From a media release:
MARIA HOPEFULS REUNITE IN ONE-HOUR DOCUMENTARY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, AT 9 P.M., ON CBC-TV
It’s been one year since viewers fell in love with the 10 Maria hopefuls who vied for the iconic role of Maria Von Trapp in the CBC Television series HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA?
Through the power of reality television, Elicia MacKenzie became an overnight sensation in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and David Mirvish’s stage production of The Sound of Music. With MacKenzie’s portrayal of Maria Von Trapp, and runner-up Janna Polzin as her alternate, the musical attracted widespread critical acclaim and continues to wow audiences at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
One year after the competition, MacKenzie and Polzin reunite with the other hopefuls, Jayme Armstrong, Tamara Fifield, Allie Hughes, Alison Jutzi, Katie Kerr, Donna Lajeunesse, Marisa McIntyre and Kyla Tingley to explore how the reality series changed their lives. Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gavin Crawford and judge and vocal coach Elaine Overholt make special appearances.
Find out what’s become of the Maria hopefuls, Wednesday, June 24, at 9 p.m., on CBC-TV, during 10 MARIAS: 1 YEAR LATER. Is there life after Maria and which finalist is appearing in a new Andrew Lloyd Webber production? The one-hour documentary explores the power of reality television, its ability to cast and create stars, and the kind of lasting effect it has on the lives of participants.
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June 25th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I enjoyed watching this reunion last night. Katie’s comments were especially wonderful to hear. I am wondering where Janna was for the last half hour of the show. I found it puzzling that all the Maria hopefuls except Janna attended The Sound of Music at the Princess of Wales Theatre. No explanation of her absence was given.
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
The explanation is that Janna is the Alternate and has to be ready back stage to take over at any moment if something goes wrong