From staff reports
Local historian Jack Rabbit will give a presentation on the real-life family that inspired the beloved musical The Sound of Music. The free event will take place at 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at at the USCB Center for the Arts at 805 Carteret Street.
The Von Trapp family was a real-life family who lived in Austria in the early 20th century. The family patriarch, Georg von Trapp, was a naval officer who married Maria Kutschera, a young governess. In 1938, the family fled Austria after the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. They eventually settled in the United States, where they continued to perform as a singing group.
In his presentation, Rabbitt will discuss the real-life events that inspired The Sound of Music, as well as the differences between the real family and the fictional characters. He will also talk about the legacy of the Von Trapp family and their music.
The presentation will give audiences more insight as Beaufort Theatre Company prepares to present The Sound of Music live on stage from September 22 through October 1.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information on this event and to purchase tickets for The Sound of Music, please visit us online at USCBCenterForTheArts.com.
