Simsbury Summer Theatre for Youth presents: Annie

Simsbury Summer Theatre is thrilled to celebrate their 60th show with a production of "Annie", a family-friendly theatrical experience that promises to captivate audiences with its story of hope and optimism. This heartwarming production is set to take the stage at Simsbury High School from July 31st to August 2nd. “Annie” is licensed by Music Theatre International.

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. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan (played by Ginny DeCerbo). With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie (played by Savannah Connors) escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (played by Arlo Groeschner)! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks (played by Austin Espinoza), his personal secretary, Grace Farrell (played by Haleigh Whitehouse), and a lovable mutt named Sandy (played by Maeve).

Performances are held at the Simsbury High School auditorium located at 34 Farms Village Rd, Simsbury, CT, on Thursday, July 31st at 7 p.m., Friday, August 1st at 7 p.m., and Saturday, August 2nd at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Simsbury Summer Theatre for Youth is known for exceptional productions of full-scale Broadway musicals under the direction of talented theater professionals. The creative team for Annie includes David Addis (Director), Michael Yachanin (Music Director), and Rachel Armstrong (Choreographer). For six weeks each summer, SST provides a comprehensive, challenging, and fun educational experience for its members. SST is open to incoming 9th grade students (or age 14 by August of the current year) through age 22.

SST is a non-profit, private community theater organization committed to giving young adults the opportunity to learn, create, express, and enjoy the magic of theater, both on and off stage.

Tickets for general admission are available for purchase in advance by visiting www.simsburysummertheatre.org or at the door.

Annie Synopsis
Leapin' Lizards! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon, and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow".

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. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.