Sunbury resident and performer Amanda Stevenson celebrates more than 35 years in musical theatre with her latest performance in the upcoming Sound of Music.
The show will be playing for a limited season at National Theatre Melbourne from March 2 to 17, as part of Theatrical’s 2024 season.
Ms Stevenson has performed in over 50 productions with companies across Melbourne and Canberra and will be playing Mother Abess in the Sound of Music.
“I think the shows are going to be very exciting and will provide a lot of enjoyment to those who come along,” she said.
“It’s one of my favourite musicals and the role I’m playing is a very inspirational character and motivational to Maria Rainer.
“I think the role is really interesting and has a lot of scope and some very powerful music.”
Ms Stevenson has previously received a Lyrebird Award for her performance of Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music (NOVA Music Theatre).
She was also nominated for two Canberra Area Theatre Awards for performances as Lady Thiang in The King and I, and as Ida in Princess Ida.
Ms Stevenson said she’s always had a passion for musical theatre, and once you get involved it becomes a part of your life.
“I think I’m probably a bit ‘addicted’ to it,” she said laughing. “As you work on a project with a particular [team] you do develop a closeness [with everyone].”
Details: theatrical.com.au
Zoe Moffatt
