Spring musical season is officially in bloom, and the Mexico High School Drama Department is ready to bring Annie to the stage with three evening performances filled with heart, humor and classic songs.

The show will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 5–7, beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school’s Avery Skinner Auditorium.

Tickets are $10 at the door or $7 in advance. For presale tickets, please contact Cassie at cmonnat@mexicocsd.org.

Set in the 1930s, Annie follows the story of a spunky orphan, Annie (Isabella Ladd), who escapes her difficult life under the watch of the cruel Miss Hannigan (Anna Fox) and finds herself living with billionaire Oliver Warbucks (Jacob Upcraft). As Warbucks begins a search for Annie’s parents, Miss Hannigan and her brother attempt to claim a reward for themselves. In the end, Annie finds the family she has always hoped for.

Students have had a wonderful time bringing this classic production to life, said HS Musical Director Laura Washburn, who also directs chorus at the school.

The cast is listed below.

Annie: Isabella Ladd
Miss Hannigan: Anna Fox
Oliver Warbucks: Jacob Upcraft
Grace: Nataleigh Smith
Molly: Emily McCoy
Pepper: Matilda Tunis
Duffy: Josie Metcalf
July: Amaya Manzano
Tessie: Cynthia Greene-Ward
Kate: Kinzy Laffan
Mr. Bundles/Ickes: Dylan Perlet
Appleseller: Aliza Buchanan
Assistant Dog Catcher/Hull: John Flora
Dog Catcher/Brandeis: Aiden Kunz
Policewoman: Gabriella Forsthoffer
Lt. Ward/Howe: Jackie McAuslan
Martha/Ronnie Boylan: Jessa Ricker
Marge: Kelly Vasquez
Eddie/Healy: Ethan Gilbert
Ira/Bonnie Boylan: Makayla Bee
Mary: Abigail Lasinski
Peggy/Connie Boylan: Kassondra Nuzzo
Helen: Alexis Jackson
Sophia: Solara Jewitt
Drake: Kyler Laffan
Mrs. Greer: Jenna Ricker
Mrs. Pugh: Kaylee Messick
Cecille: Abigail Grzesik
Annette: Mikayla Towner
Star to Be: Sarah Brooks
Rooster: Ben Parker
Lily: Halie Knight
Fred McCracken: Terra Gagnier
Perkins: Catherine Nickolas
Morganthau: Kendra Seymour
Roosevelt: Dominic Seymour