The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the award-winning Broadway musical "Annie "for five performances. Show dates are scheduled for July 14, 20, and 21 at 8:00 p.m. and July 15 and 22 at 2:00 p.m. Ticket sales begin Monday, June 4 at 9 a.m. Patrons are encouraged to order tickets early for the best available seating.
A family favorite since it premiered on Broadway in 1977, "Annie" features a cast of over 100 members, performing such familiar songs as "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life." Joined by her beloved dog Sandy, Daddy Warbucks, and the menacing Miss Hannegan, the role of "Annie" will be played by 10 year-old Sydney Anderson of Dublin, Ohio. She was one of 96 girls who auditioned for roles in the show. In 2000, when the Marion Palace Theatre last presented the show, 88 girls showed up for a chance in the production.
Sydney has developed a passion for theatre and the arts and has gained experience and knowledge through participation in Summer Stages for Dublin City Schools. She studies voice under the direction of Green Camp native Johnny Steiner and also studies dance at Columbus Dance Arts Academy.
Director Clare Cooke stated, "Sydney is the perfect choice for Annie. She is very expressive, has a beautiful voice and totally understands the character. She has a bright future ahead of her and we are thrilled to have her in the role."
The cast includes veteran performers Kristi Wink as Miss Hannigan, Bruce Cudd (Daddy Warbucks), Sara Wenig (Grace), Charles Groth (Rooster Hannigan), and Danielle Davis (Lily).
The Marion Palace Theatre production will be directed by Clare Cooke. George Schram will conduct the orchestra. Kristi Wink is the assistant director and choreographer. Vocal direction is by Johnny Steiner. Andy Harper is the producer. Smith Clinic, Ohio Health, Marion Area Health Center, and Marion Community Foundation's Mary H. Hollaway Palace Theatre Fund co-sponsor this summer musical with additional partnerships from Bob and Donna Bender, Dr. Brad and Mya Campbell, Commercial Savings Bank, Allen and Sharon Gale, Kris Lindstedt, John Scharer and Scharer Insurance, Jerry Wilson and Wilson Construction, Dr. Robert and Nancy Crowell, Dr. Jim and Anne Hering.
The Cast
Molly – Jia Radloff; Pepper – Sadie Wink; Duffy – Maddie Swain; July – Addy Baird; Tessie – Tiffany DeGood; Kate – Makaiya Freeman; Annie – Sydney Anderson; Orphan Chorus – Annie Bell, Sydney Blair, Olivia Brazell, Isabella Frazier, Olivia Kaufman; Miss Hannigan – Kristi Wink; Bundles McCloskey/ Harold Ickes – David Bell; Apple Seller/Chorus – Dylan Davis; Dog Catcher/Chorus – Nicholas Heimlich; Lt. Ward – Jaron Knotts; Sophie the Kettle/Chorus – Melissa Hoffman; Policeman/Chorus – Renaldo Deas; Grace Farrell – Sara Wenig; Drake/Chorus – Brad Bebout; Mrs. Greer/Chorus – Kelly Friedley; Mrs. Pugh/Frances Perkins – Sharon Gale; Annette/Chorus – Grace Blackford; Cecille/Chorus – Morgan Schwartz; Servants/Chorus – Charlotte Baird, Sarah Cooper, Doug Ford, Jaron Knotts, Victoria Meadows, Daniel Short, Luke Stewart, Emily Yaksic; Oliver Warbucks – Bruce Cudd; A Star-to-Be – Morgan Schwartz; Rooster Hannigan – Charles Groth; Lily St. Regis – Danielle Davis; Bert Healy/Chorus – Matt Meade; Fred McCracken/Wacky/Chorus – Luke Stewart; Sound Effects Man/Cordell Hull – Doug Ford; Jimmy Johnson/Chorus – Dylan Davis; The Boylan Sisters/Chorus- Charlotte Baird, Sarah Cooper, Victoria Meadows; Franklin D. Roosevelt – Bob Bender; Louis Howe/Chorus – Daniel Short; Henry Morgenthau/Chorus – Andy Harper; Judge Brandeis- Cameo Appearances; Adult Chorus – Halle Augenstein, Sandy Azaroff, Peg Baird, Kim Bradshaw, Elissa Crowder, Hailee Crowder, Julya Faulkner, Linda Fargo, Sonja French, Gabrielle Gamel, Katie Haught, Taylor Hawk, Aiyana Jones, Judy Little, Saretta Main, Paige Mosley, Anna Rasmussen, Hanah Reiff, Alecea Rucks, Selena Salsgiver, Sarah Short, Corrine Starks, Moira Vaughn, Cierra Ward, Audrey Watkins; Kids Chorus- Faith Baumgartner, Pippa Rothermel-Belcher, Carson Bollinger, Maggie Dennis , Alea French, Stella Hague, Lauryn Herdman, Alyson Hoffman, Andrea Hoffman, Madilynn Motes, Bridget Murphy, Phillip Lopez Ogborn, Bishop Oldfield, Sam Paxton, Kyler Peppard, Johnathan Ryan, Brooklynn Short, Sophia Thompson, Ashley Watkins, Brady Wink, Tanner Wink.
Tickets are $40 for Patrons (includes pre-show and post-show parties), $22/$17 for Adults, and $12 for Children 12 and under. You can charge by phone (740)383-2101 or online www.marionpalace.org. Box Office hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The box office is open on Wednesdays during the summer months and closed Saturday and Sunday.
Information for all shows and tickets is also online at www.marionpalace.org.
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