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PENNY & POUND THEATRE | MAINSTAGE SERIES
Music by Charles Strouse | Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Inspired by the Little Orphan Annie comic series
Directed by Piper J. Distel and Mya Leworthy
Musical Direction by Ariel Diamond
Choreography by Mya Leworthy and Tyler Hergott
DECEMBER 3-5, 2026
RIVER RUN CENTRE - STUDIO THEATRE
(35 Woolwich St. Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
ANNIE is licensed with permission through
MTI Shows (Music Theatre International). All authorized materials are supplied by MTI.
SHOW INFORMATION
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel and embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a loveable mutt named Sandy.
RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE: All Ages!
ABOUT THE MAINSTAGE SERIES
Penny & Pound’s MainStage Series brings performers of all ages together to create bold, engaging, and memorable theatre. From seasoned performers to those stepping onto the stage for the first time, our MainStage productions offer opportunities to develop skills, build confidence, form meaningful connections, and share the joy of live performance with the community. Through a diverse selection of plays and musicals, we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the unique perspectives that performers of every generation bring to the stage.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd at 7:30 PM - DISCOUNT PERFORMANCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM — SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th at 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th at 7:30 PM
RIVER RUN CENTRE - STUDIO THEATRE
(35 Woolwich St. Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
TICKET PRICING
All tickets purchased online may be subject to additional fees and HST.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35.00
SENIOR ADMISSION (65+): $30.00
STUDENT ADMISSION (Under 25): $25.00
GROUP RATE (Groups of 10+): $27.50
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF ANNIE?
MEAN GIRLS runs approximately 120 minutes (2 hours), with a 20-minute intermission between
ACT I and ACT II.
WHERE DO I PARK?
There is no general on-site parking, but several municipal parking options are nearby.
The closest options are:
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East Parkade — 146 Macdonell Street. This is approximately a 2-minute walk from River Run Centre, with a pedestrian exit leading toward Woolwich Street.
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West Parkade — 110 Macdonell Street. Also within a short walk of the theatre.
There are three accessible parking spaces directly in front of River Run Centre, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional accessible spaces are available in the East Parkade.
IS SEATING RESERVED OR GENERAL?
Seating for this production is reserved. Those purchasing at the door will be admitted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash, credit or E-Transfer. However, we highly recommend purchasing online in order to avoid disappointment.
WILL CONCESSIONS BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?
To be determined.
WHAT TIME DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled performance time: 1:30 PM for a 2:00 PM performance, and 7:00 PM for a 7:30 PM performance.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I ARRIVE LATE?
Latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House staff and may be required to wait for an appropriate break in the performance before being seated. To minimize disruption, late patrons may be seated in alternate locations until intermission.
IS RIVER RUN CENTRE ACCESSIBLE?
We strive to make our performances accessible to all patrons. Please contact the box office at pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com in advance if you require accessible seating or other accommodations.
CAN I TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEOS DURING THE PERFORMANCE?
Photography, video recording, and audio recording are not permitted during the performance unless otherwise announced.
DO I NEED TO PRINT MY TICKETS?
No. Printed tickets are not required. You may present your ticket on your mobile device or provide your name at the box office.
DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Unless in the case of a cancelled performance, Penny & Pound Theatre does not offer refunds. If you are unable to attend a performance, contact pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com as you may be eligible for company credit.
IS THIS PRODUCTION APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Age recommendations vary by production. Please review the show's content advisories and age guidelines before purchasing tickets. Babes in arms are not permitted.
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MEET THE CREATIVES
ANNIE | Payton Adams
— US ANNIE | Elanor Woodworth
OLIVER WARBUCKS | John Settle
— US WARBUCKS | Andrew Huisman
GRACE FARRELL | Sue Black
— US GRACE | Stephanie Clark
MISS HANNIGAN | Lori Robinson Distel
— US HANNIGAN | Catherine Weddell
ROOSTER HANNIGAN | Duncan Graham
— US ROOSTER | Ryan Leacock
LILY ST. REGIS | Harriet Rice
— US LILY | Anna Carter
BERT HEALY/DANCE CAPTAIN | Emaan Ansari
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT/ENSEMBLE | Garry Graham
MRS. GREER/ENSEMBLE | Catherine Weddell
DRAKE/ENSEMBLE | Andrew Huisman
MRS. PUGH/ENSEMBLE | Jessica Vander Vaart
ANNETTE/ENSEMBLE | Kaitlyn Graham
CECILE/ENSEMBLE | Holly Marshall
STAR-TO-BE/CONNIE BOYLAN/ENSEMBLE | Kezia Hart
BONNIE BOYLAN/ENSEMBLE | Riya Dhillon
RONNIE BOYLAN/ENSEMBLE | Brianna Palladino
HAROLD ICKLES/LT. WARD/ENSEMBLE | Ryan Leacock
EDDIE/LOUIS HOWE/ENSEMBLE | Martin Smith
FRANCES PERKINS/VOCAL CAPTAIN | Victoria Smith
CORDELL HULL/ENSEMBLE | Ryan Thompson
MR. BUNDLES/HENRY MORGANTHAU/ENSEMBLE | Peter Tudisco
JUDGE BRANDIS/DOG CATCHER/ENSEMBLE | Ray Kavanaugh
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT/ENSEMBLE | April Graham
FRED MCCRACKEN/ENSEMBLE | Lucas Pinto Rito
JIMMY JOHNSON/ENSEMBLE | James Diamond
SOPHIE THE KETTLE/ENSEMBLE | Stephanie Clark
APPLE SELLER/ENSEMBLE | Erin Nikolaiets
USHERETTE/ENSEMBLE | Briar King
DANCE CAPTAIN | Mya Leworthy
ENSEMBLE | Atticus Clark
ENSEMBLE | Evalyn McCormack
ENSEMBLE | Deb Leworthy
ENSEMBLE | Cindy Cudney
ENSEMBLE | Diana Thompson
ENSEMBLE | Jennifer Soule
ENSEMBLE | Amari McIntosh
ENSEMBLE | Anna Carter
ENSEMBLE | Ainsley Breen
ENSEMBLE | Jeremy Tarrington
ENSEMBLE | Brittany Blenkinsop
ENSEMBLE | Theo Banman
FEATURED DANCER | Liam Kingsbury
FEATURED DANCER | Natalia Rhodes
FEATURED DANCER | Justin DeLima
FEATURED DANCER | Cameryn Jackson
DUFFY (YOUTH CAST A) | Emma Marchand
DUFFY (YOUTH CAST B) Millie Purkis
PEPPER (YOUTH CAST A) | Kinza McAuliffe
PEPPER (YOUTH CAST B) | Emmah Hopkins
MOLLY (YOUTH CAST A) | Melody Diamond
MOLLY (YOUTH CAST B) | Hazel Waal
JULY (YOUTH CAST A) | Olivia Olan
JULY (YOUTH CAST B) | Renee Salgado
TESSIE (YOUTH CAST A) | Brynn Vander Vaart
TESSIE (YOUTH CAST B) | Raeah Fraser
KATE (YOUTH CAST A) | Arya Vander Vaart
KATE (YOUTH CAST B) | Isla Litwin
AUDREY (YOUTH CAST A) | Julia Laszkowski
AUDREY (YOUTH CAST B) | Aida Becker
CLARA (YOUTH CAST A) | Aubree Rees
CLARA (YOUTH CAST B) | Olivia Bertrand
DAISY (YOUTH CAST A) | Aviva Soltys
DAISY (YOUTH CAST B) | Juliet Bagley
SALLY (YOUTH CAST A) | Georgia Kiggins
SALLY (YOUTH CAST B) | Elanor Woodworth
PEGGY (YOUTH CAST A) | Quinn Dyck
PEGGY (YOUTH CAST B) | Matilda Salgado
ASSISTANT DOG CATCHER (YOUTH CAST A) | Andrii Nikolaiets
ASSITANT DOG CATHCER (YOUTH CAST B) | Jack Huisman
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST A) | Charlie Wilson
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST A) | Noella Balzer
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST A) | Asake Gordon
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST A) | Marigold Christensen
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST A) | Stella Eldred Stankhov
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST B) | Adaline Woodworth
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST B) | Lucienne Woodworth
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST B) | Riley Bertrand
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST B) | Ada Trobacher
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST B) | Navy Leacock
YOUTH ENSEMBLE (CAST B) | Lilly Cucuz