Grafton – Apple Tree Arts will stage one of Broadway’s most popular and long- running musicals “Annie Jr.” Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, at 7 p.m. at Grafton Middle School, 22 Providence Road. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students, and free for children 4 years old and younger. Tickets will be sold at the door.
The play tells the story of orphan Annie who lives in a New York City municipal orphanage during the 1930s. She is determined to be reunited with her parents who abandoned her years ago at the orphanage run by the cruel, dishonest Miss Hannigan. Annie with the help of her fellow orphans foils her attempts to keep Annie from finding a new home and family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks.
“A favorite of many, ‘Annie’ is a classic story that stands the test of time,” said Theatre Arts Director Lisa Scarlett. “It also has a holiday theme which is perfect for this time of year. ‘Hard Knock Life’ is one of those numbers that every theatre kid wants to be a part of or sing along, too. The actors really enjoy banging their buckets, fluffing blankets and throwing pillows.”
The 27 cast members in grades 6 to 9 are from Douglas, Grafton, Northborough, Millbury, Sutton and Worcester.
Scarlett is co-directing the production with Ashley Scarlett and with the assistance of Kelsey Sidman and Ron Burke who is creating the sets. Parent volunteers are working on costumes, make-up, marque, promotion, star grams, ticket sales and refreshments. Middle and high school students are assisting, too.
For more information about Apple Tree Arts, visit www.appletreearts.org.
