ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Proved to Be the Great- Born on a Run-Down Farm in Darke County, Ohio, in 1860

Home , I Got Lost in His Arms, Moonshine Lullaby, The Girl That I Marry

The Thief River Falls Community Arts Council presents

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Made possible in part by a grant provided by the Northwest Regional Arts Council through funding from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Minnesota State Legislature. THE REAL ANNIE OAKLEY THE HISTORY OF THE MUSICALACT II Phoebe Annie OakleyIrving Moses Berlin’s (sometimes called Mozee) was On stage, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN proved to be the great- born on a run-down farm in Darke County, Ohio, in 1860. Her family est success for both its star and its composer, Ethel Merman and was poor and herAnnie stepfather Get died Your when she Gun was four. Guns were Irving SceneBerlin. 1: TheThe Upperhit show Deck opened of a Cattle in 1948 Boat in New York and played standard equipment on farms in those days and Annie soon learned 1,147 performances. “I Got Lost In His Arms”………………………..…...………………Annie how to shoot well, despite the fact that on her first attempt, she Irving Berlin’s success has been further crowned by the fact broke her nose. that almost all the songs he wrote for the show became hits or MUSICAL SYNOPSIS Scene 2: The Ballroom at the Hotel Brevoort in New York City As told in ANNIE MUSICALGET YOUR SYNOPSIS GUN she helped support her standards, plus even an anthem, “There’s No Business Like Show family by shooting local game. ACT NotACT I only I did she feed them, but she Business.” “Who Do You Love, I Hope”……………..………....Winnie and Tommy paid off the mortgage on the farm with the proceeds of the game Interestingly, he was very hesitant about doing the show. she was able to sell. Jerome Kern “I Got was the originally Sun in the set Morning”…………….….Annie to write the score, but diedand the before Ensemble Prologue: The Big Top (the year is 1888) its realization. Mr. Berlin was then approached, but wanted time to Prologue:Her The prowess Big Top with (the ayear gun is became1888) well-known and when Frank think it over “An for Old a few Fashioned days. Wedding”……………..…………...Annie Fortunately he said yes. and Frank Butler’s “There’s show No Business came to Like the Show area, Business”………...Frank a shooting contest and was the arrangedCompany “There’s No Business Like Show Business”………...Frank and the Company between her and Butler to publicize his show – but the targets were On screen, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN repeated its success Scene 1: The Front Lawn of the Wilson Arms Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio “The Girl That I Marry” (Reprise)…………………………………..Frank notScene clay 1: pigeons. The Front LawnThey ofwere the Wilsontwenty Arms-five Hotellive birds in Cincinnati, to be shot Ohio on the for the composer as well as the film’s star, Betty Hutton. The production tonight is the 1999 version, slightly revised from the wing “Doin by Whateach Comes contestant. Natur’lly”…….………….…....Annie, Annie killed all twenty Wilson-five ofand hers. the Kids Frank Scene 3: The Property Room Butler “Doin only What scored Comes twenty Natur’lly”…….………….…....Annie,-four. Wilson and the Kids original. “The Girl That I Marry”…………….……..…………....….…...Frank and Annie Scene 4: The Shooting Match “TheApproximately Girl That I Marry”…………….……..…………....….…...Frank a year later she and Butler were married and Annie– an event that was followed soon after by Butler giving up his own ca- “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun”….…..……..……….………………..Annie “Anything You THANK Can Do”……………………...………....Annie YOU! and Frank reer to “You manage Can’t Get hers. A Man With A Gun”….…..……..……….………………..Annie “They Say It’s Wonderful” (Reprise)…Annie, Frank and the Company “ShowThe Business” mention (Reprise of Annie 1)……..….…Frank, Oakley today Buffalo brings Bill, toCharlie mind and a quiet,Annie NCTC – for hosting the TRFCAC this summer in our favorite theatre shy little “Show girl Business” with a fringe (Reprise buckskin 1)……..….…Frank, shirt handling Buffalo a Bill,rifle. Charlie Always and Annie Scenehappy, 2: A but Pullman never Car happier on the Overlandthan when Steam she Train was firing her special rifle. The Beito Foundation— for their generous support Scene 2: A Pullman Car on the Overland Steam Train BEHIND THE SCENES “I was ten,” Annie said, “and torn between my duty to my Kezar Music – for being the best ticket sellers this side of the Mississippi “Moonshine Lullaby”………….….…….……….....Annie, Kids and Cowgirl Trio family “Moonshine and my love Lullaby”………….….…….……….....Annie, for the wild birds and animals; I Kidswas and forced Cowgirl to Trio Super OneBACKSTAGE Foods – for CREW donating.…………...Max everything for Anderson the root beer float gala kill. In my child mind, I held the gun responsible for what I was do- Scene 3: The Main Tent on the Minneapolis Fair Grounds Kari and Ed Mooney – for coordinating the Brian opening Ario night gala ingScene so I3: came The Main to hate Tent theon the gun Minneapolis and all guns.” Fair Grounds Connie Dorn – for helping with the choreography Brady Skallet “Show“I Business”really think (Reprise it was 2)……………….……...……………………...Annie my hatred of guns that made me an ex- “Show Business” (Reprise 2)……………….……...……………………...Annie Kristin SETRedd PAINTER – for taking……………….…...Karen dress rehearsal photos Jenson and gala help pert “They shot. Say To It’s me Wonderful”……………………….…………….Annie the gun was my enemy and fighting against and Frank it, I ORCHESTRA………………..…...Amanda Rodahl—Piano/Music Director perfected my shooting ability.” Lacey Simoneau – for opening night gala help “They Say It’s Wonderful”……………………….…………….Annie and Frank Phil McKenzie – Music Coordinator “My DefensesAnnie Oakley Are Down”…………………………………...……………...Frank officially retired in 1901 but gave occasional LoriAnn Walseth — for opening night gala Dana help Dyrud – Flute/Piccolo “My Defenses Are Down”…………………………………...……………...Frank performances until 1916. She died in 1926 in Dayton, Ohio, where Murray Anderson – for taking the bio headshots Lacie Hovland – Clarinet/Flute/Alto Sax Sceneshe 4:had Annie’s finally Dressing settled Tent down. Frank Butler died eighteen days later. Linda Samuelson – for coordinating musical Brian equipment Kays – Trombone AnnieScene was4: Annie’s reported Dressing to have Tent left a tidy $500,000 to friends, relatives “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” (Reprise)…….…………..………....Annie and charities so it may be assumed that she and Butler were good Jean Larson – for publicity and putting together Jon Kays the –insert Drums “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” (Reprise)…….…………..………....Annie Mark Lehrer – Trumpet business people as well as good shots. You, the Audience – for supporting us with your attendance Nicole Mosloff – String Bass 20 MINUTE - TheINTERMISSION Rogers and Hammerstein Library 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION Allison Scott – Violin

THE CAST MICHELEKRISTI ROOD CHRISTENSEN (Cowgirl Trio/Chorus)(Eagle Feather/Chorus) joins us for is this, a familiar her first face ever in produc- STEVEN KNOTT (Porter/Waiter/Messenger/Mac/Cowboy/Chorus) thetion. TRFCAC Last summer, productions. Kristi She mentioned has performed that she in might Anything like Goes to get, The involved Odd with the EMMA ANDERSON (Chorus) is the youngest member of the company. At is back for his second TRFCAC’s musical, appearing last summer as a CoupleTRFCAC., The Wizard A few of months Oz, The later, Glass KristiMenagerie became, Pippin our, Annietreasurer, and and Titus tonight she’s a age 8, she has just completed 2nd grade. Emma made her debut as Gretl in The sailor in Anything Goes. He has also performed in Crenshaw Family Reunion, Andronicusstar on stage.. This So,July be she careful will also what be youperforming wish for! in During The House the ofday Blue time, she is the Sound of Music. Last summer she performed in the Safari Theatre’s production Exit, and Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon. Steven, 14, has just completed Leavespharmacy. Michele bookkeeper is employed at MeritCare at Arctic CatTRF and SE wouldClinic. like Kristi to sayreports “Thank you to of The Velveteen Rabbit. Emma has taken 2 years of classical, jazz, and tap dance the 8th grade in RLF and states “It’s been so much fun being part of the “Thanksmy friends everyone, for their it was support a lot ofand fun.” encouragement.” classes through community education. She comments “I like this play and I hope show. to It’sbe anbeen actress wonderful someday.” working with such talented people.”

DANE FROILAND (Frank Butler) recently graduated from UND as a music JEAN LARSON (Dolly Tate) is a familiar face (wrinkles and all) to the TRF- major. MATTHEW Dane has beenSMITH active (Pawnee in Lincoln Bill) High has starred School inproductions many shows of atFiddler the U on of the M MAX ANDERSON (Ballroom Announcer/Backstage Crew) age 12, has just CAC’s audiences. She has performed in Anything Goes, Mame, The Sound of Roofin Crookstonand Joseph and and the Morris Amazing including Technicolor Murder Dreamcoat at Sunset. HeLodge has, Lurkingalso performed on the Railroad in the, finished grade 6 and is quickly becoming invaluable to the TRFCAC’s productions. Music, My Fair Lady, The Wizard of Oz and The Music Man. Jean’s love for live thea- TRFCAC’sThe Word Onceproduction Heard, ofand You’re more. A GoodHis previous Man, Charlie involvement Brown. Dane with just the finishedTRFCAC He has performed as Friedrich in The Sound of Music, Free to Be…You and Me, tre developed when she was in musical productions at Warren High School. She directingincludes the A Christmasrevival of Carol You’re, The A Good Sound Man, of Music Charlie and Brown Mame at. MattLHS. reflects Dane says “What “After A Christmas Carol, and Anything Goes. Max says “I have worked back stage in shows enjoyed taking the TRFCAC’s Acting Workshop held this past winter. Jean of- finishingsignifies college, summer it inis greatthe Northland? to return toAnother Thief River outstanding Falls and musical! be in a Icommunity have had the such as The Odd Couple and Shirley Valentine and I really like it.” fers “The costumes, the scenery, the make-up, the props; the audience that lifts thatgood is supportive fortune of ofbeing the arts.persuaded It has beeninto many fun to shows be back on onthe stage NCTC to performstage. You in can you when you’re down…. the opening when your heart beats like a drum. Yes, showsblame again. Scott It’s and a Jean.great useNow of form my music your owndegree kick and line has and been remember a fun experience.” to bend at the knees. Plz!” there’s no business likeKATELYN show business. ARIO So, (Jessie, let’s goAnnie’s on with Little the Sister)show! is Thanks, performing for the first gals and guys, for your upbeat attitudes. You’ve been real troopers!” time with the TRF Community Arts Council. At age 13, she has just finished JUDI HELGELAND (Running Doe/Chorus) is no rookie to the stage. grade 7 and has been in many skits, as well as The Fisherman and His Wife. SheBRENNA has been in SKALLET the TRFCAC (Nellie, productions Annie’s Otherof A Christmas Little Sister) Carol, isThe 14 Sound and th Katelyn says “Thanks to Mom and my family for allowing me to do this. of Musicjust completed, and Quilters 8 . gradeOther at productions Franklin Middle in Byron, School MN where include she On played Gold- TYSON PANEK (Tommy Keeler) is the manager at the TRF Dairy Thanks to all the people that made it possible to put on this production. Espe- en Pond,Baloo Babes in The in Jungle Toyland, Book the and Yuletide Sarah Feast, Brown Robin in Guys Hood, and Annie, Dolls The. Brenna Smoking Queen when he is not throwing knives around! Tyson has just finished cially, thanks to my sister for helping me with lines and encouraging me.” Gun,also Beauty performed and the inBeast, the TRFCAC’sThe Music Man, production and Fiddler of Freeon the to Roof.be...You She and has his AA degree at NCTC. Lucky for us, he is still around this summer! alsoMe co-directed. She writes productions “I’d love to atthank Franklin my friends Middle and School. family Judi, that aare retired in the His past productions include The King and I, All Shook Up, and Moby Dick: pastryaudience chef, commentstonight. You “This gave is meone all of ofmy the favorite support shows I need and and it’s that really the Musical. Tyson says “Thank you for the experience and the fun (Chorus) age 14 and finished with 9th grade has joined the beenmeans a kick a lotto beto partme. ofHope it. Last you year,enjoy I thewas show!” too busy with graduation, so MICKAYLA ARIO memories!” TRFCAC’s stage for the first time. She has performed in The Fisherman and His I had no time to do any theater. I really missed it. Now I have time again, Hoorah!” Wife and has been involved with many skits and plays for church. Mickayla adds TYLER JEFFREY SELE (Little Jake, Annie’s Little Brother) has kept the en- “This has been a very helpful and very fun experience and I want to thank every-

tire cast entertained and on their toes. At age 9 and finished with 3rd grade, he one who has made it that way.” AMANDA JESME (Winnie Tate) began her theatre experience with the SCOTT PREAM (Buffalo Bill) couldn’t be better suited for his role in tonight’s has been very active in 4-H “Share the Fun” plays, advancing to the MN State Middle River Children’s Theatre in The Tale of the Country Mouse, The Pale Pink Fair level. Tyler has also participated in 4-H speech contests. He has an innate performance! He is a natural on stage, appearing in many TRFCAC’s productions Dragon, The Wizard of Oz, Charlotte’s Web, and Pocahontas. She has performed with acting ability – whether on a school, church or community stage. The cast can including: Anything GoesROGER, The Odd BLANK Couple (Chief, Mame Sitting, The Sound Bull) ofis Musica newcomer, Beauty toand the the TRF Community the TRFCAC in A Christmas Carol, Bye, Bye Birdie, and Quilters. Also, NCTC’s All attest to his character – both on and off the stage. We welcome Tyler for his Beast, My Fair Lady, GypsyArts ,Council’s Bye Bye Birdie productions., and On GoldenRoger Pondworks. Other as a locomotive productions engineer with the Shook Up, as well as many school productions. When Amanda is not on stage, first performance with the TRFCAC. By the way, Tyler loves karaoke singing include: Something’s Afootrailroad,, Titus when Andronicus he’s not, Triangle on stage. Fire/Man His past with productions Bogart’s Face include, Babes in Toyland you’ll find her at Jesme’s Daycare. She would like to say “Thanks to everyone and fishing at the lake. Gap in Generations andand numerous Damn Yankees church. Roger productions. says “Thank When you, Scott everyone, isn’t on forstage, all your help. It has who has inspired me to do theater in the past: my Mom, Grandma, Barb and you’ll find him at Arctic Cat in Material Control. He adds “I have always wanted to been a lot of fun when you have fun people to be with in a play.” Brianna Geer, KayDell Super, Janine Peterson, Cookie Melby, Vanessa Martell play Buffalo Bill, now here is my chance. Thanks for coming, and I hope you enjoy and Linda Samuelson. You’ve all been great mentors! Thanks to this whole cast! this great musical production.” You are wonderful!” PAUL TANDBERG (Foster Wilson) in real life is a Newfolden EMILIE BUBOLZ (Mrs. Potter-Porter/Cowgirl Trio/Chorus) is making her farmer, not a hotel proprietor. However, he ably masters both jobs! debut with the TRF Community Arts Council. She has recently graduated from SHERRYPrevious KNOTT performances (Annie withOakley) the isTRFCAC a music teacherinclude: of the both Lion piano in The and NCTC’s Nursing program AL ROGALLA and is working (Charlie as a Davenport) caregiver at during Greenleaf the day Assisted has a lead role as our Pennington County Attorney. Al has been extremely active in pro voiceWizard at St. of Joseph Oz, and Catholic Eli Whitney School in in Anything Red Lake Goes Falls.. He She also performed played the in Living Facility. Emilie wants to say “Thank you to my parents for their uncondi- Peter Pan, Saving the Old Hometead, bothIrish TRFCAC’s Cop in Radio productions Days. Paul last has summer, been a Anythingregular with Goes ,the and Middle The Odd River tional love, encouragement, ductions andwith support.” the TRFCAC, including: Madrigal Dinners, The Sound of Music, Song of Mark, The Music Man, The King Coupleand. WeStephen are thrilled Community to welcome Theaters, Sherry performing back! She in has “a wholealso been bunch of and I, A Christmas Carol, Oklahoma, Annie, and Bye Bye Birdie. He has also extremelythem”. activePaul remarks on stage “I in would RLF inlike Brigadoon to thank, Mameyou, ,the A Bad audience, Year for for performed in RLF’s The Nerd and numerous religious plays. We give a Tomatoessupporting, Love Thythis Neighbor wonderful, Once theater Upon company. a Mattress ,And and IFiddler would on like the to Roof . ISAIAH BURKEL (Chorus/Indian) is twelve years old and just Sherrythank comments my lovely, “Thank supportive, you TRF and Community patient wife, Arts Charlene. Council (Ifor should making be warm welcometh back to Al and thank him for finding time to play! Al says “Thankscompleted to Kelly 6 grade. for 25 Isaiah great firstyears performed of marriage. with Thanks the Thief to my River kids, Falls Com- it possible able to toget put the on lawn such mowed great shows! by next Steven, week, Hon.I’m so Maybe.)” glad that you love munity Arts Council’s production of A Christmas Carol. Since then he has Robert, Alyssa and Lauren for being good kids. What a fun cast!” theatre – I am so proud of you! I am so honored to be a part of this been in Beauty and the Beast, Free to be…You and Me and The Velveteen Rabbit. wonderful production!” Isaiah says “I love being on stage”.

CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance) DESIREE UMBER (Chorus) at sweet 16, has just completed 10th grade at Marshall County Central in Newfolden, where she has performed in The Wizard of Oz, Annie and Grease. This is her first TRFCAC production. Desiree writes “This has been an enjoyable cast to work with. Thanks for Frank Butler………………………...……....……Dane Froiland the memories!” Buffalo Bill Cody……………………...…….…...Scott Pream Dolly Tate…………………………………...…...Jean Larson DENISE YONKE (Mrs. Schuyler Adams/Cowgirl Trio/Chorus) works at Wells Fargo as a Personal Banker during the day. She has performed in The Tommy Keeler……………………...……...……Tyson Panek King and I before joining the TRFCAC in this, her first production. Denise states “I have had a blast with this great group of actors! Thanks!” Winnie Tate………………………………..….…Amanda Jesme Charlie Davenport…………………..……...….. Al Rogalla THE CREW Foster Wilson …………………………….….….Paul Tandberg JEN ARIO (Stage Manager/Props) is a wonderful addition to the Chief Sitting Bull…………………...…….……...Roger Blank TRFCAC, keeping us organized. She is the efficient office secretary at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Jen played Henrietta in All Shook Up. Annie Oakley………………………………...….Sherry Knott Last summer she was a stage hand for the TRFCAC’s Anything Goes Jessie, Annie’s Little Sister………...….……….Katelyn Ario production and this July, Jen will be the stage manager for The House of Blue Leaves. She adds “I want to thank my husband, Brian, ‘my right Nellie, Annie’s Other Sister………………...... Brenna Skallet hand man’, who has helped me backstage, and my children for putting up with me. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with this talented Little Jake, Annie’s Little Brother………….…..Tyler Sele bunch of actors and production crew. You made my job backstage easy due to your energy and helpfulness. Break a leg!” Running Doe/Chorus..………………………….Judi Helgeland Eagle Feather/Chorus.………………………….Michele Christensen JONATHAN DENT (Technical Director) Refer to the summer program booklet for Bio. Waiter/Porter/Messenger/Chorus..………..…..Steven Knott Trio/Mrs. Sylvia Potter-Porter/Chorus….……..Emilie Bubolz AMANDA K. RODAHL (Accompanist/Music Director) is a Preschool Trio/Mrs. Schuyler Adams/Chorus…………….Denise Yonke teacher by day, as well as a patient piano teacher. She is gifted at keeping the cast on the right key. Her first TRFCAC production was years ago in Trio/Chorus………………………………………Kristi Rood Peter Pan. Mandi was recently involved in the LHS production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She says “It has been a pleasure to work with so Pawnee Bill……………………………..……….Matthew Smith many talented and hard working people. Thank you to the TRFCAC for the opportunity to be a part of this show! It has been so much fun! Enjoy Ballroom Announcer………………………..…..Max Anderson the show!” Chorus……………………………….…...……...Emma Anderson ANDREA THIBERT (Costume Mistress) is Thibert Theatrical, a hobby/obsession since Mickayla Ario 1984. A well kept secret, Thibert costumes travel the nation, thanks to the world wide web. Thief River Falls audiences may remember her costumes in The Sound of Music, Mame, Isaiah Burkel and Anything Goes. Andrea states “I am thrilled to costume this attractive cast. A big thank you to the Arts Council for their continued support.” Desiree Umber

MICHELE CHRISTENSEN (Eagle Feather/Chorus) is a familiar face in STEVEN KNOTTTHE (Porter/Waiter/Messenger/Mac/Cowboy/Chorus) CAST theKRISTI TRFCAC ROOD productions. (Cowgirl SheTrio/Chorus) has performed joins in us Anything for this, Goes her, firstThe Oddever produc- is back for his second TRFCAC’s musical, appearing last summer as a Coupletion. Last, The summer, Wizard of Kristi Oz, The mentioned Glass Menagerie that she, Pippin might, Annielike to, and get Titusinvolved with the EMMA ANDERSON (Chorus) is the youngest member of the company. At sailor in Anything Goes. He hasnd also performed in Crenshaw Family Reunion, AndronicusTRFCAC.. AThis few July months she will later, also Kristi be performing became our in treasurerThe House and of Blue tonight she’s a age 8, she has just completed 2 grade. Emma made her debut as Gretl in The Exit, and Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon. Steven, 14, has just completed Leavesstar on. Michelestage. So, is beemployed careful whatat Arctic you Catwish and for! would During like the to day say time, she is the Sound of Music. Last summer she performed in the Safari Theatre’s production the 8th grade in RLF and states “It’s been so much fun being part of the “Thankspharmacy everyone, bookkeeper it was at MeritCarea lot of fun.” TRF SE Clinic. Kristi reports “Thank you to of The Velveteen Rabbit. Emma has taken 2 years of classical, jazz, and tap dance my friends for their support and encouragement.” classes show. through It’s been community wonderful education. working withShe comments such talented “I like people.” this play and I hope to be an actress someday.”

DANE FROILAND (Frank Butler) recently graduated from UND as a music JEAN LARSON (Dolly Tate) is a familiar face (wrinkles and all) to the TRF- major. Dane has been active in Lincoln High School productions of Fiddler on the CAC’s audiences. She has performed in Anything Goes, Mame, The Sound of Roof MATTHEW and Joseph SMITHand the Amazing (Pawnee Technicolor Bill) has starredDreamcoat in .many He has shows also performedat the U of inM the MAX ANDERSON (Ballroom Announcer/Backstage Crew) age 12, has just Music, My Fair Lady, The Wizard of Oz and The Music Man. Jean’s love for live thea- TRFCAC’sin Crookston production and Morris of including You’re A Good Murder Man, at SunsetCharlie Lodge Brown, Lurking. Dane juston the finished Railroad , finished grade 6 and is quickly becoming invaluable to the TRFCAC’s productions. tre developed when she was in musical productions at Warren High School. She directingThe Word Oncethe revival Heard ,of and You’re more. A Good His previousMan, Charlie involvement Brown at LHS. with theDane TRFCAC says “After He has performed as Friedrich in The Sound of Music, Free to Be…You and Me, enjoyed taking the TRFCAC’s Acting Workshop held this past winter. Jean of- finishingincludes Acollege, Christmas it isCarol great, The to returnSound ofto Music Thief and River Mame Falls. Matt and bereflects in a community “What A Christmas Carol, and Anything Goes. Max says “I have worked back stage in shows fers “The costumes, the scenery, the make-up, the props; the audience that lifts thatsignifies is supportive summer inof thethe Northland?arts. It has beenAnother fun tooutstanding be back on musical! stage to I performhave had in the such as The Odd Couple and Shirley Valentine and I really like it.” you when you’re down…. the opening when your heart beats like a drum. Yes, showsgood fortune again. It’sof being a great persuaded use of my into music many degree shows and on has the been NCTC a fun stage. experience.” You can blame Scott and Jean. Now form your own kick line and remember to bend at there’s no business like show business. So, let’s go on with the show! Thanks, the knees. Plz!” gals and guys, for yourKATELYN upbeat attitudes.ARIO (Jessie, You’ve Annie’s been real Little troopers!” Sister) is performing for the first JUDI HELGELAND (Running Doe/Chorus) is no rookie to the stage. time with the TRF Community Arts Council. At age 13, she has just finished She has been in the TRFCAC productions of A Christmas Carol, The Sound BRENNA SKALLET (Nellie, Annie’s Other Little Sister) is 14 and grade 7 and has been in many skits, as well as The Fisherman and His Wife. of Music, and Quilters. Other productions in Byron, MN include On Gold- TYSON PANEK (Tommy Keeler) is the manager at the TRF Dairy just completed 8th grade at Franklin Middle School where she played Katelyn says “Thanks to Mom and my family for allowing me to do this. en Pond, Babes in Toyland, the Yuletide Feast, Robin Hood, Annie, The Smoking Queen when he is not throwing knives around! Tyson has just finished The Jungle Book Guys and Dolls Thanks to all the people that made it possible to put on this production. Espe- Gun,Baloo Beauty in and the Beast, andThe MusicSarah Man,Brown and in Fiddler on the Roof.. Brenna She has his AA degree at NCTC. Lucky for us, he is still around this summer! Free to be You and cially, thanks to my sister for helping me with lines and encouraging me.” alsoalso co performed-directed inproductions the TRFCAC’s at Franklin production Middle of School. Judi,... a retired His past productions include The King and I, All Shook Up, and Moby Dick: Me. She writes “I’d love to thank my friends and family that are in the pastry chef, comments “This is one of my favorite shows and it’s really the Musical. Tyson says “Thank you for the experience and the fun beenaudience a kick tonight. to be part You of gave it. Last me year,all of Ithe was support too busy I need with and graduation, that so memories!” MICKAYLA ARIO (Chorus) age 14 and finished with 9th grade has joined the I means had no a timelot to to me. do Hopeany theater. you enjoy I really the show!”missed it. Now I have TRFCAC’s stage for the first time. She has performed in The Fisherman and His time again, Hoorah!” Wife and has been involved with many skits and plays for church. Mickayla adds

TYLER JEFFREY SELE (Little Jake, Annie’s Little Brother) has kept the en- “This has been a very helpful and very fun experience and I want to thank every- AMANDAtire cast entertained JESME and(Winnie on their Tate) toes. began At ageher 9theatre and finished experience with with3rd grade, the he oneSCOTT who hasPREAM made it(Buffalo that way.” Bill) couldn’t be better suited for his role in tonight’s Middle River Children’s Theatre in The Tale of the Country Mouse, The Pale Pink has been very active in 4-H “Share the Fun” plays, advancing to the MN State performance! He is a natural on stage, appearing in many TRFCAC’s productions DragonFair level., The Tyler Wizard has of also Oz, participated Charlotte’s Web in ,4-H and speech Pocahontas contests.. She hasHe performedhas an innate with including: Anything Goes, The Odd Couple, Mame, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the theacting TRFCAC ability –in whether A Christmas on aCarol school,, Bye, church Bye Birdie or community, and Quilters stage.. Also, The NCTC’s cast can All Beast, My Fair Lady,ROGER Gypsy, Bye BLANK Bye Birdie (Chief, and Sitting On Golden Bull) Pond is a. newcomerOther productions to the TRF Community Shookattest Upto ,his as characterwell as many – both school on and productions. off the stage. When We Amanda welcome is notTyler on for stage, his include: Something’sArts Afoot Council’s, Titus Andronicus productions., Triangle Roger Fire/Man works aswith a locomotive Bogart’s Face engineer, with the you’llfirst performance find her at Jesme’s with the Daycare. TRFCAC. She By would the way, like Tylerto say loves“Thanks karaoke to everyone singing Gap in Generations andrailroad, numerous when church he’s not productions. on stage. His When past Scottproductions isn’t on include stage, Babes in Toyland whoand fishing has inspired at the melake. to do theater in the past: my Mom, Grandma, Barb and you’ll find him at Arcticand Damn Cat Yankeesin Material. Roger Control. says “Thank He adds you, “I have everyone, always for wanted all your to help. It has Brianna Geer, KayDell Super, Janine Peterson, Cookie Melby, Vanessa Martell play Buffalo Bill, nowbeen here a lot is of my fun chance. when youThanks have for fun coming, people andto be I hope with youin a enjoyplay.” and Linda Samuelson. You’ve all been great mentors! Thanks to this whole cast! this great musical production.” You are wonderful!”

PAUL TANDBERG (Foster Wilson) in real life is a Newfolden EMILIE BUBOLZ (Mrs. Potter-Porter/Cowgirl Trio/Chorus) is making her SHERRYfarmer, notKNOTT a hotel (Annie proprietor. Oakley) However, is a music he teacher ably masters of both both piano jobs! and debut with the TRF Community AL ROGALLA Arts Council.(Charlie SheDavenport) has recently during graduated the day fromhas a lead role as voicePrevious at St. performances Joseph Catholic with School the TRFCAC in Red Lake include: Falls. theShe Lion performed in The in NCTC’s Nursing program our Pennington and is working County as a Attorney.caregiver at Al Greenleaf has been Assistedextremely active in pro bothWizard TRFCAC’s of Oz, and productions Eli Whitney last in summer, Anything AnythingGoes. He Goes also, playedand The the Odd Living Facility. Emilie ductions wants to with say “Thankthe TRFCAC, you to myincluding: parents Peterfor their Pan, uncondi-Saving the Old Hometead, CoupleIrish .Cop We inare Radio thrilled Days to. Paulwelcome has been Sherry a regular back! Shewith has the also Middle been River tional love, encouragement, Madrigal and Dinners, support.” The Sound of Music, Song of Mark, The Music Man, The King and Stephen Community Theaters, performing in “a whole bunch of and I, A Christmas Carol, Oklahoma, Annie, and Bye Bye Birdie. He has also extremely active on stage in RLF in Brigadoon, Mame, A Bad Year for Tomatoesthem”., Paul Love remarksThy Neighbor “I would, Once like Upon to athank Mattress you,, and the Fiddleraudience, on the for Roof . performed in RLF’s The Nerd and numerous religious plays. We give a Sherrysupporting comments this wonderful “Thank you theater TRF Communitycompany. And Arts I wouldCouncil like for to making ISAIAH warm welcome BURKEL back (Chorus/Indian) to Al and thank ishim twelve for finding years oldtime and to justplay! Al says “Thanks to Kelly for 25 great years of marriage. Thanks to my kids, it thankpossible my to lovely, put on supportive, such great andshows! patient Steven, wife, I’m Charlene. so glad that(I should you love be completed 6th grade. Isaiah first performed with the Thief River Falls Com- theatre able to – get I am the so lawn proud mowed of you! by I amnext so week, honored Hon. to Maybe.)”be a part of this munity Robert, Arts Alyssa Council’s and Lauren production for being of Agood Christmas kids. WhatCarol. aSince fun cast!” then he has wonderful production!” been in Beauty and the Beast, Free to be…You and Me and The Velveteen Rabbit. Isaiah says “I love being on stage”.

THE REAL ANNIE OAKLEY THE HISTORY OF THE MUSICALACT II Phoebe Annie OakleyIrving Moses Berlin’s (sometimes called Mozee) was On stage, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN proved to be the great- born on a run-down farm in Darke County, Ohio, in 1860. Her family est success for both its star and its composer, Ethel Merman and was poor and her stepfatherAnnie died Get when Your she was Gun four. Guns were Irving Scene Berlin. 1: The UpperThe hit Deck show of aopened Cattle Boat in 1948 in New York and played standard equipment on farms in those days and Annie soon learned 1,147 performances. “I Got Lost In His Arms”………………………..…...………………Annie how to shoot well, despite the fact that on her first attempt, she Irving Berlin’s success has been further crowned by the fact broke her nose. that almost all the songs he wrote for the show became hits or MUSICAL SYNOPSIS Scene 2: The Ballroom at the Hotel Brevoort in New York City As told in ANNIE MUSICALGET YOUR SYNOPSIS GUN she helped support her standards, plus even an anthem, “There’s No Business Like Show family by shooting local game. NotACT ACT only I I did she feed them, but she Business.” “Who Do You Love, I Hope”……………..………....Winnie and Tommy paid off the mortgage on the farm with the proceeds of the game Interestingly, he was very hesitant about doing the show. she was able to sell. Jerome “I GotKern the was Sun originally in the Morning”…………….….Annie set to write the score, and but the died Ensemble before Prologue: The Big Top (the year is 1888) its realization. Mr. Berlin was then approached, but wanted time to Prologue:Her The prowess Big Top with (the ayear gun is became1888) well-known and when Frank think it “An over Old for Fashioned a few days. Wedding”……………..…………...Annie Fortunately he said yes. and Frank Butler’s “There’s show cameNo Business to the Like area, Show a Business”………...Frankshooting contest was and arranged the Company “There’s No Business Like Show Business”………...Frank and the Company between her and Butler to publicize his show – but the targets were On screen, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN repeated its success Scene 1: The Front Lawn of the Wilson Arms Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio “The Girl That I Marry” (Reprise)…………………………………..Frank notScene clay 1: pigeons. The Front LawnThey ofwere the Wilsontwenty Arms-five Hotellive birds in Cincinnati, to be shot Ohio on the for the composer as well as the film’s star, Betty Hutton. The production tonight is the 1999 version, slightly revised from the wing by “Doin each What contestant. Comes Natur’lly”…….………….…....Annie, Annie killed all twenty-five Wilson of hers. and theFrank Kids Scene 3: The Property Room Butler “Doin only What scored Comes twenty Natur’lly”…….………….…....Annie,-four. Wilson and the Kids original. “The Girl That I Marry”…………….……..…………....….…...Frank and Annie Scene 4: The Shooting Match “TheApproximately Girl That I Marry”…………….……..…………....….…...Frank a year later she and Butler were married and Annie– an event that was followed soon after by Butler giving up his own ca- “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun”….…..……..……….………………..Annie “Anything You Can THANK Do”……………………...………....Annie YOU! and Frank reer to “You manage Can’t Get hers. A Man With A Gun”….…..……..……….………………..Annie “They Say It’s Wonderful” (Reprise)…Annie, Frank and the Company The“Show mention Business” of (Reprise Annie 1)……..….…Frank,Oakley today brings Buffalo to Bill, mind Charlie a quiet, and Annie NCTC – for hosting the TRFCAC this summer in our favorite theatre shy little “Show girl Business” with a fringe (Reprise buckskin 1)……..….…Frank, shirt handling Buffalo a Bill,rifle. Charlie Always and Annie happy,Scene but 2: Anever Pullman happier Car on than the Overland when she Steam was Train firing her special rifle. The Beito Foundation— for their generous support Scene 2: A Pullman Car on the Overland Steam Train BEHIND THE SCENES “I was ten,” Annie said, “and torn between my duty to my Kezar Music – for being the best ticket sellers this side of the Mississippi “Moonshine Lullaby”………….….…….……….....Annie, Kids and Cowgirl Trio family “Moonshine and my love Lullaby”………….….…….……….....Annie, for the wild birds and animals; I Kidswas and forced Cowgirl to Trio SuperBACKSTAGE One Foods CREW – for .…………...Maxdonating everything Anderson for the root beer float gala kill. In my child mind, I held the gun responsible for what I was do- Scene 3: The Main Tent on the Minneapolis Fair Grounds Kari and Ed Mooney – for coordinating Brian the Ario opening night gala ingScene so I3: came The Main to hate Tent theon the gun Minneapolis and all guns.” Fair Grounds Connie Dorn – for helping with the choreographyBrady Skallet “I“Show really Business” think it (Reprise was my 2)……………….……...……………………...Annie hatred of guns that made me an ex- “Show Business” (Reprise 2)……………….……...……………………...Annie KristinSET PAINTERRedd – for……………….…...Karen taking dress rehearsal photos Jenson and gala help pert shot. “They To Say me It’s the Wonderful”……………………….…………….Annie gun was my enemy and fighting against and it, Frank I ORCHESTRA………………..…...Amanda Rodahl—Piano/Music Director perfected my shooting ability.” Lacey Simoneau – for opening night gala help “They Say It’s Wonderful”……………………….…………….Annie and Frank Phil McKenzie – Music Coordinator Annie“My Defenses Oakley Are officially Down”…………………………………...……………...Frank retired in 1901 but gave occasional LoriAnn Walseth — for opening night Dana gala Dyrudhelp – Flute/Piccolo “My Defenses Are Down”…………………………………...……………...Frank performances until 1916. She died in 1926 in Dayton, Ohio, where Murray Anderson – for taking the bio Lacie headshots Hovland – Clarinet/Flute/Alto Sax sheScene had 4:finally Annie’s settled Dressing down. Tent Frank Butler died eighteen days later. Linda Samuelson – for coordinating Brian musical Kays equipment – Trombone AnnieScene was4: Annie’s reported Dressing to have Tent left a tidy $500,000 to friends, relatives “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” (Reprise)…….…………..………....Annie and charities so it may be assumed that she and Butler were good Jean Larson – for publicity and putting Jon together Kays – Drumsthe insert “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” (Reprise)…….…………..………....Annie Mark Lehrer – Trumpet business people as well as good shots. You, the Audience – for supporting us with your attendance Nicole Mosloff – String Bass 20 MINUTE - The RogersINTERMISSION and Hammerstein Library 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION Allison Scott – Violin

The Thief River Falls Community Arts Council presents

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