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PHOTOS: Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents "Annie Jr."

TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 6 months AGO
by TAYLOR INMAN
REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley. IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling. | October 6, 2022 2:55 PM

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre put on their production of "Annie Jr." last weekend, marking the start of their 2022-2023 season.

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"Annie Jr." has more than 60 local children and teens performing on stage and working behind the scenes. (Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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(left to right) Amelia Gibson, Molly Bell, Grace Bell and Macie Jackson play Annie’s fellow orphans, and are pictured here singing “It’s Hard Knock Life.”(Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Ruby Finlayson and Romy Spencer in "Annie Jr."(Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Kallenberger playing Miss Hanagan in "Annie Jr."(Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Payton Kallenberger plays Miss Hanagan, the ruthless woman who runs the orphanage. (Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Grace Farrell and members of Mr. Warbuck's staff welcome Annie to their home.(Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Oliver Warbucks (VanGlider), Grace Farrell (Elwell) and Annie (Spencer) explore New York City.(Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Our antagonists in "Annie Jr.": Kinsey Voelker plays Lily, Kallenberger plays Miss Hanningan and Collin Olson plays Rooster. (Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Jonathan VanGlider plays the wealthy Oliver Warbucks, who invites Annie in to spend Christmas with him and his staff. (Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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Hailee Elwell plays Grace Farrell, Romy Spencer plays Annie, and Will Gwynn, Macy Cotton, Daphne Jensen, Jennifer Whitney, Emma Dawson, Moriah Turner, Elijah Karow and Emmett Thiesen play members of Mr. Warbucks' serving staff. (Taylor Inman/Bigfork Eagle)

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