Maria is a young, lively, free-spirited Austrian woman studying to become a nun. Mother Abbess, who is not overly impressed with her lack of discipline, sends her to the villa of retired naval officer Captain Georg von Trapp to take care of his seven children. Orphans of their mother, all these children have known for most of their life is the military strictness imposed by their father, and have scared away several governesses in the past. However, Maria responds to every trick with kindness and playfulness, which helps the kids warm up to her.
As soon as the Captain leaves for Viena, Maria makes clothes for the kids and takes them to the mountains. She teaches them how to sing and lets them play freely. When the Captain comes back, accompanied by the Baroness Elsa Schreader and Max Detweiler. After seeing how his children have spent their time during his absence, he attempts to fire Maria but changes his mind when he sees his children singing for the Baroness
After spectating the children’s spectacle, Max proposes they join the Salzburg Festival, but the Captain refuses. Nonetheless, he lets Maria stay and allows his children to enjoy their new activities. As time goes by, the Captain and Maria become closer, and the Baroness takes notice. Shen then convinces Maria to return to the monastery.
After Mother Abbess learns that Maria is confused regarding her feelings for the Captain, she encourages her to find him and determine her true life calling. When Maria arrives at the villa, she learns that the Captain and the Baroness are engaged, yet agrees to stay as governess to the children while they find someone else. However, the Baroness finds out that the Captain still harbors feelings towards Maria, so she calls off the engagement and tells him to go after her.
The Captain and Maria express their feeling to each other and get married. During their honeymoon, Maz appoints the kids to participate in the Salzburg Festival. After learning that Austris had been annexed into the German Reich, the Captain receives a telegram requesting his loyalty, however, he strongly opposes the nazi ideology and goes back home to run away with his kids.
The family attempts to run away to Switzerland, yet are stopped by a group of Brownshirts led by a man called Hans Zeller. The Captain convinces them they are headed to the Salzburg Festival and are escorted by Zeller’s men. The Von Trapp family ends up at the festival, yet manages to run away and find refuge at the abbey, where Mother Abess agrees to hide them. Zeller’s men arrive soon after, but the family manages to run away to Switzerland, where they are set to begin a new life together.
Salzburg Mountains
Transport your audience to the gorgeous landscapes of Austria with the Daytime Mountain Landscape backdrop depicting a verdant field of green grass with yellow flowers in the foreground. In the background, a beautiful mountain range goes as far as the eye can see.
Use this backdrop to showcase the lovely moments when Maria teaches the kids to sing while strolling the mountains.
The Abbey
Bring solemnity to your play with the Abbey backdrop. It features a back wall lined with stone bricks and includes stained glass windows designed with red panels. A soft light shines through the windows and onto the tile floor of the main hall. The foreground is an open hall with tiles and a few steps with arches off the left side, creating a small hallway.
On the other hand, the Stained Glass Church Interior backdrop has three stained glass windows housed in stone arches. It features designs made in yellow, blue, and orange.
These rentable backdrops are ideal for showcasing the moments where Maria and, later on, the Von Trapp family attend the convent.
Night Gardens
The Serenity Night Garden backdrop brings your audience to a peaceful night surrounded by beauty. At the center is a stone wall with a cream-colored fountain. A circular emblem and sculptures adorn the fountain. Along the wall, flowers are growing and cascading down. In the foreground, you see lush green grass alongside the pathway to the fountain. Behind the wall is a large tree, the canopy obscured by the dark of the night.
The charming Night Park backdrop portrays a portion of a park set at night. Lampposts and neatly trimmed hedges surround the park. In this scene, two walking paths can be seen on either side. The park has an abundance of tall, leafy trees. The deep, blue night sky is brilliantly lit with stars.
These backdrops, available for rent, are perfect for the outdoor moments where Maria and the Von Trapp family are set off against the night sky.
The Von Trapp Villa
Transport your audience with the Villa Interior backdrop, which features a large home. It includes a silver-colored staircase and door surrounded by an ornate, wrought iron railing. The flight of stairs is punctuated at the bottom with wooden floors. In the second story, two doors are visible, along with white pillared columns down each hallway.
Use this rentable backdrop to portray the moments Maria spends with the Von Trapp family
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the backdrops from The Sound of Music?
The backdrops from The Sound of Music include the abbey, where the story takes off, the mountains landscape where Mary teaches the children how to sing, and the night gardens the villa where the Von Trapp family resides.
What are the colors of The Sounds of Music backdrops?
The colors featured in The Sound of Music’s backdrops are vibrant as they are meant to complement the core messages of the story.
