Liesl (the one in the movie) drops by the island….

Charmian Carr, “Liesl” in the film The Sound of Music, at Griffin Bay Bookstore
Friday afternoon, May 11, 2:00pm

Charmian Carr (Liesl in the movie Sound of Music)

Griffin Bay Bookstore is hosting a very special event on Friday afternoon, May 11, 2:00 pm with Charmian Carr, who starred as “Liesl” in what is considered the most beloved film musical of all time, The Sound of Music. This special event will be held in conjunction with the opening of The Sound of Music at the San Juan Community Theatre.

Be sure to attend this memorable occasion and meet Ms. Carr and hear her talk about the just-released book and DVD, The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook, by Fred Benson. This book is bound to enthrall the musical’s aficionados. Through personal photographs, memorabilia, and home movies, the actors who starred as the von Trapp children, tell their inside story of making The Sound of Music. Ms. Carr will be available to autograph copies of the book.

In early 2000, Ms. Carr co-authored a book detailing her experiences making the movie and living her life as Forever Liesl, and in 2001, her second book, Letters to Liesl was published. Copies of her first book will also be on hand at the event. As she has often said, “I am honored to have played a part in telling the von Trapp family’s story on screen, and I cherish my memories of those days when we were working on the movie in Salzburg and Los Angeles. Filming in Salzburg, Austria, was like being in a fairy tale.” This is your chance to hear first-hand accounts of an enchanted time.

The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook, by Fred Benson

The Sound of Music has captivated several generations, as over the years, many parents have shared the magic of this wonderful movie with their children. Seven very special children experienced The Sound of Music firsthand: the seven young actors cast as the von Trapp children. Now, for the first time, they tell their stories about making this celebrated film, from their auditions to rehearsals in Los Angeles to an incredible spring and summer in Salzburg, Austria. What was it like to work with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer? How did they learn the songs and dances for the musical numbers? Who almost drowned when the boat tipped over? What was it like to attend the gala Hollywood premiere? What were their lives like after starring in this legendary movie? And how did they become a family in real life, remaining as close as any brothers and sisters for the last 45 years?

The answers are revealed at last and as a bonus, they have collected their never-before-seen own home movie footage on a brand-new DVD. It is included here, along with personal cherished memorabilia, such as letters sent home to their families from Europe, a page from the script with edits written in the margin, and a ticket to the premiere. For anyone who is thrilled by the sight of Julie Andrews spinning around on top of a mountain, or who spontaneously bursts out singing “Do-Re-Mi,” this captivating behind-the-scenes inside story is a must read.

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