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Show 1 Kpt622iOW2 B1 Wednesday, June OUTLAW TRAIL THEATER PRESENTS Twenty-two years ago, the first musical, "Star of Justice" was. produced on the lawn west of the junior high (now Vernal Middle School). This year, there are 20 young girls, ages 13 down to 6, playing orphans in the Broadway record-breaking production "Annie." There are also four young boys but they're not part of Miss Hannigan's Orphanage - just urchins out on the streets. About 40 percent of the girls that tried out actually made it into the cast. Parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors became members of the cast or crew since so many kids are in the show and need to have someone responsible with them. Annie is played by Carly Caldwell, who also played Bri-gitta Bri-gitta in "The Sound of Music" last summer. "It takes a lot of courage and self-confidence to take on such a major part at a young age," said producer Ron Litton. "Carly has a great voice and falls into acting the part quite readily. She works really hard and stands right in there with some extremely strong and talented adult actors and singers." Just seven of the orphanshave individual lines in the script. The youngest is 6-year-old Aspen As-pen Palmer who is enjoying the limelight in her fir st Outlaw Trail production. Her brother, Stockton, Stock-ton, was one of the Von Trapp boys last year and her mother, Melinda, has been in quite a few productions. "Aspen's naturally red hair draws lots of attention and she has the chutzpa to steal a scene if everyone else doesn't work hard," explained Litton, adding that she knows every line of the play. Rebecca Fairbanks is in her third Outlaw Trail musical - her first being "Oklahoma! " at age 4. Playing Marta in "The Sound of Music" was her biggest , rple to date and now she's Molly, the orphan who likes to mimic the overly-medicated (alcoholic) Miss Hannigan. Smaller than many of the other orphans, she still finds a way to stick up for herself and gets comfort from her friend Annie. McCall McClellan is enjoying her first role in the Outlaw Trail Theater even though her sister Casey (who is also in "Annie") was in "Fiddler On- the Roof," which her mom, Robyn, choreographed. choreo-graphed. "In a home where dance is a lifestyle, not just a sideline, McCall will step out there and keep up with anybody," said Litton. Lit-ton. "She always has a big smile and takes some joy in using her favorite prop to surprise her onstage on-stage caretaker." Samauree Anderson helped backstage last year as her sister Savanah got some attention on stage as Louisa in the Von Trapp family. This year, she is the oldest and toughest of the orphans that will dance and sing their way into your heart. "With two younger sisters and a little brother in the cast, Samauree doesn't get to count her time on stage as much of a break from family - but they're all having fun together," explained ex-plained Litton. Pepper, the bully of the girls, 'A- ' '' A'- Ji .' r - S Vi. 'J l,i , --r -. . .- '. . i i i The musical's antagonists, Rooster, played by Jay Haslem, Lily, played by Sally Wagner, and Miss Hannigan, played by Myndee Bassett plan their scheme against Annie and her would-be adoptive adop-tive father. Each office is independently owned and operated. i A portion if every sale is , tnnltiuttnth " l820West 1 Children's Miracle I Vernal, Utah Hwy. 40, Ste F Network. 1 435-781-2500 Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results 25, 2008 is played by Krista Atwood. "'Annie' is Krista's first venture ven-ture onto the stage and she's taken to it well," said Litton. "She actually was switched into this speaking part when another girl had to drop out - but she picked it up fast and is learning learn-ing the ropes, which sometimes means long stretches of boredom between scenes." Hannah Jones plays July and has worked hard as the rehearsal stand-in for almost anybody that had to be absent. "She's willing to do anything and holds her own in there working work-ing with the adults," explained Litton. The other orphan girls are played by Kamberli Anderson, Savanah Anderson, Syree Anderson, An-derson, Brittany Dofelmeyer, Courtaney Dofelmeyer, Marinn Pearson, Megan Pearson, Jera Sharp, Maura Thomas and Brittany Brit-tany Williamson. Street urchins are played by Jordyn Powell, Casey McClellan, Slade Anderson, Stevon Anderson, Ander-son, Kedric Palmer and Stockton Palmer. Even though everyone thinks of "Annie" as a kids show, it's really the great adult roles that bring the story to life. Orphanage Director Miss Hannigan, played by Myndee Bassett, is one of the most important characters. She's theonlyonewiththepossible key to Annie's past, who was dropped off at night as an infant with half of a locket and a letter from her parents saying that they would come back to get her. Hannigan's no-good brother, Rooster, played by Jay Haslem, shows up just in time to get in on the shenanigans with his girlfriend girl-friend Lily tagging along, played by Sally Wagner. The threesome makes a dangerous mix and they're out to get Annie. Annie becomes the target of schemers and con artists because she is befriended by billionaire Oliver Warbucks ,who takes a ; liking to the red-headed orphan. Although thinking about adopting adopt-ing the waif, Warbucks, played by Andrew Bentley, vows to help Annie find her real parents and offers a large reward. Annie's mentor at the War-bucks' War-bucks' mansion and Oliver's personal assistant is Grace Farrell, played by Dannie Harrison. Har-rison. She's set on protecting the orphan from those who are out only to get the reward money, but would like to be recognized by Warbucks as more than just an efficient assistant. At the very beginning of the hunt for the lost parents, Oliver uses all of his influence, even calling on his friend President Franklin D. Roosevelt, played by David Gale. FDR also takes a liking to Annie and leaves no stone unturned to investigate the whereabouts of Annie's folk's. David also plays some other folks that you will thoroughly enjoy. Jacob Harrison, RyanHartle, James Beasley II, Terri Terrill, Julie May, Katie Weber, Terry Shiner, Quinn Balhorn , Taylor Pearson , Kinsey Anderson, Stevon Anderson, Slade Anderson, Ander-son, Jessica Bernard, Harsha Chaudari, Samantha Collett , Jessica Dofelmire, Jessica Eaton, Ea-ton, Kristin Meanea, Stockton Palmer, Melinda Palmer, Kedric Palmer, Karilynne Pearson, La- F.i "- K.iren laub 828 0204 ' H j .s V ' ' : h If ; i, li t.i .( j- ' V f H . , Annie, played by Carly Caldwell, and Olliver Warbuck, played by Andrew Bentley, break into song and dance at the Outlaw Trail performance of "Annie," showing through July 5. " " . ' s - " '- " .h.ipju 'mm lj I - ft Scene changes are fast and stage. rissa Pearson, Nashelle Pearson, Makala Powell, Jordyn Powell, Aimee Terrill, Chalynn Thomas and Shelby Thomas round out the large cast, playing many characters. Annie runs into a lot of those interesting characters. She finds a runaway dog who is also on the lam from the police and has dinner with lots of interesting folks in Hooverville. Police, dog catchers, servants, vagrants, people down on their luck ... Annie finds things in NYC that she never knew about. The hitmusical opened June 17 and runs until July 5. There are no shows on Sundays, Mondays or the July 4 holiday so theatergoers will want to work it into their plans so you don't miss. Tickets are available online at www.MyArtsCouncil.org, at Bitter Creek Books at 660 W. Main Street and at the box office at the amphitheater at Western Park on show nights, which opens at 7 p.m. With the new seating, no lawn chairs, strollers or coolers cool-ers are allowed. The seats are comfortable but a cushion still might be useful. Jackets and blankets are a good idea'in case the weather changes or it cools off after dark. Call 888-240-2080 for more information. Those who recall the Broadway production of "Annie" will recognize recog-nize the role of the dog Sandy, played by Greta. 2 IJ f-l I '" k.- - u Xf U- "i if. h 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Inside has boen updated. New kllchen cabinets, vinyl, & carpet. Is on large lot, comes with burns bench Irriqallon. All appliances Included' Sold as Is. OwnttAcjent MIS 178473) 5112,000 Karen laub 415 m 0204 i 1 1 furious as cast and crew shift furniture and rotate the revolving ' f , - f . 1 y ' v 1. j t, a, , i...... -k : : IJ Samantha Collett prepares her makeup before performance. She joins several other actors to make up the chorus of the musical. ' v h 1 i it- V i Young actors wait patiently backstage before the musical begins. The performance includes more than 20 young girls and several boys to make up one of the youngest casts in Outlaw Trail Theater The-ater history. in W a'J - N t 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Manila. Central ait, fully landscaped with fruit trees. MLS 1723002 $150,000 Karen laub 415 8R 0204 Jan Sharp 828-4000 m. 1 I 'No.' . h Over 6 acres up Dry Fork Canyon. Amazing homesite on this piece of land. Concessions will be qiven for road to be built. MLS 1789863 586,900 Jan Sharp 435 828 4000 June-July "Patriots Dream" Juried Art Show by Uintah Arts Council, June 2 to 27 at Western Heritage Museum. Golden Age Center Dances, 155 S. 100 W. Vernal. Every Friday night, 8 to 10 p.m. Kays Band, all are welcome. TOPS club meets in Vernal city offices, 447 E. Main, Thursdays 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum open June through August, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. 12-Step Recovery Program, meets Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m. at 2100 W. Highway 40. Open and anonymous. Call 790-7917. Story Time, Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Uintah County Library. Call Julie, 789- 0091 ext. 21. Tot and Mom Book Club at the Uintah County Library, 11:30 a.m: to Noon, First and third Thursday. Contact Connie at 790-7678 for more information. Kindergarten Readiness, Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. Uintah County Library, June through August 21. Contact Connie Cook at 790- 7678. June 23-27 Vacation Bible School, World Vision Assembly of God, 444 W. 440 N. Vernal, 6-8:30 p.m., daily. Contact 790-8930 for more information. Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to Noon daily. Ages 4 through those entering sixth grade in the fall. Call 789-5492, to register. June 27-28 Myton Daze! in Myton with games, talent show, food and entertainment. Contact (435) 722-2711. Diamond Mountain Rustlers Annual Cowboy -Action- Shooting Contest at Buckskin Hills Complex, 6 mi. east of Vernal on 500 N. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All welcome. June 27-29 Hit-Run-Score, 9th Annual Men's & Women's all night Softball tournament. For more information call Susan Guymon 790-3267. June 28 .22 Josie Shoot for women and girls. At 8 a.m. the Vernal Rod & Gun Club, 3495 N. 2500 W., Vernal. Contact ccjackeasilink.com. June 30 Last day to RSVP for Crossroads Senior Center, "Life Choices: Miracle or No Miracle," seminar for July 15. Call 790-2966. July 1 Fourth of July Parade Entrants can drop-off or get forms at the Vernal Chamber of Commerce, call 789-1352. July 2 Baby Book Shower, at Prime Time 4 Kids, 10 to 11 a.m. $15 dollar literacy packet. Sponosred by U.C. Literacy Commission, Tri County and Prime Time. July 1-3 & 5 OutLaw Trail Theater's presentation of "Annie" at Western Park, 302 E. 200 South, Vernal. Contact: www.myartscouncil.org or 888-240-2080. Hosting an 'event? Post it for free on our community calendar at g - -4 .a.jt-f jiff. W-'.1LI ISr "busjm " L. Approximately 50 acres up Dry tork Canyon. Beautiful building spot for home. Surrounded by natural landscaping. Petroqlyphs on property. Outstanding views and seclusion. MLSI 755035 $129,000 fall Ian today at 878 4000 |