“WAG has only done two previous musical productions, each very different,” she said. “The fact that the cast is so familiar with the music and storyline of Annie has allowed us to spend extra time on production skills, like character development, improvisation and stage presence. It has been more of an educational process from the beginning. Of course, being part of a WAG production always includes wonderful opportunities for building new relationships and having loads of fun.” When Barrick was deciding which show to direct for 2015, Annie immediately stood out to her because of the well-written music and familiarity to the kids. “But the spirit of the original show is still present.” “The show is edited for younger performers using shorter scripts and simpler arrangements of the original songs,” Barrick said. The director is Alisa Barrick, who also directed the musical “Aladdin Jr.” in 2014. Serving as choreographer is Tanner Smithson, a UNT musical theatre major. Serving as stage manager for the production is Ellie Jurden, who is headed to Baylor in the fall.

“We have two adult production team members who are WAG alumni from 20,” said Del Thatcher, founder and production manager for “Annie Jr.” “How cool is it that kids who got their start in theatre with us came back as young adults to help lead a final production before they head off to college.” The sun will come out and hopefully a theater full of happy thespians for the musical “Annie Jr.” The show features a cast of over forty performers and crewmembers and is the first musical at the Wylie Acting Group for Children’s new venue.

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