Muncie Civic Presents Annie Jr.

Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR.

The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. All tickets are $5.

This production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.

Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals! ANNIE JR. is a slightly abbreviated version of the famous musical ANNIE which has been specifically tailored for younger performers and audiences. With a running time of less than 90 minutes (compared to the 150-minute full version) the show retains all of the songs and characters that have made it a hit around the globe.

With book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, the play is based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip of the 1930's & 40's. In the story, Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his pe! rsonal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

A must-see for all family audiences, ANNIE has proven a sure-fire crowd-pleaser, as its record-breaking Broadway run, star-studded motion picture versions, hit 20th anniversary Broadway revival and national tour, and countless productions around the globe each year attest. With its upbeat ending, a bright tuneful score which has become part of the nation's musical heritage, a cast of characters which includes many scene-stealing roles for children, and a classic villainess audiences love to hate, it's no wonder this heartwarming show has become an international sensation.

Under the Direction of Civic Executive Director Darrin Murrell, the production features performances by a cast of more than 35 local performers including students ages 7-17 who have been participating in the Family Theatre Class of the Young Actors Workshop at Muncie Civic since September.

For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.