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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt">Beck Center for the Arts<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">presents<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:36.0pt;color:red">ANNIE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">ENCORE PRODUCTION!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Book by Thomas Meehan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Music by Charles Strouse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Lyrics by Martin Charnin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Directed by Scott Spence<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Choreographed by Martín Céspedes<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">~ $10 PREVIEW NIGHT ~<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Thursday, December 5<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">7:30 p.m. / Mackey Main Stage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ANNIE Preview Night admission is $10. Advance tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, December 5 and at the Beck Center box office 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Tickets may be purchased at the door based on availability. General admission
seating. Doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to curtain.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To purchase tickets online with a credit card, click here: http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To purchase tickets from the Beck Center Box Office after 10:00 a.m., call: 216.521.2540 x10.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ABOUT THE SHOW<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 2012, Northeast Ohio audiences wholeheartedly responded to the touching story of Annie, a spunky orphan determined to find her parents who abandoned her at an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure,
Annie foils Hannigan’s evil schemes and finds a new home in the mansion of Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. “It’s a much-loved gem among seasoned theatergoers, but more importantly, it’s a fantastic introduction to kids of all ages who will become our audiences of
'tomorrow,'” commented Director Scott Spence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Annie includes a talented cast of 28 actors who share this story of hope for the holidays; with Anna Barrett and the Cairn Terrier/Poodle mix Buckley Collier returning as Annie and her lovable mutt, Sandy. Annie also features the return
of Caitlin Elizabeth Reilly as the faithful Grace Farrell, Gilgamesh Taggett as bullish billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and Leslie Feagan as Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Reilly and Feagan appear courtesy of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors
and stage managers. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score, Annie features such unforgettable songs as Hard Knock Life, N.Y.C., Easy Street, and Tomorrow. “It’s always amazing to revisit a project where you had a wondrous time collaborating
with such talented artists,” said Spence. “You can’t beat getting a chance to do Annie for a second straight year with a terrific mix of returning veterans and superb new talent.”
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tickets for Annie are $29 for adults, $26 for seniors (65 and older), $12 for students (with valid I.D.), and $10 for children (12 and under). An additional $3 service fee per ticket is applied at the time of purchase. Preview Night on
Thursday, December 5 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts (4 or more) are available. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540, ext. 10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue
in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This production of Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (mtishows.com) and is sponsored by First Federal Lakewood, West Roofing Systems, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming for all ages and abilities, including creative arts
therapies for special needs students, and free gallery exhibits featuring local, regional, and international artists.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cast of Characters (In order of appearance)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Molly - Riley-Marie Haley<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kate - Elise Pakiela<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tessie - Jade McGee<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pepper - Maggie Devine<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">July - Erin Eisner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Duffy - Natalie Welch<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Annie - Anna Barrett<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Miss Hannigan - Lenne Snively*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Bundles/Fred McCracken/Morganthau - Patrick Carroll<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Apple Seller/Salvation Army Girl - Ashley Bossard<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Stray - Watson Thompson<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sandy - Buckley Collier<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lt.Ward/Cordell Hull/G-Man - John J. Polk<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sophie the Kettle/Mrs. Greer - Amiee Collier<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Grace Farrell - Caitlin Elizabeth Reilly*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Drake/Jimmy Johnson - Al Nicholas<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mrs. Pugh/Frances Perkins - Barb Dragony<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cecille/Connie Boylan/Roxy Usher - Llenelle Gibson<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Annette/Bonnie Boylan/Star-To-Be - Carleigh Spence<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Servant/Assistant Dog Catcher - Cody Zak<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Servant/FX Man - J. P. Gagen<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Servant/Society Man - Kevin Lauver<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Servant/Street Sweeper - Tony Heffner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks - Gilgamesh Taggett<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rooster - Matthew Ryan Thompson<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lily St. Regis - Molly Huey<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bert Healy/Louis Howe - Trey Gilpin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ronnie Boylan/Rockette - Holly Kay Harris<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FDR - Leslie Feagan*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Harold Ickes/Dog Catcher/Chauffeur - Mark Monday<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors and stage managers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Production Staff<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Artistic Director/Director - Scott Spence<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Choreographer - Martín Céspedes**<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Stage Manager - Diana D’Alessandro<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Assistant Stage Manager - Hayley Baran<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Assistant Stage Manager - Cameron Cerny<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Scenic & Lighting Designer - Trad A Burns<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Scenic & Lighting Designer - Benjamin Gantose<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Costume Designer - Karen Ziegler<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Designer - Richard B. Ingraham<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Technical Director - Joseph Carmola<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Technical Assistant - Dan Folino<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Carpenters - Patrick Ciamacco, Shawn Delaney, P.J. Toomey<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Scenic Artists - Sarah Siertle, Al Stockdale<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wardrobe Mistress - Deanna Cechowski<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Operator - R.J. Hetman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Light Board Operators - Douglas Puskas, Kim Welch<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Follow Spots - Julia Aylward, Lydia Hall, Mary Kahein, Carolyn Rohan, George Stewart, Anna Verbiak<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">**Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Orchestra<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Conductor - Larry Goodpaster<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Keyboards - Larry Goodpaster, Bryan Bird<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Reeds - Kim Coxe, John Dokler, Karen Langenwalter, Steve Samuel<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Trumpets - Juan Ingram, Teresa May, Matt Ralph, Matt Wirfel<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Trombones - Vince Guente, Dan DiMarino<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Guitar/Banjo - Dave Maxon<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bass - Kevin Aylward<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Drums - Bill Hart<o:p></o:p></p>
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