HORSHAM Arts Council has announced the cast for its production of ‘Annie’, with Claudia Lopez-O'Donnell and Bonnie Mellor to share the leading role.
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Arts council president Simon Dandy said the auditions were competitive as 148 people tried out for about 60 roles
“It’s a very strong cast. There are new faces and familiar faces,” he said.
“Its a good mix of ages: we’ve got a guy in his 70s and a girl who’s nine years old.
“It’s awesome.”
The 1977 Broadway musical follows the story of Annie, an 11-year-old ward of the state who finds fame while trying to reunite with her parents.
Mr Dandy said the lead role of Annie was demanding, which was why the council had cast two people.
“They’ll share the role, they sang it well, they acted well and they can move. We’re really happy,” he said.
“With 148 people auditioning, everybody earned their position,” he said.
“There was a lot of competition, but that’s a good thing. It shows we are in a very good spot.”
Mr Dandy said it was hard for the casting directors to draw the line.
“I know that means a lot of people miss out, we’ve all been there and we understand that they’re hurting a bit,” he said.
“But the good thing is that the overwhelming feedback, even from people who missed out, was that they really enjoyed the process and thanked us for the opportunity.”
The cast will have their first meeting on Saturday and the final production will be in May.
Full cast list
Annie Claudia Lopez-O'Donnell
Annie Bonnie Mellor
Orphan Duffy Sienna Walsgott
Orphan July Karla Creasey
Orphan Kate Ella Ballinger
Orphan Molly Penny Lopez O'Donnell
Orphan Pepper Lucia Lopez O'Donnell
Orphan Tessie Tiani Grosser
Orphan Ebony Hart
Orphan Adriene Dawson
Orphan Rebecca Wundke
Orphan Lara Bowman
Orphan Harriett Overman
Oliver Warbucks Simon Dandy
Grace Farrell Caroline O'Donnell
Miss Hannigan Larissa Riddell
Rooster Hannigan Jamie Thomas
Lily St Regis Ella Adamson
Drake Nigel Binney
Mrs Pugh Jess Wilson
Mrs Greer Faye Johns
Cecile Celia Fairley
Bert Healy / Mr Bundles Mark Busbridge
Boylan Sisters / NYC Star To Be Sally Venn
Boylan Sisters / NYC Star To Be Emma Rissman
Boylan Sisters / NYC Star To Be Lucinda Binney
Boylan Sisters / NYC Star To Be Jemima Olston
Boylan Sisters / NYC Star To Be Shanae Thomas
Boylan Sisters / NYC Star To Be Belinda Elliott
President Roosevelt Noel Whiteside
Perkins/Brandeis Jack Janetzki
Hull / Radio Ad Announcer Beau Ladlow
Moganthau / Man 1/3 Max Pietruscka
Jimmy Johnson Brad Kirchner
Annette Yolande Grosser
Apple seller Jayden Robertson
Sophie Grace Risson
Wacky Hugo Hopper
Woman 1/4 Kirsty Horton
Woman 2/4 Jan Dunlop
Dog Catcher Ron Schneider
Young boy Malachy O'Brien
Young Girl Lily O'Brien
Young Girl Bailee Norton
Ensemble Amanda Wilson
Ensemble Ryan Morrow
Ensemble Julia Gasparini
Ensemble Oscar O'Brien
Ensemble Liam Robertson
Ensemble Erin Smith
Ensemble Lily Risson
Ensemble Alayna Toporzisek
Ensemble Natasha Eilola
Dance Chorus Imogen Cross
Dance Chorus Tori Thomas
Dance Chorus Joel Kimberley
Dance Chorus Loucas Vettos
Dance Chorus Celia Fairley
Dance Chorus Amy Anselmi
Dance Chorus Brittany Bates
Dance Chorus Paige Schmidt
Dance Chorus Josie Thomas
Dance Chorus Emma Naylor
Dance Chorus Sophie Trudel
Dance Chorus Sophie Koschmann