On Friday, November 25th, our theater, our community, lost a beautiful soul.
Phoenixa Sol was a kind, generous, and benevolent supporter of the arts, and our theater. She will be missed.
It is with love, and light, and the passion to match her love of the arts, that our theater, cast, and crew dedicate the run of ANNIE to this beloved soul.
BOOK BY MUSIC BY LYRICS BY THOMAS MEEHAN CHARLES STROUSE MARTIN CHARIN STORY ADAPTED BY IRENE MEECHI DIRECTED BY ELLA WOODS ALSO STARRING
ACTOR FOR HIRE ACTRESS FOR HIRE ROCK AND ROLL. MICHIGAN TEDDY GARDNER BUDDY WOODS MELISSA GARDNER TANZLY LITTLEPAWS TAMMY GARDNER ALYSISA GARDNER AND JASMYN GARDNER AS MS. HANNIGAN
STAGE MANAGEMENT, SET , AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY: ELLA WOODS
COSTUME COORDINATION AND LIGHTING DESIGN BY: ELLA WOODS & BUDDY WOODS
I have many memories ofAnnie growing up. First, was the 1982 movie (I was born in 85, so my memories of watching it on video cassette are sparce, but who could ever forget Carol Burnett’s performance as the dastardly Miss Hannigan, andAileen Quinn’s spunky but loveableAnnie, and the way she belted out “Tomorrow”.
Annie is one of the most adapted pieces of musical theater, first starting out as a Broadway musical in 1977, and then the aforementioned film version, it was revived again on Broadway in 1997, and 2012, and once again for film, this time on the small screen, as part of The Magical World of Disney in 1999.Amodern retelling was released, again on film, in 2012, and then a live version for NBC last year.Annie is easily one of the most produced shows around the world.
Annie is set in the Great Depression, at a time whenAmerica was experiencing an extreme uncertainty, and in some cases, misery. We may not be going through a depression, but we have all been through trying times recently, where we know those emotions all to well. The reason why this little red-head is so beloved, as well as her fellow orphans, is that they did their best not to give into those emotions, to overcome those circumstances. They chose to believe that there was a brand new day waiting for them tomorrow. This is the gift this musical gives, and what I want you to hold on to tonight, and always. Enjoy the show!
Overture—Orchestra
SCENE 1: INT. THE NYC MUNICIPAL ORPHANAGE THE ORPHAN’S BEDROOM NIGHT.
“Maybe” - Annie
SCENE 2 : INT. THE NYC MUNICIPAL ORPHANAGE FIRST FLOOR CONTINUOUS.
SCENE 3: INT. THE NYC MUNICIPAL ORPHANAGE—THE ORPHAN’S BEDROOM—CONTINUOUS.
“It’s A Hard Knock Life” - The Orphans
“It’s A Hard Knock Life (Reprise) - The Orphans
SCENE 4: EXT. THE STREETS OF NYC—DAY.
“Tomorrow” - Annie
“Tomorrow (Reprise) Annie
SCENE 5: EXT. A BACK ALLEY—LATER THAT EVENING.
“The Chase” - Orchestra
SCENE 6: INT. HANNIGAN’S OFFICE THE NEXT DAY.
“Little Girls” - Miss. Hannigan
“Little Girls (Reprise) - Miss Hannigan
SCENE 7: INT. THE WARBUCKS MANSION—FOYER—SOME TIME LATER.
“I Think I’m Gonna Like it Here” Annie, Grace, and Warbucks’ Servants.
SCENES 8, 9, 10, & 11: INT. THE WARBUCKS MANSION—WARBUCKS’ OFFICE—THE NEXT INSTANT/ THE CITY– THE NEXT INSTANT / A BROADWAY STAGE—THE NEXT INSTANT/ EXT. WARBUCKS’ MANSION THE NEXT INSTANT.
“NYC” - Warbucks, Grace & Annie
SCENES 10 & 11: INT. THE NYC MUNICIPAL ORPHANAGE HANNIGAN’S OFFICE THE NEXT DAY.
“Easy Street” - Rooster, Hannigan, and Lily St. Regis.
ACT I I
Entr'acte—Orchestra
SCENE 1: INT. THE WARBUCKS MANSION—WARBUCKS OFFICE—AFTERNOON.
“Maybe (Reprise)” Annie
SCENE 2: INT. THE NYC MUNICIPAL ORPHANAGE—HANNIGAN’S OFFICE—EVENING.
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile” - Orphans
“Easy Street (Reprise) - Rooster, Hannigan & Lily
SCENE 3: EXT. THE WARBUCKS MANSION—THE NEXT DAY.
SCENES 4 & 5: INT. THE WARBUCKS MANSION— WARBUCKS’ OFFICE/ FOYER—LATER THAT EVENING.
“Something Was Missing” - Warbucks
“I Don’t Need Anything But You Warbucks & Annie
“Christmas Transformation” - Orchestra
SCENE 6: INT. THE WARBUCKS MANSION WARBUCKS’ OFFICE THE NEXT INSTANT.
“Maybe/The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow” - Grace
SCENE 7: INT. THE NYC MUNICIPAL ORPHANAGE FIRST FLOOR CHRISTMAS DAY.
SCENE 8: INT. THE WARBUCKS MANSION—FOYER—SOME TIME LATER.
“Little Girls (Reprise)” - Hannigan
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I Don’t Need Anything But You (Reprise) - Warbucks, Annie & Grace
Ella Woods (Annie): This marks Ella's seventh performance on The Pure Imagination Stage! She was previously seen as Belle/The Old Beggar Woman/Enchantress in Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Mimi Marquez in RENT, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. and Ella would like to thank the entire cast of Annie, for their hard work, and their talented ability, and willingness to wear multiple hats (and costumes) to pull this off, and Buddy Woods (you'll see him tonight as Annie, but in his day to day he is Ella's equally loveable, and loyal fur baby)! Ella would like to dedicate this to anyone who has had a rough go at it, whether it be for a moment, a day, or more, remember, the sun will come out, in some way our form!
Jasmyn Garnder (Miss Hannigan/Woman on the
Hoofer): Is doing her forth play with Pure Imagination Theater. You may previously have seen her in Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, as a Silly Girl & Mrs. Potts, Angel in Rent, and Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors. She enjoys working on theses show, and with the amazing people who have become family, and will always remember these experiences. She would like to thank Ella Woods casting her in these shows, and can not wait till the next one to see what it holds for her as an actress. She hopes that everyone will enjoy the play, and the hard work, but fun, that it takes to put them on for you!
Street/Broadway
Melissa Gardner (Pepper/Homeless Woman/Grace): appears for the second time on the Pure Imagination Theater. She previously played a Silly Girl, and Babette in Disney’s Beauty & The Beast. She would like to thank Ella Woods, who gave her the chance to shine as a main, and supported role in the show.
She has been in SL for 1 year and 10 months, and has learned so much.
She would like to dedicate this performance to the awesome place that has given me my adopted daughter, Tenzy .
Appearing in his fourth performance at Pure Imagination Theater, Teddy was previously seen in such productions Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere & The Beast), RENT (Roger), and Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour). He is having fun and enjoys doing them! He would like to thank all his friends for a really good time in rehearsals, and during the shows!
RockandRoll Michigan (Mr. Bundles/Dog Catcher/Policeman 1/ Drake/Balloon Man/Rooster): This is Rock's fourth play with the Pure Imagination players, and he is happy to be working with such a fine cast. Rock is performing his role in this play for the love of being part of something bigger than himself, and as a sign of respect for his extended family. "The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” – Richard Bach
Buddy (Broadway Hoofer/Sandy): Buddy is appearing in his fifth outing at Pure Imagination Theater as Annie's faithful dog, Sandy. He has previously performed as Maurice in Beauty and The Beast, Mark Cohen in "Rent", Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop Of Horrors and as Mr. Fox and Madame in "Cinderella". Buddy would like to thank the entire cast for being so supportive and for making this production possible. He would also like to dedicate his performance to the person who always looks out for, and takes care of him, Ella Woods.
Alysisa Heartsong (Molly/Maid): is making her second appearance on the Pure Imagination stage! She would like to thank her Grandma and Grandpa, Jasmyn and Teddy, respectively, for inviting her to try out, she dedicated this performance to her parents Melissa, & Jon, Jack, her best friends and sisters, Angie and Kasha as well. She really enjoys testing new roles and being in the plays.
Tamara Coz (July/Maid): is making her debut performance at Pure Imagination Theater! She is so excited to be in this play. Thank you Ella Woods, for giving me a chance. She really enjoys ANNIE, and becoming a family member of this wonderful group of people who have helped her though her struggles of learning the play and SL. “Hope you all enjoy this play as much as I enjoy doing it!”
Actress for Hire (Star to Be/Lily St. Regis): is making her third appearance on the Pure Imagination stage, previously, she was seen as Madame in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and Patty Simcox in Grease. She is thrilled to come out of semiretirement to tell this beautiful story (and to add some humor and bawdiness to it as the ditzy Lily). She is having a blast, and is looking forward to whatever the future holds for her with this group. All the best!
Actor for Hire (FDR): Is making his fourth appearance on the Pure Imagination stage. He was previously seen as Gaston/Cogsworth in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Benny in RENT, and Eugene in Grease. He welcomes the chance to play a character that is not the villain for a change (although he relishes that as well, and can’t wait for another go at it). Enjoy the show!
