Annie

Book: Thomas Meehan. Music: Charles Strouse. Lyrics: Martin Charnin. Coomera Anglican College, Gold Coast.Director: Kirsty Terry. 30^thApril – 2^ndMay, 2015.

I have seen countless professional and community productions of Annie, I have even directed it, so I went along to see this presentation expecting just another version. Boy! Was I wrong! This was possibly the best offering I have experienced!

Kirsty Terry and her MD Liz Smith delivered a polished, interesting and exciting show. From the start the show exploded with talent: a loveable Annie – Mckeira Cumming and her delightful dog Sandy – Benny; Daddy Warbucks (with his arm in a sling) – Jack Otter; the “medicine” swigging Miss Hannigan – Anja van Aswegen; the refined Grace Farrell – Tatem Parmley; Rooster and Lily – Richard Procter and Bridie Hunt and the wheelchair bound President Roosevelt – Jamie Carter, led an enthusiastic, well rehearsed company.

Special mention must be made of the 10 musicians in the pit: they handled the difficult score like seasoned musos. Troy Phillips’ choreography was simple but effective and the entire company were well disciplined in the area of stagecraft.

The entire production was college based and everyone should be justly proud of their combined efforts.

Can’t wait for next year’s season.

Roger McKenzie