Annie draws packed houses

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Elaine Van Rooyen (R) as Miss Hannigan fusses with one of the orphans, Molly, played by Slayde Millar, in a scene from "Annie, the Musical," which completes its run this weekend, Dec. 3-5, at the Kincardine Arts Centre

The Kincardine Theatre Guild has enjoyed packed houses for its performance of "Annie, the Musical," which opened Nov. 19 and ends this weekend, Dec. 3-5. The remaining nights are sold out and audiences say this is one of the best shows ever.

The play is about a spunky Depression-era orphan, determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel and bitter Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and finds a new family and home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Twelve-year-old Alexandra Chapleau puts in a stellar performance as Little Orphan Annie, as do Elaine Van Rooyen as Miss Hannigan and Bill Brown as Rooster. Joining them on stage are Melinda Smegal as Grace Farrell, Sid Duggan as Oliver Warbucks, Jim Peddie as President F.D. Roosevelt, Kristen MacLennan as Lily St. Regis, and the orphans: Slayde Millar as Molly, Ruby Hall Elwood as Kate, Brontae Hunter as Tessie, Clarissa Fortin as Pepper, Kristen Luinstra as July, and Jessica Schmalz as Duffy. The remainder of the cast includes orphans, women and men. Sandy the dog is being played by Daisy Howald.

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Wednesday, December 02, 2009