Spearman has

directed several musicals in his career, including Starr's Mill's recent

production of "South Pacific." In fact, auditions for "The

Sound of Music" started the day after the set for "South Pacific"

was struck. Other musicals that Spearman has helmed are "Bye, Bye

Birdie," "Grease," and "Anything Goes." Spearman

likes "The Sound of Music" not only because it is a classic

and has a wide appeal but because it has a wonderful message.

"One of

my favorite parts of the show is when Mother Abbess sings 'Climb Every

Mountain'," said Spearman. "That is really the theme of the

show. Find in your heart what truly makes you happy and follow it."

Fayette Players

and Community Theatre Inc.'s production of "The Sound of Music"

will be quite elaborate. There are 17 scene changes and the locales in

the show are constantly changing. The music is also a large undertaking.

Though there won't be an actual orchestra in the pit, Turek is creating

her own virtual orchestra of the score and is adding a new instrument

to it each night after rehearsal.

"If you

ask people to name a musical "The Sound of Music' is one of the first

ones people come up with," Spearman said. "Audiences are very

familiar with it because of the popular movie and often sing along with

the show." Spearman does warn that there are differences between

the movie and the musical. "There are songs in the musical that are

not in the movie and vice versa. Also, audiences get to know some of the

characters better in the stage version."

"The Sound

of Music" will premiere at Starr's Mill on Thursday, June 20 and

will run June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, and July 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 and

13. Showtimes on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays is at 7:30 p.m. and

at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students

and seniors.

Advance tickets

are on sale now at the Peachtree City and Fayetteville libraries. Phone

770-631-8568 for more information or to reserve tickets.

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