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Home My WebLink AboutCappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s Annie was inspiring and cheerful - Ottawa Citizen - 03/15/2017 - Ottawa Citizen - 03/15/20173/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful Ottawa Citizen -- ----- - - I- -- -- - v -- - - -- -- -- -- - --- 'f r Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ (mailm? (https://twitt(http://wwm-(http://pintar(https://pIuO subject=Ottaurl=http%3PJ.u=httpMAIM rl=http%3Murl=http%3 sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- annie- annie- Linkedin annie- annie- M/ Cappies: Wil rid Laurier's Annie was inSDirine and cheerful http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 1/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful Ottawa Citizen —— ----— — — I— —— —— — v -- — — -- -— —— -— — --- 'f r Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ (mailm? 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JOEL SEGUIN/ - Patrick Hessian juggled the two sides of Warbucks with ease, playing the 1) M Cappies.irWil rid Laurier's Annie was inSDirina and cheerful http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 3/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful Ottawa Citizen — — -- — -— — — I— —— —— —v --- — -- — — — — — — — --- 'f r Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ (mailm? (https://twitt(http://wwm-(http://pinta(https://pIuO subject=OttauIrl =http%3PJ.u=httpMAIM Irk http%3Murl=http%3 sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- annie- annie- Linkedin annie- annie- anir%mHIAI\AI\A/ ImNI/AA;M exclamation than anything else. Erin Lynn, Lead Critic St. Paul High School It's the oft -told story of a plucky orphan, her crazy matron, a hostile billionaire, and the promise of a better "tomorrow:' Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School presented the endearing musical Annie, in honour of the original tale, and with fresh vigour. M Cappies: Wil rid Laurier's Annie was inSDirine and cheerful http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 4/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful Ottawa Citizen -- ----- - - I- -- -- - v -- - - -- -- -- -- - --- 'f r Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ (mailm? 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(https://twitt(http://wwm-(http://pinta(https://pIuO subject=Ottaurl=http%3PJ.u=httpMAIM rl=http%3Murl=http%3 sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- annie- annie- Linkedin annie- annie- /ni+r%. 1\AI• ■.n 1;., 1,,, ft. �� n /e+�7 nv,,Ar+i,,1,, play's 1930s setting excellently, an each character d0nnec 'unique outfits, despite the musical's 125 costume pieces. Some of the most notable costumes were Annie's bright silk red dress, and the diversity in the orphans' outfits, which varied in design colour and pattern, but complemented each other perfectly. The Sir Wilfrid Makeup Crew also created great visuals for the musical's characters. Makeup was bold and the trends of the 1930s, such as red lips, were represented. A complex prosthetic snout was created for Sandy, and gave the dog a much more realistic and theatrical appearance. Sir Wilfrid Secondary School produced an inspiring, cheerful rendition of Annie, and in doing so, demonstrated that one can find positivity in even the most hard -knock life. O Cappies: Wil rid Laurier's Annie was inSDirine and cheerful http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 6/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful Ottawa Citizen 'f r Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ (mailm? (https://twitt(http://wwm-(http://pinta(https://pIuO subject=Ottaurl=http%3PJ.u=httpMAIM rl=http%3Murl=http%3 sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- annie- annie- Linkedin annie- annie- /L%++r%m HIAI\AI\A/ Imr\I/AA;M with the help of a live orchestra bringing to life the familiar score of the musical. The steady movement of actors on and offstage added to the smooth flow of the show. This masterful performance was filled with cheer and charm. The lead actress, Sarah Humphries, personified Annie's vivacious character to a tee. Her constant bubbly attitude as she skipped across the stage, singing classic song after classic song, allowed her to exude Annie's childish personality. Not only did she sing and act with confidence, but her facial expressions added comedy, even when she wasn't delivering her lines, which brought a new spark to Annie. The strong performance of Katrine Mercier as Miss Hannigan was another key factor in the overall success of the show. Mercier turned Miss Hannigan infn tho nnrforfl%r nrn-7orl nrnhonnenryn micfrncc O Cappies: Wil rid Laurier's Annie was inSDirine and cheerful http://oftawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 7/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful Ottawa Citizen -- ----- - - I- -- -- - v -- - - -- -- -- -- - --- 'f r Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ (mailm? (https://twitt(http://wwm-(http://pinta(https://pIuO subject=Ottaurl=http%3PJ.u=httpMAIM rl=http%3Murl=http%3 sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- sir-wilfrid- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- lauriers- annie- annie- Linkedin annie- annie- 1 l� "R"00 r„<”"Ile ISI i;r r f✓,/ X ver Cadleu/, 3II' V'IIhIIFr, Sel,0n �l a"Ir:),o ; 0 u r, IIoi",i ol AI°iI JOEL SEGU11V The efforts of the stage crew were impressive, with quick costume changes as well as unnoticeable set changes. Annie's classic red Christmas dress was a triumph for the costume department. The makeup and hair highlighted each character effectively and elegantly, following the styles of the 1930s meticulously. The prosthetic created by the makeup team for Annie's dog's nose was whimsical and wonderful. The props used in the musical, such as an antique phone, an old radio, and a timeless wheelchair, added appeal. The unfortunate sound issues during the first act were rectified by the quality of the second act. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School's rendition of this classic musical was superb. The ever -energetic cast pulled together a musical with a live orchestra, complicated choreography, and time-honoured songs to create a most enjoyable evening of theatre. Juliana Zuccala, Critic St. Paul High School http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 8/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen H111 SL, I`%,aud I'ri; h'r 0 CHYTILOVAICAIVADA CAPITAL CAPPIES Optimism is essential to keep spirits alive, especially in a time like the Great Depression. Looking forward to tomorrow and believing it will be a better day is the essence of Annie. This optimism was portrayed wonderfully by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School's rendition of this classic musical. Originally based on an old comic strip called "Little Orphan Annie'; the Broadway show premiered in 1977 and has been followed by many movie adaptations. The show follows the story of the titular Annie (Sarah Humphries), in her journey to try to find her parents who abandoned her as a baby. The foil to Annie's attempts is the head of her orphanage, Miss Hannigan (Katrine Mercier). Along the way, Annie encounters and befriends billionaire Oliver Warbucks (Patrick Hessian), and his secretary Grace Farrell (Amanda Koskoletos), who not only help find her parents but also provide for her a family of her own. Playing the lead character of the show, Humphries had an important job that she did very well. Humphries was very busy, spending almost every scene onstage, but she delivered her lines and sang with ease. Her performance as Annie was satisfying — it was evident that the other orphans truly looked up to her as their leader. Towards the end of the show, the tape for her microphone came off, but Humphries endured and covertly fixed the tape herself. Mercier was an ideal Miss Hannigan, suitably speaking with equal amounts sarcasm and New York City accent. Her depiction of Miss Hannigan was remarkable and had the entire room on their toes throughout the performance, culminating in "Little Girls," where Mercier struck the audience with her singing. Hessian played an excellent Oliver Warbucks, not only acting well comedically but also emotionally, as Hessian showed the softer side of Warbucks when Annie was going to live with her "real" parents. http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 9/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen ' - I e a,/t„t', ✓y Alit-,,ini :1 o m,I "i,id 0I 'vei/ % ai lJ'✓ ✓ ”' r 1 if DuI/lIng `.SII allh'kJ,-,',l,d,l I! I` / t,-oi d l / „r"lfO e; C, ,,ISI/IL, of n JOEL SEGUIN / - The standout performance of the night, however, was brought to life by Andrew Parsche, as sidekick Sandy the Dog. The costume was a onesie completed by an excellent face prosthetic created by the Makeup Crew. Parsche's humorous reactions to the scenes unfolding around him, particularly facial expressions, were well timed and added an extra layer to the comedic aspects of the show, despite not having any actual verbal lines. The 27 -piece student orchestra played the difficult original score impressively, undeterred by hard key changes. Despite some problems with the microphones, including scratching and tape coming off the actors, the problems were fixed quickly and subtly by the cast and crew. Although the bright spotlights could at times be abrupt against the soft house lights, the lighting, in general, was done thoroughly, with appropriate mood lighting to showcase different times of day and emotions. The Secret Sewciety crew delivered impeccable costumes for the entire cast, including almost three costumes for each actor and extremely quick changes. Annie's iconic red dress was brilliant, and the previously mentioned costume for Sandy was splendid. The Makeup Crew, led by Matt Maclnnis- http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 10/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen Leonard, used makeup wonderfully to reflect the time period, but also added some modern makeup to accentuate faces, and added freckles to Annie for a quintessential redhead look. The choreography, though complicated, was timed and performed well by the actors, particularly "Hard Knock Life'; "Hooverville" and the tap number during the orphan's rendition of "Fully Dressed" Through clever costumes, electric choreography, and bright red hair, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School reminded everyone that family found along the way can be better than anticipated, and that one only needs optimism and a smile to be happy. Shalom Chen, Critic Redeemer Christian High School lay nI'o ft Ir 1„I'If,tlP'.;-I 1, 1 1 dal 11'1.,1,1 "tl,r rl ti�@7oor JAMA CHYTIL0VA / JA NA CHYTILOVA/CANADA CAPITAL C!1_/'�jD1Gy A perky and hopeful 11 -year-old orphan wanders the streets of New York City in search of her long lost parents. What could possibly go wrong? In Sir Wilfrid Laurier's theatre production of a 1977 classic musical, Annie, the journey of a cheerful little girl comes to life in a heartwarming production filled with marvellous acting and musicality. The musical Annie follows a young girl who was left in an orphanage at a very young age with only one thing in her mind: finding her parents. After being invited to the home of a multibillionaire, Oliver Warbucks, for Christmas, Annie begins to discover how she can love and be loved even through her difficult life. The overall acting and portrayal of the characters in Annie was strong, although the most prominent aspect of this performance was the execution and accuracy of the score and musical numbers. There was a total of fifteen dance numbers performed by the actors and actresses in this production. The choreography was exceptionally created and was performed at such a http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 11/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen high level that one would hardly be able to tell that this was a high school musical. At the outset of the show, there were some feedback problems with the mics on stage, but by the second act, all of the problems were fixed and there were no noticeable complications concerning the sound. Adding to this, there were countless well-timed and appropriate sound effects that were imperative and helped drive the plot of the musical. Sarah Humphries, the lead actress who played Annie, portrayed her character in a realistic way. She faced the challenge of imitating an eleven - year -old and demonstrated her acting prowess by staying in character throughout the whole production. Humphries also exemplified her powerful yet emotional voice in her countless solos in the musical. This was especially shown in the second song, "Maybe," where her voice exhibited great emotion while keeping in her character as a young girl. "✓�..7 l /�t't "°/ ��til ,t%f��.,.,� ,� ✓livor `J � ayer" 1Y ,)aI'r...,, 'e l 01I(F)dj,,j.1`h,i,, h „Hfi,I Iii . . . . �d'),,i o r i :,)'r Ai,,i [ i ( , JOEL SEGUIN / - Another memorable voice that shone in many of the songs was Katrine Mercier, who played the antagonist Miss Hannigan. Her powerful voice and growl demonstrated her embodiment of the fierce character. Mercier depicted her passionate character in an authentic way by keeping the same emotion and anger in her actions and voice throughout her singing and http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 12/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen speaking components. A talented actress that brought many aspects to this musical was Serena Ferzli, who played the roles of Sophie, Bonnie, Star To Be, and one of the orphans. Even though she did not have a main role, her presence on stage was palpable and her strong and clear voice added to the overall production. The Sir Wilfrid Laurier orchestra did a superiorjob in replicating the classic score of the Annie musical. There were minor, if any, faults made by the orchestra that were not noticeable throughout the production. Adding to this, the orchestra only consisted of twenty-seven members but incorporated many of the components of the musical score as well as adjusted to the frequent key changes. Sir Wilfrid Laurier's production of Annie was a great success, as it had a combination of well -executed musical numbers and well -performed acting. Sir Wilfrid Laurier succeeded in offering a heartwarming production that captured the ambitions of a young girl finally discovering where she belongs. http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 13/18 T212017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen emit I, ::,flayed by Sere n a IzH durIng Ed MPH Lau UP Seconda, SAM'S cd A Me JOEL SEGUIN/- http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 1118 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen )d,,),yd by HI r "I lya l ls,l .SII A 1,,, h e i, i i I .. . . . . . . /,", y ""i I - nf d t), i, l i /,,[ g I i, WI f I - I, Ii",/,"'I d, ""j, I" y r,/ Tao S C ", I '✓, I ✓, e s I ), i , o d t )t 11 r f A "'i i "i JOEL SEGUI1V1- hftp://oftawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappies/cappies-sir-wiIfrid-Iauriers-annie-was-inspiring-and-cheerful 15/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen DV',:rW<'I,,wl ��,aNt I)y %r[IIt.,r �rlr 11 11 )r G=I(ie",I Y"a "')uIllf ✓II /VHfI I;L ')I,fJ,U 1Irr,,'(/.II'I>�JOEL SEGUIN/ ail'%II �tul II I? S I, WI fId, L,r t, I Ie,I Se, C cI It de Y S 0 S C a� lr;e / bind , JOEL SEGUIN / - About the reviews: The production at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School was reviewed by 25 critics representing 11 schools. The critic discussions were mentored by teacher Ashley Visser of Redeemer Christian High School and student reviews were edited and selected for publication by teacher Nancy Cronkwright of Sir Robert Borden High School, who could see only the reviews, not the names or schools of the reviewers. Next review: Colonel By Secondary Schools production of Once Upon a Mattress. About the Cappies The Citizen and 26 high schools are participating in the Cappies, a Washington, D.C.-based program that uses high school critics to review high http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappi es/cappi es-sir-wi Ifrid-I auriers-anni a -was -i nspi ri ng -and -cheerful 16/18 3/20/2017 Cappies: Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Annie was inspiring and cheerful I Ottawa Citizen school theatre. The program is a unique partnership between the Citizen, the Ottawa -Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Three schools from other boards in the region and two private schools have also joined. The four winners of the lead acting categories will receive a bursary provided by the international law firm Gowling WLG Canada LLP. • Open u sunshii ri HOVER FOR FLYER MI Comments im HOVER FOR FLYER We encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts. We are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion, so we ask you to avoid personal attacks, and please keep your comments relevant and respectful. If you encounter a comment that is abusive, click the "X" in the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse. We are using Facebook commenting. Visit our FAQ page (http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/story.html?id=7195492) for more information. 0 Comments Add a comment... 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