1986 - Annie
Annie (1986)
Plot Synopsis:
Abused by a cruel orphanage matron, Annie, a spunky, redheaded orphan, decides to run away and find her parents. After managing to escape the orphanage, she sadly is caught and sent back by Officer Ward of the NYPD. Soon though, her luck improves. Billionaire Oliver Warbucks decides to invite an orphan over to his house for Christmas and Annie is chosen. The two quickly hit it off and he agrees to help Annie find her parents by putting up a $50,000 reward. Miss Hannigan's brother, Rooster, and his girlfriend, Lily, pretend to be Annie's parents by using information provided by Miss Hannigan.
Show Info and Crew Members:
| Show Dates: | May 1, 2, 3, 1986 |
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| Directors: | Cheryl Burke Thomas Yenser |
| Accompanist: | Tammy Queen |
| Choreographers: | Cheryl Burke Susan Queen |
| Costume Designer: | Marie Roth |
| Scene Design: | Rick Eckhart |
| Lighting: | Larry Williams |
Cast:
| Lisa Snell | ... | Annie |
| LeAnn Blose | ... | Miss Hannigan |
| Mike Kistler | ... | Daddy Warbucks |
| Melisa Becker | ... | Grace |
| Terrance Moser | ... | Rooster |
| Kathy McGowan | ... | Lily |
| David Gallagher | ... | F.D.R. |
Director's Notes:
"Annie," which opened in the Northern Lehigh Little Theatre on May 1, 1986, brought to the stage for the first time the nostalgia of Depression-era America. Directors Cheryl Burke and Tom Yenser, set designer Rick Eckhart, and choreographer Susie Queen, did an excellent job of coordinating this musical based on the "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip character. Lisa Snell as Annie captured the hearts of the audience. So did the demeanor of Mike Kistler as Daddy Warbucks and the deviousness of Miss Hannigan portrayed by LeAnn Blose. The directors' goal of recreating dreams and aspirations of the era was certainly accomplished. The sun came out for sure in this fine production.