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THE MUSICAL

Jane Anderson Director

Laura Brickson Vocal Director

June 24 – 29, 2013

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Book by THOMAS MEEHAN

Music by CHARLES STROUSE

Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN

Peg Mehrkens

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Dave & Becky Doherty

December 11-19, 1933

Scene 1: The New York City Municipal Orphanage (Girls’ Annex)

Scene 2: A Street near St. Mark’s Place

Scene 3: A Hooverville Under the 59th Street Bridge

Scene 4: The Orphanage

Scene 5: The Warbucks Mansion at 5th Ave. & 82nd St.

Scene 6: Streets of New York City

Scene 7: The Orphanage

Scene 8: Warbucks’ Study

THANK YOU! TRF Chamber of Commerce, Hugo’s, Digi-Key – for selling ticketsNCTC (especially the Facilities Dept.) – for hosting the TRFCAC

Our Advertisers – for believing in us. Please thank and support our supporters!

The Beito Foundation – for their generous continued support

You, the Audience – for attending and giving us a reason to be here!

Digi-Key Corporation – for Annie production sponsorship

United Methodist Church – for providing audition and rehearsal spaceKaren Jenson and Emma Anderson – for painting setsJerry Lehman – for graphic design

Hardware Hank – for contributing paint

DIRECTOR’S NOTES I love this show. Often when discussing shows I find myself saying, “I love this show, but…” Not so with Annie--I love this show and everything about it. The script is brilliant, the music vibrant and catchy. The era for costuming and sets is a dream to build and create scenes in. The show contains children, adults, and a dog—what’s not to love?

Working with kids always brings an electric dynamic to the rehearsal space and stage. They are so excited and happy to be working on a project together, learning new things, trying new ideas. They are like open books begging to be written in. And then there are the adults adding a layer of experience and knowledge and comfort to the stage. It’s a beautiful combination. I think you will agree with me upon experiencing this production.

Annie was written in the late 1970’s, but seems fresh and new. Other shows written during that same time period mostly seem dated and are not often performed anymore. Annie has currently returned to Broadway, the second time since its original successful run. It has been performed on semi-professional and amateur stages around the world in record numbers as well. The show is a testament to what keeps us all coming back to the theater: timeless, heart-warming entertainment; characters we can love, hate, laugh at and cry with.

And, honestly, who can stay away from kids and dogs?

Enjoy! Thank you for joining us.

Jane Anderson, director

Act I

December 21-25, 1933

Scene 1: The NBC Radio Studio

Scene 2: The Orphanage

Scene 3: Washington: The White House

Scene 4: The Warbucks Mansion

Scene 5: The Warbucks Mansion (the next morning)

Act II

ANNIE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Rom Ogaard (Pioneer 90.1) – for radio voice

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of thisproduction is strictly prohibited.

Larry & Cheryl Lee – for providing props

- 15 Minute Intermission -

KYLEE STROBLE (Age 9)—This is Kylee’s first TRFCAC show, but she played a squirrel last summer in Willy Wonka with Summer Safari. “Thanks mom and dad, and all my orphan friends! This has been fun.”

KYLIE WESTLING (Age 12) Orphan Chorus—Kylie has stage experienceplaying a pirate in Peter Pan and an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka. Thisis her first show with the TRFCAC. Kylie would like to add, “Thank you tomy family for being so supportive!”

KARLEEN WILDE (Age 9) Annie—Karleen is a veteran performer, and youmay remember seeing her last year with the TRFCAC in Some Enchanted Evening. Karleen was also onstage with Summer Safari in Willy Wonka andplayed the Snake in Jungle Book. “Thank you to mom and dad for bringingme to all my practices!”

SCOTT PREAM FDR / Chorus—This is Scott’s 16th show with the TRFCAC!You’ve seen him previously as Tito in Lend Me a Tenor, Franz in TheProducers, Buffalo Bill in Annie Get Your Gun, Captain Von Trapp in TheSound of Music, among others. We are delighted to have Scott on stage forhis 11th season!

SHAWNA SPEARS (Age 14) Adult Chorus—This is Shawna’s first show withthe TRFCAC and we are so happy to have her. She has appeared in several Summer Safari productions, including School House Rock. “It’s been a lot of fun to work with the cast!”

COLLEEN TADYCH (Age 13) Adult Chorus—Colleen, a dancer, is enjoying herfirst production with the TRFCAC. She has also been involved in Summer Safariproductions of School House Rock, Jungle Book and Willy Wonka. Colleencomments, “Annie has been a great opportunity for me.”

MEET THE CAST

Molly…………………….………………………………….Brooklyn Bakke

Kate……………………………………………….………….Kinzie Homme

Tessie………………………….……………………..……..Grace Brickson

Pepper………………………………………………….Samantha Buckley

July…………………………………………….…….…………..Karryn Leake

Duffy……………………………………….………..………….Kylie Stroble

Rose………………………………………………………………Elise Kalsnes

Georgia…………………………………………………………..Molly Halsa

Mary………………………………………………….………….Breanna Lee

Daddy Warbucks…………………………………………….……….…Robin Stegeman

Grace Farrell…………………………………………………..….…………….Sherry Knott

Miss Hannigan………………………………………….……..……………..DJ Parenteau

Mr. Bundles/Judge Brandeis/Bert Healy…………..………………Isaiah Burkel

Rooster…………………………………………………..…………………..Mike Mickelson

Lily…….…………………………………………………..…………….Michele Christensen

President Franklin D. Roosevelt………………..…….…………………Scott Pream

Fred McCracken/Howe/Cop………………………………………………..Rob Burkel

Drake……………………………….…………………………..………………….Pat Brickson

Mrs. Greer……………………….………………………………………..Amanda Darchuk

Mrs. Pugh………………..…………………………………………………………..Barb Geer

Boylan Sisters……......Lacey Simoneau, Alexis Hanson, Amanda Darchuk

Sandy………………………………………….………..……………………………..Woodrow

Annie (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)…………………….….Jordynn Johnsrud

Annie (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) …………………….………Karleen Wilde

ORPHANS

The TRFCAC would like to congratulate Jane Anderson for being the first recipient of the Northwest Star Artist Award. Jane was recognized in April at the

Northwest Regional Artists Reception in Fosston. Visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org for more information.

Congratulations Jane, we are so proud of you!

HALEY MCDERMOTT (Age 10) Orphan Chorus—This is Haley’s first TRFCAC production. She reports: “I’m happy to be in the show!”

OLIVIA MOONEY (Age 8) Orphan Chorus—This is Olivia’s first show and sheis very excited. Her dream is to be a big star someday, but her mom says, “Wealready think she is!”

DONNA “DJ” PARENTEAU Miss Hannigan—DJ’s excited to be playing a role she trained for for years, raising four boys! She received her Bachelors of Music from Shenandoah College & Conservatory of Music in VA. She has played Ruby Rae and Linda Lou in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Amy andDonna Lucia in Where’s Charley? and Ann in 1940s Radio Hour. “Thank you for supporting the arts, and to my hubby Greg for supporting me!”

MIKE MICKELSON Rooster—Mike is our Grygla guy who is no stranger toour audiences. He played Pops in the TRFCAC production of Kiss Me, Kateand Owen in The Foreigner. “I’d like to thank my wife and kids for allowingme this indulgence. Being on stage is one of my greatest joys, and this showis a great joy.”

ANNA ROBSON (Age 13) Adult Chorus—This is Anna’s second show with TRFCAC. She was previously seen in The Sound of Music as Marta. Anna adds: “This has been great fun!”

LACEY SIMONEAU Annette / Boylan Sister—This is Lacey’s ninth seasonwith the TRFCAC. She’s been in the casts of Gypsy, A Christmas Carol,Beauty and the Beast, Anything Goes, and Lend Me a Tenor. “Without thesupport of my wonderful husband, I couldn’t have done this. He is the BEST!”

ROBIN STEGEMAN Daddy Warbucks—Robin is an old hat on the TRFCAC stage, having appeared in Oklahoma, Music Man, Anything Goes, The Odd Couple, Kiss Me, Kate, and Some Enchanted Evening. Robin is also the treasurer for the TRFCAC Board of Directors. He says, “Thank you, Kazumi, for giving up time with our grandchildren to allow me to be in this great musical!”

ADULT CHORUSKaylin DohertyAnna RobsonShawna SpearsColleen TadychLacey SimoneauAlexis HansonAmanda DarchukLaura BricksonPat BricksonIsaiah Burkel

ORPHAN CHORUSNatalie AndersonElaina KnottAshley CarlsonElla BudishOlivia HempelOlivia BulgerOlivia MooneyEleanor BricksonKylie WestlingHaley McDermott

MEET THE CREW General Director/Choreographer/Set Design/Décor …….Jane Anderson

Vocal Director……………………………………..……………..….…….Laura Brickson

Accompanist……………………………………..…….……..……………..Brianna Helm

Costumer………………………………………………..……………………Andrea Thibert

Set Builder………………..…….…………………………………….………Don Schindler

Lighting Design/Operator………………………………………………..John Thibert

Sound Operator………………………..………….…………..………………….Al Kiesow

Stage Manager………………………..………………..…………………..Alexis Hanson

Photographer…….............................................................Renee Nelson

Makeup Artist…..............................................................Wendy Nelson

Conductor/Synthesizer………………………………………..………Philip McKenzie

Piano 2/Synthesizer………….………….……….……….………..Aaron Fagerstrom

Violin………………………………………………………….……………………Michael Lam

Woodwinds……………………………………………………………………Lacie Hovland

Woodwinds………………………………..………………………………..Kristin Buckley

Publicist/Postcards/Booklet/Insert/Box Office Mgr.………....Jean Larson

EMMA ANDERSON (Age 12) Woodrow’s Handler—Emma has been involved with the TRFCAC for many years. Her favorite role was at age of five when she was Greta in The Sound of Music. She’s also been in several Summer Safari productions.

NATALIE ANDERSON (Age 12) Orphan Chorus—This is Natalie’s first show withthe TRFCAC. She also appeared in the chorus of Jungle Book, a Summer Safariproduction. Natalie says, “This has been really fun. Thanks mom and dad!”

BROOKLYN BAKKE (Age 9) Molly—Brooklyn was Little Miss TRF 2011, has appeared in skating shows & dance recitals. Brookie says, “I am excited to be in my first play! Thanks to my sister Kennedy for helping me learn the songs!”

ELEANOR BRICKSON (Age 9) Orphan Chorus—This is Ellie’s first show.She is having a ball because “my whole family is in it!” Ellie also plays thecello in orchestra.

GRACE BRICKSON (Age 12) Tessie—This is Grace’s first show with the TRFCAC . She sings in school programs, plays violin in orchestra and is on the Speech Team. “I’ve been waiting forever to participate in a legit play—now I have finally done it!”

HANNAH BRICKSON (Age 15) Statue of Liberty—Hannah has been a TRFCACcast member in Free To Be…You and Me and A Christmas Carol. “I am soexcited to be doing another show with “Auntie” Jane, especially since my entirefamily is in it! Thanks so much for the opportunity, I hope to work with you more!”

PAT BRICKSON Drake—This is Pat’s third production with the TRFCAC,his first being cast as Jesus in The Song of Mark. He was also seen inA Christmas Carol as Fred. “A lot of fun being in a show with my lovely wifeand spunky daughters! Thanks, ladies!”

KINZIE HOMME (Age 11) Kate—Kinzie has been seen in her school’s Christmas program playing Mary and she has also been in Tillie. This is Kinzie’sfirst TRFCAC show and she would like to “Thank my family for their help”.

JORDYNN JOHNSRUD (Age 11) Annie—We welcome Jordynn as a “newbie” tothe TRFCAC stage. She has graced the Goodridge theater stage in the productionsof Fairytale Courtroom as a dwarf, The Seven Nasty Princesses as PrincessGarnet, and More Aesops Update Fables as Wit. Jordynn takes voice and pianolessons, and is involved in skating and dance. “Thanks to my mom and grandmafor bringing me to all the practices! This has been a great experience for me.”

ELISE KALSNES (Age 12) Rose—Elise was seen on stage with Summer Safari as Charlie in Willy Wonka and as Bagheera in Jungle Book. This is her first year with the TRFCAC – we think there will be many more! Elise says, “Thanks to my parents for putting up with my crazy schedule.”

ELAINA KNOTT (Age 12) Orphan Chorus—We welcome Elaina to her firstproduction with the TRFCAC. She is also involved with 4-H, tennis, piano andher church choir. Elaina wants to tell you that she “loves the acting, singing andthe dancing! Thanks mom, dad, grandmas and grandpas for supporting me.”

SHERRY KNOTT Grace—Sherry is a veteran performer and a favorite withour audiences. She has been seen in Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, The Producers, and Some Enchanted Evening, but is perhaps remembered bestfor her striking performance as Annie in Annie Get Your Gun. “There are many places you could be tonight, but you’ll be glad you chose to be here because“we know you’re gonna like it here”!”

KARRYN LEAKE (Age 13) July—This is Karryn’s first big stage show. She isactive in many other activities, including band and sports. “The hard work hasbeen worth it all!”, Karryn confirms.

BREANNA LEE (Age 9) Mary—This is Breanna’s first TRFCAC show, but she wants to tell you… “Thank you for coming to see Annie. It’s been a blast beinga part of the Annie cast!

CAST BIOS

MICHELE CHRISTENSEN Lily—Michele is celebrating her 13th season with theTRFCAC! She has been onstage in many productions, including The House ofBlue Leaves as Bananas, The Glass Menagerie as Laura, Anything Goes asan Angel, Leaving Iowa as Sis, and Talking With… as the Snake Handler.“This is my second time doing Annie. Just like the first time, I’ve had a lot of funwith everyone!”

AMANDA DARCHUK Mrs. Greer / Boylan Sister—A new mom this year, we are happy to have Amanda back for her fourth season! Amanda was also in the casts of Kiss Me, Kate, Some Enchanted Evening and Lend Me a Tenor. But who could forget her va-va-voom performance as the sultry Ulla in The Producers?“Thank you to my wonderful husband for all his support during rehearsals!”

KAYLIN DOHERTY (Age 14) Adult Chorus—Kaylin has been involved withSummer Safari where she has played the role of Tammy in School House Rockand Violet in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Kaylin comments, “Thank youto my parents for all your support!”

BARB GEER Mrs. Pugh / Sophie—At last count, Barb has acted in and directed (both general and music) more plays and musicals than she has years in her age! Her favorite on-stage role was Olive in The Odd Couple, The Female Version which she played twice on the Middle River Community Theatre Stage. Until this spring, her favorite directing roles included On Golden Pond, both in MiddleRiver and Thief River Falls, and TRFCAC’s Quilters. A new favorite emergedthis spring when she worked with the students of GMR High School to produceLes Miserables, her favorite musical EVER!

MOLLY HALSA (Age 11) Georgia—While this is Molly’s first year doing a showwith TRFCAC, she been in several productions with Summer Safari, including101 Dalmatians, School House Rock, Jungle Book and as Mrs. Salt in Willy Wonka. “I want to say thank you to everybody who has helped me.”

ALEXIS HANSON Cecile / Boylan Sister / Stage Manager—Alexis is at homeon the TRFCAC stage, having performed in the last four seasons in Some Enchanted Evening, The Producers, and Kiss Me, Kate. “Thank you to Jane and Laura for all the time and work put into this show.” She adds, “And to thecast members: Thanks for the memories!”

OLIVIA HEMPEL (Age 8) Orphan Chorus—This is Olivia’s stage debut and weare so glad she is here. Olivia says, “Thanks mom and dad for supporting me!”

LAURA BRICKSON Vocal Director / Adult Chorus—Laura has been on the TRFCAC stage in The Song of Mark and Talking With… Other shows include Nunsense, Peace Child, and The Lottery. Laura has served as the St. Bernard’s children’s choir director. “After many years of bad timing, I am finallyin a show with my sista-friend Jane! Also big bonus: my hubby Pat and three daughters in the show— family fun!”

SAMANTHA “SAM” BUCKLEY (Age 15) Pepper—This is Sam’s second seasonwith the TRFCAC. She’s also taken part in Summer Safari in productions ofThe Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians, and School House Rock. Sam comments,“Thanks, Mom and Dad for being the Buckley Taxi for the past month. I love you!And Eric, I love you too, even though I never tell you.”

ELLA BUDISH (Age 10) Orphan Chorus—This is Ella’s first show with the TRFCAC, and she is excited to be here. Ella appeared onstage previously as Mom Kangaroo in Horton Hears a Who. “Thank you, family, for helping me!”

OLIVIA BULGER (Age 11) Orphan Chorus—Olivia has been in Summer Safari’sJungle Book, in which she played the part of Elephant. This is her first show withthe TRFCAC. She adds, “Thank you to my family for supporting me through all thelong hours of practices.”

ISAIAH BURKEL (Age 16) Mr. Bundles / Judge Brandeis / Bert Healy—For someone so young, Isaiah’s TRFCAC resume is long! He has been seen in AChristmas Carol as Tiny Tim; Donald Dinsmore in The Producers; an ensemble member of Free to Be…, as well as the choruses of Annie Get Your Gun, Kiss Me, Kate and Some Enchanted Evening. Isaiah was the bass soloist in the community performance of Handel’s Messiah last December.

ROB BURKEL Fred McCracken / Howe / Cop—Rob is a favorite face on theTRFCAC stage, having appeared in 18 seasons in one form or another. Amongfavorites: Max in The Producers, Moonface in Anything Goes, Tom in The GlassMenagerie, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and Artie in The House of BlueLeaves. Rob met his wife, Shelly, while playing the role of Captain Hook to herPeter Pan. Rob is also a gifted director and the father of three good looking boys.

ASHLEY CARLSON (Age 13) Orphan Chorus—Ashley appeared in Summer Safari’s The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians, and School House Rock. Shealso took third place in the Red Lake Falls’ Summerfest talent show. Ashley comments, “I’m a Belieber.” (So, Justin, if you’re out there in the audience…)

MICHELE CHRISTENSEN Lily—Michele is celebrating her 13th season with theTRFCAC! She has been onstage in many productions, including The House ofBlue Leaves as Bananas, The Glass Menagerie as Laura, Anything Goes asan Angel, Leaving Iowa as Sis, and Talking With… as the Snake Handler.“This is my second time doing Annie. Just like the first time, I’ve had a lot of funwith everyone!”

AMANDA DARCHUK Mrs. Greer / Boylan Sister—A new mom this year, we are happy to have Amanda back for her fourth season! Amanda was also in the casts of Kiss Me, Kate, Some Enchanted Evening and Lend Me a Tenor. But who could forget her va-va-voom performance as the sultry Ulla in The Producers?“Thank you to my wonderful husband for all his support during rehearsals!”

KAYLIN DOHERTY (Age 14) Adult Chorus—Kaylin has been involved withSummer Safari where she has played the role of Tammy in School House Rockand Violet in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Kaylin comments, “Thank youto my parents for all your support!”

BARB GEER Mrs. Pugh / Sophie—At last count, Barb has acted in and directed (both general and music) more plays and musicals than she has years in her age! Her favorite on-stage role was Olive in The Odd Couple, The Female Version which she played twice on the Middle River Community Theatre Stage. Until this spring, her favorite directing roles included On Golden Pond, both in MiddleRiver and Thief River Falls, and TRFCAC’s Quilters. A new favorite emergedthis spring when she worked with the students of GMR High School to produceLes Miserables, her favorite musical EVER!

MOLLY HALSA (Age 11) Georgia—While this is Molly’s first year doing a showwith TRFCAC, she been in several productions with Summer Safari, including101 Dalmatians, School House Rock, Jungle Book and as Mrs. Salt in Willy Wonka. “I want to say thank you to everybody who has helped me.”

ALEXIS HANSON Cecile / Boylan Sister / Stage Manager—Alexis is at homeon the TRFCAC stage, having performed in the last four seasons in Some Enchanted Evening, The Producers, and Kiss Me, Kate. “Thank you to Jane and Laura for all the time and work put into this show.” She adds, “And to thecast members: Thanks for the memories!”

OLIVIA HEMPEL (Age 8) Orphan Chorus—This is Olivia’s stage debut and weare so glad she is here. Olivia says, “Thanks mom and dad for supporting me!”

LAURA BRICKSON Vocal Director / Adult Chorus—Laura has been on the TRFCAC stage in The Song of Mark and Talking With… Other shows include Nunsense, Peace Child, and The Lottery. Laura has served as the St. Bernard’s children’s choir director. “After many years of bad timing, I am finallyin a show with my sista-friend Jane! Also big bonus: my hubby Pat and three daughters in the show— family fun!”

SAMANTHA “SAM” BUCKLEY (Age 15) Pepper—This is Sam’s second seasonwith the TRFCAC. She’s also taken part in Summer Safari in productions ofThe Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians, and School House Rock. Sam comments,“Thanks, Mom and Dad for being the Buckley Taxi for the past month. I love you!And Eric, I love you too, even though I never tell you.”

ELLA BUDISH (Age 10) Orphan Chorus—This is Ella’s first show with the TRFCAC, and she is excited to be here. Ella appeared onstage previously as Mom Kangaroo in Horton Hears a Who. “Thank you, family, for helping me!”

OLIVIA BULGER (Age 11) Orphan Chorus—Olivia has been in Summer Safari’sJungle Book, in which she played the part of Elephant. This is her first show withthe TRFCAC. She adds, “Thank you to my family for supporting me through all thelong hours of practices.”

ISAIAH BURKEL (Age 16) Mr. Bundles / Judge Brandeis / Bert Healy—For someone so young, Isaiah’s TRFCAC resume is long! He has been seen in AChristmas Carol as Tiny Tim; Donald Dinsmore in The Producers; an ensemble member of Free to Be…, as well as the choruses of Annie Get Your Gun, Kiss Me, Kate and Some Enchanted Evening. Isaiah was the bass soloist in the community performance of Handel’s Messiah last December.

ROB BURKEL Fred McCracken / Howe / Cop—Rob is a favorite face on theTRFCAC stage, having appeared in 18 seasons in one form or another. Amongfavorites: Max in The Producers, Moonface in Anything Goes, Tom in The GlassMenagerie, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and Artie in The House of BlueLeaves. Rob met his wife, Shelly, while playing the role of Captain Hook to herPeter Pan. Rob is also a gifted director and the father of three good looking boys.

ASHLEY CARLSON (Age 13) Orphan Chorus—Ashley appeared in Summer Safari’s The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians, and School House Rock. Shealso took third place in the Red Lake Falls’ Summerfest talent show. Ashley comments, “I’m a Belieber.” (So, Justin, if you’re out there in the audience…)

HALEY MCDERMOTT (Age 10) Orphan Chorus—This is Haley’s first TRFCAC production. She reports: “I’m happy to be in the show!”

OLIVIA MOONEY (Age 8) Orphan Chorus—This is Olivia’s first show and sheis very excited. Her dream is to be a big star someday, but her mom says, “Wealready think she is!”

DONNA “DJ” PARENTEAU Miss Hannigan—DJ’s excited to be playing a role she trained for for years, raising four boys! She received her Bachelors of Music from Shenandoah College & Conservatory of Music in VA. She has played Ruby Rae and Linda Lou in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Amy andDonna Lucia in Where’s Charley? and Ann in 1940s Radio Hour. “Thank you for supporting the arts, and to my hubby Greg for supporting me!”

MIKE MICKELSON Rooster—Mike is our Grygla guy who is no stranger toour audiences. He played Pops in the TRFCAC production of Kiss Me, Kateand Owen in The Foreigner. “I’d like to thank my wife and kids for allowingme this indulgence. Being on stage is one of my greatest joys, and this showis a great joy.”

ANNA ROBSON (Age 13) Adult Chorus—This is Anna’s second show with TRFCAC. She was previously seen in The Sound of Music as Marta. Anna adds: “This has been great fun!”

LACEY SIMONEAU Annette / Boylan Sister—This is Lacey’s ninth seasonwith the TRFCAC. She’s been in the casts of Gypsy, A Christmas Carol,Beauty and the Beast, Anything Goes, and Lend Me a Tenor. “Without thesupport of my wonderful husband, I couldn’t have done this. He is the BEST!”

ROBIN STEGEMAN Daddy Warbucks—Robin is an old hat on the TRFCAC stage, having appeared in Oklahoma, Music Man, Anything Goes, The Odd Couple, Kiss Me, Kate, and Some Enchanted Evening. Robin is also the treasurer for the TRFCAC Board of Directors. He says, “Thank you, Kazumi, for giving up time with our grandchildren to allow me to be in this great musical!”

ADULT CHORUSKaylin DohertyAnna RobsonShawna SpearsColleen TadychLacey SimoneauAlexis HansonAmanda DarchukLaura BricksonPat BricksonIsaiah Burkel

ORPHAN CHORUSNatalie AndersonElaina KnottAshley CarlsonElla BudishOlivia HempelOlivia BulgerOlivia MooneyEleanor BricksonKylie WestlingHaley McDermott

MEET THE CREW General Director/Choreographer/Set Design/Décor …….Jane Anderson

Vocal Director……………………………………..……………..….…….Laura Brickson

Accompanist……………………………………..…….……..……………..Brianna Helm

Costumer………………………………………………..……………………Andrea Thibert

Set Builder………………..…….…………………………………….………Don Schindler

Lighting Design/Operator………………………………………………..John Thibert

Sound Operator………………………..………….…………..………………….Al Kiesow

Stage Manager………………………..………………..…………………..Alexis Hanson

Photographer…….............................................................Renee Nelson

Makeup Artist…..............................................................Wendy Nelson

Conductor/Synthesizer………………………………………..………Philip McKenzie

Piano 2/Synthesizer………….………….……….……….………..Aaron Fagerstrom

Violin………………………………………………………….……………………Michael Lam

Woodwinds……………………………………………………………………Lacie Hovland

Woodwinds………………………………..………………………………..Kristin Buckley

Publicist/Postcards/Booklet/Insert/Box Office Mgr.………....Jean Larson

EMMA ANDERSON (Age 12) Woodrow’s Handler—Emma has been involved with the TRFCAC for many years. Her favorite role was at age of five when she was Greta in The Sound of Music. She’s also been in several Summer Safari productions.

NATALIE ANDERSON (Age 12) Orphan Chorus—This is Natalie’s first show withthe TRFCAC. She also appeared in the chorus of Jungle Book, a Summer Safariproduction. Natalie says, “This has been really fun. Thanks mom and dad!”

BROOKLYN BAKKE (Age 9) Molly—Brooklyn was Little Miss TRF 2011, has appeared in skating shows & dance recitals. Brookie says, “I am excited to be in my first play! Thanks to my sister Kennedy for helping me learn the songs!”

ELEANOR BRICKSON (Age 9) Orphan Chorus—This is Ellie’s first show.She is having a ball because “my whole family is in it!” Ellie also plays thecello in orchestra.

GRACE BRICKSON (Age 12) Tessie—This is Grace’s first show with the TRFCAC . She sings in school programs, plays violin in orchestra and is on the Speech Team. “I’ve been waiting forever to participate in a legit play—now I have finally done it!”

HANNAH BRICKSON (Age 15) Statue of Liberty—Hannah has been a TRFCACcast member in Free To Be…You and Me and A Christmas Carol. “I am soexcited to be doing another show with “Auntie” Jane, especially since my entirefamily is in it! Thanks so much for the opportunity, I hope to work with you more!”

PAT BRICKSON Drake—This is Pat’s third production with the TRFCAC,his first being cast as Jesus in The Song of Mark. He was also seen inA Christmas Carol as Fred. “A lot of fun being in a show with my lovely wifeand spunky daughters! Thanks, ladies!”

KINZIE HOMME (Age 11) Kate—Kinzie has been seen in her school’s Christmas program playing Mary and she has also been in Tillie. This is Kinzie’sfirst TRFCAC show and she would like to “Thank my family for their help”.

JORDYNN JOHNSRUD (Age 11) Annie—We welcome Jordynn as a “newbie” tothe TRFCAC stage. She has graced the Goodridge theater stage in the productionsof Fairytale Courtroom as a dwarf, The Seven Nasty Princesses as PrincessGarnet, and More Aesops Update Fables as Wit. Jordynn takes voice and pianolessons, and is involved in skating and dance. “Thanks to my mom and grandmafor bringing me to all the practices! This has been a great experience for me.”

ELISE KALSNES (Age 12) Rose—Elise was seen on stage with Summer Safari as Charlie in Willy Wonka and as Bagheera in Jungle Book. This is her first year with the TRFCAC – we think there will be many more! Elise says, “Thanks to my parents for putting up with my crazy schedule.”

ELAINA KNOTT (Age 12) Orphan Chorus—We welcome Elaina to her firstproduction with the TRFCAC. She is also involved with 4-H, tennis, piano andher church choir. Elaina wants to tell you that she “loves the acting, singing andthe dancing! Thanks mom, dad, grandmas and grandpas for supporting me.”

SHERRY KNOTT Grace—Sherry is a veteran performer and a favorite withour audiences. She has been seen in Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, The Producers, and Some Enchanted Evening, but is perhaps remembered bestfor her striking performance as Annie in Annie Get Your Gun. “There are many places you could be tonight, but you’ll be glad you chose to be here because“we know you’re gonna like it here”!”

KARRYN LEAKE (Age 13) July—This is Karryn’s first big stage show. She isactive in many other activities, including band and sports. “The hard work hasbeen worth it all!”, Karryn confirms.

BREANNA LEE (Age 9) Mary—This is Breanna’s first TRFCAC show, but she wants to tell you… “Thank you for coming to see Annie. It’s been a blast beinga part of the Annie cast!

CAST BIOS

December 11-19, 1933

Scene 1: The New York City Municipal Orphanage (Girls’ Annex)

Scene 2: A Street near St. Mark’s Place

Scene 3: A Hooverville Under the 59th Street Bridge

Scene 4: The Orphanage

Scene 5: The Warbucks Mansion at 5th Ave. & 82nd St.

Scene 6: Streets of New York City

Scene 7: The Orphanage

Scene 8: Warbucks’ Study

THANK YOU! TRF Chamber of Commerce, Hugo’s, Digi-Key – for selling ticketsNCTC (especially the Facilities Dept.) – for hosting the TRFCAC

Our Advertisers – for believing in us. Please thank and support our supporters!

The Beito Foundation – for their generous continued support

You, the Audience – for attending and giving us a reason to be here!

Digi-Key Corporation – for Annie production sponsorship

United Methodist Church – for providing audition and rehearsal spaceKaren Jenson and Emma Anderson – for painting setsJerry Lehman – for graphic design

Hardware Hank – for contributing paint

DIRECTOR’S NOTES I love this show. Often when discussing shows I find myself saying, “I love this show, but…” Not so with Annie--I love this show and everything about it. The script is brilliant, the music vibrant and catchy. The era for costuming and sets is a dream to build and create scenes in. The show contains children, adults, and a dog—what’s not to love?

Working with kids always brings an electric dynamic to the rehearsal space and stage. They are so excited and happy to be working on a project together, learning new things, trying new ideas. They are like open books begging to be written in. And then there are the adults adding a layer of experience and knowledge and comfort to the stage. It’s a beautiful combination. I think you will agree with me upon experiencing this production.

Annie was written in the late 1970’s, but seems fresh and new. Other shows written during that same time period mostly seem dated and are not often performed anymore. Annie has currently returned to Broadway, the second time since its original successful run. It has been performed on semi-professional and amateur stages around the world in record numbers as well. The show is a testament to what keeps us all coming back to the theater: timeless, heart-warming entertainment; characters we can love, hate, laugh at and cry with.

And, honestly, who can stay away from kids and dogs?

Enjoy! Thank you for joining us.

Jane Anderson, director

Act I

December 21-25, 1933

Scene 1: The NBC Radio Studio

Scene 2: The Orphanage

Scene 3: Washington: The White House

Scene 4: The Warbucks Mansion

Scene 5: The Warbucks Mansion (the next morning)

Act II

ANNIE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Rom Ogaard (Pioneer 90.1) – for radio voice

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of thisproduction is strictly prohibited.

Larry & Cheryl Lee – for providing props

- 15 Minute Intermission -

KYLEE STROBLE (Age 9)—This is Kylee’s first TRFCAC show, but she played a squirrel last summer in Willy Wonka with Summer Safari. “Thanks mom and dad, and all my orphan friends! This has been fun.”

KYLIE WESTLING (Age 12) Orphan Chorus—Kylie has stage experienceplaying a pirate in Peter Pan and an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka. Thisis her first show with the TRFCAC. Kylie would like to add, “Thank you tomy family for being so supportive!”

KARLEEN WILDE (Age 9) Annie—Karleen is a veteran performer, and youmay remember seeing her last year with the TRFCAC in Some Enchanted Evening. Karleen was also onstage with Summer Safari in Willy Wonka andplayed the Snake in Jungle Book. “Thank you to mom and dad for bringingme to all my practices!”

SCOTT PREAM FDR / Chorus—This is Scott’s 16th show with the TRFCAC!You’ve seen him previously as Tito in Lend Me a Tenor, Franz in TheProducers, Buffalo Bill in Annie Get Your Gun, Captain Von Trapp in TheSound of Music, among others. We are delighted to have Scott on stage forhis 11th season!

SHAWNA SPEARS (Age 14) Adult Chorus—This is Shawna’s first show withthe TRFCAC and we are so happy to have her. She has appeared in several Summer Safari productions, including School House Rock. “It’s been a lot of fun to work with the cast!”

COLLEEN TADYCH (Age 13) Adult Chorus—Colleen, a dancer, is enjoying herfirst production with the TRFCAC. She has also been involved in Summer Safariproductions of School House Rock, Jungle Book and Willy Wonka. Colleencomments, “Annie has been a great opportunity for me.”

MEET THE CAST

Molly…………………….………………………………….Brooklyn Bakke

Kate……………………………………………….………….Kinzie Homme

Tessie………………………….……………………..……..Grace Brickson

Pepper………………………………………………….Samantha Buckley

July…………………………………………….…….…………..Karryn Leake

Duffy……………………………………….………..………….Kylie Stroble

Rose………………………………………………………………Elise Kalsnes

Georgia…………………………………………………………..Molly Halsa

Mary………………………………………………….………….Breanna Lee

Daddy Warbucks…………………………………………….……….…Robin Stegeman

Grace Farrell…………………………………………………..….…………….Sherry Knott

Miss Hannigan………………………………………….……..……………..DJ Parenteau

Mr. Bundles/Judge Brandeis/Bert Healy…………..………………Isaiah Burkel

Rooster…………………………………………………..…………………..Mike Mickelson

Lily…….…………………………………………………..…………….Michele Christensen

President Franklin D. Roosevelt………………..…….…………………Scott Pream

Fred McCracken/Howe/Cop………………………………………………..Rob Burkel

Drake……………………………….…………………………..………………….Pat Brickson

Mrs. Greer……………………….………………………………………..Amanda Darchuk

Mrs. Pugh………………..…………………………………………………………..Barb Geer

Boylan Sisters……......Lacey Simoneau, Alexis Hanson, Amanda Darchuk

Sandy………………………………………….………..……………………………..Woodrow

Annie (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)…………………….….Jordynn Johnsrud

Annie (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) …………………….………Karleen Wilde

ORPHANS

The TRFCAC would like to congratulate Jane Anderson for being the first recipient of the Northwest Star Artist Award. Jane was recognized in April at the

Northwest Regional Artists Reception in Fosston. Visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org for more information.

Congratulations Jane, we are so proud of you!

Patron $20+

Recognition Updated For Each Production

(receives two season tickets)

(receives one season ticket)

(receives two show tickets)

Jim Matson

Jon & Celia Nelson

Made possible in part by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council with Legacy Amendment funding through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov. 4, 2008.

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2013 MEMBERSHIPS

Producer $500+

Brady, Martz & Assoc., P.C.

Tony & Joy HarrisMark & Jean Larson

Director $250+

Loiell & Mary Dyrud

Northwest Beverage

Crew $50+

Shawn Newland

Dee ForneyIn Memory of Joyce Iverson

by Victor Michael HolderbyLarry & Cheryl Lee

Star $100+

Dr. Earl & Melvine Dagg

Dr. Diane Drake

Richard & Sally Erickson

Diamonds & Designs

Joanne Fieldseth

Brent & Deb Lunke

In Memory of Joyce Iversonby Karen Jenson

Northern MotorsTom & Sue Dondelinger

LeeAnn Nelson

Paint & GlassJarrod & Roberta Kalsnes

Rick & Karmon Trontvet

Sanford HealthRoger & Bernice Skime

Dr. Mark & Becky Yuska

(receives one show ticket)

Panasonic Corporationof North America

TRF Mini StorageTom & Paula Greelis

Vince & Amy PastorRoger & Joanne Thibert

John & Nancy Tofte

Ben Anderson

THE MUSICAL

Jane Anderson Director

Laura Brickson Vocal Director

June 24 – 29, 2013

If you would like to join this esteemed group of individuals, please fill out the form included in the program booklet. You may hand it to an usher or mail it to the address listed on the form.

Book by THOMAS MEEHAN

Music by CHARLES STROUSE

Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN

Peg Mehrkens

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Dave & Becky Doherty