Jessica Humphrey returns to Casa Mañana for Annie, November 2-10. Starting in the spotlight as a ballet dancer and taking voice lessons, her main performances were at the local theatre and church. Eventually, Jessica graduated to train more intensely in musical theatre. This influenced her to study of musical theatre in college and graduate school, at San Diego… Read more »
Kaylene Snarsky returns to Casa Mañana as part of the ensemble in Annie, Nov. 2-10. We are so excited to have her back under the Dome! Her recent credits include “Cassie” in A Chorus Line, the national tour of Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and Rock of Ages, Hello, Dolly! and Mamma Mia!. Kaylene made her musical theatre debut in the 4th grade… Read more »
The Orphans of Annie are an integral part of the show. They help spread hope and optimism, even under the roof of Ms. Hannigan’s orphanage. Meet the talented group, learn more about their theatre backgrounds and even get to know some of their four-legged friends! Photo Credit: Chip Tompkins Top: Maddox Rogers “Tessie,” Danika Ellis “Duffy,”… Read more »
Lara Hayhurst makes her Casa Mañana debut as “Lily St. Regis” in Annie, running November 2-10. Lara was first on-stage when she acted and sang in her school choir at age 10. At Act One Theatre School in Pittsburgh, PA, she met her now-husband, Trey. At Casa, we’re suckers for a good love story, and theirs is one… Read more »
Casa Mañana is excited to welcome Mike McGowan as “Warbucks” in Annie. We can’t think of a better show for his debut here. Mike credits his love of theatre to his parents, his dad a Navy musician and his mother a newscaster. “It was a perfect combo to inspire life as a performer.” He also mentions his… Read more »
Josie Todd is thrilled to make her Casa Mañana debut as “Annie.” It’s not her first time to star in the classic musical, however. At the young age of 3, she was cast as a little orphan in a production her aunt directed, “I was hooked and knew I loved the stage.” In her regional debut… Read more »