Civic Theatre Presents ANNIE JUNIOR & SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA, 3/19-3/27

Civic Theatre of Allentown's own Civic Theatre School is proud to present not one, but TWO productions for 2010: Annie Junior and Scrambled States of America! Cast exclusively with students from Civic Theatre School's Winter 2010 session, these shows are all kids! The productions open on March 19th, with tickets priced at $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under at Civic Theatre of Allentown.

Annie Junior will feature everyone's favorite characters and songs, including "It's A Hard Knock Life" and "Tomorrow." This is a show with boundless charm, abundant with music and humor. For over 30 years, people have been entertained with the beloved story of the spunky little redheaded orphan, who escaped from an orphanage and found a stray dog and caring billionaire in her travels to comfort her during the Great Depression. During its original Broadway run, Annie earned seven Tony Awards, and later became a popular feature-length film. Please note that Civic's upcoming production is of Annie Junior, a show based on the original Annie but styled to have kids in every role.

Annie Junior features 9-year old August Fegley of Allentown in the lead role. "It's so exciting to be playing Annie!" said Fegley. "I love all these songs and can't believe I get to sing them on-stage!"

As a bonus curtain-raiser for the first two shows of Annie Junior, the youngest members of Civic Theatre School are performing in an adaption of Laurie Keller's popular book, Scrambled States of America. Civic has obtained special permission by Keller to allow Civic Theatre School to adapt her book into a stage show. "We want to get our first and second grade students a chance to shine in speaking roles," says Civic Artistic Director William Sanders. "Scrambled States will give them that opportunity as well as a really valuable experience in the creative process. I'm thrilled to see what they can do!"

Performances of Annie Junior will run from March 19th through the 27th in Civic's 19th Street Theatre, 527 N 19th St., Allentown. The curtain-raiser Scrambled States of America will be featured before the March 19th and March 20th performances. Free parking is available along Liberty and Allen Streets near 19th Street and in the Wachovia Bank parking lot at 19th and Liberty (after the bank is closed). A complete list of shows, showtimes and ticket prices is on the second page.

Civic Theatre of Allentown's Civic Theatre School has been fostering a love of live theatre in the Lehigh Valley's children for over 50 years. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 610-432-8943. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Civic Box Office. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 10am-4pm, with extended hours during performance runs. 

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR ANNIE JUNIOR/SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA

SHOWS/SHOWTIMES

Friday, March 19: 7pm (Annie Junior AND Scrambled States)
Saturday, March 20: 1pm (Annie Junior AND Scrambled States)
Friday, March 26: 6pm (Annie Junior ONLY)
Saturday, March 27: 1pm (Annie Junior ONLY)

Tickets for all shows are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12 years old.

All shows will be produced at Civic's 19th Street Theatre, 527 N 19th St, Allentown.

PRODUCTION STAFF LIST FOR ANNIE JUNIOR

Name - Position
William Sanders - Co-Director/Choreographer
Deena Linn - Co-Director/Choreographer
Kimberly Lavelle - Production Stage Manager
Will Morris - Lighting Designer/Technical Director
Rob Bergenstock - Scenic Designer/Technical Director
Michael Bartz - Sound Designer

PRODUCTION STAFF LIST FOR SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA

Name Position
Jason Sizemore - Co-Director/Choreographer
Melissa Egan - Co-Director/Choreographer
Bradlie Yanniello - Production Stage Manager
Will Morris - Lighting Designer/Technical Director
Rob Bergenstock - Scenic Designer/Technical Director

The parents of the children involved with Annie Junior and Scrambed States of America have also played an essential role in helping to design costumes, supply props and preparing the set for the show.

 

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