NHS Annie Jr. Digital Program

Norcross High

School Theatre

Presents

January 25 - 28, 2024 Book By

THOMAS MEEHAN

Music By

CHARLES STROUSE

Lyrics By

MARTIN CHARNIN

Original Broadway Production Directed By Martin Charnin

Based on “Little Orphan Annie” By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC

Georgia Thespian Hall of Fame 2011 Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame 2017 Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence Hall of Fame 2018 NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE DIRECTOR

G

GINA MARIE PARRISH ina Parrish (nicknamed “Pev”) is in her 35th year of teaching and directing.

She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a B.F.A. and from University of Virginia with an M.Ed. Under her tutelage, Norcross High School (NHS) Thespian Troupe members are educated in all aspects of theatre: from lighting and sound, choreography, making and sewing their own costumes to building and constructing next-level sets. Her Thespian Troupe members are dedicated, committed and learn the importance of having a strong work ethic. They rehearse after school and on weekends to give every performance everything they’ve got.

“Our theatre program, much like that of sports, band and others, gives students a family at school — an outlet and place to belong. For some, if it were not for their extracurricular activity, they might not have stayed in school,” Parrish said. “That is one of the things I am most proud of, being a part of an amazing group of teachers who care so much about their kids and give all they have to ensure their success.”.

Established in 1990, the Hall of Fame recognizes those members who have made outstanding contributions to theatre education for 20 or more years, and induction represents the highest honor awarded by the Educational Theatre Association to theatre educators. Each year, new members are inducted at the EdTA Theatre Education Conference, celebrating the impact they have had in shaping lives through theatre education.

Class of

2024

Senior Spotlight Brandon Fletcher Carolina Chacon Carter Runaldue David Chang Evan Feinstein Eliany Vazquez Isaac Hernandez-Vernon Jenny Brandimarti Josh Taylor Justicia Muhammad Trinity Nguyen Sanai Williams Valeria Solorzano

The Cast

In Order of Appearance

Annie ...................................................................................................... Sophie Mazloum Orphans Molly ........................................................................................................ Charlotte Mears Pepper ....................................................................................................... Callie Barfield Duffy .................................................................................................... Madeline Gilmore July ....................................................................................................... Anissa Rodriguez Tessie ........................................................................................................ Lillian Dierkes Babs ......................................................................................................... Anslee Lorimer Kate ......................................................................................................... Courtney Norris Martha ............................................................................................... Martha Westbrook Jane ...................................................................................................... Scarlett Wamsley Cassie .......................................................................................................... Sofia Flores

Ms. Hannigan ........................................................................................ Charlie Brereton Bundles McCloskey ................................................................................... Dareon Burks Apple Seller .............................................................................................. Sanai Williams Dogcatcher ........................................................................................... Valeria Solorzano Officer Ward ................................................................................................. Josh Taylor Grace Farrell ........................................................................................... Katherine Beck Drake .................................................................................................... Brandon Fletcher Mrs. Greer .......................................................................................... Abby Vann-Reifler Oliver Warbucks ........................................................................................ Jimmy Lasley Star-To-Be ................................................................................................ Sanai Williams Radio Announcer ...................................................................... Isaac Hernandez Vernon Boylan Sisters ......... Gaby Hernandez Flores, Jenny Brandimarti & Valeria Solorzano Rooster ................................................................................................... Carter Runaldue Lily St. Regis ..................................................................................... Justicia Muhammad Bert Healey ................................................................................................ Sanai Williams President Roosevelt ...................................................................................... Josh Taylor Ensemble Abby Vann-Reifler, Dareon Burks, Eliany Vazquez, Gaby Hernandez Flores, Isaac Hernandez Vernon, Joy Allen Grady, Kamiya Williams, Layla Seitz, Malia Ellis, Samiya Taylor, Valeria Solorzano

Musical Numbers Maybe .................................................................................................... Annie & Orphans It’s The Hard-Knock Life .................................................. Annie & Orphans It’s The Hard-Knock Life (Reprise) ................................................. Orphans Tomorrow ................................................................................................................ Annie Little Girls ..................................................................................................... Ms. Hannigan Little Girls (Reprise) ................................................................ Ms. Hannigan I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here ........Annie, Warbucks, Grace & House Staff NYC ................................................... Annie, Warbucks, Grace & Ensemble Easy Street .................................................... Rooster, Mrs. Hannigan & Lily You Won’t Be An Orphan For Long .................................. Annie & Warbucks Maybe (Reprise) ...................................................................................................... Annie You’re Never Fully Dressed .............................................................................. Orphans Easy ‘Street (Reprise) ..................................................... Ms. Hannigan, Rooster & Lily I Don’t Need Anything But You ......................................... Annie & Warbucks Maybe (2nd Reprise) ............................................................................................... Annie Tomorrow (Reprise) ........................................................................................... Full Cast

Special Guest- Starring as “Sandy” - River

Production Gina Parrish ........................................................................................ Choreographer, Costume & Set Design Jeff Parrish ....................................................................................... Set Design Heather McAllister ............................................................................. Music Director Ella Armes .......................................................................................... Stage Manager Tech Crew Alexandra Sapim, Carolina Chacon, David Chang, Denise EspinosaTorres, Dulce Escutia, Evan Feinstein, Haleigh Collazo, Kayla Munnings, Maggie Wurttemberg, Roselin Rios, Ryan Berduo Gonzalez, Trinity Nguyen

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