It’s the Hard Knock Life!

This month, more than thirty local rising stars perform a kids-only adaptation of the celebrated Broadway classic Annie. The lovable crew of depression-era orphans, New Yorkers and dancing servants has been rehearsing diligently since October—and under the direction of Marita Ericksen, they are sure to put on quite the show.

Eleven-year-old talent Phoebe Wilke plays Annie, a spunky redheaded orphan adopted from her grimy girls’ home (run by evil Miss Hannigan) into the care of the endearing tycoon Daddy Warbucks and his mansion staff. Wilke says that although remembering all of the lines and lyrics can be quite a challenge, she is having tons of fun portraying Annie. “I like that I can be in another person’s shoes. It helps me conquer being shy and get good at being confident on stage.”

On the heels of the recent release of Sony Pictures’ modern-day Annie, the Vashon version also celebrates the timelessness of the beloved story and music. Expect to hear lively renditions of songs such as “Tomorrow,” “Maybe” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.”  

Annie Jr.
Thursday and Friday, 
January 15 & 16, 7 pm
Saturday, January 17, 2 pm
Vashon United Methodist Church
$6 Youth, $10 Member/Senior, $14 General
Tickets: VAA, Heron¹s Nest, 
www.VashonAlliedArts.org