Producers Toby’s Dinner Theatre

Director SHAWN KETTERING

Musical Director Douglas Lawler

Set Designer Costume Designer David A. Hopkins Samn Huffer

Lighting Designer Sound Designer Coleen Foley Jimmy Englekermier

Annie is presented through an exclusive arrangement with Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York City, NY 10019 212-541-4684 http://www.MTIshows.com

Toby’s the Dinner Theater of Columbia 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia, MD 21044 Box Office (410) 730-8311 (301) 596-6161 (410) 995-1969 Tobysdinnertheatre.com

Cast Of Annie

Annie………………………… Caitlin Deerin, Adalia Jiminez Warbucks…………………… David Reynolds Grace Farrell……………….. A.K. Brink Molly………………………… Susanna Hoffman, Megan Tavares Kate………………………… Lily Discepolo, Maddie Ulman Tessie……………………… Nia Smith, Harlie Heiserman Pepper…………………….. Kylie Cooley, Alyssa Tschirgi July………………………… Bailey Gabrish, Bailey Lehfeldt Duffy……………………….. Amanda Yuan, Jazzy Williams Drake………………………. Andrew Horn Mrs. Pugh…………………. Victoria Winter Miss Hannigan…………… Tina DeSimone Rooster…………………….. David Frankenberger Lilly………………………….. Deb Buonaccorsi Bert Healy…………………. Jeff Shankle Boylan Sisters……………. Jessica Ball, Heather Beck, Beth Rayca FDR………………………… Alan Hoffman

Ensemble………………… Jessica Ball, Heather Beck, Beth Rayca Matthew Schleigh, Dan Sonntag, Russel Sunday,

Understudies: Warbucks-Alan Hoffman* Miss Hannigan- Heather Beck* Grace Farrell- Jessica Ball* Lilly- Beth Rayca* FDR- Russell Sunday* Rooster- Matt Schleigh* Drake- * Bert Healy-

Swings: Erin Donovan &

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Jessica Lauren Ball (Ens/Grace u/s) is happy to return to Toby’s after a year with the National tour of The Pajama Game. Favorite roles: Martha Jefferson in 1776, Maria in West Side Story, Maria in Sound of Music, Kate McGowan in Titanic, Laurey in Oklahoma and Johanna in Sweeney Todd. She is a graduate of Catholic University & would like to send lots of love to her family.

Heather Marie Beck (Ens/ Miss Hannigan u/s) has never done a production of Annie and is happy to have the opportunity. Other Toby's credits include Ellen (Miss Saigon), Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), All Shook Up and Cats. Heather also works as a sign language interpreter for Howard County. “Thank you to family, cast & crew”.

A.K. Brink (Grace) is happy to be reprising her role as Grace Farrell in Annie. She last appeared at Toby's as Esther in Meet Me In St. Louis. Past credits include Snookie (110 in the Shade), Young Phyllis (Follies), Gloria (Damn Yankees), Dorothy (The Wizard Of Oz) and in Alexander Who Is Not Going To Move.

David Bosley-Reynolds (Oliver Warbucks) is excited to participate in his 7th production of Annie and his 5th time playing billionaire Oliver Warbucks. David performed the role on the National Tour, directed by the show's creator and co- writer Martin Charnin. "It's good to be home."

Debra Buonaccorsi (Lily) Credits include:15 productions at Toby’s, including Kiss Me Kate (Bianca/Lois), Carousel (Carrie Pipperidge) & Sound of Music (Elsa Scraeder). Signature Theatre: Kiss of the Spider Woman. Ford’s Theatre: Big River. Arena Stage: Camelot. Olney Theatre: Anything Goes. Education: NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Caitlin Deerin (Annie) is in 5th grade at St. Peter's in Olney, MD. Past credits include Honk! and Beauty and the Beast with MTC in Rockville and mass solos/duets with St. Peter’s Childrens Choir. Caitlin studies acting, dance, piano, guitar, saxophone and is teaching herself to play the harmonica and chanter.

Lily Discepolo (Kate) attends Triadelphia Ridge Elementary and this is her first performance at Toby’s. Lily also participates in all-star cheerleading with the Maryland Marlins. Some of her other performances include Annie (School House Theatre) and The Wizard of Oz (CCTA). Lily would like to thank her family for all of their support and love!

Tina Marie DeSimone (Miss Hannigan) is excited to be back in Columbia with the “Old Gang”! Credits: Rizzo (Grease), Pam (The Full Monty), Anita (West Side Story) & Tzeitel (Fiddler). Tina also works for New Century Tours planning Educational trips for Middle and Junior High Schools. Thanks to Shawn, Doug, Toby & Mark for “The Road To HANNIGAN”…. Lily And Ella… this one’s for you.

Erin Donovan (Swing) is happy to return to Toby's after being a swing in Sweeney Todd. Favorite past roles include Hope Cladwell in Urinetown, Fiona in Brigadoon and Kyra in Bare. Thanks to her friends and family for all their support.

David Frankenberger, Jr. (Rooster) is thrilled to be returning to Toby's after Sweeney Todd. Recent credits: Urinetown (Lockstock), Is He Dead? (O'Shaughnessy), Peter Pan (Slightly Soiled), Big River (Pap/Duke). He is an alumnus of Olney Theatre's National Players. Look for him at Adventure Theatre in the spring!

Bailey Gabrish (July) is thrilled to be back at Toby’s having appeared as the Young Phantom in Toby’s own Phantom Of The Opera. Other Toby’s credits include Ragtime, Here’s Love, Number The Stars, Fiddler On The Roof and Sound Of Music. Thanks to Toby & Shawn for another wonderful opportunity and love to family and friends.

Harlie Heiserman (Tessie) is thrilled to be making her musical theater debut at Toby’s. Previous credits include Baby Girl & Little Chef in the Olney Ballet Theatre Nutcracker, featured dancer in Disney’s Magic Music Days, and many dance performances at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad and Jake.

Alan Hoffman (FDR) Toby's credits include Sweeney Todd, Damn Yankees, Beauty And the Beast, and A Christmas Carol. He has toured with productions of Mame and Camelot and performed locally at Olney Theatre Center and The Way Off Broadway. Alan would like to thank his parents for their support.

Susanna Hoffman (Molly) is blessed to be making her Toby’s debut. Other credits: Gretl in Sound of Music, Michael in Peter Pan and Kathy in High School Musical. Susanna is a proud member of Peabody Children’s Chorus. Special thanks to Bill and Deb Kiska, Toby and Helen Strine for introducing her to the magic of musical theater.

Andrew Horn (Drake) learned everything he knows about being a butler from Jeeves and Upstairs, Downstairs. He has been working for Toby for over 20 years, most recently as the Beadle in Sweeney Todd and Pa Carnes in Oklahoma!.

Adalia Jimenez (Annie) is honored to debut at Toby's in such a wonderful production – Thanks, Toby! Adalia loves to perform the national anthem, which she has performed at three Washington Nationals games, with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and at Fort McHenry. Many thanks to Shawn and Mark for their guidance.

Amanda Yuan (Duffy) Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors (Soloist), Ruthless (Tina Denmark) & Once on This Island Jr. (Ti Moune); TV: Sesame Street, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Finale (Lead/Soloist, upcoming); Vocal: National Anthem (Soloist, Baysox). THANKS and LOVE: family, Jen Rudin, friends & teachers!

Bailey Lehfeldt (July) is thrilled to make her Toby’s debut in Annie. Credits include Boylan Sister and Star to Be in Annie (Musical Theater Center). Bailey studies tap and voice and enjoys golf and time with her friends. Special thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for helping Mom cart her to all the rehearsals, shows and lessons!

Beth Rayca (Ens/Lilly u/s) is excited to be in this production of Annie. Past Toby's credits: Ado Annie in Oklahoma! and Ulla in The Producers. A graduate of PSU, Beth also spent time performing on a Disney cruise ship! Thanks Tom, family and friends for their continued support, especially Blake.

Matthew Schleigh (Ens/Rooster u/s) joins his tenth cast with Toby's! His regional credits include: Everyman Theatre, Olney Theatre Center and Imagination Stage. Following Annie, he will perform in Our Town with Everyman Theatre. Thanks to Toby, Terry, Doug and, yes, Shawn too.

Jeff Shankle (Bert) Toby's credits include: Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Will in Oklahoma!, My Way, Sparky in Plaid Tidings, and George M in George M. Other credits include the National Tour of Gypsy, Bobby in Crazy For You and the Original Cast Recording of Twice Charmed for Disney Creative Entertainment.

Nia Smith (Tessie) is thrilled to be in her first Toby's production! She has been in several musical productions at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater and is a proud member of the Musical Theater Center's Upbeat Unlimited performance ensemble. Nia dreams of being cast in a Broadway production.

Dan Sonntag (Ensemble) is thrilled to be doing Annie. Last seen here in Sweeney Todd, favorite roles include Wallace Hartly in Titanic (Toby's), Balladeer in Assassins (CUA) and being included in Jerry Springer, the Opera (Studio Theatre). Much thanks to the cast and crew!

Russell Sunday (Ens/FDR u/s) Toby’s credits: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Jekyll and Hyde (HH nomination lead actor), Aida (Radames), Miss Saigon (Chris), Carousel (Billy), Beauty & the Beast (The Beast & Gaston). Other Favorites: Les Miserables/Signature Theatre (HH winner), Jerry Springer the Opera/Studio Theatre (HH nominee), Musical of Musicals & Closer Than Ever/Metro Stage, David in Shadow & Light/Theatre J. Carpe Diem.

Meagan Tovares (Molly) is excited to be back at Toby’s for her third production. She was last seen as Gretl in Sound Of Music and Zu Zu in Wonderful Life. Meagan is a 3rd grader at Waverly Elementary School. She would like to thank Toby and the cast & crew!

Alyssa Tschirgi (Pepper) is thrilled to make her debut at Toby’s! Other credits: Gretl in The Sound of Music, Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods, and Ethel in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Favorite hobbies: horseback riding, tap and writing stories. Special thanks to her family, Shawn, Toby & all the orphans for this wonderful opportunity!

Maddie Ulman (Kate) is thrilled to be performing in her second Toby's production. Past roles include: Gretl (Sound of Music at Toby's), Sharpay (High School Musical), Veruca (Willie Wonka), and Mayor of Munchinland (Wizard of Oz). Thanks to Mom, Dad, Lily, and of course, Toby!

Victoria Winter (Mrs. Pugh) Vicki's Blessings: The holidays with her Toby's family (Thank you Toby, Shawn and Vickie J.), her friend's support during this difficult summer, and her beautiful daughter, Amy. Goodbye 2009 and welcome 2010! I love you mom. You will be missed.

BEHIND THE SCENES Toby Orenstein (Artistic Director)- An alumna of New York’s High School of Performing Arts and Columbia University, Toby has combined her roles as educator and director throughout her theatrical career. She’s taught at Catholic University, her own Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, and has directed most of the productions at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia since its opening in 1979. Since 1975, Toby has been the creative force behind The Young Columbians, a touring musical troupe that has played at the White House and Wolf Trap among other places, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Recently, Toby lent her energy to producing and directing Toby’s Youth Theatre (including Ben Carson, MD). In the last ten years Toby’s Dinner Theatre has received over 40 Helen Hayes Award Nominations, and Toby herself received the 2003 Helen Hayes Award for her direction of Jekyll and Hyde.

Shawn Kettering (Director)

Mark Minnick (choreographer) has been honored to receive 5 Helen Hayes Award nominations for Outstanding Choreography for his work on productions of Godspell, West Side Story, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Crazy For You and Bandstand 2000. For Toby's he has directed and choreographed productions of Oklahoma, Grease and West Side Story. He also directed and or choreographed productions of My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly!, Brigadoon, Singing in the Rain and Fiddler on the Roof to name a few. Mark choreographed the 2008/09 National Tour of The Pajama Game, two productions of Grease - a South Korean tour and in Macau, China for the 21st Annual International Arts Festival and recently, he spent a month in Beijing, China where he staged the first Chinese language production of FAME - The Musical

David Hopkins (Set Designer/Associate Artistic Director) has been designing for Toby’s for 7 years. Some of his favorites have been Beauty & the Beast, The Full Monty, Mame, La Cage aux Folles & West Side Story. David has also been a Sound & Lighting Designer/Operator, Stage Manager, Technical Director and also a performer long, long ago. David wants the best show every performance… just remember, they call it live theatre for a reason. If it weren’t, we’d be watching a movie. So sit back, enjoy the show.

Lawrence B. Munsey (Associate Artistic Director) Besides numerous acting credits here at Toby’s and in the DC/Baltimore area, Larry has worked in Las Vegas in Starlight Express, City Lights. He has costumed many shows and has worked on Broadway’s Bombay Dreams, Avenue Q and Phantom of The Opera. He has directed Footloose, The Full Monty, and Damn Yankees and co-directed Titanic, which was nominated for Outstanding direction by the Helen Hayes committee. He sends thanks to Toby for all the chances!

Samn Huffer (Costume Designer) recently directed and choreographed Annie for the Frederick Towne Players and now has costumed the show for Toby’s of Columbia. He has costumed Oklahoma!, Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Grease and The Sound of Music, which he also directed and choreographed. He sends special thanks to Susan and Janine for their assistance. Samn has also appeared in numerous productions here and also at Toby’s of Baltimore.

Jimmy Englekermeir (Sound Designer)

Coleen M. Foley (Lighting Designer Annie and My Way) has been running lights at Toby's for a long, long, long time. Previous Toby's designs: Annie, Forever Plaid, High School Musical, Plaid Tidings, My Way and Seussical. Coleen has also designed the lighting for Toby's Youth Theatre productions for the past 15 years. Coleen is looking forward to the new year and hopes it brings a better future for everyone. Oh, and she's looking forward to her Caribbean vacation in March - feel free to be jealous! Much love to Kerry and LL. For Kevin and Daddy.

Terrence Sweeney (Production Stage Manager)

Drew Dedrick (Stage Manager) has designed sound and sets for numerous area theatres. “All my love to my wife, A.K. and my boys Martin & August.”

PRODUCTION STAFF

Director Shawn Kettering Musical Director Douglas Lawler Set Designer David A. Hopkins Costume Designer Samn Huffer Lighting Designer Coleen Foley Sound Designer Jimmy Englekemier Production Manager Vickie S. Johnson Production Stage Manager Terrence H. Sweeney Stage Managers Drew Dedrick Kate Wackerle Master Carpenter Jason Krznarich Set Construction Russell Sunday, Jason Krznarich, Corey Brown Properties & Set Dressing Amy Kaplan, Light Board Operators Coleen M. Foley, Erin MacDonald Sound Operators Drew Dedrick, Jimmy Englekemier, Stage Crew Erin MacDonald, Heather McNeal

THEATRE STAFF

Artistic Director Toby Orenstein General Manager Joel Friedman Assistant Manager Patrick Albright Form Manager Steve Lewis Chef/Kitchen Manager Chuck Cofield Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager Anthony Beachum Director of Group Sales/Tour & Travel Cheryl Clemens Assistant Director of Group Sales/Tour & Travel Audrey Kyle Director Of Marketing Nancy Michel Bookkeeper Bayna Castner Box Office Manager Judy Abrams Associate Artistic Directors David A. Hopkins, Lawrence B. Munsey Production Manager Vickie S. Johnson Technical Director Dave Beahm Assist Technical Director Jimmy Englekemier Theatre Photographer/Website Developer Kirstine Christiansen Youth Theatre Administrator Toba Barth Bar Manager Shawn Kettering

Box Office Staff Gina Allen, Judy Berry, Laura Blasi, Mary Dempsey, Lynae Harris, Breena Hebron, Estelle King, Clare Krasnick, Marie Moineau, Pat Wright Group Sales Hosting Staff Denise Steadman, Paula Jones, Laura Ciborowski Maintenance Engineers Chris Barry, Stephen B. Harris, Mike Monahan

Musical Numbers

Act One Overture Maybe Annie’s Escape Hard Knock Life Hard Knock Life Reprise Tomorrow Hooverville Hooverville Raid Little Girls Little Girls Reprise I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here N.Y.C. Easy Street Into Warbucks’ Mansion Why Should I Change a Thing? You Won’t Be an Orphan for Long

Act Two N.Y. Entr’acte Timpani Cue Fully Dressed Fully Dressed (Children) Easy Street Reprise Train Music Cabinet Tomorrow Cabinet End Train Scene Something Was Missing I Don’t Need Anything But You Party Music Party Music Same Effect on Everyone A New Deal for Christmas Bows Exit Music

ORCHESTRA

Piano/Conductor…..... Douglas Lawler or Cedric Lyles