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PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 1, 1990 -- 17 Millar Lights to present Annie The Millar Lights are get- ting ready for the "bigone." "Annie" the musical, based on the book and cartoon "Little Orphan Annie" will be coming to the Town Hall 1873 later this month for seven performances. The Millar Lights is a thea- tre group made up entirely of children (ages 9-16) from Port Perry and area. Annie will be the third pro- duction for this talented group" of young people, but the first at- tempt at a full-length musical show. A year ago, the group staged SRO (Standing Room Only) which featured a variety of songs from many popular mu- sicals. Last December, they were on stage with "A Child's Christ- mas in Wales," based on the sto- ry by Dylan Thomas. And now it's "Annie." There are 34 children involved in this production under the musical direction of Tom and Catherine Millar, with stage direction by Nina Foxall and Lynn Relf. . Melissa Kroonenberg plays the role of Annie, the precocious little orphan girl who makes her way from the orphanage to the mansion of Oliver Warbucks, played by Brad Goreski. Other lead roles are Van- nessa Mumford as Miss Hanni- gan; Karen Mahoney as Lily; and Kent Jamieson as Rooster Hannigan. All of these young actors have been deeply involved in previous Millar Lights produc- tion, and perhaps can even be considered "veterans" of the stage at Town Hall 1873. ., The production features t some humourous moments and dramatics, and of course, lots of music. The story of Annie is a mar- vellous one, bigger than life ac- tually, set in the dark days of the Great Depression. Warbucks, the perfect cari- cature of the millionaire-tycoon whose only interest is making money and more money, de- cides his public image would be enhanced if he took an orphan into his mansion for a week or 80. And you can guess what or- phan he selects, Annie, the youngster with the mop of curly, red hair. For the Millar Lights, this is their first "big budget" pro- duction. The royalties alone are $250 (US) for each of the seven shows. Most of the parents of the 'kids are helping out with this show, which is produced by Kar- en Burns. Debbie Goreski is han- dling the costumes, Mike Wil- son lights, Greg Smith props, Turn to Page 24 a Re FN Fr. ; d Melissa Kroonenberg (centre with the hat) plays the role of Annie in the up-coming musical production of the same name by the Millar Lights. Other lead roles are played by Brad Goreski, Leslie Bradley, Vanessa Mumford, Kent Jamieson and Karen Mahoney. (see story) HoLLy woodwork Dictigzn Stearn 985-8552 We CUSTOM CABINETRY -- DESIGNING KITCHENS -- BATHROOMS ~~ + DECKS -- GARAGES -- ADDITIONS Pick up & Deliver LOOSE RUGS A SPECIALTY Cleaning Call Doug for an Estimate We also clean Broadloom & Upholstery 986-5234 IS Sle wo - : A AHA MI A a 3 aa ---- Structural Strength MAINTENANCE-FREE EXTENSION OF YOUR HOME Built-in Security Features ZRF The Safety of Tempe Our PanelCraft® building panels are engineered to surpass building code requirements for snow load safety! dik Better living rooms are known for A : red Glass superior strength and durability. Our super strong roof supports more than 77 times its own weight. Maintenance Free Windows, Doors, Skylights, Solariums, Heat Mirrors, Custom Installation PROFESSIONALIZED SALES INSTALLATION SERVICE YOUR BEST DEAL IN DURHAM IS Clite "285 Taunton Rd. E. 5 Points Mall Oshawa, Ont. L1G 3V2 "Only The Very Best' SHOWROOM (416) 436-9733 SHOWROOM (416) 436-9733 Cl at an ag Nit Sat" Coat" tip | ! } } | !