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Sullivan Rep
PRESENTS
Music by
CHARLES STROUSE
Lyrics by
MARTIN CHARNIN
Book by
THOMAS MEEHAN
This production of ANNIE is sponsored by Mercury International Trading Corporation.
ANNIE is presented by arrangement with Music Theater International.
THE TEAM
DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY by: Dan Sullivan
MUSICAL DIRECTION by: Jenny Tsai
STAGE MANAGEMENT by: Maya Concepción
STAGE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE by: Colleen Locke
INTIMACY DIRECTION by: Kristian Espiritu
COSTUME DESIGN by: Dan Sullivan
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN by: Bridget Sullivan
TECHNICAL DIRECTION by: John Sullivan
LIGHTING DESIGN by: Erik Fox
SOUND DESIGN by: Andrew Mulholland
WARDROBE by: Judi Olson
WARDROBE ASSISTANCE by: Holly Sullivan
PROPERTIES DESIGN by: Rick Grenier
Note to Audience: Audio and/or visual recording of this production is a violation of United States Copyright Law and an actionable federal offense.
THE CAST
Annie ..........................................................
Oliver Warbucks ..................................................
Grace Farrell .........................................
Miss Hannigan ..................................................
Rooster Hannigan .................
Lily St. Regis .....................................................
Pepper ..............................................
Duffy ................................................................
Kate .............................................................
Tessie ....................................................................
July ............................................................
Molly ................................................................
Ickes/Ensemble .............................................
Cecile/Ensemble ...........................................
Orphan & Onstage Swing ..............................
FDR/Ensemble .............................................
Lt. Ward/Ensemble .............................................
Mrs. Greer/Ensemble ....................................
Drake/Ensemble ...........................................
Bundles/Ensemble ...............................................
Mrs. Pugh/Ensemble .......................................
Bert Healy/Ensemble ................................
Annette/Ensemble ...................................
Sandy ....................................................
Charlotte Kuong
Todd Yard
Temma Beaudreau
*Carly Evans
Cristhian Mancinas-Garcia
*Melissa Paz
Ash Quasney-Sandler
Libby Sweder
Vanessa Hudson
Bella Nevin
Abby Bastarache
Leah Hudson
Sean Donnelly
Grace Etzkorn
Eve Harrison
*Brian Higgins
A.J. Lyman
Kat O'Connor
*Robert Orzalli
Zack Page
Katie Pickett
Anthony Rinaldi
**Bridget Sullivan
Mo Waffles DeBonis
** Indicates Dance Captain
* Indicates a Sullivan Rep 2024 Company Member.
THE UNDERSTUDIES
For Annie: Ash Quasney-Sandler. For Molly: Bella Nevin. For Grace Farrell: Melissa Paz. For Miss Hannigan: Katie Pickett. For Rooster Hannigan: Sean Donnelly. For Lily St. Regis: Bridget Sullivan.
THE ORCHESTRA
Piano .......................................................
Reed 1 ....................................................
Reed 2 .........................................
Reed 2 Sub .......................................
Reed 3 ........................................
Trumpet .................................................
Trombone ............................................
Trombone Sub ....................................
Drums ............................................
Jenny Tsai
Mike Jacobs
Arthur Bakopolus
John Franzosa
Cristopher Kelton
Paul Roach
Brian Martin
Juli Thornell
Nate Macmillan
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Overture ....................................................................................
Maybe .......................................................................................................
Hard Knock Life .............................................................
Hard Knock Life Reprise ...........................................................
Tomorrow ................................................................................................
Hooverville ................................................................................
Little Girls ................................................................................
Little Girls Reprise ..................................................................
I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here ..................................
N.Y.C............................................................................................
Easy Street .......................................................
You Won't Be An Orphan For Long .........
The Orchestra
Annie
Annie, The Orphans
The Orphans
Annie
The Ensemble
Miss Hannigan
Miss Hannigan
Grace, The Ensemble
The Company
Miss Hannigan, Rooster, Lily
Warbucks, Grace, The Ensemble
ACT TWO
Entr'acte ....................................................................................
Maybe Reprsie .........................................................................................
Fully Dressed ...........................................................
Fully Dressed (Children) ...........................................................
Easy Street Reprise ........................................
Cabinet Tomorrow ......................................
Cabinet End .....................................................................
Something Was Missing ..................................................................
I Don't Need Anything But You ................................................
A New Deal For Christmas .......................................................
The Orchestra
Annie
Bert Healy, The Boylans
The Orphans
Miss Hannigan, Rooster, Lily
FDR, Warbucks, The Ensemble
FDR, The Ensemble
Warbucks
The Company
The Company
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ryan DuBray
The Middlesex School Theater Department
The Weston Friendly Society of the Performing Arts
Robert Pascucci
Diane Hughes
The Windsor Club of Waban
Wellesley Players
Emily DeBonis & Family
Jesse Bastarache & Waltham High School Theater
GET TO KNOW THE CAST
Abby Bastarache (she/her) is a second grader at Plympton School in Waltham who loves all things performance, dance and gymnastics. She has been dancing at The Studio of Creative Movement since she could walk... and tumbling since she realized she could cartwheel! She loves being on stage with her family and is so excited to have this opportunity for her first "big kid" theater experience. She knows she's "gonna like it here!"
Temma Beaudreau (she/her) is delighted to be closing out Sullivan Rep’s inaugural season with them after previously appearing in Steel Pier. Outside of theatre, Temma is a preschool teacher, and works mostly with 4 and 5 year old students. In the Boston area, she has performed with The Umbrella Stage Company (Lizzie, Head Over Heels, Rent, 42nd Street), Greater Boston Stage Company (Little Women, Beehive), and The Treehouse Collective (Mad Ones). She would like to thank Danny for this opportunity, as well as her family, friends, and AJ for their continuous support!
Mo Waffles DeBonis (he/him) is excited to make his stage debut with Sullivan Rep! He lives with his family in Wellesley, MA and enjoys long walks and lots of treats.
Sean Donnelly (he/him) is currently living in Somerville, where he works as a bartender when not performing. In his free time he enjoys playing the piano, drinking good coffee, and playing chess. Sean has performed with a variety of theatres in the Boston area, as well as in Virginia, including The Treehouse Collective, Firehouse Center for the Arts, The Company Theatre, Concord Players, Vokes Players, Hovey Players, Weston Friendly Society, Colonial Chorus Players, Brian Clowdus Experiences, and The Wayne Theatre. He is thrilled to return to the stage with Sullivan Rep alongside this stellar cast and crew. Many thanks to friends and family for your enduring support!
Grace Etzkorn (she/her) is overjoyed to return to her favorite show 17 years later as a "grown up," having toured with the 30th Anniversary National Tour as Kate/Annie Alternate. Regional: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Northlight Theatre, Greater Boston Stage Company. TV: Chicago Fire. Instagram: @graceetzkorn. Love and gratitude to Geoffrey, her very own 'Sandy' - Max, and friends & family.
Carly Evans (she/her) grew up in Sudbury, MA, where she currently lives with her husband and three children. When she's not onstage, you can still find her performing - as an English and drama teacher, and head of the drama program at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. In her pre-motherhood performance life, she had the great pleasure of performing with the Concord Players, Theatre III, Flyleaf Theatre Company, Image Theater, and Saxtons River Playhouse in Vermont. She is eternally grateful to Danny, for giving her the opportunity to hop onto this side of the stage again, and to Ryan, Ethan, Miles, and Stella, for being willing to share her with others!
Eve Harrison (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of the cast of Annie! She is a senior musical theatre major at The Boston Conservatory. Recent credits include: Alyssa Greene in The Prom at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, Sam U/S in The Mad Ones at BoCo, and Ensemble/Swing in Pippin at Firehouse Center for the Arts. Special thank you to my friends and family for their constant support! Instagram: @eveharrisonn
Brian Higgins (he/him) is originally from Westborough, MA, Brian now hails from Northborough. Offstage, he works as a part of the IT team at Bright Horizons as the Virtual Event Producer; he is is also a theme park enthusiast (and Disney adult), an improv comedian, a hobbyist photographer, a novice crocheter, a daily Wordle player, an AMC A-Lister, and a doting uncle to Devin, Ethan, Jillian, and Josie. Brian grew up doing theater in the Westborough Public Schools and at Weston Drama Workshop under the direction of Dave Seaman, who instilled in him from an early age a love of Sondheim and the value of empathy; since then, he has performed with the Woodland Theatre Company, the Weston Friendly Society, the Vokes Players, the Concord Players, and the Westborough Players’ Club, amongst others. Instagram: @bjhiggins2. He’d like to thank and send love to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and/or put up with him- in particular his friends, his family, and the directors and music directors who have put their faith in him time and time again.
Leah Hudson (she/her) is a 2nd grader at Birches School. She enjoys climbing ninja lines, rhythmic gymnastics, art, and reading. She lives in Watertown with her parents, sister, and more stuffies than she knows what to do with. She is thrilled to be playing Molly in her first-ever musical!
Vanessa Hudson (she/her) is a 4th grader at Birches School. She enjoys a sewing, art, yoga, and reading. She lives in Watertown with her parents, sister, and (sadly) no pets or swimming pool. She is thrilled to be involved in her first musical!
Charlotte Kuong (she/her) feels honored and privileged to represent Sullivan Rep as Annie and work with a talented and supportive group of professionals. A 6th grader from Natick, she's performed in: "101 Dalmatians Jr" (Lucky), "Broadway Revue" (soloist) "Annie Jr" (Annie), "Wizard of Oz Jr," (Professor Marvel), "The Little Mermaid Jr" (Ariel), "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" (Sally), "White Christmas" (Susan Waverly with Weston Friendly Society), and "Disenchanted," (Sleeping Beauty). She's also performed with her twin brother in two mini originals on their official YouTube channel, "The Paradox of Twin Souls." In addition to ballet and vocal recitals, Charlotte has participated in 3 invitational Broadway workshops. She also won "Best Middle School Soloist" in a regional competition. Finally, Charlotte has proudly performed the National Anthem for audiences ranging from 100 to 10,000 people. She's dedicating this performance to her grandmothers Ne-Ne and Halina, and to her Beta fish, Charlie, who would have turned 3 two weeks ago.
A.J. Lyman (he/him) is excited to join Sullivan Rep again after previously appearing in Steel Pier (Ensemble) and A Little Night Music (Frid). Previous credits include Jekyll and Hyde (Simon Stride) with the Norwood Theatre, Little Women (John Brooke) with the Concord Players, and Peter and the Starcatcher (Boy) with the Vokes Theatre. To all my family and friends, but especially to Tem, Mom, Dad, Sis, Kraig, Theo, and Josie, thank you for your constant support and for empowering me to believe in myself.
Cristhian Mancinas-García (he/him) is excited to make his debut with Sullivan Rep! Some of his favorite musical theatre credits include Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone (Lyric Stage); King Triton in The Little Mermaid (Reagle Music Theatre); Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (Firehouse Center for the Arts); Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages (Marblehead Little Theatre); Mr. Black in The Wild Party (Moonbox Productions). Cristhian has been performing for over 20 years on stages in Mexico, the USA, and the UK. www.cristhianmancinas.com.
Bella Nevin (she/her) is excited to make her Sullivan Rep debut! She has been dancing since she was two! She played Kate in Wellesley Theatre Project’s production of Annie in 2024 and she is excited to be a part of this production! Bella is in 3rd Grade and attends Hosmer Elementary in Watertown. Bella also performs with Artbarn Community Theatre. In her free time she loves to read and play with her dog Bernie.
Kat Murphy O’Connor (she/her) is excited to make her debut at Sullivan Rep! Born in Chicago, but raised in Boston. Kat currently resides with her parents in Weston, MA (if you know, you know). Additionally to acting, Kat works as a graphic designer and marketing associate at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and as the digital content creator for The Company Theatre. Recently, Kat got to play at the Savoyard Light Opera, The Company Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Yorick Ensemble. Educationally, Kat earned her B.A. from American University, and M.F.A. from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She thanks her family for their unending love and support. Website: katmurphyoconnor.com. Instagram: @katmurphyoconnor.
Robert Orzalli (he/him) currently resides in East Boston, sharing an apartment with his sister and her dog. Born in Fairfield, CA, graduated high school in Silverdale, WA, and came to the Boston area to attend Brandeis University. He is a Quality Assurance Engineer for Veeva Systems, testing software used by participants in clinical trials. In addition to theatre, Robert enjoys weightlifting, board games, reading comics, and is an Oscar-obsessive (has seen 80% of all-time best picture nominees). Robert started acting with CSTOCK (Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap) while in high school. Since then he has performed with Weston Friendly Society, Walpole Footlighters, Moonbox Productions, Vokes Players, Hub Theatre Company of Boston, Reagle Music Theatre, Company Theatre, Zeitgeist Stage Company, and New Rep Theatre. Instagram: @robzalli
Zack Page (he/him) is making a double debut with his first time performing in Annie & his first show with Sullivan Rep! He is excited to work again with Danny in yet another holiday-themed production after performing in the Ensemble of White Christmas at Weston Friendly Society last December. He's worn many hats over the years doing theatre, but his passion lies in performance. Some favorite roles include: CB in Dog Sees God (Arts After Hours), Wayne in Puffs (Theatre III), Ensemble in She Loves Me (The Walpole Footlighters) and Ensemble in Little Women The Musical (The Concord Players). By day, Zack works in higher ed & is pursuing a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Special thanks to mum, dad, and all who support him. Enjoy Annie-mazing show!
Melissa Paz (she/her) is a Miami-born/Boston-based artist. Outside of performing, she works in college student mental health. Melissa has had the pleasure of working at various theaters in/near the Boston area, including Reagle Music Theatre, Weston Friendly Society, The Footlight Club, Vokes Theater, Colonial Chorus Players, and The Company Theatre. She's grateful to take part in the inaugural production for Sullivan Rep alongside a group of talented and hard-working people!
Katie Pickett (she/her): Katie is excited to make her Sullivan Rep debut! Selected credits include: Umbrella Stage Company (Now. Here. This., Head Over Heels), Lyric Stage Company (The Drowsy Chaperone), Greater Boston Stage Company (Titanish, Clue, A Christmas Carol), Gloucester Stage Company (Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern), Hub Theatre Company (46 Plays for America’s First Ladies, Into the Breeches!--Elliot Norton nomination), Apollinaire Theatre (Lunch Bunch, Dance Nation), Speakeasy Stage Company (Hot Star, Nebraska), Arts After Hours (Next to Normal), Hovey Players (Falsettos), and The Longwood Players (Company, Merrily We Roll Along, A New Brain, She Loves Me, Nine, Songs for a New World, The Pirates of Penzance, and Sweeney Todd).
Ash Quasney-Sandler (she/her) is a Boston-based youth actor. She has performed with the Footlight Club, The Hanover Theatre, Wheelock Family Theatre, Watertown Children’s Theater, Weston Drama Workshop, Wellesley Theatre Project, and French Woods Festival of the Arts. She has also attended Broadway Artists Alliance’s Summer Intensive Workshop in NYC for the last two summers. In her free time, Ash enjoys dancing, baking and going to the beach. Thanks to her family, her vocal coach, and everyone involved in the inaugural season at Sullivan Rep. She is managed by Serendipity Entertainment and represented by Stewart Talent. Instagram: @ash_quasney_sandler
Anthony Rinaldi (he/him) is a Montreal-born, Massachusetts-raised, Italian-blooded theatre-lover who resides in downtown Boston. A trained and dedicated scientist, he currently works as a Project Manager for Toxicology studies at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. However, he moonlights and side-hustles as a commission amateur baker, making celebration cakes and desserts (i.e. birthdays, weddings, showers) for family, friends, and basically anyone who asks :P (check out his baking instagram below). He has had the honor of working with wonderful theatre companies such as Theatre Uncorked, Curtain Call Theatre, Mass Arts Center, Milton Players, Walpole Footlighters, Stadium Theatre, Priscilla Beach Theatre, and Footlight Club among many others that provide an amazing space and platform for Boston performers. He would like to thank his friends, family, and Zach for always supporting him in his theatre endeavors. Insta: @bakingwithanthony
Bridget Sullivan (she/her) is thrilled to return to the Sullivan Rep stage after performing as Precious McGuire in Steel Pier this past February. Originally from and currently residing in Wellesley, MA, she has moved around the state throughout her life. During the day Bridget can be found painting houses and sets, designing wigs, dog walking or tech directing children’s theater. She currently serves on the board of The Weston Friendly Society as their Production Coordinator. Bridgets past favorite theatrical endeavors have been on stage and behind the scenes at The Weston Friendly Society, having performed, stage managed, set painted and wig designed for many of their productions. Favorites have included Curtains (Bambi/Wig Design/Set Painting), White Christmas (Judy/Wig Design/Set Painting), A Chorus Line (Judy) and The Sound of Music (Choreography/Wig Design/Set Painting). Thank you to MDDJNSOA for all of their love and support throughout this process and life itself.
Libby Sweder (she/her) Libby is excited and grateful to be returning to Sullivan Rep after performing as Fredrika in A Little Night Music last spring! A 7th grader in Waltham, Libby lives with her mom, dad, brother, Daniel, and sister, Caroline. A past performer with Reagle Music Theatre, Watertown Children's Theater, Weston Friendly Society, among others, some of Libby's favorite roles include Gretl in The Sound of Music at Reagle Music Theatre and Yonah in Children of Eden Jr. at WCT. Outside of school, Libby enjoys theater, reading, making art, and playing the trumpet. She sends love to her family for supporting her and gratitude to Danny and Sullivan Rep for this opportunity!
Todd Yard (he/him) currently resides in Grafton with his wife, two daughters and the cutest Yorkshire Terrier. His days see him as an Engineering Partner with a digital agency based in Charlestown, where he manages an international team of engineers developing enterprise websites and applications. His evenings and weekends have seen him working with a number of theater companies in MA over the years, including Moonbox, Lyric Stage, The Longwood Players, Speakeasy, The Umbrella, Vokes Players, The Footlight Club, and Worcester County Light Opera. During any hours in between he might be in his home speakeasy developing and photographing custom cocktails which you can find at @concoctails on Instagram. Special thanks to his wonderful family for indulging him in all his passions.
GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
Daniel Sullivan he/him is honored to be the Artistic Director of Sullivan Rep, a life long dream come true, and to be closing out the very first season with a show so close to his heart. A director, choreographer, costumer, and performer, Dan has worked at theaters throughout New England including Goodspeed Opera House, Lyric Stage Company, Reagle Music Theater, Moonbox Productions, Wheelock Family Theater, and Seacoast Repertory Theatre. He has performed in theaters across the country as Dance Captain/Ensemble with the National/International tour of Annie, performing in Singapore, and Jakarta as well. For the past 10 years, Dan has served as the Artistic Director of The Weston Friendly Society, the second oldest community theater in the country. There he became a two time Moss Hart Award Winner celebrating ‘outstanding theatrical productions’ for White Christmas(2013), and Annie(2018). He received DASH Awards for his choreography of Chicago with Vokes Theater, and A Chorus Line and White Christmas with Weston Friendly Society. He is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theater. Dan is grateful for the opportunity to put all his different disciplines to use, and looks forward to continuing to create a professional community for artists who have other professions.
Jenny Tsai she/her is very excited to music direct her second show with Sullivan Rep, having served as Music Director for A Little Night Music. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance in Taiwan and Master’s Degree in music and music education from Columbia University. Her recent music directing credits include Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sister Act, La Cage Aux Folles, A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, The Bodyguard the Musical, Hello Dolly, Rent, Songs for a New World and Cabaret. She would like to thank Dan for inviting her on board, and feels blessed to be part of this beautiful production. She also likes to thank the entire production team, cast, and fellow musicians for trusting her and their ongoing support.
Kristian Espiritu she/them is a Boston-based queer Filipinx artist from NYC whose family hails from the island of Luzon, Philippines. They are an actor, singer, newly certified intimacy professional, as well as a fiber artist and owner of a small business, How Bout Knot, where you can find her original pieces, home goods and accessories. Serious about community, karaoke and noodles. Intimacy Direction: Appropriate (Hovey Players). Acting: The Heart Sellers (The Huntington), Assassins (Lyric Stage), Here Lies Love (The Public), School of Rock (1st National Tour), The Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge (Merrimack Rep), Interstate (East West Players), Learning How To Read By Moonlight (Leviathan Lab), Disney Cruise Line. TV: Love Life, Younger, Ray Donovan, Hunters. Thanks to Lele and this community for welcoming my curiosities and passion. IG: @kriscendo @howboutknot. www.kristianespiritu.com
John Sullivan he/him has had a career in carpentry for over the past 30 years. He has built sets for his family all throughout the years for school and home shows alike, and has built the sets for Weston Friendly Society for over the past 10 years. He is thrilled to close out this first year of Sullivan Rep working on his favorite show.
Erik Fox he/him is primarily the Lighting Supervisor and resident Lighting Designer for The Groton School for the past 15 years. Over the years he has been the resident designer for the Jeanette Neil dance studio, and Firebeat dance studio. His work has also been featured in productions at various academic institutions including Framingham State University, Worcester State University, and the Noble and Greenough School. Professionally his work has been featured at Speakeasy Stage Company, the Cape Playhouse, the Redhouse Theater, and most recently with Theater Uncorked. He has received multiple DASH awards for Best Lighting Design including the Weston Friendly Society production of A Chorus Line and the Longwood Players production of Urinetown. Erik has also designed over the last decade a variety of weddings and special events. For more about him please visit foxyld.com
Rick Grenier he/him grew up in Franklin MA and currently lives in Stoughton MA with husband Lou and husky Dexter. When not pursing his next theatrical undertaking, Rick has worked at Harvard University over the past 18 years where he is currently a Senior Systems Analyst. Theater was always a part of Rick's life from 4th grade (where his first role was the Pirate King!) all through college and his early life. Rick returned to the theater after an almost 20 year hiatus in a production of Sweeney Todd at Woodland Theatre Company where he first met Dan and the rest is history! Since that fateful meeting, Rick has performed in many roles exclusively at Weston Friendly Society where he also now serves as President of the Board of Directors. He has created properties for WFS for many years and has also designed for Reagle Music Theater. Rick is honored to be a part of Sullivan Reps inaugural season!!!
Holly Sullivan she/her is overjoyed to be a working on another production in Sullivan Rep's inaguarl season. Originally from Weston, she now resides in Waltham where she teaches music to grades K-8. She has worked for more than 40 years at The Weston Friendly Society in many roles including direction, musical direction, costuming, dressing, and performing. She is a mom to four kids, loving the chance to work with three of them on yet another show.
Judi Olson she/her grew up mainly in Framingham, MA, moved away, and has now returned to reside in Marlborough with her two cats. Having recently returned from NYU Abu Dhabi where she built and ran the costume shop for the Theater and Visual Arts Programs, Judi now works at College of the Holy Cross in yet another costume shop. Judi has never met a fiber craft she didn’t like, but recently she has recommitted to getting back on stage after so many years in a supporting role. Judi has had the great pleasure to perform with Weston Friendly, The Concord Players, Theater Mitu, Abu Dhabi Choral Group, and now Sullivan Rep! Many thanks to her whole family without whom none of this would be possible, and to her most enthusiastic and shortest supporters - Rose, Iris, Howard (children), Chester and Noah (cats).
Ashley DiFranza, Communications Chair
Dan Sullivan, President
Sullivan Rep Board
Margaret Ober, Treasurer
Scott Berozi, Clerk
Becca Mayersohn, Production Chair
Jenna Lea Scott, Community Chair
Brooke Weimar, Development Chair
Dan Sullivan, Artistic Director
Nora Sullivan, Executive Director
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