Ann Elyse Boortz and Bella Gaddis have been selected to play the title role in the musical Annie Jr., which is to be presented this spring as the 10th annual Logan County Middle School Musical.
Also being chosen for key roles in the cast of 50-plus young actors are Lane Bibb and Brennan Christmas as Daddy Warbucks, Katelynn Johnson and Zoe Scipio as Mrs. Hannigan, Clare Perkins and Calista Petrie as Grace, and Elijah Corbin and Solomon Weiss as Rooster.
“This is truly a very talented cast,” says Director Larry Vaught. “Kudos to all who auditioned and those lead actors who will serve as the principals. Looking forward to seeing the show coming together for performance!”
“We are so excited about this year’s show! Annie Jr. is a delightful musical with so many fun roles, memorable music, great choreography, and such a message of hope!” says Melanie Manley, who is always in a leadership role in these presentations.
A read-through practice will be held Tuesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at Logan County High School.
Annie: Bella Gaddis, Ann Elyse Boortz
Daddy Warbucks: Brennan Christmas, Lane Bibb
Mrs. Hannigan: Zoe Scipio, Katelynn Johnson
Grace:Calista Petrie, Clare Perkins
Rooster: Solomon Weiss, Elijah Corbin
Lily St. Regis: Addison Connelly, Mason Williams
Molly (Youngest): Ashby Davis, Caroline Boortz
Kate: Elana Edler, Nakhyla Duncan
Tessie (whiner): Morgan Taylor, Caroline Hallman
July: Abigail Bracken, Lily Dayton
Pepper (Toughest): Rhyan Curry, Lilly Bibb
Duffy (oldest gruff): Jillian Christmas, Claire Dayton
Sandy (the Dog): Landon Arnold, Preston Moberly
Drake (Butler): Bryan Gutierrez
Burt Healy/ President FDR: Isham Hammer
Bundles (laundry guy): Dillon Pursley
Officer Ward/Cop: Devin Bedwell
Cecille: Kennedy Hadden, Savannah McLevain
Mrs. Greer: Leigha Browning, Katy Riffle
Mrs. Pugh: Kathryn Powell, McKenna Mayhew
Louis Howe: Preston Daugherty
Annette: Addison Pugh, Micayla Doyle
Apple Seller: Makayla Weaver
Orphan/Ensemble/Servants: Angela Paxtian, Kinsley Taylor, Kingsley Stratton, Abby Graves, Sophia Corbin,
Samara Corbin, Savannah Katz, Kennedy Ross, Sadie Turpin, Olivia Bond, Lilly Dawes, Abigail Bibb