THE ROYAL THEATRE
YOUNG PLAYERS PRESENTS
ANNIE JR.
MARCH 9-12, 2023
Little orphan Annie will sing her heart out next month in the Young Players’ production of the popular musical at the Historic Royal Theatre in Benton sponsored by Everett Buick GMC and performed by Young Players.
Dates and Times
Performances are Thursday March 9 - Sunday March 12, 2023
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances (March 9, 10, and 11) will begin at 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday matinees (March 11 and 12 ) will begin at 2:00pm
Ticket Information
This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. All Tickets are assigned seating and must be chosen in Ticketleap by instructions. For accessible seating or special needs seating, please email [email protected] or call 501.315.5483 . Ticket prices are $18 General; $15 Seniors 60+, members of the military, and college students with valid ID; $8 Grade 12th and below.
Tickets may be purchased at https://TheRoyalPlayers.TicketLeap.com
The box office will open at 6:00pm on performance dates and the house will open approximately 15 - 20 minutes prior to curtain. Box Office opens at 1:00pm on matinee days.
We highly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as we cannot guarantee availability at the door.
About the Play
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book by Thomas Meehan, and score by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, “Annie JR.” features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
"Annie, Jr.," as are all Music Theatre International's "Broadway Junior" productions, is designed for younger performers through condensed, author-approved versions of classic musicals. The music is written in keys appropriate for developing voices, and all shows can be expanded to accommodate as many performers as can fit on the stage.
Creative Team
Directed by Lauren Lisowe / Student Director Braden Lisowe
Music Direction by Heidi McCartney / Student Music Director Reagan McCartney
Choreography by Amelia Lisowe
Costume Design by Lauren Lisowe
Scenic Design by Angie Neufer
Stage Managed by Bonnie Maisen / Student Stage Manager Seth Nuss
Lighting Design by Tanner Oglesby
Produced by Lauren Lisowe and Daphne Shoppach
Cast
Stella Peters as Annie.
• Reagan McCartney as Daddy Warbucks.
• Spencer Steward and Emma Hicks as Miss Hannigan.
• Maggie Kennedy as Grace.
• Augustus Haggard as Rooster.
• Addie Maisen as Lily.
• Hannah Storment and Callie Crow as Molly.
• Sophie Barker as Duffy.
• Kate Tribble as Tessie.
• Libby Rawn as July.
• Amelia Lisowe as Pepper.
• Abbie Grace Neufer as Kate.
• Zoey Jones as President Roosevelt.
• Alexandrea Haggard as apple seller.
• Sarah Nuss as Officer Ward (swing).
• Allison Jones as usherette.
• Spencer Forga as dogcatcher
• Aubrey Nelson as Mrs. Greer/NYC Star.
• Brayden Armstrong as Bundles.
• Lawsynn Swanner as Mrs. Pugh.
• Frankie Goldman as Annette (Dance Captain).
• Charles Wright as Drake.
Lucy Farmer as Bert Healy.
Katie Morris as Sandy
Lizzie Glover US for Annie
Skylar Fairley, Dawson Claire Jones , Macy McGinty, Emma Leek, Lizzie Glover as Featured orphans, Elaine Fose, Caroline Hartsell, Klaire Kilburn, Avery Thornton, Pilar Primm, Scarlett Pekron, Mary Haslauer, Haddie Hinson and Joel Storment as ensemble.
Safety Protocol
Face coverings are recommended for all patrons not fully vaccinated.
Ticketing is now a contactless transaction.
Location & Contact Information
Email [email protected] or [email protected]
THE ROYAL THEATRE
111 N. Market
Benton, Arkansas 72015
501.315.5483 (Theatre)