{"id":21452,"date":"2012-03-05T00:29:28","date_gmt":"2012-03-05T05:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/?p=21452"},"modified":"2012-03-05T00:29:45","modified_gmt":"2012-03-05T05:29:45","slug":"father-daughter-get-leads-in-annie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2012\/03\/05\/father-daughter-get-leads-in-annie\/","title":{"rendered":"VW father, daughter get leads in ‘Annie’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Van Wert independent\/<\/strong>contributor content<\/em><\/p>\n

HICKSVILLE — The Broadway megahit musical Annie<\/em> is playing this coming weekend at the historic Huber Opera House in Hicksville presented by CCBanks Productions of Antwerp and a Van Wert dad and daughter will be playing the lead parts.<\/p>\n

For little girls who like to sing, landing the role of Annie is like a dream come true. For dads who like to sing, landing the role of Daddy Warbucks is equally exciting.\u00a0 However, to land one of these roles opposite your own daddy or daughter makes for something extra special. This weekend Elissa Miglin makes her first-ever stage appearance, playing the lead role of Annie. If that isn\u2019t thrilling enough, she does so playing opposite her real daddy, Eric Miglin.<\/p>\n

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Elissa Miglin as Annie and Eric Miglin as Daddy Warbucks pose prior to their appearances in Hicksville this weekend. (photo submitted)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to \u201cdaddy\u201d Miglin: \u201cthe opportunity to play the role of Warbucks opposite my own daughter was irresistible for this sentimental fool. There\u2019s such a small window of time to play a part like this with your own daughter, I figured I\u2019d better jump when I had the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the Miglins are only a part of this talented and exciting cast of 32 men, women, and children — plus one dog (arf!) — all hailing from Hicksville, Antwerp, Paulding, Payne, Van Wert, Fort Wayne, Bryan, Woodburn, Defiance, and Dayton.<\/p>\n

In fact, due to the level of auditions, CCBanks made the decision to use two actresses in the lead role of Annie. Lyndi Clinton of Paulding \u201castounded\u201d with her portrayal of Annie the first weekend (March 2-4), while Elissa will take over the role this coming Weekend (March 9-11: show times at 8 p.m., 8 p.m., and 2 p.m., respectively).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had so many talented people audition for this show, we were fortunate to have the privilege of choosing two different Annies,\u201d said Chris Banks. \u201cWe were concerned that we wouldn\u2019t be able to find even one girl to fill such a demanding role and instead we found two!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been different rehearsing with two leads sharing a role,\u201d said Banks. \u201cIn order to make sure both girls get equal rehearsal time, everything is done twice.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a fun experience watching each girl portray Annie in their own individual way and watching them blossom fully into the character — each different but equal in talent and charm,\u201d said co-director Crystal Banks.<\/p>\n

Miglin is reprising his role as Oliver Warbucks from 10 years ago with CCBanks Productions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so happy to have Eric back as Warbucks,\u201d said Chris Banks. \u201cHis vocals will definitely leave you wanting to hear more.\u201d<\/p>\n

The orphans include Allison Banks, Chelsea Heise, Leah Thomas, Grace Tuttle, Chloe Parker, Kaitlyn Fisher, Hope Delagrange, Summer Schooley, Natalie Wakefield, Malia Witwer and Emily Zamarippa.\u00a0 \u201cThis group of children has been such a joy to work with,\u201d said Crystal Banks. \u201cTheir lines, songs, and dancing were completely learned within the first two weeks of rehearsal. It\u2019s just incredible! I think audiences will be amazed at the level of talent we have in these girls.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crystal Bowers, who has played in several CCBanks Productions but most notoriously as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray<\/em>, is the mean-spirited Miss Hannigan. Her amazing voice on \u201cLittle Girls\u201d will definitely bring audiences out of their seats.<\/p>\n

Rooster and Lilly are played by Brian Shetterly and Rachel Banks. Having been in shows together for the past six years playing every combination of relationship possible, from father\/daughter to young girl\/imaginary friend, this dynamic duo teams up once again and will have audiences laughing every time they make an appearance on stage as Rooster and Lilly.<\/p>\n

Rachel Banks is also the show\u2019s choreographer and has not failed to impress with the production numbers \u201cHard Knock Life, \u201cNever Fully Dressed Without a Smile,\u201d \u201cHooverville\u201d and others.<\/p>\n

Rounding out this phenomenal cast are Carissa Chrzan as Grace, Denver Henderson, Bruce Essex, Andrew Gross, Pam Diehl, Terina Wakefield, Josh Hahn, Mary Schauffelberger, Virlyn Rex, Mary Smith, Jennifer Thomas, Dustin Manson, Hayley Hesselschwardt, Audrey Davis, and Mijana Mazur.<\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale now and going fast. Saturday night there is an optional dinner theatre catered by Grant\u2019s Catering of Antwerp. Call now for reservations at 419.506.1085, or purchase tickets at the Antwerp Pharmacy.<\/p>\n

Friend CCBanks on Facebook for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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