2025 brought Salt & Light Theatre’s premiere Broadway musical of “Annie”.

Annie
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse & Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”
Directed by Ryan Brosious | July 16-19, 2025
Venue: Crossroads Nazarene Church, Milton, PA

“Annie” is a heartwarming musical that tells the story of a plucky young orphan girl living in New York City during the Great Depression. Despite her harsh circumstances at the Municipal Orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, Annie maintains an unwavering optimism that she will one day be reunited with her parents. Her story takes a turn when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the lavish home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Through her infectious charm and indomitable spirit, Annie touches the hearts of Warbucks and his staff, leading to a series of adventures as they search for Annie’s parents and discover the true meaning of family. With its catchy musical numbers, memorable characters, and poignant themes, “Annie” continues to captivate audiences of all ages, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, a little optimism can go a long way.

(ANNIE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

THE CAST

Annie......................................................….........Scarlett Hensler

Annie (Understudy).......….............................Jodi Messner

Oliver Warbucks............................…..................Seth Greiner

Grace Farrell...................................................Dani Sommers

Miss Aggie Hannigan..............…....................Kate Williard

Rooster Hannigan..........…....................Nathan Crawford

Lily St. Regis..........…............................................Lynn Warwick

Sandy..........….........................................................Lucy Brosious

Orphans

Duffy......................................….......................Cordellia Greiner

July.............................................….............................Claire Baney

Pepper....................................…...........................Maddie Fulton

Tessie....................................................................Jodie Messner

Tessie Understudy............................................Iris Pinckney

Kate..................................................................Savannah Drake

Molly.......................….........................................Madelyn Gilbert

Orphans Ensemble......................................Isabella Byers,
Eden Kauffman, Iris Pinckney, Abigail Richardson,
Paisley Stover, Taylor Strevig, & Kylie Thorp

Warbucks’ Servants

Drake.......................................................................Josh Muchler

Mrs. Greer................................................................Libby Maust

Mrs. Pugh...................................................................Julie Horan

Cecile........................................................Gwendolyn Greene

Annette.............................................................Andrea Hensler

Maids...............................Kristine Bachman & Lily Shoch

Manservants...................….....................................Mark Artley,
Josiah Clemens, Dale Hauck, & Ken Lenig

Servants Ensemble..........…................................Bekah Hart,
Kaitlin Stover, & Hannah Swanson

New York Streets & Hooverville Characters

Bundles McCloskey............................................Mark Artley

Lt. Ward.......................................................................Mark Artley

Policewoman............…............................................Bekah Hart

Dog Catcher........…...................................Corey Woodcock

Dog Catcher’s Assistant..…...................Juliette Greiner

Stray Dog...................…...................................Gracie Brosious

Apple Seller..........................................................Kaitlin Stover

Eddie..............................................................Nathan Crawford

Sophie the Kettle................................................Libby Maust

Man 1..........................................................................Jason Kriner

Man 2...........................................................................Dale Hauck

Man 3................................................................Josiah Clemens

Man 4.........................................................................Seth Greiner

Woman 1.....................................................Hannah Swanson

Woman 2........................…....................Chloee Gemberling

Woman 3.................................…........................Caitlin Meleski

Woman 4...................................................................Julie Horan

Hooverville Ensemble......…...............Kristine Bachman,
Alicia Drake, Gwendolyn Greene, Katrina Koble,
Ken Lenig, Josh Muchler, Lily Shoch,
Tiffany Thorp, Ava Trutt, Lynn Warwick,
& Maeve Katherine Zerbe

N.Y.C.

Usherette at the Roxy...…..............Chloee Gemberling

Star to Be................….................................Hannah Swanson

Children............................……………………….......Juliette Greiner,
Lily Shoch, & Ava Trutt

N.Y.C. Pedestrians Ensemble.......Kristine Bachman, Josiah Clemens, Alicia Drake, Gwendolyn Greene,
Dale Hauck, Bekah Hart, Katrina Koble,
Jason Kriner, Ken Lenig, Caitlin Meleski,
Josh Muchler, Kaitlin Stover, & Tiffany Thorp

Radio Station

Bert Healy...........…....................................................Mark Artley

Jimmy Johnson......................................Nathan Crawford

Freida McCracken.......…................................Katrina Koble

Connie Boylan................…......................Kristine Bachman

Ronnie Boylan.................….................Chloee Gemberling

Bonnie Boylan..............................….....Gwendolyn Greene

Sound Effects Woman..............….......Corey Woodcock

Radio Voiceovers..................................……………….Sam Tyler

President F.D.R.’s Cabinet & Colleagues

President F.D.R..................….………………...............Jason Kriner

Harold Ickes……………….……………………………………….Dale Hauck