Holly Dahlinger (left) is cast as Lily in “Annie the Musical.” Beside her is Sara McDonald as Miss Hannigan, and Mitchell Brown as Rooster. Performances begin this Friday, Aug. 3, in Cold Spring. Submitted photo.
Great Northern Theatre Company is producing the acclaimed musical Annie. While poignant, great music, great story, GNTC is also exploring what happens to our children who need help, now, in 2018 terms.
Many have heard of the Orphan Trains, and we still have residents of Central Minnesota who were placed on an orphan train. From 1854 to 1929 an estimated 250,000 orphaned, abandoned, and homeless children were placed throughout the United States and Canada during the Orphan Train Movement. When the orphan train movement began, it was estimated that 30,000 abandoned children were living on the streets of New York City.
Annie is set during the Depression and we get a glimpse of what life was like for orphaned children in New York City at that time.
Now, you get to see a great musical produced by a marvelous theatre company, with so much talent and energy. Tickets are selling very well, so don’t delay in ordering yours. However, you not only get to see a popular Broadway hit, but you will have the opportunity to learn what is available to children in our area during this current time. In the lobby you will be able to peruse displays with the social services that are available during this current time.
Don’t miss this show. So much amazing local talent! Directed by Leigh Ann Davis, director of “Shrek,” “Sound of Music,” and many ROCORI High School shows, you will once again be in awe of the talent and professionalism of this production.
Shows are Aug. 3-5 and 9-12, at Glanville Smith Auditorium, ROCORI High School, Cold Spring. Show times are 7 p.m. with doors opening one-half hour before. Sundays, Aug. 5 and 12, are matinees at 2 p.m.
Don’t miss the opportunity to “Pay What You Can” on opening night, Friday, Aug. 3 For one night only, you may show up one hour before the show and purchase “rush seats” at the “pay what you can” price. You decide what you want to pay for your ticket. No questions asked. We are just delighted you will be there. Thank you to the ROCORI Area Community Foundation and the Central Minnesota Arts Board for supporting this endeavor.
Visit http://www.gntc1.com, or call (320) 241-GNTC (4682) to order tickets.