PROGRAM
Book by
Thomas Meehan
Music by
Charles Strouse
Lyrics by
Martin Charnin
Annie KIDS
is presented through special arrangement with
and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International
New York, NY
(212) 541-4684
mtishows.com
Based on "Little Orphan Annie" By Permission of the Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 7pm
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038
CAST
Maddie
Annie
Maddie is a 5th Grader at HIJH. This is her 14th production and her favorite roles have included Molly in Annie, Cat in the Hat in Suessical Musical and Edgar in Aristocats. Outside of the theater she likes tennis, ice skating and being with her friends.
Victoria
Molly
Victoria Carballido (Molly) is 7 years old and excited to be part of Annie. Her previous theater credits include Young Anna in Frozen and Squirt in Finding Nemo. Outside of theater, she enjoys playing the piano and participating in soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
Ivy
Pepper
Ivy is 10 years old and a student at Holy Cross Lutheran School. Annie is her 8th show. Other roles she’s previously enjoyed playing include Kristoff in Frozen, Thomas O’Malley in Aristocats, and Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka. Ivy also enjoys playing softball and playing with friends outside.
Charlotte
Duffy
Charlotte, age 9, is a shining 4th grader at FES, already lighting up the stage in her 14th production! Whether she’s singing her heart out, bringing characters to life through acting, or spiking a volleyball, Charlotte pours energy and joy into everything she does. She’s proud to be a member of both her school choir and the state honor choir, where her love of music truly shines.
Finley
July
Finley Jordan kicked off her acting journey by diving into a local improv class, and the rest is history! She soon discovered musicals and has taken on unforgettable roles in shows like The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Frozen, and Charlie and the Chocolate factory amongst others. When she’s not dazzling on stage, Finley loves spending time with friends and family, getting lost in a good book, and soaking up all the fun of summer!
Cora Z.
Tessie
Cora is very excited to a part of her third production here at JLMA! When she isn’t at school as a fourth grader, she loves baking and playing softball. She is looking forward to the rest of this summer when she can swim and have lots of sleepovers with her friends!
Amelia U.
Kate
We are so excited to have Amelia U. on our stage this evening! Break A Leg!
Brooke
Miss Hannigan
Brooke is participating in her 9th show with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She will be a 6th grade at Noblesville West in August.
Teagan
Bundles / New Yorker / Orphan
Teagan is a 10 year old incoming 5th grader at Fall Creek Intermediate. She enjoys playing basketball and soccer and hanging out with her friends. When she’s not busy on the sports fields she is at home with her dog, Pickle and cats Peanut and Brownie. She is the youngest of 3 left handed girls!
Tessa
Apple Seller / New Yorker / Orphan
Tessa loves to sing, dance, act, and create art, and enjoys every opportunity to share her creativity both on stage and off. Most recently, she appeared as a Who in the Pendleton Heights High School production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. She has also participated in the last two seasons of Anderson's Mainstage Theatre's Rising Stars Winter Youth Musical Revue, including the Winter 2026 production featuring George M. Cohan classics, and has danced in the Anderson Young Ballet Theater productions of The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre. When she's not performing, she enjoys spending time with her family, loves all animals, and looks forward to continuing to grow as a young performer and artist.
Abby
Sandy
Abby is 8 years old and going into 3rd grade at Coram Deo Academy. This is her second play!
Knox
Lt. Ward / Grumpy Man
Knox is 9 years old and just completed the 3rd grade. He loves doing shows with JLMA! His previous favorite roles include Jafar in "Aladdin Jr." and Owl in "Winnie the Pooh." He also enjoys taking voice lessons and theatre classes.
Ellisyn
Rooster Hannigan
Ellisyn, age 12, is an incoming 7th grade Fall Creek Valley student. She loves singing, dancing, and is currently learning to play guitar. Ellisyn has been performing in musicals since she was 5 years old, and this marks her 21st production and her 1st with JLMA. Some of her favorite past roles include Olaf in Frozen, Flounder in The Little Mermaid, and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Outside of theater, she enjoys spending time with her friends and performing with her band, The Wildflowers.
Cora K.
Lily St. Regis
Cora, age 10, a 5th grader, is excited to be making her debut in the Switch Theater as Lily St. Regis! She loves taking piano and ukulele lessons as well as singing in the school choir. When she’s not making music, she loves to play basketball, soccer, and be outside!
Phoebe
Grace Farrell
Phoebe is 12 and a student at Holy Cross Lutheran School. Annie is her 9th show. Her favorite previous roles include Winnie in Winnie the Pooh, Dory in Finding Nemo, Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka, and Auntie Em in the Wizard of Oz. When she isn’t in a show, she enjoys listening to Hamilton and hanging out with friends.
Stella
Oliver Warbucks
Stella, age 12, will be entering 7th grade at Riverside Junior High this fall. She can be found singing most every second of the day. Outside of the stage, Stella enjoys playing volleyball, has a passion for performing and is an avid reader.
Amelia R.
Drake / New Yorker / Orphan
Amelia, age 11, is a rising 6th grader at HIJH. This is Amelia’s 6th musical performance. She most recently portrayed the witch in Shrek Kids. She also plays guitar and performs in a band. She enjoys riding her bike and hanging out with theater friends.
Georgia
Star-to-Be / New Yorker / Orphan
Georgia is a 10-year-old fifth grader. She loves basketball, theater, collecting squishies, and hanging out with her friends.
Lucia
Usherette / New Yorker / Orphan
Lucia Carballido (Orphan/New Yorker/Usherette) is 10 years old and excited to be performing in Annie. Her previous theater credits include Penny in 101 Dalmatians, Stone Age Adam in The Addams Family, Bulda in Frozen, a Flower and Winkie in The Wizard of Oz, and Professor Ray in Finding Nemo. Outside of theater, Lucia enjoys playing soccer and volleyball.
Holden
Bert Healy / New Yorker / Orphan
Holden, age 10, loves the stage almost as much as he loves an audience. When he's not performing in theater productions, he can often be found breakdancing, entertaining family and friends, or turning everyday moments into a performance. Holden is excited to be part of The Aristocats and hopes you enjoy the show as much as he enjoys being in it!
Bailey
President Franklin D. Roosevelt / New Yorker / Orphan
Bailey, age 11, is a rising 7th grader at Fishers Junior High. She is excited to return to the stage for her sixth production at JLMA. Bailey studies voice and was part of the ISSMA Gold-rated SCI choir. She also plays viola, piano, and ukulele. In addition to her love of all things performing arts, Bailey is an avid reader, enjoys talking to and playing with her friends and sister, and traveling with her family.
Mena
Louis Howe / New Yorker / Orphan
Mena is a second grader at St. Louis de Montfort. She is new to theatre. She enjoys playing soccer and basketball, hanging out with her dog Heinz and playing with friends. She hopes performing in this production will help her overcome her stage fright.
Clara
Orphan / New Yorker
Clara, age 7, is entering 3rd grade at Noble Crossing Elementary this fall. This summer, she’s repeating some of her favorite activities from last year, including JLMA Theatre Camp and visiting Holiday World.
Laurel
Orphan / New Yorker
We are excited to have Laurel on our stage this evening! Break A Leg!
Ben
Orphan / New Yorker
Ben is in 3rd grade at Lantern Road. He has been enjoying participating in theatre productions for several years now! He also enjoys drawing, Cub Scouts, and video games.
Sofia
Orphan / New Yorker
Sofia Carballido (Orphan/New Yorker) is 12 years old and excited to be performing in Annie. Her previous theater credits include Marie in The Aristocats, Perdita in 101 Dalmatians, Iago in Aladdin, Mal in The Addams Family, Olaf in Frozen, the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, and Dory in Finding Nemo. Outside of theater, Sofia enjoys playing the piano and participating in track, volleyball, and cross country.
Song List
Maybe
It's The Hard-Knock Life
Tomorrow
Little Girls
Easy Street
N.Y.C.
You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
Maybe (Reprise)
Tomorrow (Reprise)
Production Team
Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director
Abigail Rose Veselsky
Artistic Director
Emma Shafer
Assistant Director
Doug Whisman
Set Designer
Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer
Cassidy Lane
Stage Manager/Admin
Special Thanks
A Heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families of our youth theater students for your incredible dedication and support. Your commitment to the performing arts and to our school helps create a vibrant, creative community where young artists can truly shine. We are grateful to have you as part of our theater family!
Production Photos
