January, 2015 – Annie, Jr.
The family-friendly musical, ANNIE, Jr. – is being presented by the Wellington Children’s Theatre, Friday January 30th @ 7pm, and Saturday January 31st, @ 2pm and 7pm.
Performances will take place at Trinity West Church, 16569 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee.
Tickets are $17 for Adults, $12 for children and students, with a one dollar fee for credit card and on-line purchases. Limited tickets will be available at the door.
For Tickets and information, please visit our website: www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com or call (561)223-1928
The “Acting Out Junior Musical Theatre Workshop” of the Wellington Children’s Theatre has been busy rehearsing for its upcoming production of the Broadway musical, ANNIE JR.
The cast of 22 children, comprised mostly of local students, began preparing for the show in September, first learning musical numbers and then blocking and choreographing the songs. The music of Annie is so familiar to everyone. The original production opened on Broadway in 1977, followed by several film versions and Broadway revivals, including the recently released, “modern-day” “Annie”.
Each of the “orphans” will be costumed in 1930’s style pinafores. There will be two, different girls playing the part of “Annie” during different performances.
Director, Karen Braunstein, is very enthusiastic about this production.
“Our workshops begin with basic acting instruction. The goal is to teach these children the importance of “being in the moment” when onstage, of focus, which is the basis of good acting, and of connecting with the other characters. Those on-stage relationships must be believable. Acting is not easy and takes dedication and work. Although the theatre games and improve exercises are fun, they are also helping to teach these important concepts.”
Miss Braunstein is hoping that the community will support the efforts of these children by attending one of the three performances. The Wellington Children’s Theatre is currently accepting registration for it’s Winter Session.