YPTW Presents Annie Jr. for Your Holiday Pleasure

Becca Martin of Glen Mills as Annie and Tabby Peters of Bear, Delaware, as Sandy the Dog. Photo: Claudia Carlsson

There is no better way to bring your family holiday cheer than to attend the Young People’s Theatre Workship production of Annie Jr. at The Players Club of Swarthmore. 

This slightly abbreviated version of the tuneful Broadway show includes the scrappy orphans singing “It’s a Hard-Knock Life,” Annie—played by Becca Martin of Glen Mills—inspiring us all with the anthem “Tomorrow,” and the entire cast bringing alive the excitement of “N.Y.C.” Meanwhile, the villainous yet delightful evil trio of Miss Hannigan (Sonya Blum of Wallingford), Lily St. Regis (Lizzie Iverson of Swarthmore), and Rooster (Jacob Graden, also of Swarthmore) dream of making it to “Easy Street,” while Annie and Warbucks, played by Scott Snyder of Media, vow that “I Don’t Need Anything But You.” Forty-two young actors bring depression-era New York alive through songs, dances, and scenes. You will love making this a part of your holiday. As Tabby, the dog playing Sandy, says, “Arf! Arf!” 

Performances of Annie Jr., based on the book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin, are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 11. General admission tickets will be sold at the door; the cost is $10. Proof of vaccination is required for patrons 12 and up. Masks must be worn by all.

For more information about Annie Jr. and YPTW’s winter classes, visit their website. 

The Players Club of Swarthmore is located at 614 Fairview Rd.