

Regis, Amanda Holden Bert Healy Alex Navarijo. It’s not a matter of who’s good and who isn’t good, it’s just a matter of if kids want to participate, let them in the door.”Ĭast members include: Annie, Isabella McDonald Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, Anthony Marcucci Miss Hannigan, Ashley Rouleau Grace Farrell, Maren Riordan Rooster Hannigan, Aidan Needle Lilly St. “The goal is, if they want to be here, just let them in. “We took all the kids that wanted to be here,” said Capone-Bouchard. I graduated from here, and we had a thriving theater program.” I was more than willing to help out because I wanted to be here for the kids, and I certainly don’t want to see any program close. We’re making due with what we have, but kids wanted to join in, which is really nice. “So, I’m familiar with it and I had access to the script. “We did Annie, because I’ve done it six times myself,” she explained. Rehearsals for the production began the second week in September. Our sets are minimal, and they’re basic, but sets don’t make a good production.” “So, we’re using what we have, with modifications,” said Capone-Bouchard, “and adding some paint and fun stuff.

She said she is using costumes already in her possession and is receiving help from the Gilbert Players Theatre in Hardwick, as well as receiving help from some parents. So, they just kind of asked me if I’d be willing to work with the kids this year.”Ĭapone-Bouchard said there is very little budget for the AHS theater program and very little space for building and storing props and sets. “I’m the theater director at Mahar, been there 16 years, but I work here as a paraprofessional in special ed.

“So, I took over this year,” said Capone. The musical is being produced and directed by Julie Capone-Bouchard, who said about 30 students from several ARRSD schools are participating as cast or crew. ATHOL – While it’s been the tradition for most area schools to offer musicals in the spring, the Athol High School Theatre Department has decided to offer some fall entertainment with a production of “Annie Junior.” Performances will take place at 7 p.m.
