Join your favorite red-headed orphan Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the eternally grumpy Miss Hannigan in this timeless, feel-good story about hope, love, and finding your forever home. With beloved hits like “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” and “Tomorrow,” audiences of all ages will be swept up in the magic of the holiday spirit.

“Annie embodies everything we love about the holidays. The joy, laughter, and the reminder that even in tough times, there’s always hope for a better tomorrow. It’s the perfect show for families to share together this season at ECTC.” said Nathanael Fisher, Producing Artistic Director.

The creative team for Annie includes Director Nathanael Fisher, Assistant Director Trenton Bainbridge, Choreographers Emily Bainbridge and Vincent Pellegrino, Music Director Martha Wingfield, Set and Lighting Designer Rebeca Lake, Costume Designer Taylor Walker, Sound Engineer Gavin Young, Sound Designer and Stage Manager Cailey Mize, Properties and Stage Manager Ora Wolfgram, Set Carpenter Carl Hendin, and Production Assistant Bella Fisher.

The talented cast features Evelyn Brooks and Lanier Hooper as Annie, Adam Du Plessis as Oliver Warbucks, Darla Briganti as Miss Hannigan, Rachel Morse as Grace Farrell, Gavin Parmley as Rooster Hannigan, and Martha Wingfield as Lily St. Regis. The ensemble includes Ben Wingfield, James Gibson, Calum Sullivan, Chris Saltalamacchio, Brooks McDonald, Mikayla House Pillstrom, Rajah Pound, Kiser Olds, and Halee Inez Terry, with Bruce Collier as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Kingston Mixson serving as Child Actor Supervisor. The Orphans are portrayed by Lilly Scarpulla (Molly), Blair McDonald (Pepper), Zoe Fisher (Duffy), Laurel Stange (Kate), Ava Watt (Tessie), Emery Brooks (July), Elizabeth Ross, Franiya Tiffany, Rosie Balarezo Eck, Sarah Kate Stange, Milly Staggs, Abigail Vinson, Kali Reynolds, and Talulah Sweeney.

Performances will be held at Emerald Coast Theatre Company, located at 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200, Miramar Beach, FL, with tickets ranging from $30-$65. ECTC’s 2025–2026 season is made possible with generous support from Grand Boulevard Town Center, St. Joe Community Foundation, South Walton, Howard Group, and Jerry and Alice Zich.

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ABOUT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theatre founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher, MFA, and Anna Fisher, MA. Located in Miramar Beach, Florida, ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional productions, engaging educational programs, and a steadfast commitment to the arts. Educational outreach includes after-school and homeschool programs, touring and staged productions, summer camps, workshops, and classes that inspire creativity and connection for students of all ages.

EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC “ANNIE” FROM NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 21, 202