PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, ALL AGES, STRONG FEMALE LEADS
Book by
Thomas Meehan Music by
Charles Strouse Lyrics by
Martin Charnin Based on "Little Orphan Annie®” by Permission of
The Tribune Media Services, Inc.
THE STORY Based on the legendary Broadway musical, Annie JR. tells of 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 Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. THE SONGS
Maybe, Hard-Knock Life, Tomorrow, Little Girls, I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here, N.Y.C., Easy Street, You Won’t Be An Orphan For Long, You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile, I Don’t Need Anything But You
CAST INFORMATION 15 principals, plus large featured ensemble WAYS TO EXPAND You can have unlimited numbers of Orphans, Servants at Warbucks’ mansion, or New Yorkers for “NYC.” MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are large solos for Annie, Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, Grace Farrell, Rooster, Lily, with many other featured solos throughout the score. There are many full chorus or small group numbers with easy unison singing or simple harmony.
CONSIDERATIONS Annie JR. has dozens of stand-out featured roles, both singing and non-singing, and several strong leading roles for boys and girls. Cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels, or for middle schools where students may be maturing at different rates. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Arrange to have your students spend time working at a local food kitchen or homeless shelter. Encourage your students to talk to some of the people at the shelter and listen to their stories.
STAGING DEMANDS Several production numbers requiring dance are broken down into simple steps on the ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD.
CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED Language Arts Letter Writing
Social Studies
The Great Depression, FDR, The New Deal
Science
Social Sciences
Orphanages, Adoption
Writing Topics
• How important is your pet to you? • What would your life be like without your parents?
Radio Broadcast ENRICO FERMI MIDDLE SCHOOL, YONKERS, NY
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