We were so excited to welcome some cast and crew members of MTV Arts Production of Annie to the WNZR studio this morning. We had a chance to visit with Oliver Warbucks (Matt Starr), Grace (Ashleigh Zarley), Annie (Brianna Coventry Smith) and Rooster (Ian Ernsberger). Plus we had a chance to chat with Bruce Jacklin, the Director and Bonnie Pickett, Production Manager.
Knox County – you are in for a treat! The cast and crew of over 100 people have been working hard to bring this classic story to the Memorial Theater stage. Marcy’s daughter Rachel is singing with the NYC and Hooverville choruses and she got a sneek peak at last night’s rehearsal. This cast is amazing and the costumes are fabulous!
The show opens up next Thursday, 7/1, at Memorial Theater. Performances are July 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30pm and July 11 at 2:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at the First Knox Main Branch (in Mount Vernon).
This Saturday you can meet the cast at First Knox from 8:30am – Noon.
At 10:00 a.m. it’s the “Bald is Beautiful Contest” (Matt Starr is proudly showing his bald Daddy Warbucks head!)
At 11:00 a.m. it’s the “Annie Look-Alike Contest”.
Free photos, punch and cookies. Every child attending gets a gift.
Make sure to tune in to The Morning Thing tomorrow (6/24) for your chance to win tickets to see Annie!
Thanks to everyone who is volunteering their time and talent to this production. Break a Leg!
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