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BOS Musical Theatre CompanyFounded 1959 Registered Charity No. 701236

Affiliated to NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association)Presents

Book by THOMAS MEEHAN Music by CHARLES STROUSELyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN Original production directed by Martin Charnin.

Originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman,Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates Inc.,

The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, IcarusProductions. Based on "Little Orphan Annie" (R) by permission of the

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Production OfficialsArtistic Director Liz ClarkeMusical Director Charles MossChoreographer Steve ChestersStage Management Infinity Technical ServicesRehearsal Accompanist Carl SchofieldRehearsal Prompt Pam HaworthLX Design Alan GoslingLX Plotting Michael ClarkeSound Design Infinity Technical ServicesFollow Spots Andrea Claire and Stephen IllingworthCostumiers Charades Theatrical Costume Hire, St. Helens

www.charades-theatrical.comWardrobe Pam HaworthMatrons Ceri Powell, Gill Corcoran, Lesley Power and ParentsHairdressing Jamie LesterMake Up Olivia BirksScenery Scenic Projects LimitedProperties Alex Lamb and Eve JudgeFront of House Doreen Bridson and TeamBox Office Anne Williams and TeamAdvertising and Publicity Publicity CommitteeProgramme Design Nathan ColmanPrinters Mitchell and Wright Printers Ltd.Photography Alan Martin Stage Images

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The History of ‘Annie’The story of Annie is based on the comicstrip Little Orphan Annie created by HaroldGray which ran in the Chicago Tribunenewspaper.

Her transition from new paper comic stripheroine to international musical star beganin 1971 when Martin Charnin wasbrowsing in a New York bookshop tryingto find a Christmas present for a friend. Hecame upon a collection of Annie cartoonscalled Little Orphan Annie: Her Life and HardTimes. Charnin read it the same eveningand the friend never got the book! Hecame up with the idea of basing a musicalaround the character Annie and contactedcomposer Charles Strouse and playwrightThomas Meehan to suggest they look atthe book.

In the spring of 1972, the three discussed their ideas and began working on the script for amusical. It took sixteen months to complete. Charnin and Meehan decided to set the musicalin Depression era New York, which they felt would further emphasise Annie’s brave andpositive attitude to life. In 1976, Michael Price of the Goodspeed Opera House in EastHaddam, Connecticut agreed to do a production. Casting for the show began in May and thefirst performance was given on 10 August 1976. Charnin paid $8 for a dog at the local pound- the first Sandy! Though critics were lukewarm and the New York Times reviewer said it didn'thave a chance, the show increased in popularity and was extended from 10 to 13 weeks.

On April 21, 1977, ‘Annie’ opened at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. It played 2,377performances, the seventh-longest run in Broadway history at that time. The show won TonyAwards for best musical, best score and best book. The cast album sold more than 1 millioncopies. The show went on to be produced in 17 languages. In all, it has grossed more than$350 million. In 1981 the story was made into a film but never came close to challenging thepopularity of the stage show.

The Birkdale Orpheus Society first performed ‘Annie’, in 1985 (see rear cover of programme!)and again in 1992 and 2005. Nearly forty years after she first took to the stage and overninety since she first appeared in print, Little Orphan Annie is still touching the hearts andimaginations of audiences all over the world!

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Chairman’sWelcome

May I wish you a warm welcome to SouthportLittle Theatre and this production of ‘Annie’, whichI hope you will enjoy as much as we have.

‘Annie’ is a warm-hearted show that appeals to allages, opening on Broadway in 1977, this musicalbecame a runaway success and numerousproductions have followed in multiple countries. Afitting end to a successful two years and my lastshow as Chairman of our society.

I am exceptionally proud of all that our society hasachieved in this time. ‘Hairspray’ and ‘Oliver!’ in 2015,to ‘42nd Street’ and ‘Annie’ this year, our society hasgrown from strength to strength performingincredible feats that have amazed and entertained.

I couldn’t be more proud of our successes and I am thankful for the support I have receivedduring my chairmanship. I would like to thank everyone who has given of their time andefforts.

We have several new and young cast members in this show and working with them hasbeen an absolute pleasure, a very talented bunch who we hope to see more of in the future.

I would like to thank our wonderful production team, Liz, Charles and Steve, who have eachinstilled their magic into our cast and brought ‘Annie’ to the stage. I would also like tothank all those ‘unseen’ volunteers, ticket sellers, front of house, matrons and all, withoutwhom the show would not be possible. Finally thank you, our audience, you make it allworthwhile.

Please do encourage others to support amateur theatre, without your support we wouldbe unable to stage the calibre of production you will see before you today. Our hardworking cast truly deserve great audiences and your recommendation can make thathappen.

Sit back and relax as we take you for a walk down ‘Easy Street’…

Nick Lloyd


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Director’s NotesIn 1924, the comic strip ‘Little Orphan Annie’ was born, making its debut on August 5 in the NewYork Daily News. The comic strip’s creator, Harold Gray, was an outspoken critic of government,big business and the corrupt establishment that ran on greed. Although originally intended forchildren, adults were intrigued with its political commentary and by 1937 it had become thenation’s number one comic strip.

The plot follows the wide-ranging adventures of Annie, her dog Sandy and her benefactor Oliver‘Daddy’ Warbucks and was the inspiration for a radio show, film adaptations and finally in 1977,the Broadway musical. Set during the ‘Great Depression’, the comic strip reflected the timesdealing with themes of unemployment, homelessness, hunger, poverty and a stock market outof control. However where Gray emphasised the darker side of humanity, the Broadway musicalfocused on Annie’s optimistic and ever-sunny nature.

It has been a joy to work with Charles, Steve and such a talented cast who have rehearsedtirelessly over the summer. ‘Never work with children or animals’ is an old show business adage;however, I have been particularly impressed with the professionalism and enthusiasm of ourorphan girls. They have worked so hard and made rehearsals such fun.

I must also say a special thankyou to Estella and her husband Paul, along with Pine their familypet dog. Pine came to us with no prior stage experience, however she has been in ‘puppy school’for the last couple of months, rehearsing for her stage debut! She has touched our hearts andwe are sure you will love her performance as Sandy!

We can all learn from Annie’s ‘glass half full’ attitude. Without optimism there is no hope! Hopefor the future lifts the human spirit and leads to a more positive outlook. I believe Annie isabsolutely right and in our moments of self-doubt we should all believe that tomorrow is ONLYa day away and the sun WILL come out!

Liz Clarke


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Spotlight on Pine aka ‘Sandy’Pine was born on the same day as Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on 02/05/2015. She wasthe largest of a litter of six and is a combination of the owner’s son’s two dogs - a Jack Russell(Mum) and a Shih Tzu (Dad). Pine lives with her little sister Lottie (one had to be named afterPrincess Charlotte!) and got her name due to the fact that no one wanted her! After aconversation between family, it was said ‘she should be called Pine!’, when asked why, the answerwas simple ‘the song, on the trail of the lonesome pine’ - lonesome and pine being the inspirationby Laurel and Hardy, the name stuck!

Pine has a placid nature and loves people. This is her first role on stage and her owners havethoroughly enjoyed training her for the part, with the assistance of trainer Sami Cummins. BOSis indebted to Pine’s proud owners, Paul and Estella Reynolds, and we extend our heartfeltthanks to you both for your support with our production of ‘Annie’.


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AnnieFaye ColebournFaye is 12 years old and is delighted to be playing Annie inher second performance in a BOS production. Faye hasappeared in several versions of ‘Annie’ - her favouritemusical! She would like to thank her new friends in the castand family for their support. She cannot wait to performalongside her new best friend Sandy the dog and hopes youenjoy our show!

Grace FarrellLucie ClarkeLucie is thrilled to be performing alongside her talentedBOS family.

After appearing in our 2005 production of ‘Annie’ as anorphan, she is now excited to be following in her mum'sfootsteps as the character Grace. She hopes you will allenjoy the show!

Oliver WarbucksIan Lawson

Ian has had a great time working with our fabulousproduction team, principals and chorus. He says workingwith Faye and Lucie has made the whole experience sospecial and would like to welcome his friends and familywatching this amazing show.

Our Cast


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Miss HanniganMark Thomas

Mark graduated from Merseyside Dance and DramaCentre, and since then has performed with ABDProductions; LHK Productions, Lime Pictures and Sky TV.Mark has recently completed a 6 month contract for CostaCruises as singer and dancer. Mark is thrilled to be workingwith BOS for the first time playing the role of MissHannigan.

Lily St. RegisLauren Millar

‘Annie’ marks Lauren's fourth performance with BOS andshe can't wait to play the villainous role of Lily St. Regis!

She is thrilled to work alongside her talented fellow castmembers again and hopes you enjoy the show - see you on‘Easy Street’!

Rooster HanniganDom Tolley‘Annie’ is Dom's third show with BOS, after performing asa chorus member in ‘Oliver!’ and playing Bert in ‘42ndStreet’ earlier this year.

Dom is really looking forward to getting in touch with hisinner villain and playing Rooster in this fantastic productionof ‘Annie’ alongside the talents of his amazing BOS family.

Our Cast


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DuffyHannah RidehalghHannah, who is 12 years old, is looking forward to playing Duffyin her fourth show with BOS. She thanks her supportive castmates and hopes you enjoy our show.

TessieMegan Barrett

This is Megan’s first show with BOS and at age 9 has performedin many shows and pantomimes. She would like to thank herfriends and family for coming to watch and hopes you enjoy ourshow as much as she has!

PepperKenzie EllisonKenzie is 11 years old and competes across the UK as a streetand commercial dancer. She has really enjoyed the dancing!Kenzie is thrilled to be playing Pepper alongside her new friendsin her first show with BOS.

JulyErin Birch

Erin, who is 12 years old, cannot wait to perform in her firstshow with BOS! She has loved every minute and made lots ofnew friends! Erin would like to thank the production team forteaching and supporting her during rehearsals.

The Orphans


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KateFreya Latham

Freya is aged 11 and is thrilled to have been chosen to play Katein this production of ‘Annie’. Freya has appeared in ‘Annie’previously playing Molly five years ago at this theatre. She hasmade some great friends and hopes you enjoy our show!

MollyZahra BhattiZahra is 8 years old and is really excited to be playing theyoungest orphan, Molly. Zahra first appeared in our 2013production of ‘The King and I’ as a Royal Princess. She has lovedrehearsals and she hopes you love our show too!

MaddieNicola Powell

Nicola is 13 years old and has enjoyed being a part of BOSproductions since her first show ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ in2013. She has had a fun time being an orphan and making newfriends. She hopes you enjoy our show!

LizzyDaisy ColebournThis is Daisy’s second production with BOS, having first appearedin our 2015 production of ‘Oliver’. Daisy, who is 10 years old,loves singing, dancing and performing and she hopes you all loveour show!

The Orphans


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Act 1Scenes and Musical Numbers11th - 19th December 1933

The New York City Municipal Orphanage DormitoryMaybe AnnieIt’s the Hard Knock Life Annie and the OrphansIt’s the Hard Knock Life (reprise) The Orphans

St. Mark’s PlaceTomorrow Annie

A Hooverville under the 59th Street BridgeWe’d Like to Thank You The Hooverville-ites

The Orphanage, Hannigan's OfficeLittle Girls Miss Hannigan

The Grand Hall at The Warbucks MansionI Think I’m Gonna Like it Here Grace, Annie and Servants

From Fifth Avenue to Times Square, New York CityN.Y.C. Warbucks, Grace, Annie, Star-to-be and New Yorkers

The Orphanage, Hannigan's OfficeEasy Street Miss Hannigan, Rooster and Lily

Warbucks StudyWhy Should I Change a Thing? WarbucksYou Won’t be an Orphan for Long Grace and Servants


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Act 2Scenes and Musical Numbers21st - 25th December 1933

The NBC Radio Studio at 30 Rockefeller CenterFully Dressed Bert Healy and The Boylan Sisters

The Orphanage, The Sewing RoomFully Dressed (reprise) The OrphansEasy Street (reprise) Miss Hannigan, Rooster and Lily

The White House, WashingtonTomorrow (reprise) Annie, FDR, Warbucks and Cabinet

The Gallery at The Warbucks MansionSomething Was Missing WarbucksI Don’t Need Anything But You Annie and Warbucks

The East Ballroom of the Warbucks MansionAnnie Grace, Drake and ServantsMaybe (reprise) AnnieA New Deal for Christmas Annie, Warbucks, Grace and Servants


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Mrs. Greer and Mrs. PughSue Hardiker and Maureen Morris

RooseveltJamie Lester

The Presidential Cabinet and ChorusCarl Sedman, Karen Parkinson, John Bode and Craig Billington

ChorusOlivia Andrews, Freya Garrett, Lewis Christie, Aisha Taujanskas & Eva Rose Baines

DrakeNathan Colman

Our Cast


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The Boylan Sisters and ChorusJhanaica Mook, Patricia Tissot & Heather Lewis

ChorusRebecca Billington, Fiona Bailey, Daniel Hill, Anne Powell & Rachael Kilpatrick

Justice BrandeisDavid Sidey

BundlesDavid Johnson

Bert HealyCraig Billington

A Star-to-BeLaura Boylan

Our Cast


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n Alan Martin, our photographer

n Southport Temperance Hall for our rehearsal rooms

n Our backstage and front of house helpers

n Carl Schofield our rehearsal accompanist

n Paul Molineux for his assistance with the scripts

n Samantha Markland and staff at Mitchell and Wright Printers Ltd.

n Charades Theatrical Costume Hire, St. Helens for their support

n Kevin Gauntlett of West Wickham OS for the loan of the

Ventriloquist Dummy

n All who have placed group bookings for this production

n All who have helped make this production a success

n And to you, our audience, for your continued support

Acknowledgements

Special WelcomesSaturday Colebourn Party

Tuesday Formby Inner WheelSouthport Inner WheelSouthport Meols Inner WheelSouthport Friendship Group 050Settle Operatic SocietyWhitehead GroupRowan High SchoolMeols Cop High School

Wednesday Rufford WIFormby NAWC

Thursday Victoria Methodist MUWidows Welcome GroupChairman’s Party

Friday Richmond ProbusMr & Mrs J Pugh MP

Matinee Eccleston WISt James MUU3A Drama GroupReynes School

Saturday Shelbourne ProbusEdwards’ PartyColman PartyLawson Party


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The Band

Notes from our Choreographer

Reed OneHannah Horne

Reed TwoJohn Padfield

Reed ThreeRachel Curson

Reed FourHelen Maw

Reed FiveSarah Queen

ViolinJanet Hitchen

’CelloAlistair

Ligertwood

Keyboard OneJonathan Chalker

Keyboard TwoDavid Wall

Trumpet OneCliff Ray

Trumpet TwoAnna Spence

TromboneTim Lenehan

Bass GuitarJohn Watkinson

PercussionMike McKay

Four months have quickly flown since Steve was asked towork with BOS. He has enjoyed his time working with thecompany and would like to thank everyone for their warmwelcome into the society, their determination and overallenthusiasm throughout rehearsals.

Combined with his love of teaching, Steve still works onproductions for various societies and companies in andaround the north west of England.

Indeed, this has been a wonderful company effort and Stevehas had a great summer and now hopes you all enjoy theshow.

Steve Chesters

Under the Direction of Charles Moss

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1959 Oklahoma! 1977 Annie Get Your Gun 1992 Annie 2005 Fiddler on the Roof1959 South Pacific 1978 The King and I 1993 Anything Goes 2006 West Side Story1960 Bless the Bride 1979 The Dancing Years 1993 Hello, Dolly! 2006 Scrooge1961 The King and I 1980 The Sound of Music 1994 Half A Sixpence 2007 Brigadoon1962 Call Me Madam 1981 Fiddler on the Roof 1994 42nd Street 2007 Meet Me In St. Louis1963 No, No, Nanette 1982 Revue 1995 Pirates of Penzance 2008 Thoroughly Modern Millie1963 Swing Into Spring 1982 Call Me Madam 1996 Cabaret 2008 My Fair Lady1964 Little Nellie Kelly 1983 Brigadoon 1996 Waltzes From Vienna 2009 South Pacific1965 Oklahoma! 1983 Free As Air 1997 South Pacific 2009 The Love of Musicals1966 Free As Air 1984 Revue 1997 Kismet 2010 Hello Dolly!1967 Carousel 1984 Half A Sixpence 1998 Calamity Jane 2010 The Likes of Us1968 My Fair Lady 1985 Annie 1998 The King and I 2011 Half a Sixpence1969 The Dancing Years 1986 The Boy Friend 1999 Meet Me In St. Louis 2011 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast1970 Brigadoon 1986 Pink Champagne 1999 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 2012 The Sound of Music1971 The Sound of Music 1987 Guys and Dolls 2000 The Sound of Music 2012 Me and My Girl1972 Hello, Dolly! 1987 Carousel 2000 The Merry Widow 2013 Carousel1972 Fiddler on the Roof 1988 Revue 2001 Mack and Mabel 2013 Whistle Down the Wind1973 The King and I 1988 My Fair Lady 2001 Anything Goes 2014 The King and I1973 Carousel 1989 The Pyjama Game 2002 Oliver! 2014 The Witches of Eastwick1974 Glamorous Nights 1989 The Dancing Years 2002 Copacabana 2015 Hairspray1975 Anne of Green Gables 1990 No, No, Nanette 2003 Oklahoma! 2015 Oliver!1975 Waltzes From Vienna 1990 The King and I 2003 Kiss Me, Kate 2016 42nd Street1976 The Sound of Music 1991 South Pacific 2004 Chess, The Musical1976 Oklahoma! 1991 Orpheus In The Underworld 2004 Cinderella1977 The Card 1992 Kings Rhapsody 2005 Annie

Past Productions

42nd Street - May 2016

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BOS Musical Theatre CompanyFounded 1959 Registered Charity No. 701236

Affiliated to NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association)

PresidentFrank Moreland

Chairman Vice-ChairmanNick Lloyd Mary Forbes

Secretary TreasurerLiz Clarke (Tel. 01704 220301) Nathan Colman

Publicity Committee Chairman Social Committee ChairmanPam Haworth Lesley Power

Ticket Secretary Membership SecretaryAnne Williams Phil Power

Members of the CommitteeGill Corcoran, Karen Foster and Anne Powell

Life MembersMrs M. Acton, Mr D. Charters, Mrs S. Clarkson and Mrs J. Pettitt

PatronsMrs A. Batchelor, Mr and Mrs A. Carr, Mr S. Hagan,

Mrs P. Miller and Mr and Mrs G. Williams

Have you enjoyed our show?If so, you may be interested in becoming a ‘Patron of BOS MTC’. For an annual subscription of £30 youwill be supporting the society and will be entitled to a complimentary ticket and programme for eachproduction. We will also include your name in our programme as a Patron of the Society. We will notifyyou of early booking arrangements and you will receive newsletters to keep you updated about our socialevents. Should you be interested, please contact:

Phil Power, Membership Secretary [email protected] or call 07842 708231


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Follow the ‘yellow brick road’ to our next production!

DIRECTOR - Liz ClarkeMUSICAL DIRECTOR - Charles MossCHOREOGRAPHER - Wendy Harris

Introductory Meeting

Our Introductory Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 1 November 2016 at theTemperance Institute, London Street, Southport starting at 7.30pm when you willhave the opportunity to meet the production team, obtain audition pieces andfind out about the show!

AUDITIONS for principal and chorus roles will be held on Friday, 18 November 2016from 6.45pm onwards and Sunday, 20th November 2016 from 10am.

For further details, please visit the society website at www.BOSmtc.co.uk or byemailing or telephoning Liz at [email protected] or 07929 029997.


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Annie Prog 27/09/2016 14:06 Page 1 - BOS Musical Theatre ... · In the spring of 1972, the three discussed their ideas and began working on the script for a musical. It took sixteen