"The Sound of Music": A Talk by Ted Waltmire

Whet your appetite for The Summer Place production of “The Sound of Music” in July as playwright, musician, and actor, Ted Waltmire, discusses the original 1959 stage musical. Utilizing many published sources including “Something Wonderful” by Todd S. Purdam and “Getting to Know Him” by Hugh Fordin, Waltmire explores the classic musicals' gestation and creation, as well as examines the importance of Rodgers and Hammerstein in American popular culture. Enjoy a trivia contest with prizes as part of this fun, engaging program.