will also be auctioned online starting today (Aug. 10) to help the BHS raise funds for their ongoing Digitization Project.

Darnbrough’s work is entitled, “Lighting the Lantern on the Bayfield wharf” featuring lamplighter Tom Castle, an integral character in the village’s fishing and farming history.

Also being auctioned is the initial pencil sketch of the finished painting created by Darnbrough. A sketch is done prior to painting to plan positions and proportions. These are often altered in the final painting.

Both the original painting and pencil sketch are framed and measure 18”X24”. For anyone wishing a closer look both the painting and the sketch are currently on display inside the Bayfield Archives and Heritage Centre on Main Street. The Archives is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday or by special appointment.

Interested bidders are asked to register for the auction by emailing:  bhsmembers@gmail.com or they can visit the website: Bayfield Historical Society for more information.

Bidders should note that part of this fundraiser will be considered a donation, making it tax-deductible.

Here is some family history behind the subject for this piece: Thomas William Castle was born in Bayfield in 1892. The Castle family fished on Lake Huron and were farmers.

George Castle, Tom’s great-grandfather was born in 1829 in Weedon Flore, Northamptonshire. George and his wife, Mary Lamb, had three sons, all born in Weedon Flore: James (b.1823), Elijah (b. 1826), and George H. (b. 1829).

The first record of this family in Stanley Township, Canada is from 1855.

Sometime between 1851 (record in England) and 1855, George Castle (60) came to Bayfield with his wife; his son James (30), who never married; son Elijah (33), who married in Bayfield at the age of 76; and son George Henry (25), already married, with his wife, Jane. George Henry and Jane had two children in Bayfield.

George Henry’s son George Sidney was Tom’s father. Tom  was a third-generation member of the Castle family from Weedon Flore. The death certificate for Tom’s grandfather, George Henry, aged 67, gives the cause of death as “general exhaustion.” It was a hard life. These immigrants started with nothing – striving to feed, house, and clothe their families in another country. They are all buried in Bayfield Cemetery.

FALL FOTO FEST RETURNS WITH PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Bayfield Fall Foto Fest (FFF) is back in a brand new incarnation taking place the evening of Sept. 23 and all day Sept. 24. The Photography Club of Bayfield (PCOB) and the Bayfield Centre for the Arts (BCA) have teamed up in a new partnership to bring an exciting program of presentations and a selection of familiar hands-on workshops.

FFF has a very exciting keynote presenter for Friday, Sept 23: Robert Burley. Burley, currently Professor Emeritus at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), is a Canadian artist who has lectured extensively across the globe and whose photographs of the visual landscape have been celebrated internationally. He sees the camera as a means to document and promote social change. His photographs can be found in numerous museum collections around the world.

Robert Burley (Image courtesy The Cultural Landscape Foundation website)

Burley was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2018 and a Senior Mellon Fellow (Canadian Centre for Architecture) in 2010.

His presentation will explore with stunning visuals the connections between nature and the city in relation to the overall impact people have on the environment both positive and negative. The Great Lakes feature strongly in his interests. He will include a discussion of several of his books.

Because of the broader appeal of the subject matter, the presentation will be open to the general public as well as FFF registrants. Visit the Robert Burley website to see more of this Keynote Speaker’s work.

The Saturday morning FFF program will consist of a keynote seminar by Andrew McLachlan. His extensive travels have resulted in a large, diverse collection of images that feature landscapes and the flora and fauna. His eBook: A Photographer’s Guide to the Ontario Landscape is the first ever-comprehensive guide to photographing Ontario’s vast and varied landscape. McLachlan’s presentation will focus  primarily on his own Macro techniques for photographing flowers and insects.

Andrew McLachlan (Image courtesy Andrew McLachlan Photography)

McLachlan will be holding two Macro workshops in the afternoon on those two subjects. To learn more about this photographer visit the Andrew McLachlan website.

Other workshops in the afternoon and evening include the following facilitators:

Conrad Kuiper: Current President of the PCoB, Kuiper will offer his workshop “Kickstart Your Creative Eye”:  a different approach to improving composition.

Elizabeth van den Broeck: At her Art Gallery in Goderich, van den Broeck will demonstrate what to do with photos after post-processing.

BD Colen: BD will share his skill as a former documentary photographer professor at M.I.T. and help photographers get around the anxieties they may have around photographing people in public spaces.

Debra Friedman: Her workshop will explore the process of portrait photography from initial planning to execution and follow-up.

Stuart Heggie: A PCoB member, with a degree in Astrophysics and years of astrophotography experience, Heggie will introduce participants  to this subject in a complimentary evening workshop, weather permitting.

Photography enthusiasts are encouraged to save the dates! Registration will be available on Eventbrite soon. More detailed information on all FFF presenters will be presented in future Bayfield Breeze articles and will also be available on both BCA and PCoB platforms. 

For more information about FFF please contact Jack Pal at 519 440-9542 or jackpal1202@gmail.com. 

FROM ALPACA FLEECE TO NEWFOUNDLAND PONIES LEARNING HAPPENS AT THE FAIR

The Bayfield Community Fair is 166 years young and organizers invite everyone to “put the Fair in your summer plans”! (Photo courtesy Pixabay)

The 166th instalment of the Bayfield Community Fair is set for Aug. 19-21 and as the date quickly approaches people may be interested to learn what demonstrations and displays are planned.

Demonstrations have always been a part of the Bayfield Community Fair.  Each year, the Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) introduces new demonstrations to keep the experience fresh for fairgoers. This year is no exception.

In the arena, visitors to the homecraft displays will be able to take in a number of demonstrations. Jean Bennett will be sharing how cloth scraps can be braided into rugs, one of many practices from the past that represent a true upcycling of scrap cloth. Kevin Soehner, a man of many handcraft talents, will be showing his skills in weaving and machine sock knitting. There will also be an alpaca fleece-to-products demonstration, presented by Soehner and BAS Homecraft President Pam Stanley, who will show visitors how the versatile alpaca fleece can be turned into saleable products. The fleece used in the demonstration comes from a local alpaca farm owned by Marieke Steenbeek. Alpaca wool is considered to be one of the warmest natural materials and one that can be used even by people who are generally allergic to wool.

Visitors to the displays and demonstrations in the arena are invited to stop at the BAS food booth for a slice (or two!) of delicious homemade pie and a cup of tea or coffee on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

Visitors to the Bayfield Community Fair will get a rare opportunity to see the Newfoundland Pony, a breed that is on the critically endangered list. Vanessa Strike of Poppy’s Haven will be in the main show ring on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. to share her knowledge of this heritage breed with fairgoers. (Photo by Robert Alexander)

On the fairgrounds, visitors will get a rare opportunity to see the Newfoundland Pony, a breed that is on the critically endangered list. Vanessa Strike of Poppy’s Haven will be in the main show ring on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. She will explain what role the pony played in Newfoundland in the past and how this breed was suited for the work it became known for. The Newfoundland Ponies at Poppy’s Haven now play a major role in equine facilitated wellness and learning programs. The farm works in partnership with mental health therapists and other counsellors (grief, yoga, mindfulness) to promote and provide mental health programs. As a heritage breed with only about 250 ponies remaining that are suitable for breeding, this will be a rare opportunity to see the Newfoundland Ponies up close and learn their story.

Fair organizers are excited to present two interactive Reptile “Jurassic Adventure” shows in the big tent on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and again at 2 p.m., featuring a number of different reptiles. An animal handler from Hands on Exotics will introduce participants to some unusual reptiles and facilitate hands-on experiences of the scaly variety. This demonstration promises to be fascinating!

The Animal Display Barn is a must-see for visitors of all ages. The animals are raised on nearby farms and give visitors an up-close experience.  Goats, sheep, chickens and pigs are expected, but there are always some surprise animal displays!  The barn will be open Saturday and Sunday offering plenty of time to see the animals.  Visitors are reminded to wash their hands or stop at one of the many hand sanitizing stations after their visit.

Fairgoers are encouraged to check the online Bayfield Fair Schedule for details of these and many other events at the upcoming Bayfield Community Fair.

SUMMER UPDATE ON MAIN STREET WORK

This rendering demonstrates features of the finished Bayfield Main Street Revitalization which will include Dark Sky lights, concrete exposed aggregate sidewalks, new trees and plantings. There will also be pedestrian lighting. (BFMSR Project Rendering courtesy Municipality of Bluewater)

The hot, sultry days of summer are here and they coincide with the construction shut-down on Bayfield Main Street. Construction will resume in September until November with the final part of the project happening in May of 2023 with the completion of the top coat of paving.

The finished revitalization will include Dark Sky lights, concrete exposed aggregate sidewalks, new trees and plantings. There will also be pedestrian lighting.

The Bayfield Main Street Revitalization e-newsletters continue to be issued with the latest news and updates even throughout the shut-down. Sign up here: E-News. People are encouraged to share the subscription link with friends and neighbors who may also want to receive the latest information!

THREE HIKES HAPPENING IN AUGUST

The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) is hosting three hikes this month and topics include trees, ice cream and village history!

On Wednesday, Aug. 10, participants are invited to enjoy a leisurely hike through the village along the Heritage Trail on the Bayfield Tree Walk.

Sondra Buchner will lead this hike and will reveal the dedicated work of the Bayfield Tree Project over the past ten years. Over 500 trees of different species have been planted, watered and maintained by volunteers during that time. This walk will meander through the streets and rights-of-way around town, identifying the areas where trees have been planted, and celebrating the success of this local, grassroots community project.

This hike that will begin at 11 a.m. from the Clan Gregor Square gazebo is suitable for everyone, people with strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. The length of the walk is 1.5 km and should last about one-and-a-half hours. Participants are asked to dress for the weather.

An Ice Cream Hike is set for the Woodland Trail on Sunday, Aug. 14 starting at 11 a.m.

Summer means ice cream, and lots of it! Participants are asked to meet at the David Street Trailhead where a free ice cream treat will be made available. The trail takes participants past trickling streams, over bridges, and through a beautifully mixed forest.  People might need another treat after the hike, and there are plenty of places in Bayfield to get one.

This moderately difficult hike will be 3.5 km and should last about one-and-a-half hours. The trail is well marked but has some steep inclines, rough spots and obstacles.

Participants should wear sturdy shoes, bring water and dress for the weather. Dogs on leash are welcome

A map of the Woodland Trail is available at: www.bayfieldtrails.com/woodland-trail.

On Sunday, Aug. 21, BRVTA members only are in for a special afternoon as local author and resident local historian, Dave Gillians will take people on a Historic Cemetery Tour of the Bayfield Cemetery.

Gillians, author of “For the Love of Bayfield” will begin the walk at 2 p.m.

Much of Bayfield’s history is reflected through the headstones in this sacred place and during this walk, stories about some of Bayfield’s most fascinating people will be respectfully told.

The one-and-a half hour walk is limited to 20 members.  No dogs, please. Members are asked to meet  at the cemetery on the north side of Mill Road (County Rd. 3), located 1 km east of Hwy. 21.

For more information on all three hikes or to register for the Historic Cemetery tour please contact Ralph Blasting at rjblastingjr@gmail.com or call 519 525-3205. Not a member yet?  Go to the BRVTA website at: www.bayfieldtrails.com and click “Memberships.” Dues are $20 a year for individuals or $30 per family.

Volunteers are needed! Anyone with an hour or two available to help with receiving and sorting books before the book sale or on the book sale dates is most welcome. Please email FOBL at contact@fobl.ca.

FOBL looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the book sale after a two-year absence!

FOUR SIBLINGS LOOKING FOR HOMES

Bayfield’s Forgotten Felines (BFF) has helped hundreds and hundreds of feral and abandoned cats find their forever homes but many are still waiting.

Falcon, Rey, Saber and Jakku are the Adopt a BFF kittens of the week.

Fully vetted, these adorable kittens are ready to go to their forever homes. They’re all very affectionate, when they aren’t wrestling and playing. This foursome was born at BFF and have had a wonderful fostering experience with lots of love and attention.

BFF is now accepting applications for adoption and these kittens won’t be around for long. Although BFF prefers kittens to be adopted in pairs, they will consider applications for singles should one of these lovelies tug at the heart strings!

Anyone who would like to meet Falcon, Rey, Saber and Jakku are asked to please email bayfieldsforgottenfelines@gmail.com for more information.

The adoption fee is now $200. Adopted cats are vetted, shots are up-to-date and they are also spayed or neutered. Donations are also always appreciated. E-transfers can be sent to the Rescue’s email or email to arrange for a drop off or pick up of donations. Cheques can be mailed to Bayfield’s Forgotten Felines, P.O. Box 33, Bayfield, ON, N0M 1G0.

NEW BUSINESS

GIFTS THAT TELL A STORY AVAILABLE AT CRICHET HANDMADE DESIGNS

PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER-POUNDER

Just off Bayfield Main Street at 20 Catherine Street visitors will be drawn to a unique piece of architecture that is home for a second summer to Crichet Handmade Designs.

The gift shop is located in the first concrete barn poured in the area in 1913. Over a hundred years ago it was a horse stable surrounded by pasture. Today this well-preserved building is used as a showcase for the work of 25 artists and artisans – 85 per cent of whom are local – all curated by business owner, Gabby Parejo, of Seaforth. Gabby herself is an artisan crocheting beautiful and whimsical creations.

Gabby’s creed is “our love language is gift giving” and this shows in both the product she carries and the enthusiasm she brings to her work.

“You want to give a gift that tells a story and that is what we have in this store. I, myself, am a gift giver,” she said. “You can change someone’s day by the simple gesture of giving a gift, just in that little moment you can bring joy.”

Gabby has designed the shop to feature the work of the artists and artisans she carries creating a minimalist flow and out of respect for the talents she tries not to overlap specialties. She is also quite proud that her shop does not compete with the others in the business district but rather complements what they sell.

Crichet Handmade Designs opened at an opportune time for creatives since during the height of the pandemic markets that are often used to sell their wares weren’t happening.

“I also felt I needed a career change,” said Gabby. “During COVID I gained a different perspective and decided I needed to start doing what I really wanted to do. And then my husband, George, found this property in Bayfield and so came the opportunity to do what I truly love to do.

“There is so much talent around me – everything is handmade and the artists and artisans often reuse, repurpose and recycle to create one-of-a-kind pieces which fits my philosophy.”

This summer Crichet Handmade Designs is branching out a bit offering DIY kits for those people who love to get creative themselves or give the opportunity to be creative as a gift. DIY gemstone jewellery kits can be found in the store or for those who really want to get stuck in Gabby now carries Annie Sloan products. Chalk paint, waxes and finishes, brushes and tools – everything needed to give a tired old piece a new look – and it doesn’t necessarily have to be wood furniture as the paint works on other materials as well.

It was quite an accomplishment for Gabby to be selected to carry Annie Sloan products, up until now the closest stores carrying her products were located in New Hamburg and Kincardine, ON.

“I was introduced to her products during the winter and loved them – no prep – easy to use – they meet England’s environmental standards and are all environmentally friendly,” she said. After learning more about the products and testing them out Gabby decided to apply to be a distributor. She had to do a presentation and be interviewed by the company’s Canadian representative.

“Annie herself chooses who sells her product and where. She prefers to work with small businesses and she contacted me personally once I was accepted,” Gabby said. “The fact that she took the time to reach out and welcome me was amazing.”

There is something for all ages at Crichet Handmade Designs. During August, Parejo is offering workshops for children on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. Lanterns, pom-pom art, foil art, animal pebble art and macrame feature wall art, are all themes that youngsters aged six to 12 years can explore. The cost is $25 per guest and can be booked on the shop’s event’s page at: Workshops. These workshops will continue in the Fall on Saturdays until December.

Crichet Handmade Designs is open in Bayfield from May to December. The shop also has an online presence so that people can browse for the perfect present year round. People are able to purchase Annie Sloan’s online course and this Fall enrol in paint-your-own-piece workshops also through the site. Gabby is very much enjoying her second season in the shop on Catherine Street just around the corner from Bayfield Main Street.

“People are doing an amazing job of referring us – both locally and further afield. I have had people come in visiting from Toronto who have told me they were given a gift from our store that they loved so they just had to come and visit themselves. We may be a little off the beaten path but our artists are happy and our customers are happy.”

And that makes Gabby happy too…

Crichet Homemade Designs is currently open Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They can also be found online at Crichet Handmade Designs.

DANCELAND ROAD INSPIRES NEW MUSIC

BY MELODY FALCONER-POUNDER

Jale and Joe Ferland recently released their first album, “Pink Lem” as the jam band known as “Danceland”. The group name as well as two songs on the record were locally inspired. (Photo by Kateryna Topol)

Bayfield and the surrounding countryside has proven to be the muse for a new body of music created by Jale (pronounced Ja-lay) and Joe Ferland.

“My husband, Joe, and I have a cottage here in Bayfield. We love it here and spend as much time as possible in Huron County,” said Jale. The couple hail from Toronto.

The pair may already be known to many locals as their Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band cover band, “Cherry Garcia Band” has played Bayfield Volkfest and at the River Road Brewery in the past. Joe can also be found sometimes busking at the Bayfield Farmers’ Market on Friday afternoons.

What may be lesser known about the couple is they also have a jam band, known as “Danceland” and recently launched their first record, “Pink Lem” at the end of July.

“We wrote and recorded this record here in Bayfield and have called ourselves Danceland after the side road located south of Bayfield off of Bluewater Highway (Hwy 21),” explained Jale.

In fact a couple of songs on the album were also inspired by the community.

“Two songs on the album are named ‘Bluewater Sky’ and ‘Danceland Road’, both of which were inspired by this beautiful area,”

Anyone interested in listening to these songs as well as others by the Ferlands is invited to explore their YouTube channel at: Danceland. The couple are currently working on a website but for now people can access their music at: Pink Lem.

PLAYHOUSE SHOWCASES MUSICAL CLASSIC AND COMEDY ON TWO STAGES

L-r: Marcia Tratt, Barbara Fulton, Karen Wood, Cara Hunter and Mary Pitt in “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” playing on the South Huron Stage at the Huron County Playhouse from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. (Photo by Hilary Gauld)

Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend will soon be offering two vastly different productions on both of their stages that are sure to provide entertainment to suit all tastes. “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” is being showcased on the South Huron Stage while “The Sound of Music” is being offered on the main stage. Both productions commence mid-August and run until Labour Day Weekend and tickets are available!

The Sound of Music, will cap off a season of celebration as the Playhouse wraps up its 50th Anniversary. This timeless masterpiece will run for three weeks only, Aug. 17 to Sept. 4. (Submitted photo)

Five feisty ladies, one beach cottage, and a whole lot of laughs! Southern-fried humor abounds in the rollicking comedy The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, playing on the South Huron Stage from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4.

Set in North Carolina, The Sweet Delilah Swim Club follows the hilarious lives of five Southern women who met years ago on their college swim team. Every summer, the women set aside a long weekend to reminisce and reconnect, free from husbands, kids and jobs.

Over the years, the five friends increasingly rely on one another, through advice and boisterous banter, to get through the challenges that life flings at them – including men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging – with some hilarious and unexpected twists and turns.

“The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is smart, touching and above all else, very funny,” said Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, Alex Mustakas. “The relatable characters and witty banter provide a fresh perspective on the journey through life, and the value of friendship.”

A remarkable crew of talented women has been assembled for this production, led by acclaimed Canadian actress Sheila McCarthy making her Drayton Entertainment directorial debut. McCarthy is one of Canada’s most celebrated entertainers as the winner of two Genie Awards, an ACTRA Award (Association of Canadian Television & Radio Artists), and two Dora Awards.

McCarthy will be joined by Set Designer Kelly Wolf, Costume Designer Julia Holbert, Lighting Designer Siobhan Sleath, Stage Manager Jasmyne Leisemer, and Assistant Stage Manager Amber Archbell.

The cast includes: Marcia Tratt plays Sheree Hollinger, a hyper-organized health nut with a fear of getting older; Barbara Fulton as Dinah Grayson, the group’s wise-cracking cynic.; Cara Hunter takes on the role of Southern Belle event planner, Lexie Richards; Karen Wood plays eager-to-please nun Jeri Neal McFeeley; and Mary Pitt is school teacher Vernadette Simms.

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club was written by the playwright team of  Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, known collectively as Jones Hope Wooten. The production premiered at The Playhouse of Wilson in North Carolina in September 2007.

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is proudly sponsored by RE/MAX Bluewater Realty. The Media Sponsors are The London Free Press and The Fox 99.9. The Design Sponsors are MicroAge Basics and CHOK 103.9. The 2022 Season Media Sponsor is CTV.

The shores of Lake Huron will soon be alive with the sound of music as one of the most popular musicals in theatre history and winner of the Tony® Award for Best Musical, The Sound of Music, will cap off a season of celebration as the Playhouse wraps up its 50th Anniversary. This timeless masterpiece will run for three weeks only, Aug. 17 to Sept. 4.

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows aspiring nun Maria who leaves the convent to govern the seven mischievous children of Captain von Trapp. Through her youthful vitality and purity of heart, she brings a fleeting moment of happiness to their lives as the shadows of tyranny spread over Europe.

Touching the hearts of all ages, the iconic score by Rodgers & Hammerstein brims with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including “My Favourite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and, of course, the glorious title song.

“The Sound of Music is considered one of the most revered productions in musical theatre history,” said Mustakas. “Its classic score has become cherished by generations of theatregoers.”

The iconic production is brought to life on stage by Director and Choreographer Timothy French.  Joining French are Assistant Director/Choreographer Damon Bradley Jang, Music Director Anthony Bastianon, Set Designer Brian Dudkiewicz, Costume Designer Rachel Berchtold, Lighting Designer Kevin Fraser, Stage Manager Dustyn Wales, and Assistant Stage Managers Sadie Wannamaker and Kelly Boudreau.

A remarkable cast of talented performers has been assembled for this production, including Jayme Armstrong as the free-spirited Maria. An aspiring nun, Maria leaves the convent and uses music and kindness to change the lives of the von Trapp family when she is hired as their new governess.

Stephen Sparks plays Captain Georg von Trapp, a retired naval officer who uses a stern demeanor to hide his sadness over his wife’s death.

Actors who play roles integral to the storyline include: Blythe Wilson as Baroness Elsa Schraeder; Lee MacDougall as Max Detweiler; Rebecca Poff as Mother Abbess; Annie Ramos, Karen K. Edissi, and Denise Oucharek, as Sisters from the Convent; and Evan Taylor Benyacar as Rolf Gruber.

The seven von Trapp children are played by a remarkable group of talented young performers: Annelise Forbes as Liesl, Sal Thompson as Friedrich, Zoe Brown as Louisa, August Fox as Kurt, Tevya Kurczak as Brigitta, Quinley Kurczak as Marta and Trinity Kaylani Sieling as Gretl.

Rounding out an exceptional cast are Nicola-Dawn Brook as Baroness Elberfeld, Jacob James as Franz, Mark Harapiak as Herr Zeller, Brad Rudy as Admiral von Schreiber, and Christina Gordon as Frau Schmidt, along with Ana Persijn Alarcon, Caulin Moore, and Emily Robinson.

The Sound of Music is based on “The Trapp Family Singers” a memoir by Maria Augusta Trapp. The inaugural Broadway production took place in November, 1959 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. It was nominated for nine Tony® Awards and captured five wins including Best Musical, Best Actress in a Musical and Best Scenic Design.

The play was later adapted as a landmark musical film in 1965 that starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The film won five Academy Awards and two Golden Globes including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress in a Motion Picture. In 2013, a live televised production of the musical was produced by NBC, starring Carrie Underwood as Maria and Stephen Moyer as Captain von Trapp.

The Sound of Music is proudly sponsored by the Commercial Print Management and Greens Galore. The Media Sponsors are Business London, 2Day FM, Classic Rock 98.1, and MyFM. The Design Sponsor is Darlene O’Rourke Photography. The 2022 Season Media Sponsor is CTV.

Regular performance tickets for both The Sweet Delilah Swim Club and The Sound of Music are $53 for adults, $32 for youth under 20 years of age and $43 for groups of 20 or more and select Discount Dates. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 519 238-6000 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866), or online instantly at www.huroncountryplayhouse.com.