Annie
1st - 10th October 2009
Book by THOMAS MEEHAN
Music by CHARLES STROUSE
Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN
Original production directed by Martin Charnin.
Originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates Inc.,
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Icarus Productions.
Based on "Little Orphan Annie" (R) by permission of the Tribune Media Services Inc.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK
The heart-warming tale of little orphan Annie, brought to life this October at The Exeter Barnfield Theatre by Exeter Little Theatre Company.
The tale of the girl deserted by her parents, and left in an orphanage presided over by the wicked Miss Hannigan, with only a broken locket and a promise that one day they will return. Luckily Annie manages to escape orphanage life when she is chosen to spend Christmas with one of America's richest men, Oliver Warbucks. Annie is delighted that with his help, the search for her parents begins!
With a musical score that will keep you singing for weeks. A wonderfully enjoyable experience you won't want to miss!
CAST
Annie - Martha Bowen or Hannah Thompson
Miss Hannigan - Julia Green
Grace Farrell - Totty Tucker
Daddy Warbucks - Wally Cotgrave
Rooster Hannigan - Joe McNulty
Lily St Regis - Sarah Reed
Orphans:
Pepper - Billie Pulman or Emma Durston
Duffy - Esther Bateman or Megan Towers
July - Hannah Farnhill or Georgia Harwood
Kate - Emily Bunclark or Amy Mules
Tessie - Chloe Soby or Molly Emmerson
Molly - Millie Parr or Olivia Murphy
Jeannie - Amelia Perry or Nicola Court
Elsie - Ellie Rush or Kate Middleton
Sandy the Dog - Rusty Killen
Bundles - Steve Tordini
Dog Catcher - Simon Leach
Asst Dog catcher - Rob Chav
Lt Ward - Peter Tomlinson
Police Officer - Simon Leach
NYC Chorus - Mark Bendell, Steve Tordini, Jason Salmon, Shaun Patchett, Simon Leach, Ali Ransom, Nici Buckley, Jan Chave, Jenny Arnott, Samantha Ottaway, Lizzie Rowley, Orla Kelly.
Children in NYC - Amelia Perry & Ellie Rush or Nicola Court & Kate Middleton
NYC Starlet - Catherine Moore
NBC Radio Studio - Bert Healy, Steve Tordini, Fred McCracken, Jason Salmon.
Boylan Sisters - Catherine Moore, Sara Clapp, Samantha Ottaway
Sound Effects Man - Shaun Patchett
Masked Announcer - Simon Leach
Hooverville:
Sophie - Ali Ransom
Eddie - Mark Bendell
Al - Jason Salmon
Hank - Rob Chave
Frank - Steve Tordini
Chuck - Shaun Patchett
Gertrude - Catherine Moore
Florence - Jenny Arnott
Susie - Orla Kelly
Patsy - Lizzie Rowley
Jane - Jan Chave
Mattie - Sara Clapp
Warbucks' Mansion:
Drake - Rob Chave
Mrs Pugh - Nici Buckley
Mrs Greer - Sara Clapp
Cecille - Catherine Moore
Annette - Orla Kelly
Maids - Samantha Ottaway, Lizzie Rowley, Jenny Arnott.
Servants - Shaun Patchett, Jason Salmon, Simon Leach, Mark Bendell.
White House:
President Roosevelt - Steve Tordini
Frances Perkins - Jan Chave
Morganthau - Jason Salmon
Ickes - Mark Bendell
Cordelia Hull - Ali Ransom
Louie Howe - Simon Leach
Marine Guard -Shaun Patchett
Brandeis - Peter Tomlinsonl
CREW
Director - Lyn Burgoyne
Choreographer - Nicholette Pollard
Assistant Choreographer - Suzanne Marriott
Production Manager - Rob Luke
Stage Manager - Neil Gill
ASM - Michelle Young
Musical Director - Catherine Warren
Lighting & Sound Designer - Amy Spencer
Lighting Operatior - Chris Davis
Sound Operator -Jamie Ransom
Set - The Real Scenery Co
Additional Scenery - Karen Mitchell
Set Construction - Mark Bendell, Hannah Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Phil Weeks, Stage Crew, Pat Bensberg, Hannah Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Stewart Church, Kevin Clarke, Sophie Luff, Tony Wisson.
Props - Helen Lawlor, Sarah Mules
Wardrobe - Nici Buckley, Jill Euridge, Chelsea Harris, Lisa Leach, Rose Smith.
Head Chaperone - Jackie Tordini
Chaperones- Sandi Brant, Angela Davies, Jayne Hill, Lisa Leach, Suzanne Marriott, Nicholette Pollard, Lynn Towers, Claire Wills
Front of House - Members of ELTC
Publicity - Rob Luke
Photography - Lewis Law
Design & Print - Backstage Supplies
BAND
Piano - Claire Phillips
Guitar/Banjo - Chris Weightman
Cellist - Jo Cartwright
Drums - Steve Pike
Reeds - Nick White, Susan White
2nd Reeds - Rachel Parvin (Sat 10th only)