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Proudly Presents Their 67th Annual Musical Production
Based on “Little Orphan Annie” - By permission of the Chicago Tribune;
New York News Syndicate, Inc.
Book by: Thomas Meehan • Music by: Charles Strouse • Lyrics By: Marti Charnin
The Sun WILL Come Out Tomorrow
Show Dates
| Sat., February 18 - 7:30 p.m. Sun., February 19 - 2 p.m. Sat., February 25 -7:30 p.m. Sun., February 26 - 2 p.m. |
Fri., March 2 - 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 3 - 7:30 p.m. Sun., March 4 - 2:00 p.m. Join Us! |
Tickets Now On Sale
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
905-834-0833 or 1-888-870-8181
Visit Showboat Box Office,
296 Fielden Avenue (at Carter), Port Colborne
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All Tickets provide reserved seating
All Tickets just $20
"Annie" will be staged in the Lakeshore Catholic High School Auditorium,
150 Janet Street, Port Colborne, Ontario a "600 seat theater auditorium".
Cast
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Starring Bethany Ricker as AnnieBethany is a grade 10 student at Cayuga Secondary School, where she is a member of the drama club, school band, student council and other school groups. She is very excited to be performing in her second PCOS production. She first appeared as the coroner in “The Wizard of Oz”. She loves singing and has performed in two shows with Opera Hamilton. As well, she is in her 6th year with the Hamilton Children’s Choir. With the choir, she has participated in many festivals and competitions, including trips to Sweden, Newfoundland, and Montreal. She has been playing the piano since she was 4 years old, and is currently working towards her grade 8 RCM exam. She has had a great time working with the cast, directors and crew of Annie over the past months. Bethany would like to thank her Mom and Dad for their ongoing support and encouragement, and many hours of driving her to various events (and to Carolyn for driving as well!) She also sends hugs and kisses to her brothers and sisters: Gemma and Owen (who are appearing on stage with her), Shasta, Silken, Theo and her new little brother who is currently living in China, but will join their family soon. |
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Starring Melanie Hines-LaPlante as Miss Agatha HanniganThis is Melanie’s 6th Society production -She was the Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz, and has recently taken on the position of Costume Coordinator, starting with last year “Irene”. Melanie is excited to play Miss Hannigan. She loves character roles, and says that this one is a special challenge to be mean but comedic at the same time. She has had a great time exploring the combination with the orphans and fellow cast members. With 11 years of training, Melanie has also been a dancer in most of the shows she has been in. Offstage, Melanie is a Graphic Designer/Webmaster at Grace Television Network in St. Catharines. She enjoys all things artistic including painting and jewellery making. She lives on a small farm in Stevensville with her husband Bernie - who she met while in her first Society show Brigadoon, where he played the bagpipes. Melanie thanks her family, mom especially for all the support and encouragement through the years. |
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Starring Deb Albrecht as Grace FarrellThis is Deb’s debut performance with the Port Colborne Operatic Society and she is thrilled to be playing the part of Grace. Deb has always had a love for music and theatre and has performed in various productions. Her favourite role was with The Barn Playhouse, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she played the Robin in “The Secret Garden”, Deb has travelled with the Continental Singers and the Ambassador Choir to Europe and across the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music. Deb has been privileged to direct a touring drama/musical team as well as many children’s and adult musicals including “The Promise” and “It’s Cool in the Furnace”. Currently, Deb is the Worship director at the Wainfleet Brethren in Christ Church and teaches music as a certified instructor with “Music For Young Children®”. Deb is honoured to be part of the PCOS this year and to share the stage with her two daughters, Allegra and JaymieAnn. Special thanks to her husband Tim and son Graham for their support. |
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Starring James Mowat as Oliver “Daddy” WarbucksJamie is a Society audience favourite, having portrayed “Daddy Warbucks” in the 1991 production of “Annie”, Madame Lucy in “Irene”, the Strawman in “The WIzard of Oz” and The King in “The King & I”. James is a resident of Port Colborne and has been a Society member since 1988. He is always up to the challenge of learning and perfecting a new and exciting role and is enjoying sharing the stage with his wife Patricia and daughters Chelsea and Daphne. |
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“Annie” OrphansFront row (left to right): Jane Jarrett, JaymieAnn Albrecht, Abigail Reed, Maggie Desmarais, Madison Moss, Ryann Wylde; Back row (left to right): Melissa Wiebe, Allegra Albrecht, Emily Lostracco, Daphne Mowat, Hailey Morgan, Maggie Stoyles, Gemma Ricker |
Supporting RolesBarry Snider as Rooster and Melinda Fetz as Lily |
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Supporting RolesFront row: Devon Lawrence; Back row (left to right): Nicholas Hilbing, Riley Tarajos, Owen Ricker |
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Supporting RolesLeft to right: Katelyn Lander as Cecille, Tim Barnai as Drake, Charlene Morin as Mrs. Greer. Absent when photo taken: Patricia Mowat as Mrs. Pugh and Chelsea Mowat as Annette |
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Supporting RolesFront Row (left to right): Caleb Beach as Fred McCracken with Wacky, Bill Marshall as Bert Healy, Back row: Laurie Labelle, Charlene Morin and Emily Denney as The Boylan Sisters |
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Supporting RolesLeft to right: Shane Snider as FDR, Carolyn Jones as Sophie, Emily Zwier as The Star to Be, Joel Mowat as Bundles and John Watson as Officer Ward |
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The Story
In the depths of the 1930’s Depression, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by a tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Annie’s life changes when she is chosen to spend a short time living in the residence of the wealthy industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. She genuinely wins the hearts of the household staff and Warbucks, as they come to love this wonderful little girl. Warbucks tries to help Annie in her search for her parents by offering a reward for their discovery. However, Hannigan, with her no-good brother Rooster, and a female accomplice, plan to impersonate Annie’s long lost parents and keep the reward for themselves; putting Annie in great peril.
(synopsis taken from the Internet Movie Database)
POPULAR SONGS FROM THIS SHOW
- Tomorrow
- It’s the Hard Knock Life
- Maybe
- Easy Street
- I Don’t need Anything But You
Annie is based on the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip by Harold Gray. The original production debuted in 1977 in the Alvin Theatre and ran until 1983. It has held the title of the longest running musical in the Alvin Theatre until 2009 with “Hairspray”. It won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Musical Score and Best Book.
Directing Staff
- Dramatic Director - Anne Converset
- Assistant Dramatic Director - Phil Converset
- Music Director- Faye Bean
- Choreographer - Donna Moreau
- Scenic Artist/ Set Designer - James Crawford
- Stage Manager - Jackie Crawford
Behind The Scenes
| Stage Manager: Jackie Crawford 905-834-9406 | Lighting: Bryan Biller 905-735-8051 |
| Costumes: Melanie Hines-LaPlante 905-382-1585 | Stage Properties: Pat Ballin 905-834-9307 |
| Set Designer/Scenic Artist: Jim Crawford 905-834-9406 | President: Emily Denney 905-735-7323 |
| Sound: Ivan Plamondon 905-735-9118 | Stage Make-up: Allison Fox |
Our Community Partners
Niagara Catholic District School Board, City Tavern; Vale lnco; Meridian Credit Union; Port Colborne Don & Lisa Gram; J. Oskam Fabricators; Snider Dock Services; Durward, Jones, Barkwell and Company; Canadian Tire (Pt. Colborne) Store; Dr. Garnet & Norma McDiarmid Fund; Canadian Tire Financial Services.
Friendly Hands:
Teachers, students, custodians (especially) Aline LaRocque of Lakeshore Catholic High School; Dan DiLorenzo (Principal), Nancy Bodis, James Woods, Nancy Giles, Jennifer Parry (Library), Flowers Niagara, Larry Fontaine of Fontaine Movers, Italian Mutual Benefit Society, John Ballin, Ed Pittman, Sue Morris, Port Colborne Lions Club, Crews Quarters, Neptune’s Restaurant, Country Kitchen Restaurant, Fireside Restaurant, Joe Barkovich, Bill Outred, Steve Kuhn Garden City Productions, Port Colborne High School Arts Department, Jeff Ballin, Showboat Festival Theatre Box Office.
The Society has been offering an opportunity for local business and individuals to support the annual musical by supporting a performance. If you would like to get on the Society's support wagon by becoming a COMMUNITY PARTNER, JUST GET IN TOUCH! The Society is a registered charity 832443675R0001. You will receive a charitable receipt for tax purposes; two tickets to "your" night; a public acknowledgement in our programme and in our Lobby Showcase, and an audio announcement before opening curtain.
If you are interested please contact the society at 905-834-9877 or jgatt4@cogeco.ca or mail to Box 383, Port Colborne,Ontario, L3K-1B7
Major Community Partners:
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario, has provided a grant to the Society permitting us to make washroom renovations and provide a new roof on our facility at Bethel Harmony Hall, making the building a healthier, stable structure within our community. The Society is extremely grateful to the Foundation for their support.
For information, call:
| Port Colborne | 905-834-9307 |
| Fort Erie | 905-894-1103 |
| Dunnville | 905-774-4984 |
| Welland | 905-732-0155 |
| Pelham | 905-892-4930 |
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