College Production Brief

Thomas More College's 2021 Production of Annie is based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray. Realised as a Broadway production in 1976 Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow' and 'It's The Hard Knock Life'.

The TMC production has a 40 strong cast made up of students from Yr 7-12 and aims to involve a cross discipline of arts subjects to accommodate all facets in such a major event. From senior Creative Arts developing sets, Design classes developing promotional materials and Music and Drama providing their unquestionable talent!

The 2021 TMC production of Annie will feature all the original cast of characters, complete with the award-winning songs. All direction and design choices have aimed to ensure audience members are able to identify strongly with this iconic and timeless work they know and love.

Please note that if you are registering as 'Crew' you will not need to audition!

All crew members are required to participate in all areas of preparation for Production, including lunchtimes, after school and holiday workshops. Your role will include making and organisations of sets, promotion of the show and also Dress rehearsals.

Participation and attendance will be taken into consideration when selecting those who will attend Production week.

As part of your commitment to the Production, a payment of $50 is required at the time of Registration.

Bookings can be made through TryBooking - https://www.trybooking.com/BIKFM

Terms & Conditions Form: T & C's

KEY PRODUCTION STAFF 2021

             PRODUCER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Paul Kralj
             DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHY: Caitlin Zabanias
             MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR: Linda Vernillo
             ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR: Ben Simmonds 
             COSTUME DESIGN MANAGER and PROMOTIONS: Darlene McDonald
             ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & STAGE MANAGER: Chris Soar.