BMS theater students learn 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile' in production of Annie Junior

2009-05-06 / School News

Bullard Middle School Theater presents the musical ANNIE Jr.. On May 16th - 7:30 pm and May 17th at 2:00pm, in the Audrey Owens Auditorium at Bullard High School. Bullard Middle School is joining the schools across America with a production of ANNIE JUNIOR, taking the classic concept of reaching new academic heights through a program titled, "The Broadway Junior Collection." All tickets purchased at Bullard Middle School in advance are $5.00. At the door $7.00.

Annie Junior tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan ( played by Jordan Parks) ,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 ( played by Kelsey Long) . In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt ( played by Bowen Durrett) and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks ( Nick Gilley), his personal secretary Grace Farrell ( Maddy Davis) and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Its upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history.

The BMS cast includes: Molly….Mallory McCoy, Pepper….Lexi Abercrombie, Duffy….Staci Langston, Kate…..Samantha Miller, Tessie….Paige Elwell , July….Sierra Lee, Bundles/ Announcer/ Bert Healy/ Louise Howe….Jacob Wall, Apple Seller/ Orphan….Sammie Berryhill, Dog Catcher/Orphan….Autumn Sutliff, Lt. Ward/ Rooster…. Chandler Clark, Lily St. Regis…. Bridgette Taylor, Drake/ Man in Window/ Policeman….George Beckham, Cecille / Orphan….Kelsey Hall, Annette/ Orphan….Megan Carson, Mrs. Greer/ Orphan….Ellen Kawaja, Mrs. Pugh/ Orphan….Jordan Zurn, Star-To-Be/ Orphan…. Abby Ventress, Usherette/ Orphan…. Shelby Leisure, Sound Effects Woman/ Orphan…. Christina Sikes. The play is directed by Sandy Spears and Choreographed by Bullard HS senior Amanda Abernathy.

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