The Red Oaks Middle School/Brightest Star Theater Workshop Players Present "Annie," Friday, March 13, at the Bickford Theater

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The Red Oaks Middle School and Brightest Star Theater Workshop Present “Annie” on Friday, March 13, at the Bickford Theater

Morristown, NJ— This Friday, March 13th, The Red Oaks Middle School/Brightest Star School of Performing Arts players return to the Bickford Theater at The Morris Museum with this year’s Middle School production of the beloved Strouse and Charnin musical Annie. Based on the classic Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, “Annie” showcases the adventures of the eponymous orphan, her devoted dog, her engaging friends, and her unexpected benefactor, the aptly named munitions dealer Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks.

Of producing a Broadway-style musical with students, Brightest Star Director Beth Vecchio has said, “Producing a Broadway-style musical theatre show may be the most perfect example of ‘project learning’…. Learning in literacy occurs through the written word and the study of the elements of the play. Learning in math occurs through blocking, staging, choreography, set design, and business logistics. Learning in the arts is intensive, intentional and interesting, spanning singing, acting and dancing. In our production, the cast is directly involved in all aspects of the production so it is quite hands-on.”

The performance begins promptly at 7:00 PM at The Bickford Theatre, located at The Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ. Ticket prices are $15 and may be purchased at the door.

Red Oaks Middle School cast members include: Stephanie Arias (13, Morris Plains), Nico Bickel (12, Madison), Anabel Carroll (13, Chester), Katya Chizhikova (13, Morris Plains), Ashley Choi Chen (12, Boonton), Sophia Cunningham (12, Morristown), Malcolm Daleus (12, Belleville), Meghan Feldman (12, Morristown), Jolie Golden (12, Bernardsville), Jacob Grayzel (13, Morris Township), Camryn Hartkern (13, Maplewood), Katherine Ikhelson (12, Morris Plains), Sam Kasmin (12, Morristown), Jordan Kellish (12, Hopatcong), Madeleine Levinsohn (14, Morris Township), Fiona Macdonald (12, Somerville), Reya Srivastava (12, Randolph), and Lexie Stephens (13, Morristown).

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The Red Oaks School, founded in 1965, is a fully accredited independent day school serving a diverse population of students, ages 3 to 12: “The mission of The Red Oaks School is to lay the foundation for students to be engaged global citizens, equipped with 21st century skills. Our dynamic curriculum is based on core Montessori principles, enhanced by current educational research. The Red Oaks School provides a culturally diverse environment in which students develop a love of learning, a strong social conscience, and a spirit of discovery as they pursue their full academic and personal potential.” The school is among a select group of schools nationwide to earn accreditation from both the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the American Montessori Society. The Red Oaks School admits students regardless of sex, race, and religious beliefs.