"Little Orphan Annie Reunions..."

[amicus]

Annie...the stage play and movie,...every parent loves to see their child on stage in kid plays, Easter things, Christmas Plays...how would it feel to play or watch a child play, Orphan Annie, in a show...Ovation TV ovatn channel 157 on Dish, aired a program, "Life After Tomorrow", from the song, "Tomorrow... Tomorrow", that interviewed many of the past performers that played in the show and it was so poignant as to bring tears to my eyes.

Sally Jessica Parker was one, Molly Ringwald was another among the many, most I did not recognize. But as I watched it, I thought about you guys and then your kids and wondered if you had any hopes for them on stage and then that it might be beneficial to you to watch this documentary....sure gave me second thoughts...Hope this finds everyone well and in good spirits...

dad...

(Sent as an email to my kids...thought to share it here...anyone see it?

Ami

 

[slyc_willie]

Annie...the stage play and movie,...every parent loves to see their child on stage in kid plays, Easter things, Christmas Plays...how would it feel to play or watch a child play, Orphan Annie, in a show...Ovation TV ovatn channel 157 on Dish, aired a program, "Life After Tomorrow", from the song, "Tomorrow... Tomorrow", that interviewed many of the past performers that played in the show and it was so poignant as to bring tears to my eyes.

Sally Jessica Parker was one, Molly Ringwald was another among the many, most I did not recognize. But as I watched it, I thought about you guys and then your kids and wondered if you had any hopes for them on stage and then that it might be beneficial to you to watch this documentary....sure gave me second thoughts...Hope this finds everyone well and in good spirits...

dad...

(Sent as an email to my kids...thought to share it here...anyone see it?

Ami

Didn't catch the show, but as daddy to a three-year-old taking dance lessons, I can positively say that seeing her on stage is a definite heartwarming experience. Our little girl loves attention, and despite her clumsiness, also loves to perform.

This past Sunday, which also happened to be her third birthday, was her class' dance recital, hosted at a local prep school campus on an elevated stage. Little One was part of two different numbers, one "ballet," the other "tap." She followed the cues, kept a grin on her face, and even though she fell once, she got right back up and finished the number.

Secret and I were and are very proud of her. We'll let Little One decide if she wants to continue learning dance, acting, etc., as she grows. If it's something she wants to do, we'll support her, but not pressure. Our last name is not Ramsey, you know.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

If I'm not mistaken I think SR71PLT once played Annie, too...plus played Pippi Longstocking, Wendy, Carrot Top, and Mary Hartman.

 

[amicus]

Hi, Slyc, sorry it took so long to get back to this...I thought that more would have seen the program and known of all the different little girls that starred in stage and screen productions of the show.

There were hundreds of 'waif' looking girls cast as 'orphans' in addition to the lead role of Annie and for many of them it was their only taste of fame, the stage, the flattery, the attention. The program was rather a sad one as many recalled their appearances for a season or two before they began to grow out of the role, recall that experience as the best thing that ever happened to them.

A daughter and her daughter spent years in gymnastic training and classes; I think overall it was a good experience for both but it didn't lead to greater things, gymnastics is a very physical and mentally demanding and even dangerous sport.

So, too, I imagine is being on stage and I think it takes a very special kind of person to manage the rigor although as you say, most little girls crave the attention.

Thanks...

Amicus

 

[Boxlicker101]

I saw a local production of the play a few years ago. I noticed that the play comes from two different, similar comic strips, Little Orphan Annie and Little Annie Rooney. It was mostly taken from the former, but the chief villainness, Mrs. Meany, (boo, hiss) was from Annie Rooney.