'ANNIE' SHOW TO HOLD EVENT.Byline: Nicholas Grudin Staff Writer GLENDALE - ``Annie'' is coming to Glendale, and community theater organizers have high hopes for the musical production. The Stepping Stone Players - who have put on such productions as ``Bye Bye Birdie,'' ``Peter Pan'' and ``The Wizard of Oz'' - will hold an April 12 fund-raising barbecue barbecue [West Indian or South American], in the United States, traditionally an open-air gathering, political or social, in which meats are roasted whole over a pit of embers and food and drink are liberally enjoyed. for ``Annie,'' which producer Lee Briggs expects to be the company's best show yet. ``Every year, there are more and more supporters, so every year the shows are more and more successful,'' Briggs said. ``So far, our shows have rocked - they are Broadway-quality.'' The players recruit actors mostly from Glendale, Pasadena and Burbank, and sometimes take on professional actors, Briggs said. ``Annie'' is slated to open Sept. 12 and will feature American Sign Language American Sign Language n. The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada. American Sign Language (ASL), n. interpretation for the hearing-impaired. Auditions are scheduled for May 5-6. ```Annie's' cool because its not just a children's show - there are many adult roles that are very challenging and funny. It's a combination of spirits,'' Briggs said. The Stepping Stone Players receive funding and support from the Glendale Kiwanis, the city of Glendale, Glendale Unified School District The Glendale Unified School District is a school district based in Glendale, California, United States. The school district serves the city of Glendale, portions of the city of La Cañada and the unincorporated communities of Montrose and La Crescenta. and the Glendale Community Foundation. ``Their productions are wonderful - I've taken my grandson to the last two and they were delightful,'' said Susan Hung, community resource specialist for Glendale Unified. ``It's a great opportunity for young people to participate in a full-blown theatrical production Noun 1. theatrical production - the production of a drama on the stage staging production - a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?" .'' The show will take place at Hoover High School Hoover High School may refer to any of the following:
Portion of a theater or hall where an audience sits, as distinct from the stage. The auditorium originated in the theaters of ancient Greece, as a semicircular seating area cut into a hillside. , and tickets will be $10. For information, call Briggs at (818) 241-1781. |
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