By Sara Quam
The Green Earth Players are setting the stage for an old standard in a new location.
"Annie," the musical, will open tomorrow night in the Luverne High School Little Theatre for the first time after almost 20 years of being at the Palace Theatre.
Morgan Bosshart, daughter of Don and Wendy Bosshart, Luverne, is a newcomer to the stage, and, at age 12, plays Annie.
Although she's not exactly used to acting, Bosshart said the role wasn't a stretch. "We both have a similar personality so it wasn't that hard once I memorized the lines," she said.
Singing such well-known songs as the ones in "Annie" can sometimes pose a challenge to actors, but Bosshart isn't bothered by that. She's grown to appreciate the script and music.
"I think my favorite part of the play and my favorite song is 'Together at Last,'" she said.
As for her new, bright red hair, Bosshart said, "It doesn't bug me that much."
The cast, led by Bosshart, and made up of many new, young faces, will be ready to break its leg ... as the sun comes up tomorrow.
Tickets available:
Feb. 9, 10, 11 and 16, 17, 18
Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.
Sundays, 2 p.m. - all at the Luverne High School Little Theatre
Box Office: Carnegie Cultural Center, 205 N. Freeman, at 283-8294 or for information 283-2765