Book by THOMAS MEEHAN
Music by CHARLES STROUSE
Lyrics by ARTIN CHARNIN
Original Production directed by Martin Charnin
Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols
Produced by: Irwin Meyer, Alvin Nederlander Associates Inc.
Stephen R. Friedman, The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Lewis Allen, Icarus Productions
Based on “Little Orphan Annie” By Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc
Originally produced by The Goodspeed Opera House. Michael P. Price, Executive Director
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
Based on the well known 1920s comic strip Little Orphan Annie, the musical Annie was created in 1977 and ran for nearly 6 years on Broadway. Subsequently it was made into a movie in 1982 and again in 1999. Its story-telling is accomplished through what is known in music theatre as ‘the triple threat’ – the art of performers being at ease in the three equal facets of music theatre performance – acting, dancing and singing.
Annie will be presented at the Gold Coast Arts Centre in three performances
Friday 30 April 7.30pm and Saturday 1 May at 1.30pm and 7.30pm.
St Hilda’s collaborates with NIDA student for Annie
St Hilda’s Old Girl Hanna Sandgren, who graduated in 2005, has put her amazing talents to work to create astonishing sets and costume designs for the School’s 2010 production of the hit musical Annie.
“It was an honour to be asked to put forward some ideas for Annie, said Hanna who graduated with an OP1 and saw her art work included in the prestigious 2005 Minister’s Exhibition which travelled throughout regional Queensland.
Hanna was staying with her family on the Gold Coast for the Christmas holidays and met with the School’s Head of Performing Arts Mrs Belinda Gravel and Director of Music Miss Janette Kelly who are leading the creative team behind the musical production.
“Over tea and scones, we giggled our way to many fun, budget-friendly ideas,” said Hanna.
According to Mrs Gravel, Hanna’s designs are truly amazing and reflect Hanna’s most recent experience studying at National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
Click here to view some of Hanna's Set Designs.
More than 200 St Hilda’s girls are involved in the production of Annie and with the auditions completed, the cast, crew and musicians are in busy in rehearsals, developing costumes and working on the choreography. Lead roles include:
Morgan Heynes (Y12) Lily
Elle Farnham Svensson (Y12) Miss Hannigan
Stephanie Cook (Y12) Warbucks
Elizabeth Buckley (Y10) Rooster
Victoria Bailey (Y10) Grace
Sabrina Durante (Y7) Annie
Annie will be performed at the Gold Coast Arts centre on Friday 30 April and Saturday 1 May.
ANNIE'S BLOG
Tickets now on sale: www.gcac.com.au
INFORMATION
Letter to parents with Music Rehearsal Schedule Overview
Cast, musician and crew information
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