Leapin’ lizards! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, Little Orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts in 1930s New York City. With iconic songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” and “Easy Street,” Annie is classical musical theater at its best!
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McKagan is delighted to be back on the CTM stage, where every day feels full of tomorrow-sized possibilities! She previously appeared as Hortensia in Matilda and has loved performing in many CTM summer productions. A sixth grader at Waunakee Intermediate School, she enjoys singing, dancing, and acting. She thanks her family and friends for their love and support. And if you leave the theater humming “Tommorrow” she’ll have done her job!
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Coraline is ecstatic to make her CTM debut as Annie! Favorite past roles with Verona Area Community Theater include Tomika in SCHOOL OF ROCK, Tessie in ANNIE, Adult Fiona in SHREK KIDS, and Thomas O’Malley in ARISTOCATS KIDS. She keeps busy with ballet (en pointe), tap, jazz, piano, voice, and as many art projects as possible. Thanks to CTM for this opportunity and to her family and friends for their support.
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Cadence is thrilled to return to the Capitol Theater for her second CTM production after appearing in the “Christmas Carol” last season. Playing Molly in “Annie” is a dream come true! Cadence is a fourth grader at Olson Elementary School and loves arts and crafts, science experiments, and playing with friends. Special thanks to the creative team, cast, and her big sister Blithe for all their love and support.
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Clarissa is thrilled to make her CTM debut as Molly! She has previously performed with the Stoughton Center for the Arts, where she studies drama and voice, and with the Stoughton Youth Players. Her favorite past role is Randy in “A Christmas Story.” Clarissa is a 5th grader at Sandhill Elementary School, and she also enjoys karate, art, and spending time outdoors. Special thanks to her family, teachers, directors, and coaches for their support!
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Ginn loves musical theatre. They recently performed in the Ensemble of TREVOR: THE MUSICAL with Music Theatre of Madison. They’ve also been in their middle school’s choir and have performed in the last two school musicals. In spring 2026, they played Scuttle in THE LITTLE MERMAID. The previous year, they played the Baker/Ensemble in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. They also perform with Wild Rumpus Circus. Special thanks to family and friends.
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Zoe is bursting with excitement to make her CTM debut in Annie! She is a 5th grader at Core Knowledge Charter School who loves singing, dancing, gymnastics, ice skating, basketball, and piano – basically anything that keeps her moving. She’s performed in several VACT shows, especially Teen Fiona in Shrek and July in Annie being her favorites. She thanks her parents for getting her to all her activities.
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Vi is thrilled to be a part of her third mainstage production! She was previously seen in CTM’s “Matilda”, “Cinderella”, “The Rainbow Fish”, and Taste of Broadway. Vi is an 8th grader at Spring Harbor Middle School and enjoys making art of all kinds. She’d like to thank Brian, Miss Abby, and her family and friends for all their support. Enjoy the show!
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Leyla is very excited to be a part of CTM’s production of Annie! She enjoyed being an understudy in last year’s CTM production of Matilda. As a 7th grader, she loves musicals, playing basketball with her friends, violin, and gymnastics. Thanks to her friends, family, and CTM for all of their support!
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Prisha is an 8th grader at Kromrey Middle School. She loves theater, and has enjoyed her CTM productions, and school performances! Prisha loves horseback riding, reading, writing, singing, and acting! She would like to thank her family, and her close friends, as well as everybody at CTM for their support!
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Sebastian is proud to return to the stage with CTMs Annie. Previously, Sebastian was in CTM’s Matilda, and in Madison Ballet’s The Nutcracker. They really love to hang out with family and friends, and also really love to play piano and flute.
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Sasha is thrilled to play Tessie in this year’s production of Annie at CTM! She has previously performed in Matilda (Matilda), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Charlie Davies) and various CTM summer stage productions and classes. When Sasha is not performing, you can find her at ballet class, sewing and creating art. Sasha would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support and encouragement. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Sarla is excited to be back on stage with CTM. She was recently Dorothy in CTM’s Summer Stage production of The Wizard of Oz. She has previously enjoyed performing in other roles with CTM, VACT, and First Act. Sarla is a 5th grader at Edgewood Campus School. When she isn’t on stage, she finds time for soccer, dancing, and singing. Sarla would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for all of their support!
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Eris is excited to perform in her second CTM production! She has enjoyed performing in multiple VACT shows and A Christmas Carol 2025 with CTM. Eris is a 5th grader at Eagle School, and especially enjoys playing the piano and violin, playing softball, drawing, and dancing. Big thanks to family, friends and pets for all of their encouraging support!
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Paige is thrilled to join the cast of CTM’s Annie! She made her CTM debut as Little Fish in The YoCo Show and has enjoyed performing in CTM Summer Stage. Outside of theater, she enjoys piano, songwriting, and spending time with friends. She is grateful to her directors, teachers, coaches, family, and friends for supporting her love of the stage, especially Mrs. Meredith Milliron for introducing her to improv. Paige hopes you enjoy the show!
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Clare is delighted to return to Children’s Theater of Madison, where she has appeared in A Christmas Carol with her family, Scott and Ben, as the Cratchit’s. She is teaching faculty at UW, works as a voice and speech coach, and is part of the Advisory Company at Forward Theater. Clare dedicates this performance to her mother, who took her to see Annie as her first musical and happily endured countless renditions of “”Tomorrow”” at full voice
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Abby is thrilled to be returning to CTM in a role she knows very well. Abby played Grace Farrell on the National Tour of Annie from 2007 to 2008 and she is so grateful to be returning to this beloved musical. Her more recent credits include Matilda (CTM), Marry Me a Little (MTM) and understudying for Ironbound (Forward Theater). Abby owns Nichols Voice Studio here in Madison. Love to her family: Art, Jazz, Mike, Eleanor, and Wren.
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Jamal is ecstatic to be working with CTM for the first time! You may have seen him locally with Forward Theater as well as the American Players Theatre and has blessed to work all over the country! Favorite productions include: The Monsters, A Case For The Existence of God, Hamlet, The Royale, The Color Purple, The Last Five Years, She Stoops to Conquer, Taming of the Shrew, Love’s Labour’s Lost, and Romeo & Juliet. All thanks to God!
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Doug’s been a sassy n’ brassy actor/director for over 15 years. Wisconsin credits include Forward Theater (GUTENBERG, AIRNESS), Florentine Opera (SCALIA/GINSBURG), Renaissance Theatreworks (BUYER & CELLAR), First Stage (SPONGEBOB), Skylight Music Theater (XANADU), Milwaukee Opera Theatre (STORY OF MY LIFE), Northern Sky (LOVE STINGS, DAIRY HEIRS), Fireside (JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT), and Purse String Productions (GOLDEN GIRLS). Regional/concert credits: Glimmerglass Opera Festival, NY MT Festival, NYC’s Cherry Lane Theater, Chicago MT Festival, Utah Light Opera, Norwegian Cruise Line and backup for Michael Bublé. Endless love to Matt. DougClemons.com
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Quinn is thrilled to be back on stage and making her Wisconsin performing debut with CTM. Originally from California, she received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Utah in 2020. Favorite past productions include Fate? (a new work), The Lightning Thief, and Head Over Heels. By day, she loves teaching her kindergarten class. She thanks her family and friends for their endless love and support!
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Max is in his fourth year of CTM’s Advanced Acting Company. Prior CTM roles include Bifor/Golem/Bard in THE HOBBIT and various roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, plus many summer stage appearances. In his freshman year at La Follette, he was the Patriot in ANTIGONE and Ensemble in WIZARD OF OZ. In middle school he appeared in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Gaston) and MOANA (Chief Tui). He thanks his family and friends.
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Cassie is thrilled to be back at CTM. Some of her past credits include Into the Woods (Stepmother), POTUS (Jean), and Freaky Friday (Mrs. Meyers). She has also worked backstage as a props designer and hair/makeup designer. She would like to thank her friends, family, and partner Laura for their constant support. Enjoy the show!
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Tess is STOKED to be back with CTM for Annie! Recent credits include Balin in The Hobbit (CTM), Clarisse in The Lightning Thief (CTM), as well as being the cover for Agatha Trunchbull (CTM). When not on stage with CTM Tess enjoys hanging with her pals and searching of the best thrift stores around! She would like to thank her lovely partner Andrew, her friends, family, and most importantly her cat Gilda for their love and support. Enjoy!
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Shane is grateful to be joining CTM for the first time. Recent credits include Dewey Finn in School of Rock (VACT), Charley in Merrily We Roll Along (Stoughton Village Players), and Horton in Seussical (VACT). He thanks his friends and his girlfriend, Anna, for their constant love and support.
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Patrick is thrilled to return to the stage with this production of Annie. Recent local credits: Big Fish, Parade, and All Shook Up with Middleton Player’s Theater and Jesse in Tuck Everlasting with CTM. Patrick is a proud graduate of the musical theater program at Point Park University and works full time for LinkedIn. Lots of love and gratitude to his mom & dad, his husband Steve, and their three dogs. Thank you for supporting local theater!
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Phil feels blessed to be back on stage with CTM for his fourth production (over 27 years!). Favorite past productions include Something Rotten (VACT), The Play That Goes Wrong (Stoughton Village Players), and Noises Off (SPCT). His favorite CTM role was playing an ugly step sister in Cinderella many moons ago! Thanks to Joan for her love and encouragement. And thanks to you for supporting local theater.
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Trevin is an actor, director, teaching artist, and arts administrator. Madison audiences may have seen him onstage in Newsies, The Trials, Cinderella, The Diary of Anne Frank, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, Finder & The North Star, Freaky Friday, Stellaluna, or Matilda The Musical (Children’s Theater of Madison). He holds an MFA in Actor Created Physical Theatre from the London International School of Performing Arts, and Naropa University. Thank you for supporting the arts and empowering youth artists!
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Olani is thrilled to work with CTM for the first time! She has performed with University Theatre at UW-Madison, New Life Academy Performing Arts in Minnesota, and hopes to continue her creative endeavors throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Her favorite productions include Suessical! the Musical (New Life), Hunchback of Notre Dame (New Life), and Cullud Wattah (University Theatre). She would like to thank her family and friends for their support!
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Jenny is excited to be performing in her first production with CTM! She is a junior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, majoring in Theatre and Drama as an Acting Specialist, with a second major in Education and a certificate in Dance. Jenny’s previous roles include Beth March in University Theatre’s Little Women, Mattie Campbell in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and she had the honor of being a Jimmy Awards 2024 nominee for her role as Matilda.
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Amelia is beyond excited to be performing in a CTM production for the first time! She is a junior at UW-Madison, majoring in Theatre and Drama and International Studies while pursuing a certificate in Arts and Teaching. Most recently, she was seen as a Watchman and an understudy to Ursula in University Theatre’s production of Much Ado About Nothing.
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Wyatt is honored to be back with CTM for their 61st season in ANNIE! Previous CTM credits include DISNEY’S NEWSIES (Oscar/Bill), MATILDA (US Ensemble), and CINDERELLA (Baker/Horse/Ensemble). Currently studying Finance and Theatre at UW-Madison, Wyatt extends his thanks to his family for their love and support and to his theatre mentors for their constant encouragement.
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Austin is ecstatic to be working with CTM for the first time! He has been performing with UW-Madison’s Opera and Theatre Departments as he finishes his last year studying Music Education & Theatre and Drama. His recent credits include Le Nozze Di Figaro (Figaro), Our Town (Sam), and Dance Nation (Luke). Austin would like to give a special thanks to his family, friends, and teachers for all of their love, guidance, and support.
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Dave is proud to be in his second production with CTM after his debut in Newsies as Pulitzer. His most memorable theater roles have been since moving TO Madison in 2014. Credits include White Christmas, Company, Twelfth Night: The Musical, The Fantasticks, The Hello Girls, Titanic: The Musical, Elf: The Musical and Guys On Ice. Dave’s one piece of advice, “Chase authenticity like your life depends on it, because I believe it does.”
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Kelsey is feeling so lucky to work with CTM for the first time! She’s worked with MTM, Forward Theater, Whoopensocker, Disney Musicals in Schools, Overture Center and Four Seasons Theater since she moved to Wisconsin 10 years ago. This summer she played Margaret in The Light in the Piazza at Quisisana Resort in Maine. Much love to Abby Nichols, CTM, Andrew, Liam, and Thea!
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Alex is thrilled to be making his CTM debut! Some recent credits include Paul in Rent (Capital City Theatre), Conrade in Much Ado About Nothing (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Major-Domo in Amadeus (Skylight Music Theatre), Ensemble in Dear Evan Hansen (The Muny), Ricky Potts in Ride the Cyclone (Farmers Alley Theatre), and Ferdinand/Alonso in The Tempest (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival). Alex recently graduated from Webster University with a BFA.
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Camden is so excited to be a part of Annie! She was previously seen as Ensemble in Sweeney Todd (CTM Summer Stage), Martha in CTM’s A Christmas Carol (2024/2025), as Ursula in The Little Mermaid(MGHS), and asTeen Ensemble in CTM’s Matilda. She is a 12th grader at Monona Grove High School, she loves to sing, dance, and perform in her school’s competitive show choir. ‘Thanks to friends and family!
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Morgan is absolutely thrilled to be a part of her first CTM show! She is a sophomore at UW-Madison studying Elementary Education, with certificates in Theatre and Arts & Teaching. Favorite past productions include The Prom (IHSTF 2025), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Legally Blonde (AESHS). She would like to thank her family, friends, and performing arts mentors for their constant support and encouragement. Enjoy the show!
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Brian is honored to be in his fourth season as Artistic Director. His work has also been seen at American Players Theater, Madison Opera, Skylight Music Theatre, Four Seasons Theatre, Capital City Theatre, Music Theatre of Madison, UW-Madison, and Clinton Showboat. He has performed around the country and world with the national tours of Annie and Something Rotten! Brian has extensive teaching experience including CTM’s Summer Stage, Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp, Tianjin Conservatory of Music, and Whoopensocker. He is a proud graduate of Oklahoma City University’s musical theater program and UW-Madison Bolz Center for Arts Administration.
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Michael is a freelance Director/Choreographer, and a proud Arts Educator who previously directed and choreographed Newsies (CTM), choreographed Peter Pan, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and Billy for CTM. Michael serves as Artistic Director for Wisconsin Singers (University of Wisconsin-Madison), and Choreographer for Kids from Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Fair). He is a proud 30- year Member of Actors’ Equity Association, and an Associate Member of The Society for Stage Directors and Choreographers. Michael would like to thank Brian Cowing for this incredible opportunity.
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Mark is a Madison-based musician and educator. Previous CTM music directing credits include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, A Christmas Carol (Composer), The Lightning Thief, Stellaluna, Peter Pan, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, Willy Wonka, How I Became a Pirate, Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly, Madagascar, Seussical, and many Summer Stage camps. He teaches private piano lessons, and he also teaches 6th-8th grade music at EAGLE School in Fitchburg.
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Steve has been designing with CTM for many years. Some of his favorite designs include the sets for “THE WIZ”, “DIARY OF A WIMPY KID”, “DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY”, “WIZARD OF OZ”, and “THE MUSIC LESSON”. You may have seen his work at Forward Theater Company, Third Avenue Playworks, First Stage Children’s Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theater, Renaissance Theaterworks, Next Act Theatre, and Racine Theater Guild.
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Aly focuses her professional design practice on ensemble theatres, new works, and re-envisioned classics. She is currently the Associate Professor of Design at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was previously an Associate Professor of Design at UNC-Charlotte, and worked for 14 years as the Costume Assistant and Costume Coordinator at College of Dupage. She is a proud member of USA 829.
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Selected designs: A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, Wizard of Oz, Anne of Green Gables, Children’s Theater of Madison; Come From Away, Cats, Frozen, Billy Elliot, Kinky Boots, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma, Tommy, Paramount Theatre; Ride the Cyclone, MCC Theatre; Revolutions, Goodman Theatre; A Christmas Carol, Ride the Cyclone, Alliance Theatre; Fault, Nell Gwynn, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
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Anders is ecstatic to be a part of the stage and production management team at CTM! He’s worked with CTM since 2018 and he believes that CTM’s mission of community-building and spreading the joy of theater is more important than ever in an increasingly fragmented world. A graduate of Ripon College, he has a background in psychology and philosophy which informs his theatrical praxis. As a freelance stage and production manager, he’s helped bring shows to stages across the East Coast and the Midwest, including at American Players Theatre, Playhouse Stage Company, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
Assistant Stage Managers………………………….. Mallory Topel, Lucy Cowen
Young Company Coach……………………………. Eleanor Treinen
Puppet Design & Fabrication………………………….Brendan Malafronte
Audio Engineer……………………………………. Holly Johnson
A2 & Audio Op………………………………………. Lucas Etten
Costume Shop Manager…………………………….. Hannah Murray
Wardrobe Supervisor…………………………….. Clare Twedt
Stitchers……………………..Alli Durst, Emma Fried, Nancy Horns, Claire Twedt
Carpenters………….. Michael Erickson, Christopher Hart, Jude Langhammer, Ryan Seifert
Scenic Charge Artist…………………….. Katie Andreachi
Scenic Artist……………………………. Marlee Anderson
Lead Properties Artisan……………………… Karen Ebert
Lead Electrician…………………………….. Brian Weinkauf
Deck Crew………………………….. Nina Kenefick, Damien Lehmann
Dressers…………………………….. Alexandria Brusky, Lauren Tunnicliff
This show is located at the Overture Center at 201 State St., Madison, WI 53703 and will be held in The Capitol Theater. Come early! The lobby opens 60 minutes prior to curtain to allow enough time for a security inspection and to find your seat. You may park in the Overture Center parking garage, the State Street Capitol garage, or in metered street parking all around the facility.
