NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR:
I want to personally thank everyone who has been involved with this production. Annie is a classic that has been revived on stage many times, along with some changes in the musical. Annie the musical is based on Harold Gray's comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," which itself was based on an 1885 poem originally titled "The Elf Child." At the poem's third printing, poet James Whitcomb Riley changed its title to "Little Orphan Allie" to memorialize the real-life orphan that inspired the piece. A printing error resulted in the work being titled "Little Orphan Annie," thus birthing the name of one of the most pervasive characters in all popular culture. (Playbill, 10/24/2022) Over the years, we have all sung "Tomorrow" in some way or form.
A THANK YOU:
- TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE ENDLESS SUPPORT OF THE FINE ARTS PROGRAM AT SKYVIEW
- TO DWIGHT, TROY, JASON, AND JUSTIN FOR THE CONTINUOUS HELP WITH SET UP AND MOVING SETS.
- CINTIA ALEMAN FOR HER HELP WITH ALL OF THE FINANCIALS WITH OUR SHOW.
- TO ALL OF THE PARENTS FOR BEING A CHAUFFEUR, SECRETARIES, TREASURERS, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO THEIR STUDENTS.
- TO THE FACULTY AND STAFF AT SKYVIEW FOR SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS AND THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT.
TO THE SENIORS:
Adam- "You are never fully dressed without a smile!" This quote reminds me of you and your generous spirit and attitude to help with whatever I need in a show.
Wes- "When you wake, ring for Drake, Drake will bring your tray." Thank you, Wes, for your leadership on and off stage keeping everyone in line.
Lizzie- "Some women are dripping with diamonds, some women are dripping with pearls." Lizzie, you are dripping with charisma and grace as you light up the stage.
Kaeden- "The sun will come out tomorrow." Kaeden, you bring sunshine to the stage in every part you play.
Daniel- "Something was missing each time I got through." Daniel, you were a missing piece to this production and have graced us with your voice and character on stage.
Austin- "Seven million people in this city, and you can't sell one lousy apple." You might not be able to sell one apple, but you can sure sell a show.
Michaela- "Up there in lights, you'll be." Michaela keep reaching for your goals because you will have your name in lights.
Saquello- "You don't get there by playing by the rule books." Saquello you have many books and roles in our production there is not just one!
Kylie- "You shine brighter than the top of the Chrysler Building." Kylie your works of art in our show always shines bright!
Kayla- "Like Fred and Adele, they're floating on air now. Kayla, you taught our actors to dance and float on air. Thank you.
Allie- "It's a hard-knock life, for us!" Allie thank you for all of the hard-knock work you have done in tech!
Mrs. Schnell
