2-28-2023 11:31pm

Franklin Junior High School to Present Annie JR This Weekend

Beth Callahan Editor

(Contributed Photo) Franklin Junior High students practice for this weekend's production of "Annie Jr."

FRANKLIN, OH -- Franklin Junior High School will present "Annie Jr" on Friday and Saturday, (March 3 & 4). Showtime for both days is at 7 p.m. with the performances being held in the Franklin High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door or at fhsdrama.booktix.com/

The musical is based on "Little Orphan Annie"®, with the book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. The show is presented by permission of Tribune Media Services, Inc.

The show is under the direction of Carolyn Kennedy, with a cast of students in 7th and 8th grades. Cast members include Larkin McNeil (Annie); Lyric LeVangie (Miss Hannigan); Haidon Meadows (Warbucks); Donovan Schuyler (Rooster); Graceyn Lopez (Grace); Bryley Wulff (Lily); Maelynn Perkins and Jayden Davis (Sandy); Karmin Thurmond (July); Zoey Conaster (Duffy); Patricia Alton (Pepper); Millicent Nau (Molly); Lynleigh Krause (Tessie); Krishauna Williams (Kate); Tony Gonzalez (Apple Seller); Brayden Wesley (Dog Catcher); CeCe Rebholz (Officer Ward); Daniel Osborne (Drake); Abigail Baker (Cecile); Teagen West (Annette); Ellanor Baker (Mrs. Pugh); Delia Nau (Mrs. Greer); Jayden Davis (Burt Healy and Mr. Bundles); Diego Torres Ramos (President Roosevelt); and Maelynn Perkins and Krishauna Williams (Star to Be).