Meet the Cast of The Sound of Music
Tiffany Lynn McGehee
Director
Tiffany Lynn McGehee has spent nearly two decades using theatre as a tool to teach and examine. She is a proud AmeriCorps alum, has served as a teaching artist for the Tony Award-Winning Regional Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, and most recently served as the Artistic Director of Meridian Little Theatre (MLT) in Meridian, MS. Under her direction, MLT experienced impressive revitalization, major capital improvements, and became a regional resource for theatre artists and educators. She received her MFA in Theatre Education from Mississippi University for Women and her Bachelor’s in Theatre from the City College of New York. In the past, she has planned and coordinated outreach and arts education efforts, most notably the Any Given Child Initiative, a Kennedy Center program, that received the Mississippi Governor’s Award of Distinction in 2020, and the MSU Scholarship of Engagement award in 2021. The Mississippi Theatre Association honored McGehee with the 2025 Outstanding Contributions to Community Theatre Award. McGehee and her family moved to Rhinebeck in August of 2025 when her spouse accepted the call to be Rector of The Episcopal Church of Messiah. Their two children attend Chancellor Livingston Elementary School. They are thrilled to be members of the Rhinebeck Community. Tiffany is excited to make her New Deal Directorial Debut!
Krista Libertino
Maria
Krista Libertino is thrilled to be sharing this important story while playing one of musical theater’s most beloved roles. A lifelong lover of the arts, Krista serves as Co-Executive Director of New Deal Creative Arts Center. She also performs, teaches voice, and directs music and theater throughout the Hudson Valley. Recent favorites include performing with KD Music, directing for the HV Theater Festival, and vocal directing Alice by Heart at Our Lady of Lourdes this past spring. Heartfelt thanks to every single person who made this production possible. Enjoy the Show!
Robert Trama Jr.
Captain Von Trapp
O’ Captain, my captain; I can’t believe it’s happen’in. I don’t care for these new Nazis, and you can quote me on that. I want to thank New Deal Arts for all the opportunities; I also want to thank all my cast mates for all their hard work and their love. And, most of all, I want to thank my amazing wife for all her support and encouragement.
Angela Crisci
Nun
Angela Crisci is thrilled to join New Deal Performing Arts Center’s production of The Sound of Music. Angela is a lifelong performer who began singing at age 5. She appeared in several local musicals as a child and is delighted to return to the stage after a few years away. Performance highlights include singing on 92.1 Lite FM, at the Hudson Valley Renegades stadium, at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, and having her original music played on K104. She currently teaches elementary general music and chorus, sharing her passion for music with the next generation. The Sound of Music has always been one of Angela’s favorite musicals, and she is grateful to be part of this beloved classic.
Meredith Kadet Sanderson
Sister Sophia
Meredith is delighted to trade her clergy collar for a habit in New Deal’s production of The Sound of Music. In real life, she serves as rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Hyde Park, whose congregation is thrilled to share its spiritual home for this production.
Max Sanderson
Kurt Von Trapp
Max is excited to make his stage debut in New Deal’s production of The Sound of Music. He will enter fourth grade at North Park Elementary School this fall. He enjoys gaming, writing books, and science. He thanks his parents for all their love and support!
Misty Decker
Mother Abbess
After 24 years, Misty is thrilled to be returning to the stage. She started in the theater quite young with both community and school productions, Governor’s School for the Arts in Virginia and a theater arts minor at Virginia Tech. She continued in community theater after moving to New York, performing with Rhinebeck Theater Society and Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Once her children Marian and Mason came along, she no longer had time for stage productions but continued to sing in Cappella Festival Chamber Choir – giving her life a very important artistic outlet. She wants to thank her son Mason for pushing her into auditioning and her friend Tiffany for giving her the confidence to do well. The biggest thanks goes to the entire cast, especially Jess, for their patience and support as this old dog re-learns old tricks.
River Enschede
Liesl Von Trapp
River is very excited for her first show with New Deal! She has performed in many shows at Rhinebeck High School such as, Freaky Friday, James and the Giant Peach, and Bakers Wife in Into The Woods. River is a senior at RHS and is going to Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam in the fall. She’d like to thank everyone who helped the show come together. Enjoy the show! xoxo
Martina Enschede
Nun
Martina is so excited to be in Sound of Music with this fantastic cast. She is especially happy to be on stage with her daughter River (Lisl) . Martina toured through Europe with musicals and several bands. After moving to NYC she sang in choirs and performed regularly as a duo and in bands . Upstate she is part of Mr Kick and duo Martina and Andrew. Many thanks to Tif and to all the crew and cast, and my fellow nuns!
Howard “Howie” Riggs
Herr Zeller
I may no longer be as swift as I once was, but I know far better the intricacies of the path we travel
Olivia Gorrez
Brigitta Von Trapp
Olivia is very excited to make her acting debut in New Deal Creative Arts’ The Sound of Music. Her recent musical credits include the All County Chorus (5th and 6th Grade), NYSSMA Violin, and Stringendo Violin. A proud rising 7th grader at HMS, Olivia loves playing both the violin and piano whenever she isn’t in school. She wants to thank her mom and dad for their constant support throughout rehearsals, as well as her chorus teachers for all their help with her singing.
Gretchen Nau
Sister Berthe
This is Gretchen’s second appearance at New Deal and she is thrilled to be working with these 2 talented casts! Previous performances include My Fair Lady, Phyche, The Wedding Singer (Linda), Oklahoma!, Mamma Mia!, Something Rotten!, and Jekyll & Hyde. She thanks her family for all of their support.
Melissa Coggeshall
Postulant and Baroness Eberfeld
After the past few years being behind the curtain, Melissa’s ‘almost’ ready to steal the spotlight! Time to bring out the sprinkles of stage magic to let her relive the thrill! For years, her family would sit together to watch the Julie Andrews version of the movie. LOVE! In high school, Melissa was cast as, Brigitta, in a production of Sound of Music. She loved playing that part and Melissa begged Tiff to let her do it again!! Alas, there were better auditions for that character! Melissa has had the honor of being the Costume Advisor at the Rhinebeck High School for the past five years, and the Bulkeley Middle School for one production this past spring. She loves spending time with family, playing games, gardening, weight lifting and sewing!! Thank you all for coming to the show. Tiff, thanks for giving me a chance! Thank you to the cast and crew for all that you do to make this show complete! A big thank you to all the Nuns! (Don’t forget Tes!!) A huge thank you to my three amazing kids for their love and support, and to my husband for the encouragement and reassurance to try this as an adult! Here’s to the magic of the arts!!
Jessica Boyd
Mother Abbess
Jessica is thrilled to be part of this production. She most recently appeared in The Merry Wives of Windsor (Mistress Quickly) at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, New Deal’s 10X10 One-Act Festival, and A Christmas Story (Miss Shields) at the Rhinebeck Center. Favorite past roles include Bat Boy (Mrs. Taylor), A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit), Murder on the Orient Express (Greta Ohlsson), Fiddler on the Roof (Grandma Tzeitel), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Aunt Abby). She’d like to thank Tiff for this incredible role opportunity. Love and special thanks to her amazing fiance, Joe.
Lia-Marie Henry
Sister Margaretta, Costume Designer
Lia-Marie is a proud member of the New Deal community, where she has been fortunate to wear many hats, including actress, singer, costume designer, assistant director, and playwright. However, this is the first time that hat has been a habit! Costuming this show has truly been a team effort, made possible not only by the tireless efforts of the costuming team, but also by the support of the entire cast and their families. Lia-Marie is incredibly proud and grateful to have worked with each and every one of them. Finally, she would like to send love and gratitude to her family and her boyfriend, Andrew, for their constant support and encouragement.
Sarah Coggeshall
Rolf
Sarah is thrilled to be a part of The Sound of Music at The New Deal Creative Arts Center. He has played roles such as Colonel Mustard (Clue), Earthworm (James and the Giant Peach) at Rhinebeck Highschool, and Rapunzel’s Prince/Wolf (Into the Woods) at the Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts. He is currently a sophomore at Western Washington University studying Marine and Coastal Science. He would like to sincerely thank the director and his castmates for the opportunity to participate in one of his favorite shows.
Mackenzie Saclolo
Gretl Von Trapp
Mackenzie is excited to make her theatrical debut in The Sound of Music! She absolutely loves performing and is thrilled to experience this entire theater journey with her sister, Khloe. Outside of theater, Mackenzie spends her time singing and drawing. She sends a huge thank you to her family for always cheering her on.
Khloe Saclolo
Marta Von Trapp
Khloe is thrilled to be part of The Sound of Music! Previous credits include Cindy Lou Who on the Broadway National Tour of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. When she isn’t performing, Khloe loves getting lost in a good book. She is especially excited to share the stage with her sister, Mackenzie. Thank you to her family for their endless love and support.
Kimberly Michelle Doherty
Sister Margaretta
Kimberly is an active musical theater performer in the Hudson Valley. She has most recently performed in Joy!: The New Deal Creative Arts Christmas Spectacular. Her favorite roles include Kate Monster from Avenue Q and Maria from The Sound of Music. In her free time, she has written a picture book entitled, Ballet Shoesthat will soon go on submission. This is her first musical production with The New Deal Creative Arts Center. She wishes best of luck to the hard working cast and crew of The Sound of Music! Have a great show, everyone!
Lily Wheatley
Ursula, Nuns Chorus
Lily is very excited to be making her New Deal debut! You may have recently seen her at the Rhinebeck CENTER as Lulu Warnicker in Footloose, and also the nurse/ensemble in the regional premiere of Water For Elephants: High School Edition. She is a senior in high school, and will be attending Sarah Lawrence College in the fall, where she plans to study theater. In her spare time, Lily enjoys writing, crafting, and music-ing. She is an amateur songwriter and poet. She would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her throughout this endeavor, and she hopes you enjoy the show! Pastries, anyone?
Robin Wheatley
Nun
Robin is excited to return to the stage in The Sound of Music! Her last role was Aunt Eller in Seneca High School’s production of Oklahoma, 40 years ago. Robin has recently been the leader of the Putnam County 4-H Puppeteer Players, and assistant and pianist for the Agape Music and Art middle school and high school choirs. She has degrees in Music Therapy and Music Education. In her “spare time,” she homeschools, and works as a legal assistant. Robin would like to thank her family for putting up with this return to her youth, and New Deal for giving her the opportunity to work on this wonderful show!
Mackenzie Rae Dolan
Marta Von Trapp
Mackenzie is thrilled to make her debut with The New Deal Creative Arts Center as Marta von Trapp in The Sound of Music! A passionate young performer from the Hudson Valley, Mackenzie began her acting journey early and has quickly built an impressive resume. Recent credits include lead/support roles in the Stony Brook Graduate Film The Watch (dir. BriAnna Olson) and the short film We Move In (Cutting Edge Productions). On stage, she has appeared as Portia in Star2B’s Cinderella Youth Edition (2026) and as Sour Kangaroo in Seussical Kids (2025). Mackenzie trains in acting with Liz Tracredi, voice with Hannah Corneau, guitar and voice with Ben Senterft and continues her studies in piano with Silvia Haines, ballet, jazz, and tap. She loves country music (especially Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson), Disney’s Descendants, and dreams of one day performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Huge thanks to the entire New Deal cast and crew for the warm welcome, and to Mom, Brian, family, and friends for endless support and encouragement! This performance is dedicated to making beautiful music together.
Lennon Winters
Liesl Von Trapp
Lennon (she/her) is thrilled to make her New Deal debut as Liesl! Lennon will be continuing her theatre journey as she will be attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) this fall and pursuing her B.F.A. in musical theatre. She was most recently seen as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! this past spring. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support. Lennon would also like to thank all the incredible people who made this show possible. “Enjoy the show, xoxo”
Addison Hicks
Louisa Von Trapp
Addison Hicks, age 11, is excited to be performing as (Louisa von Trapp) in New Deal Creative Arts’s production of The Sound of Music. She previously appeared as Veruca Salt in New Deal’s production of Wonka Kids and is excited to return to the stage in this beloved musical. A passionate performer, Addison loves singing, dancing and performing on stage. Addison participates in chorus and orchestra, where she plays the violin, and was honored to be selected for All-County Chorus this past year. She looks forward to continuing her musical journey in middle school and hopes to join the Haviland Middle school Drama Club this fall. Addison hopes you enjoy the show and thanks everyone who helped make this experience so special.
Haley Staples
Friedrich Von Trapp
Haley, 14, is delighted to be appearing in her 18th production and is especially excited to be part of The Sound of Music. Her favorite past roles include Grizabella in Cats Kids, Ursula in The Little Mermaid Jr., Horton in Seussical Kids, Tiger Lily in Peter Pan Jr., Pinocchio in Shrek Jr., and Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda Jr. Haley is grateful for every opportunity to learn and grow on stage and would like to thank her director, Tiffany, for her kindness, patience, and creativity throughout this production. She looks forward to many more theatrical adventures in the future.
Kenzleigh VanWagner
Louissa Von Trapp
Kenzleigh was over the moon when she heard she got the part as Louisa in the Sound of Music! She’s loved the movie ever since she was a little girl and couldn’t wait to perfect the role of Louisa. She’s recently preformed in Willy Wonka as Mrs Gloop, The little mermaid as Chef Louis, and Mrs Mair in suesical. And many other The New Deal Productions . She’s been doing theater for the last two-three years. And hopes you enjoy The New Deal Production of The Sound Of Music
Eric Miller
Franz
Actor and photographer Eric Miller (Franz) is the co-owner of the Journey Inn Bed & Breakfast in Hyde Park. In prep school he played Vladimir (Didi) in Waiting for Godot, the Prosecuting Attorney in The Investigation by Peter Weiss, and David Bliss in Noel Coward’s Hay Fever. With New Deal, he has portrayed the psychiatrist Dr. Spivey in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (2021) and Robert Shallow in Merry Wives (2022). His one-man show of landscape photography, In Love With Light, ran for 6 weeks in 2022 at the Montgomery Row Art Space in Rhinebeck. A Brooklyn native, Miller lived in New England and Northern California for 7 years before returning to Brooklyn. He moved to the Hudson Valley in 2013.
Jonah Woodcock
Max Detweiller
Jonah [he/him/his] is tickled pink to be performing this show! His previous credits include Batboy (REVEREND BILLY HIGHTOWER) Godspell (JESUS), most recently, Annie (ROOSTER). Jonah works as a music teacher in the area. He also performs with Acme Theatre Company Hudson Valley in many of their interactive murder mysteries. Jonah would like to thank his family, friends, and coworkers for all of their endless support! He would also like to thank the entire cast and crew for their incredible work on this show. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as we did preparing it!
Maximilian (MAXI) Charles Augutus Brandow
Gustav Von Trapp
MAXIMILIAN (MAXI) CHARLES AUGUSTUS BRANDOW is thrilled to play the part of “Gustav” in the SOM and relates well to the part given that his large family speaks German. Recent credits include Marshall in Seussical; Mouse in Cinderella; and as an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka, when he made his theater debut at age 4. Maxi, a rising first grader at St Martin’s, also loves drawing, swimming and tennis and quality time with his family.
Otto Felix Leopold Brandow
Kurt Von Trapp
OTTO FELIX LEOPOLD BRANDOW is excited to play “Kurt” in the SOM, very close to his actual age! Otto made his theater debut last spring in the Star2B production of “Cinderella” and has been hooked since. Otto, a rising 5th grade at St Martin’s, loves history, art, and architecture and loves playing chess, tennis and Roblox. Special thanks to my brother Maxi for introducing me to the theater.
James Iorio III
Admiral Von Schreiber
James Iorio III is very excited to be jumping into the role of Admiral von Schreiber. He has previously played Angus Tuck (Tuck Everlasting), Grandpa Joe (Willy Wonka Jr.), Squidward Q. Tentacles (The SpongeBob Musical), The Evil Astronaut Pickle (Blort!), an Announcer (A WW2 Radio Christmas), and more! He wants to thank everybody for supporting him to this point. Enjoy the show!
Mason Decker
Stage Manager
Mason Decker is eager to be joining New Deal as a stage manager for this production. His previous credits include being crew for Freaky Friday and Our Town in addition to stage managing Into the Woods. However, this is his first time doing community theatre, and he has loved every minute of it. From spending way too much time in this building to meeting so many amazing new people, he is definitely glad to have had the opportunity to participate in the show. He would like to thank everyone who made his theatre journey possible including his parents, his sister, and all of his friends that he roped into being a part of the crew.
Abigail Klein
Brigitta
Abby Klein (Brigitta) is thrilled to take part in her first New Deal production. She has previously been seen at the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck in Macbeth (Malcolm), A Christmas Story (Esther Jane), Gypsy (Newsboy), The Little Mermaid, Jr. (Flounder), Elf, Jr. (Michael), Wonka, Jr. (Willy Wonka), The Hobbit (Bilbo Baggins), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present and Young Scrooge) and at Kingston Catholic School in Dare to Dream, Jr. (Player 11), and Finding Nemo, Jr. (Bloat), and more. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Russell McCook, Nicole Tarcza, Cheyenne See and Vera Perry.