HILLSIDE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT
ANNIE
Directed and Produced by Tiffany R. Agerston
Book and Lyrics by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on the 1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray
March 15th - 17th, 2024
Hillside High School
3727 Fayetteville Street
Durham, North Carolina
T H E A W A R D W I N N I N G P r e s e n t s T h e J o h n H . G a t t i s - W e n d e l l T a b b T h e a t e r
CONGRATULATIONS 2024 CAST OF
Annie .....................................................……….......Shayla Beulah, AlineSitoe' Sy
Sandy.................................................................................................Sparrow
Oliver Warbucks..........................................Josiah Jennings, Corieon Simmokjier
Grace Farrell.............................................................Lois Jackson, Linay Bullock
Molly....................................................................................Naziyah Meadows
Pepper.....................................................................Alima Shah, Kamaria Smith
Duffy......................................................................Erika Cubilette, Zaida Ma'at
July.............................................................,.. Hannah Howard, Symphony Powe
June...........................................................................................Olivia Howard
Tessie...........................................................................................August Daye
Kate Emerson Redfearn
Ms Hannigan Taryn Melvin, Raya Parker
Drake Jamaree Clendenning
Ms Pugh Jamaree Cox, Nireanna White
Rooster Hannigan...........................................................................Zion Payton
Lily........................................................................AniyaMcNeil, Sydney Speller
Bert Healy.....................................................................................Noah Hewitt
Bonnie Boylan................................................................................Sanii Spivey
Connie Boylan..............................................................................Mierra Brown
Ronnie Boylan............................................................................Kattie Reynoso
Star-to- Be.....................................................................................Sanii Spivey
President Roosevelt................................................Daniel Patterson, Julius Long
Elementary & Middle School Orphans
Laila Van Hagen - Triad Math and Science Academy
Laila Greene - Oak City Academy
Juliah Green - Parkwood Elementary School
Sterling Blake - Specialty Learning (Homeschooled)
Zoey Dandy - R N Harris Elementary School
New York Ensemble & Servants
Mierra Brown, Linay Bullock, Jamaree Clendenning, Jamarah Cox, Evan Gathers, Noah Hewitt, Mahogany Johnson, Julius Long, Taryn Melvin, Raya Parker, Daniel Patterson, Sydney Speller, Sanii Spivey, Michael Washington, Nireanna White
Cabinet Members
Evan Gathers, Josiah Jennings, Mahogany Johnson,
Corieon Simmiolkjier, Michael Washington
Pit Vocalists
Mariah Crisp, Makayla Reams, Zipporah Wyn
Dancers
Korynn Stallings
Sanii Spivey
Laila Gibson
Laila Minor
Destiny Monroe
Ashanti Bellamy
Joshua Williams
Zya Davenport
Olivia Howard
Hannah Howard
Arianna Murrell
Jael Wells
Special Guests (Brown Sugar Strings)
Jeanetta Powell (Director)
Anaya Tillman
Karmen Grimsley
Reese Merriweather
Daijhauna Smith
Pit Orchestra
Kattie Reynoso
Kyree Atkins
Xaveon Wiles
Logan Scarborough
August Bass
Walter Logan
Mia Taylor-Johnson
Dai Dai Smith
La’Necia Nicholson
Mahogany Hill
Karmen Grimsley
Reese Merriweather
Braylon Bantum
Nadiyah Dumas
E’Myracle Dunston
Kavaughn Pass
America Everhart
Montrae'l Revels-Lowe
Ferinando Smith
Kenyatta Woods
Anaya Tillman
De’AndreChamp-Campbell
Student Technicians
Javiah Brown
Arianna Rooks
Evan Redfearn
Brianna Young
Gianni Vereen
Faith Crumpler
Imani Garrett
Deyari El-Amin
Honor Thorpe
Aniya McNeil
Shaniya Parker
Jada Lewis
Mia Miller
Adam Douglas
Production Staff
Director & Producer: Tiffany Agerston
Musical Director: Jordan Jones
Choreographer: Toya Chinfloo
Technical Director: Leroy Meadows
Sound Technician: Michael Brown
Videographer: Kenneth Hinton
Photographer: Devyn Edwards
Costume Design: Sharon Corritt- Heidmann
Assistant Costume Designers: Valarie Brown, Jayda Sims, Alinesitoe Sy, Honor Thorpe
Assistant to the Director: Daniella Ochman
Vocal Pit Director: Zipporah Wynn
Voice & Acting Consultant: Daniella Ochman
Dramaturge: Jasmine Van Hagen
Character Development: Jasmine Van Hagen, Daniella Ochman, & Tyra Scott
Lead Technician: Javiah Brown
Lighting Operator: Adam Douglas
Production Manager: Adam Douglas
Set Designer: Leroy Meadows
Set Construction: Tech Members
Prop Design: Technical Theatre Students
House Music: Gianni Vereen
Warmly, Tiffany R Agerston Director of Theatre Hillside Drama and Performing Arts
Notes from the Director
As the curtain rises on Hillside Drama's production of Annie, a wave of excitement washes over me! This timeless story, filled with optimism and spunk, has captivated hearts for generations. Little Orphan Annie, with her fiery spirit and unwavering hope, continues to inspire us all.
Witnessing our talented students bring these beloved characters to life has been a true joy.
So, join us on this delightful adventure to New York City, where optimism reigns and dreams come true! We invite you to tap your toes, hum along to iconic melodies, and be swept away by the magic of Annie
We hope you enjoy the show!
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