Setting

New York, 1933

There will be one 15 minute intermission

Photography, video, and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited

Please silence all devices and refrain from the use of backlit screens during the performance.

Song List

Act 1
Maybe
Hard-Knock Life
Tomorrow
Hooverville
Little Girls
N.Y.C.
Easy Street
You Won’t Be an Orphan for Long
Musical Numbers

Act 2
Fully Dressed
Easy Street Reprise
Cabinet Tomorrow
Something Was Missing
I Don’t Need Anything But You
A New Deal for Christmas

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Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Cora Parker

Annie

Cora Parker is a 6th grader at Oklahoma Bible Academy. She has been a part of Gaslight Theatre for seven years through the Kids Drama Camp program. Prior to her role as Annie, her favorite role was Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. She has loved the opportunity to work in this show with such a great cast.

Isabelle Ringwald-Swanson

Sandy

Bark bark, ruff ruff! Woof, woof - bark! (Isabelle is an 8 year old mutt. She comes from Enid Animal Welfare, a true pound puppy and hopes you will always adopt from the pound. She has been featured as the Downtown Enid dog and several City of Enid PSAs. This is Isabelle's first theatrical performance.)

Katherine Jones

Miss Hannigan

Katherine is glad to again be a part of the Gaslight's production of Annie. However, unlike last time in 2006 when she played the orphan Duffy, she's playing the woman who terrorizes them in 2025. Katherine has been behind the scenes of Gaslight as well, having stage managed, run tech, assistant directed, & taught at gaslight's children drama camp.

Nick Jackson

Rooster

Nick Jackson, an Enid High grad of 2003 was involved in Gaslight Theatre on a few occasions during High School. Once he played the role of Don John in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”. He has enjoyed working with his wife and daughters in this production. Nick is a local Enid Entrepreneur who owns Da Vinci’s, Cafe Volare, The Flamingo Lounge, Catapult Cuisine and Vitruvian Coffee Roasters. He is thankful for this opportunity to act once again, and thankful for his community!

Maggie Jackson

Lily St. Regis

This is Maggie‘s debut at Gaslight Theatre and first time performing in 20 years! She is having a blast being a part of this show with her whole family and is learning so much from the wonderful directors, cast mates and crew. By day, she is the Regional Director for the Health Department for eight counties in NWOK. She loves cooking, dancing, the outdoors, and adventures with her family.

Venson Fields

Mr Bundles/Harold Ickes/Ensemble

Venson Fields has appeared on the Gaslight Theatre stage in many plays and musicals; most notably Rent, Othello, and Unnecessary Farce, to name a few. "I am a fan of The Arts, be it visual, audio, or in this case, performance. I define art as passionate emotions recollected in cool tranquility. I try to inject this philosophy into every role I play."

Audrey Krause

Trix

Audrey is a 4th grader at Hayes Elementary. This is her first Gaslight theater experience. She’s been in a few Choir Camp performances over the last few summers. She also loves to sing and dance!

Elliott Ferguson

Mabel

Elliott is a 3rd grader at Prairie View Elementary. She has been a part of Gaslight’s Summer Drama Camp program for the last two summers.. Her and the casts last summer camp performance, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs sold out both performances! She is also a company dancer with KMDC. She loves acting, dancing and singing (P!nk and Taylor Swift or course).

Emry Greinert

Tessie

This is Emry's first big play at Gaslight Theater after completing two summers of kids' drama camp, which she loved so much. Emry is in 2nd grade at Pioneer Pleasant Vale Elementary and enjoys playing softball, playing board games with her family, and watching Thunder Basketball. Fun facts about Emry: she doesn't like chocolate, she loves dogs, and she hopes to play softball at OU one day. Emry is so thankful to the whole cast and is so grateful to be playing the role of Tessie. She is excited to be in the play Annie, following in her Great-Grandma Karen's and Aunt Kristi's footsteps. She wants to thank her mom, dad, brother, and grandma for listening to her sing "It's a Hard Knock Life" over and over these past few months.

Evie Ash

Duffy

This is Evie’s first Gaslight. Evie has preformed in OBA shows/musicals as well. Evie enjoys playing volleyball and tennis, traveling, and hanging out with friends.

Grace Lewallen

July

Grace Lewallen is happy to debut in her first Gaslight performance as July. She's passionate about music and loves singing and playing tenor saxophone. You can also find her on the softball, basketball, and quiz bowl team at Chisholm Middle School. She is thankful for her family and friends for encouraging and supporting her.

Halle Krause

LuLu

Halle is a 3rd grader at Hayes Elementary. This is her first Gaslight theater experience. She loves dance/acro, drawing and playing soccer!

Hayden Riley

Friday

Hayden has been with Gaslight for almost a year. She has been bitten by the theatre/musical bug and isn't turning back now. She loves her Gaslight family and can't wait for what's in the future.

Margot Jackson

Skipper

Margot is in third grade at Prairie View and is having fun being in Annie with her whole family and lots of friends! She has been at Gaslight Drama Camp for 3 years and last played Snow White in Snow White & the Seven Dwarves. She also loves to dance, do gymnastics, and play soccer.

Natalya Mickelson

Molly

Natalya is a 2nd grader in the Enid Public Schools. She has participated in two years of Gaslight’s Drama Camp and is thrilled to be in her first full length musical. She enjoys dance, piano, reading as much as she can, and playing with her friends. She has been memorizing movie lines and songs as long as her parents can remember, and they are delighted to see her using those skills on stage.

Paige McVay

Pepper

Paige is a fifth grader at Chisholm with a passion for drama. Her favorite role so far was the evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Zoey Winfield

Kate

Zoey is a 4th grader at Hayes Elementary. This is her second productionat Gaslight Theater, her first being this summer's "Snow White" at Gaslight Drama Camp. Zoey is also active in soccer, basketball, dance, honor choir and Girl Scouts. In her free time, she enjoys art, shopping, reading and spending time with her cat Davinci.

Scott Ferguson

Dog Catcher, Sound Effects Guy, Secret Service Agent

Scott Ferguson is making his theatrical debut at the Gaslight Theater, thanks entirely to his daughter Elliott (Mabel), who assured him that joining the cast would be “fun and totally not embarrassing.” He is still awaiting confirmation on that last part. After employing advanced negotiation tactics—puppy-dog eyes, emotional appeals, and possible bribery - he folded like a lawn chair. Scott is thrilled to be in Annie and wants the audience to know that if he looks confused at any point… it’s probably part of his “character.” (Or at least that’s his story.)

Jean-Rene White

Lt. Ward

Lorraine May Isbell

Sophie/Connie/Perkins

Lorraine is an actress and singer who studied music in college and has sung and performed throughout the United States. Her most recent work was acting in two feature films which are streaming on Prime and Apple TV. Lorraine is excited to make her debut with the Gaslight Theater in her home state.

Mike Weatherford

Oliver Warbucks

Mike is thrilled to be sharing the stage with such a talented cast and to be working again with Christianne, Mitch, Janet and Heather. Mike last appeared on the Gaslight stage this past January in Pride & Prejudice where he played both Mr. Bennet and Charlotte Lucas. As a 48+ year veteran of Gaslight Theater, Mike has enjoyed a variety of dramatic, comedic and musical roles too numerous to list. With Warbucks, he returns to his favorite, musical theater. Mike would like to thank Paula for her support and encouragement and for being his number one fan.

Georgia Hester

Grace Farrell

Georgia Hester recently moved to Enid, and this is her debut at the Gaslight Theater! She previously performed around Virginia, both in musicals and in her own solo shows singing and playing guitar. Her recent theater credits include Pippin, The Pajama Game, and Working the musical. Enjoy the show, and thanks for coming out!

Devon Krause

Drake / homeless guy / Hull

Devon is the proud father of two of the orphans, Audrey and Halle. When he is not butlering he is pastoring at Enid First United Methodist Church and teaching children about Jesus in his batsuit.

Payton Bundy

Annette, Appleseller, Wacky

Payton has been doing gaslight for almost 2 years. She is super excited and grateful to be in Annie along with her amazing cast. She loves acting and being on stage with the ability to make people happy. She is a 7th grade student at Chisholm Middle School.

Jersey Feightner

A Star-To-Be

Brett N. Wilenzick

Bert Healy

From 39 Steps, to Murder for Two, to Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and moving on to music direction for RENT, Young Frankenstein, and Mamma Mia! - Brett is thrilled to be back for one last time as Music Director for Annie. He has been blessed to have had so many opportunities here at the Gaslight, and takes so many good memories with him. Brett could not be more pleased at the level of talent you will see and hear tonight. So - sit back, relax, (phones off, please), and be ready to experience the thrill and promise of Tomorrow with Annie!

Douglas Newell

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Douglas Newell is thrilled to portray President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Annie! He has previously appeared as Fred Graham in Kiss Me Kate, the Ghost of Hamlet’s father, the King of France in Is He Dead Yet? and as Music Director for the 1993 Cherokee Strip Centennial collaborative production of Oklahoma! featuring Gaslight and the Enid Symphony Orchestra.

Victoria

Bonnie Boyland, Missy LeHand

This production marks not only Tori's debut with the Gaslight Theater but also her very first musical theater performance that doesn't involve playing flute in the pit orchestra. When she's not practicing trio lines or finagling an antique wheelchair, she can be found a few blocks away working as the Executive Director for the Enid Symphony Orchestra.

Christianne Chase

Director / Costumes

Christianne Chase was inspired to bring Annie to the Gaslight stage by her niece Mabel Miller who performed the title role last year in Little Rock. She is especially delighted to work with “the dream team”--Assistant Director Mitch Walters, Music Director Brett Wilenzick and Choreographer Janet Jones. Another highlight of this production is the introduction of so many newcomers. “We were overwhelmed by the talent at auditions. The script only calls for six orphans, but I ended up casting eleven because these girls were just so outstanding.” Christianne dedicates this production to niece Mabel, and to her mother Mary Lou Garber who encouraged her to take up theatre. She would like to thank the entire Gaslight family, past and present, for their love and support.

Brett N Wilenzick

Music Director

From 39 Steps, to Murder for Two, to Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and moving on to music direction for RENT, Young Frankenstein, and Mamma Mia! - Brett is thrilled to be back for one last time as Music Director for Annie. He has been blessed to have had so many opportunities here at the Gaslight, and takes so many good memories with him. Brett could not be more pleased at the level of talent you will see and hear tonight. So - sit back, relax, (phones off, please), and be ready to experience the thrill and promise of Tomorrow with Annie!

Janet Jones

Choreographer

This is Janet's second time doing choreography for Annie at Gaslight. Having done so for the previous production in 2006, Janet has enjoyed working with so many new faces & being their introduction to our theatre. She helped found gaslights annual children's drama camp & has a theatre resume spanning decades. Janet looks forward to adding to it & hopes you enjoy our show.

Mitch Walters

Assistant Director / Set Design / Set Construction

Mitch, along with his partner in crime, Ken Kelsey, has designed more than 25 shows for the Gaslight. He has also been stage manager or assistant director for most of Christianne Chase’s shows since 2008. He was lured out of retirement to assist in mounting this delightful show, and with this cast it has become a labor of love.

Chatsworth

Set Design

Ken Kelsey

Set Construction

Heather Palmer

Stage Manager/Marketing

Heather did her very first musical at Gaslight Theatre way back in 1998, when she ran follow spot for George M. A long-time Gaslight volunteer and supporter, Heather has worked just about every job backstage and even made it on stage a few times. Her most recent theatrical work includes heading up the Gaslight's Sales and Marketing Committee, directing 2018's Our Town, stage managing this summer's production of The Drowsy Chaperone, and making more props than you can shake a fake fish at.

Ryder Himes

Stage Crew

Ryder's recent Gaslight credits include working stage crew for The Drowsy Chaperone and Night of the Living Dead.

Amanda LaMunyon

Stage Crew

Amanda Lamunyon is an long time broadway and theatre fan as well as enthusiast! She is so happy to be a part of the Gaslight family! She enjoys art, singing, and spending time with her family and their 6 Pomeranians!

Lilly Lewallen

Stage Crew

Lilly Lewallen is a 7th grader at Chisholm Middle School. She enjoys playing volleyball and cheer. She is a big fan of all things sports especially the OKC Thunder and Oklahoma Sooners.

Blythe Jackson

Stage crew

Blythe is in 5th grade at Prarie View and has loved being a part of Annie with her whole family. She has been a part of Gaslight Drama Camp for 3 years where she played Jane Hawkins in Treasure Island and the Wicked Witch in Snow White & the Seven Dwarves. She also likes to swim, play basketball and do martial arts.

Whitney Hall

Lighting Technician

Whitney Hall is back in the tech booth after most recently lighting King Lear. When not at Gaslight, she works at Envirotech Engineering and Consulting as the air permitting specialist. This means she spends most of her time reading regulations and doing math. Occasionally she can also be found in the wild doing SPCC inspections or Phase Is. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Nathan Sundvall

Sound Technician

Charlet Ringwald

Animal Handler

Justin Blasier

Technical Director

Studying at Full Sail University and drumming professionally for almost 25 years... Justin has the skill, ear, and abilities to record, mix, master, and produce your music on top of being a world class live and studio drummer. Drumming, Mixing, Engineering, and Assisting on many projects including: Robert Allen, Lisbon, The Peachtrees, Backstage Pass, and more! Justin owns and operates Blasier.Pro LLC along with his wife Taylor. They create a variety of media content for many brands and organizations in Oklahoma.

Catina Sundvall

Box Office Manager

Catina has been a part of Gaslight for nearly 30 years and became box office manager almost 2 years ago. She has been involved of most aspects of theatre for most of her life. Catina is an Air Force veteran and a retired trauma counselor. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and playing with her pup, Sadie.

Donors

Thank you to our sponsors!

Park Avenue Thrift

The Enid News & Eagle on behalf of the United Way of Enid & NW Oklahoma

Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Association

Additional thanks to:

Steve Dickson
Beverly Hoffman
Lori Lee
Lori Hackett Long
Linda Lacroix Moore

Donna Patocka
Chad Swanson
Tim Szewczak
Rick’s
Pharmacy
Uptown Florist

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