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Madeline Bateman

as Maria Rainer

Madeline Bateman fostered a love for music at an early age while singing with her mom at Sunday Mass and has loved theater since her first role in kindergarten as Little Red Riding Hood. Madeline has performed in several productions, including Marian the Librarian in SCCTA’s production of The Music Man. Madeline has studied voice for ten years under the direction of Carol Ann Modesitt of SUU. 

Madeline currently teaches 4th grade at Monroe Elementary School. She was married in the spring of 2023. Madeline and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby boy named Jesse this past January. 

Madeline is thrilled to be playing Maria in one of her favorite musicals. Being born and raised Roman Catholic, she feels deeply connected to the storyline of the show. She feels very grateful to have been cast in a role that means so much to her, and will always cherish the time she spent working with a cast of incredibly talented performers. 

Philip Winters

as Captain Georg von Trapp

Phillip Winters grew up in Pocatello, Idaho but has lived the last 20 years in the outskirts of Loa, better known as Wayne County.   He is married to the wonderful Marcy Winters (native to Loa) and they have 5 children ages 20 to 3. This year Phillip celebrates his 20th year of business: Unlimited Plumbing, llc.  Phillip has 5 siberian husky dogs, and yes they pull him on his dog cart. Two years ago he was privileged to be in SCCTA’s The Music Man Barbershop Quartet. Phillip loves to participate in the local productions of Handel's Messiah, Lamb of God, and anything music that will help people feel God’s love for them.  In addition to being ecstatic to be on stage with the entire cast, Phillip is honored to join the stage with Madeline, Cody, Julia, and his von Trapp children, especially his daughter Brigette who plays Liesl. Phillip is most of all grateful to his wonderful wife and family for their support.

Christina Sharp

as The Mother Abbess

Christina Sharp is from Orem, UT, but calls Richfield home. She has grown up loving the theater from watching her Grandpa, Chuck Metten, and mother, Cathleen Metten, in shows from Hale Center Theater to the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City. She is so excited to be in this production with her daughter Hazel! What makes her happy is going on adventures with her family.