A Day at the Theatre

Children (and a very excited mom) meeting Annie after Wednesday's performance. Earlier this week, Erica brought a group of thirty-five children and chaperones from the CBM self-help group program in Eastleigh, to attend a special performance of Annie the Musical for schools and children ministries in Nairobi.

Annie and daddy Warbucks on stage at Rosslyn Academy

We were so excited to share Rosslyn Academy's latest High School production with children in the SHG program. Over the past five months, director Audrey Statler and the army of cast, crew, orchestra and parent/teacher volunteers have been working together to stage another incredible show.

The story of Annie and her contagious optimism connected with the student audience, many of whom had never heard of Annie before. It was such a fun afternoon being in the stands as the kids cheered, laughed, and hummed along with the show. 

After the show, everyone wanted their pictures with the cast

Emma and one of our students

Tristan hanging out with some of the boys

Everyone in their seats -- let the show begin!

Hard Knock Life!

Grace comes to the orphanage to take Annie to Warbuck's for Christmas

The Servant Chorus prepare the mansion for a special guest

I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here

Miss Hannigan meets Rooster's new girl, Lily

The scheming begins

Easy Street

Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile

Bert Healy and those beautiful Boylan Sisters

Enter the Mudges...

... no pig farm for Annie ...

The Jig is Up!

We want to thank everyone who made it possible for our group to come and experience the theatre, especially the Rosslyn students who have poured their hearts into this performance. Bravo!

Grammie surprising Emma backstage before the show