Fairfield Center Stage presents ANNIE -- Sat Nov 22 @ 2pm

DOUBLE CAST ROLES WHO APPEAR AT THIS PERFORMANCE Sat Nov 22 @ 2pm (see below for a full cast listing):
"Team Sunshine"
Annie: Iris Brady
Molly: Evelyn Brady
Kate: Presley Burns
Tessie: Alba Struminger
Pepper: Eaden DeLoyd
July: Grace Cole
Duffy: Sabrina Jacobson
Orphan Ensemble: Lucy Kaminski, Melody Newsom, Gemma Vallarelli
Star-To-Be: Lindsay Protsko
Sandy: Tango

WHAT: Community theater group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present the iconic family musical ANNIE in downtown Fairfield, CT. The show runs for three weekends, Nov 14-30, 2025 at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield at 148 Beach Rd (free parking lot onsite). Tickets ($30 Regular / $45 VIP) are available for sale now.

WHEN: The performance schedule is as follows: Thurs Nov 13 @ 7pm (preview), Fri Nov 14 @ 7:30pm (opening), Sat Nov 15 @ 5pm, Sun Nov 16 @ 4pm, Fri Nov 21 @ 7:30pm, Sat Nov 22 @ 2pm, Sat Nov 22 @ 7pm, Sun Nov 23 @ 4pm, Fri Nov 28 @ 7:30pm, Sat Nov 29 @ 2pm, Sat Nov 29 @ 7pm, Sun Nov 30 @ 4pm (closing).
WHO: This production will feature a cast of 45 local performers and a live onstage band of 6 musicians. The all-local production staff includes Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Choreographer Mia Tommins, Music Director Ken Legum, Assistant Director Marcelle Morrisey, Scenic Designer Kelley Wright, Costume Designer Natasha Fenster, Sound Designer Chris Gensur, and Lighting Designer Don Rowe. Brian Bish serves as Media Manager, and Holly Corso serves as Stage Manager. Fairfield Center Stage is led by Artistic Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom & Executive Producer Eli Newsom.
NOTE: NOT ALL CHILD CAST MEMBERS APPEAR AT ALL PERFORMANCES. If you intend to see a specific performer, when purchasing tickets please select a corresponding/correct performance in which they will appear. No refunds or exchanges so please purchase carefully!
The all local-cast is as follows (some roles are double cast): Annie: Iris Brady / Suraya Noonan, Oliver Warbucks: Clint Clifford, Grace Farrell: Lindsay Johnson, Miss Hannigan: Alexis Willoughby, Rooster: Marc Improta, Lily St. Regis: Maggie Kruse, Molly: Evelyn Brady / Mirabel Moore, Kate: Presley Burns / Miranda Cameron, Tessie: Alba Struminger / Zahra Noonan, Pepper: Eaden DeLoyd / Caroline Sadler, July: Grace Cole / Verity Pritchard, Duffy: Sabrina Jacobson / Avonlea Pritchard; Orphan Ensemble: Lucy Kaminski / Quinn Johnson, Melody Newsom / Blaise McBride, Gemma Vallarelli / Ella Etheridge; President Franklin D. Roosevelt: Michael Traum, Drake: Michael Vallarelli, Star-To-Be: Lindsay Protsko / Nikki Adorante, Bert Healy: Eli Newsom, Boylan Sisters: Samantha Moore, Lindsay Protsko, Najlaa Noonan; Bundles: Nicholas Kuell, and Sandy (the Dog): Tango / Dodger. The Annie Ensemble includes: Isabelle Andronaco, Jane Barnes, David Donnelly, Betsy Grover, Jim Hisey, Kelsey Kaminski, Brianna Mattingly, Kimberly Matusiak, Bridget McBride, Sarah McCormack, Melani Piacentini, Alexis Poff, Jasmin Salas, Hailey Stevenson, and Kalea Talton.

Ticketing/seating policies:There are two pricing tiers for Annie: $30 (Regular) and $45 (VIP). Regular reserved seating is folding tables in rows, available for $30. VIP table seating ($45) allows a bring-your-own-food option for 4-top and 6-top tables (must purchase entire table). No outside drinks at this event per the agreement with the venue. Concessions (drinks/snacks) available before and throughout the performance.

Table Seating Bring-Your-Own-Food option: VIP table patrons who have purchased a VIP table (sold as a 4-top or a 6-top) may choose to bring their own food to enjoy before and during the performance. No outside beverages permitted per the agreement with our venue. VIP patrons will also be provided their choice of a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic drinks (soda/water), and additional drinks may be purchased from concessions.

Individual seated patrons ($30): seating will be in regular row seating (folding chairs), 12 seats per row. Bring-Your-Own-Food is not permitted in regular seating due to close proximity to other patrons (no outside food or drinks permitted for this seating section, but concessions food/drinks permitted.)

Seating begins approximately 30 minutes before showtime and the approximate running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Concession snacks and drinks will be available before the show and at intermission. A bar with wine (red / white / sparkling), soft drinks, and candy/snacks will be open before and during the performance.
Parking is free in the on-site lot. Indoor public restrooms available.

Patrons will check in at the entrance and show their phone with an order confirmation email. This is a paperless event. All sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges, with the exception of an unforeseen canceled performance (in which case patrons will have the option to choose between being reseated at another performance, future credit, or a refund). Transferring tickets to another person’s name is allowed, email the box office for requests ([email protected]).
Parental Advisory: All ages welcome; however, everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please no babes in arms --- and as a courtesy to other patrons, guardians are thanked in advance for temporarily removing any rambunctious little ones to the outer lobby during the performance. No strollers allowed in the theater (must be stored in the lobby).
Audience Policy: In order to support a collaborative and respectful environment for our performers and audiences, the producers/house staff reserve the right to ask any loud/disruptive patrons to exit the performance space.
About the show: Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, 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."

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Following this show the 2025/26 season continues with A Christmas Carol Experience @ Burr Mansion (Dec 11-21), FCS Rocks: Green Day’s American Idiot (album-in-concert) @ Park City Music Hall (Feb 19, 2016), Jesus Christ Superstar (all-female production, Mar 21-29 2026), The Wedding Singer (May 8-17, 2026). Open call auditions are held throughout the year at various times.

Fairfield Center Stage is a local community theatre group in Fairfield, CT that utilizes local artists and staff from Fairfield County. Inspired by the concept of environmental theatre, Fairfield Center Stage dedicates its seasons of shows to putting Fairfield “center stage,” by highlighting several of the town’s amazing venues.
DOUBLE CASTING INFO:
"Team Sunshine" will perform on Thurs 11/13 @ 7p (preview), Sat 11/15 @ 5p, Fri 11/21 @ 7:30p, Sat 11/22 @ 2p, Sat 11/29 @ 7p, Sun 11/30 @ 4p (closing):
Annie: Iris Brady
Molly: Evelyn Brady
Kate: Presley Burns
Tessie: Alba Struminger
Pepper: Eaden DeLoy
July: Grace Cole
Duffy: Sabrina Jacobson
Orphan Ensemble: Lucy Kaminski, Melody Newsom, Gemma Vallarelli
Star-To-Be: Lindsay Protsko
Sandy (weekends 1&2 only): Tango
Sandy (weekend 3 (Nov 28-30)): Dodger

"Team Smiles" will perform on Fri 11/14 7:30p (opening), Sun 11/16 @ 4p, Sat 11/22 @ 7p, Sun 11/23 @ 4p, Fri 11/28 @ 7:30p, Sat 11/29 @ 2p:
Annie: Suraya Noonan
Molly: Mirabel Moore
Kate: Miranda Cameron
Tessie: Zahra Noonan
Pepper: Caroline Sadler
July: Verity Pritchard
Duffy: Avonlea Pritchard
Orphan Ensemble: Quinn Johnson, Blaise McBride, Ella Etheridge
Star-To-Be: Nikki Adorante
Sandy: Dodger
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For additional information about Fairfield Center Stage, visit www.fairfieldcenterstage.org

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, United States