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Getting a chance to watch a great performance is a gift that extends beyond the price of admission.
 | These images were taken during dress rehearsal Tuesday. View even more photos at: sayerrich.zenfolio.com/p447588188 |
The Franklin Civic Operetta's production of "Annie", which opens tonight at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, has not just one, not just two, but several individual performances that will knock your socks off.
Lainey Smith is as close to genius as a youngster can get. She exudes Annie. The mother figure to other kids, and the vulnerable orphan, and little girl who longs for her own family. Smith's performance, if anything like dress rehearsal, emphasizes exactly why quality local theater productions are an essential part of a community. These characters are us. These people performing are our neighbors. And they give us an escape to a world we all understand.
Titusville's Joe Thompson, a nice guy in real life, transforms into a bawdy despicable Rooster who is always scheming to get ahead instead of looking for legitimacy. Thompson's over-the-top-performance will have you laughing out loud.
And there is a visit to the Roosevelt White House with Annie giving the adults a good splash of hope looking towards tomorrow.
The Mona Lisa makes an appearance in a spectacular funny way as Warbucks is so rich he struggles understand what it is he actually has. Priceless in more ways than one.
And, perhaps the best part for dog loving Franklin, Isaac the dog makes his acting debut.
Annie is a wonderful Applefest celebration of talent. A great reason to be in Franklin two weekends in a row.
The show opens tonight with a 7:30 p.m. performance. Additional shows are will be done at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, and Oct. 3, 4, and 5. There is a 2 p.m. matinee on Sept. 29, which is nearly sold out already.
The show opens tonight with a 7:30 p.m. performance. Additional shows are will be done at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, and Oct. 3, 4, and 5. There is a 2 p.m. matinee on Sept. 29, which is nearly sold out already.
These images were taken during dress rehearsal Tuesday.
View even more photos at: sayerrich.zenfolio.com/p447588188
View even more photos at: sayerrich.zenfolio.com/p447588188
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