little orphan girl who lives in a New York City orphan- age run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. However, the most popular cast member was not one of the students. MRA’s Finley the Wonder Dog, performing as Annie’s adopted stray, Sandy, stole the show each time she hit the stage. Finley even came out to take her bow at the end of the evening when the entire cast and crew received a standing ovation for their fabulous performance! -Dawn Blanton
MRA’s middle school performing arts students took the stage at the Madison Center for the Arts in October for a one-night only evening of entertainment. Annie JR. was the perfect musical for a cast of 30 amazingly talented and enthusiastic young performers. Several high school stu- dents also participated in the production, running the sound and lights, changing sets, and working backstage with props, hair, makeup, and costume changes. Annie JR. tells the rags to riches story of the perennial favorite
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