Friday, December 08, 2017
Annie
Pittsburgh in the Round: I often commit the unfortunate preconception-based error of relegating certain plays, musicals particularly, to a realm of untouchably fey. Annie—originally adapted from Thomas Meechan’s book and Harold Gray’s comic strip for Broadway by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin—along with musicals like Hairspray and Sound of Music function in my memory as pieces that are so performatively sentimental and over-the-top that I cannot access their relatability or edge. I was taken aback, then to be confronted, in the best sense possible, with the acerbic wit and sonorous bleakness of Annie at a small theatre’s recreation of the piece.
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I felt obligated to read and comment on this article. I have done this musical a few times, and this article does point out many of the aspects of the show that go a lot deeper than just a singing child. A big portion of the show focuses on the different lifestyles of people in New York City at the time, the wealthy like Mr. Warbucks and the poor like Hannigan and Rooster. I do agree that this is a musical is not the most entertaining or something new. I disagree with what the article was implying that because it was targeting towards children and the fact that many actors are children makes it less enjoyable for an adult to see. I think having kids can bring a great energy and be entertaining to watch. In the past when I have worked on this show, it doesn't have too many unique elements, but it is still a story that has a light hearted feel, and can last the time.
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